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Replies to Queries -- Part 72 By Mumtaz Khalid Ismail
- What are the methods to preserves the chicken meat
- Nutritive values of different fruits
- 5 ft. 8 inches tall, 88 Kgs -- How to reduce weight
- Hair does not grow well
- Any problem during pregnancy if husband's blood group is O+ ve & wife's is A+ve
- When trying to conceive, what food should be taken
- Lot of hair-loss problem
- Face looks very dull and tired
- Diet to control autoimmune disease
- What is the nutritional value of soy oil
- Hair started falling rapidly
- 5 years old can have one hard-boiled egg everyday
- which food is good for producing more milk after pregnancy
- Would like to know about types of oestrogen replacement
- Does papaya aid in preventing constipation
From: Muhammad
Question: I need some information about chicken meat. I want to start a business of chicken meat from my own city to another. There is about 1000 km distance and train will take nearly 20 hours to take it from my city to the destination. If I daily slaughter the chicken meat in huge amount and pack in ice pieces in some utensils, is it sufficient to preserve the chicken meat? 1- what are the methods to preserves the chicken meat with out the losing its taste and weight? Are there some chemicals which really help me to hold the taste and colour of chicken meat for nearly about 24 hours and plus?Ans: Freezing is the best method of preserving the meat with out any ill effects. Freezing techniques such as air blast freezing, contact freezing and cryogenic method of refrigeration or the refrigeration using liquid nitrogen at extremely low temperatures are the most advanced and best methods of preservation. Nitrites are a favourite preservative of meat processors even though its excess use is restricted in many countries. This chemical stabilises the red colour of the meat and gives an appearance of fresh meat. Nitrite salts can also react with certain amines in food to produce nitrosamines, which are known to cause cancer. Addition of Sodium ascorbate or sodium erythorbate inhibits nitrosamine formation and reduces the problem of nitrosamines. The use of nitrite and nitrate has decreased greatly because of refrigeration and restrictions on the amounts used. Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), a phenol chemical compound antioxidant, used as a preservative in meats slows the development of off-flavours, odours, and colour changes caused by oxidation. Even though it is considered as safe some studies showed that it produce cancer in experimental animals. There for using chemical is not advisable and is also unethical. Best way is to use refrigerated vans for transport.
From: Maria
Question: I am in 8th class and I my teacher has given the whole class an assignment to find the nutritive values of different fruits one of my class fellow told us that go to google.com and then search it is hard to find it so please if you can help me finding nutritive values of different fruits.Ans: You can get the nutritive value of different fruits from http://www.bawarchi.com/health/index.html Click the relevant links. You will be able to get the complete nutritive value of the fruits.
From: Franky
Question: I am 5 ft. 8 inches tall and weigh about 88 kg. Please do advise as to how many calories my regular diet contains and what should I reduce or replace in order to lose weight. I am very fond of sweets. I have started going to the gym from last month and work out for 45 min - 4 times a week.Ans: First of all avoid sugar and sweet dishes from your diet. Have fruit for dessert. Include plenty of vegetables and fruits in your diet. Continue your work out which is good.
From: Aruna
Question: I am having very thin hair and once I cut it does not grow again my hair was less from childhood but now it is very bad and looks very funny and I am afraid I will become bald, one main problem is it never grow please help as soon as possible.Ans: Hair loss is caused due to many causes such as pregnancy, anaemia, circulatory problems and thyroid disorders. Poor diet can also result in hair loss. Take diet rich in vitamin A, B vitamins and protein. Since you are a vegetarian and diabetic your diet should include carrots, dark green leafy vegetables, whole grain cereals, sprouted pulses, curd, milk as much as possible. Oil your hair and scalp daily. Don't use strong shampoo.
From: Salil
Question: I'm married and trying for baby. My blood group is O+ ve & wife's is A+ve. I would like to know, at time of pregnancy either my wife or baby would have any problem? If so is there any remedy?Ans: If your worry is about ABO or Rh incompatibility, there is no chance of having any problem for the baby.
From: Faiza
Question: A woman who is trying to conceive, what food should she eat?Ans: A woman's diet for three to six months before conception and during the first few weeks of pregnancy greatly influences the early development of the embryo. Take folic acid rich foods six weeks prior to becoming pregnant. Folic acid rich foods are liver, kidney, green leafy vegetables, nuts, and pulses. Ensuring a good intake of all vitamins and minerals is essential especially calcium, vitamin D, iron and zinc.
