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Nutrition Questions from January 18/00 Noon News Hour
As seen on BCTV January 18/00
PATRICIA CHUEY ANSWERS NUTRITION QUESTIONS FROM JANUARY 18 NOON NEWS HOUR
1) Nicole from Burnaby is wondering about the pros and cons of “Dr. Atkins diet.”
This is another high protein, low carbohydrate approach. Although many people can benefit with weight loss and improved energy by reducing the carbohydrate and adding quality protein in their diet, the extreme many of these diets recommend can have potential risks. Some risks include stress to the kidneys, dehydration and a condition known as ketosis where the body breaks down valuable stored protein and muscle mass.
2) Heather from Terrace has an 18-month old baby and is trying to lose weight. She’s wondering what to eat for breakfast to boost her energy for the day.
The best breakfast for energy is one with a 3-4 ounce protein serving such as yogurt, an egg or soft tofu combined with about 1 cup of vegetables or fruit and 1-2 servings of whole grains. Be sure to drink water as well.
3) Question from North Vancouver: What is “UHT” milk and is it equal nutritionally to regular milk?
UHT stands for Ultra High Temperature which is a process the milk is exposed to making it safe to be in a Tretra-Pak or non-refrigerated form. Once opened, it must be in the fridge. The calcium, protein and vitamin D profile should be the same as regular milk.
4) Jackie from Prince George is doing a lot of cross-country skiing and has lost 20 pounds but is always tired.
To boost energy, pay attention to hydration and eat quality snacks every 3-4 hours during the day. Some good examples would include: yogurt, whole grain bread or crackers with cheese or quality peanut butter, vegetables or fruit with a small amount of nuts or an energy bar.
5) Jerry from Abbotsford drinks 8 glasses of water a day, but wants to know when it is bad for your kidneys.
It is rare to drink too much water. However, if you have to pee more than once every half hour, you may be taking in more than you need. Also, if your urine is completely clear in color, copious in amount and running to the bathroom all day and night is disrupting your life, it may be wise to cut back. Realize that we lose about 8 cups of water a day just through normal breathing, respiration, sweating and going number 1 and 2. If we exercise, we lose even more water. Therefore, it’s difficult to overdose on water.
Watch for the Eating for Energy segment every Tuesday on BCTV’s Noon News Hour!
Article written by Patricia Chuey and reprinted with permission