Healthy Eating Questions
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Which foods can enrich white blood cells?
There are many opinions about which foods are best for boosting white blood cells (immunity). However, there are few studies that prove these claims. My best advice would be to eat a balanced diet with lean meats, plenty of fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes (beans), and low fat diary... -
How do I help my mother eat better?
Although I share your concerns about your mother's diet--she's lucky to have you to help her--what's immediately more important is helping her recover her function and mobility. In particular, I’m wondering about her being on bedrest. Unless the pelvis is very unstable (in which case the surgeons ususually... -
What can I cook for my diabetic husband?
Cook a variety of fresh foods, mostly plants, and serve them in moderation. One easy way to think about how such a diet might look is to imagine a plate (9 inches round). On half of the plate pile veggies, on a quarter of the plate serve protein, and on the other quarter put carbohydrates or starches... -
If medication is mixed with food, how long are they good?
When crushing medication, you have to be very careful, especially when it is mixed with food. If you use applesauce, I would only let the medications (that you listed) sit for an hour maximum before I would try to give them again. If the elder refuses them the second time, then I would throw them out and retry again later with new crushed pills... -
What are the best foods for chemo patients?
The main issue for patients undergoing chemotherapy is that they often feel nauseous and lose their appetites. So talk to your father about what appeals to him; he's more likely to eat if it's something he wants. Here are some more ideas to stimulate a cancer patient's appetite...
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