From: Ravi
Question: I have a lot of hair-loss problem, please give me a home remedy and dietary supplement to reduce this problem.Ans: Home remedy for falling hair is mix the juice of one lime with 4-table spoon of thick coconut milk and rub into the scalp and wash well. This should be repeated once a week for effective treatment. Massaging the hair scalp with fingers till it starts to tingle with the heat will activate the sebaceous glands and enables the blood circulation and makes the hair grow healthy. Instead of supplements take adequate amounts of eggs, nuts, soybean, mango, liver, dark green leafy vegetables, carrots, dried apricots, whole grain cereals, peas in the daily diet.
From: Supreet
Question: My weight is okay according to my height, my problem is my face looks very dull and tired. Please suggest me the meal, which make my face glow without increasing weight.Ans: Drink carrot and tomato juice every day. Apply honey and turmeric on the face before bath. Include plenty of fruits and vegetables in the diet especially that contain vitamin A and C like mango, papaya, carrot, green leafy vegetable, lemons, sweet lime, oranges, cabbage. Drink plenty of water.
From: Sumathi
Question: Can you suggest a suitable diet including fruits vegetables etc, which play important role controlling this autoimmune disease? Diagnosis RA and under treatment.Ans: Being a vegetarian your diet should include plenty of soybeans and tofu in the diet. The main helpful foods are spinach, drumstick leaves, broccoli, carrots, ginger and celery. Banana should be a part of the breakfast food. All fruits are allowed. Evening prime rose oil has also been found to have anti-inflammatory effect and is there fore particularly useful for those who do not eat fish.
From: Irfan
Question: What is the nutritional value of soy oil i.e. how much HDL or LDL and cholesterol it has and how does it compare to olive oil.Ans: 100 gm of soy oil provides 884kcal of energy, 100gms of fat, of this 14.4 gm is saturated fat and the rest unsaturated. Protein, carbohydrates and cholesterol are not present. . Olive oil provides 884kcal of energy, 100gm of fat, 13.5 gm of saturated fat, per 100 gm.
From: Faria
Question: My hairs started falling so rapidly in these days. I have tired amla oil & egg treatment too but nothing is working. Please kindly give me some advice to stop my hairs from falling because I am becoming really worried about it. Any homemade remedy is welcome.Ans: Try hot oil massage weekly once for at least 3 months. It is very good for hair fall. Massaging the hair scalp with fingers till it starts to tingle with the heat will activate the sebaceous glands and enables the blood circulation and makes the hair grow healthy. Diet should comprise of nuts, pulses, egg, milk and leafy vegetables for adequate nutrition.
From: Girija
Question: I read your article about eggs and it answered most of my questions. I just want to know whether my son who is 5 years old can have one hard-boiled egg everyday of the week for breakfast. Does the limit of 4 eggs apply even to children?Ans: Girija, it is absolutely fine for your child to have one egg per day.
From: Srividya
Question: I am new mom for my 3 months old daughter. Can you please tell me, which food is good for producing more milk (I mean which vegetables & fruits are more nutritious for milk production) I am breastfeeding now.Ans: The food items that help to stimulate the milk production are milk, garlic, fenugreek seeds, moong dhal and cumin. Your diet should include plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, milk and milk products, fish, poultry, nuts, whole grains, parboiled rice and pulses to provide all extra vitamins, minerals, protein and energy required during this period. Have confidence in your self that you can lactate enough milk for your baby. Remember lactation is controlled by hormone produced by a gland situated near your brain.
From: Jyoti
Question: Would like to know about types of oestrogen replacementAns: The main types of oestrogen replacement therapy are by oral tablets, transdermal patches, vaginal creams/ gels, vaginal inserts, and injections. Substances from plants called phytoestrogens, which mimic human oestrogen, and are found mainly in soybeans and alfalfa sprouts. Oats, corn, barley, brown rice, whole wheat are also excellent sources of phytoestrogens.
From: Dottie Levine
Question: If I eat papaya, do I need papaya supplement? Does papaya aid in preventing constipation.Ans: Papaya when consumed regularly will ensure a good supply of vitamin A and C. if you eat papaya then there is no need for papaya supplement. Papain, a substance present in papaya is an excellent aid to digestion so it is good to prevent constipation. Papaya has more carotene compared to other fruits. Papaya is a low calorie fruit and a good source of beta-carotene, which helps to prevent damage by free radical, which might other wise lead to some forms of cancer.
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