Question 1

dr, oz recommend 2% greek yogurt.....does this refer to grams of fat in product or what exactly is 2% greek yogurt? i buy the non fat kind.....and it says 0/0 % on label  in get chobani brand....can i use this? and where can i get blue potato chips...i am

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Hi. : Hi.  Yogurt is a food made by the natural bacterial fermentation of milk.  Because greek yogurts are not heat treated and undergo little processing, they are a great source of probiotics. Probiotics are beneficial to the intestinal tract. Because of the live cultures in greek yogurt, it is reported to help with the absorption of calcium. Greek yogurt contains more protein and less sugar than typical american yogurts. Additionally, many people like the thick consistency of greek yogurt. Even with greek yogurts you need to check labels. Those that are flavored usually contain more sugar and more calories. The percentage of protein and carbohydrate differs depending on the brand. Greek yogurt is a great way to help meet your daily recommended dairy intake. It is also an awesome way to satisfy your sweet tooth while still eating healthy. 
     2% milk fat gets 35% of the it's calories from fats.  Whole or 4% milk fat gets 46% of it's calories from fat. 1% milk fat	gets 20% of it's calories from fat. Skim or nonfat milk get no calories from fat.  Only 2% of the total volume of 2% milk is fat.  But milk is composed mostly of water. 
  Chobaini makes great yogurt. 0% fat yogurt is fine. However, if you were diabetic or trying to work on a really good glycemic balance, the extra fat in 2% could aid in breaking down the calories more slowly. 
  I hope this was helpful, even if i don't know where to buy blue chips in florida.  Take care.

Question 2

hello dr, does sweet potatoes really works to reduce upper arm fat?please help?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: No food works on one specific area of fat. Reducing the overall body fat will result in a more uniform shape. Exercise to build muscle mass like yoga or resistance training can help make arms more shapely. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 3

what to eat to increase protien for gaining weight.. i regularly take my full meal but nothing works..i eat fat like potato. i used to eat fast food..

Accepted Answer

Eating proteins: Proteins include meats, fish, chicken, and eggs -- plus many vegetarian sources like beans, lentils, tofu, whole grains like quinoa, nuts, seeds, nut butters, protein powder supplements you can put in milk (including almond ; coconut milk if you don't like dairy), etc. http://tinyurl.com/64pdzse  potatoes are starchy carbohydrates -- you would need to add fat or protein to them.

Question 4

sir/madam,
i want to loose belly fat ...is it safe to eat boiled 
potatoes in food  ?

Accepted Answer

Moderation: Small amounts of potatoes are not bad, but they contain a lot of carbohydrates so not to many.  To lose belly fat you need exercise, high fiber diet,(10 grams of soluble fiber a day), total caloric reduction , and stress reduction,

Question 5

hello dr,consume the following food every day for one week:6 cups of parsley tea daily,3 sweet potatoes, one at every meal ,can lose arm fat?

Accepted Answer

No protein?: Starvation diets and diets that only include sugar calories are the most dangerous and unhealthy choices one can make. This diet is ABSOLUTELY not wise. It will not in any way lead to health!

Question 6

do sweet potatoes make you absorb carbohydrates better i heard they make you respond to insulin better also are they known as fat burners i eat 2 aday?

Accepted Answer

Misinformed?: Sweet potatoes are not a healthy food.  They are just a bit less dangerous as 'sugar' calories than white potatoes.  Complex carbohydrates are still 100% sugar calories.  They are just not quite a glycemic as simple sugar or 'white' carbohydrates.  Sweet potatoes are not fat burners. They do not make you absorb carbohydrates better. Why would one want to absorb sugar 'better'?

Question 7

my friend has a strange foul smell(almost smells like a potato thats gone off as she explains) with her discharge. it has a milky consistency and sometimes can be a thick white colour. should she see a general practitioner or a gynaecologist?

Accepted Answer

GP or Gynecologist?: A general practitioner will typically be able to help with these symptoms by doing a vaginal exam and possibly running tests. A gynecologist will also be able to help. If she's unsure, your friend should call her GP and make sure that her doctor does women's healthcare.

Be well!

Question 8

whenever i swallow thick food, (bread, meat, potatoes) it feels like it gets caught in my throat and i have to rub it down, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

GERD: The symptoms you describe can be the result of gastroesophageal reflux disease or gerd.  It may also be an esophageal stricture which is a narrowing of your esophagus.  It is best to discuss these symptoms with your primary care provider.

Question 9

are potatoes healthy?

Accepted Answer

Potatoes: This food is a substantial source of carbohydrate. As part of a balanced diet with protein and far, it is fine to eat. Eating a proper number of calories with a proper nutrient balance is the key to healthy nutrition.

Question 10

does potato increases butt size?

Accepted Answer

Eating potatoes: Can increase over all weight if calories in exceeded calories burned  a certain amount of that (how much can't be predicted) will go toward your butt. Thus, if you at eat enough potatoes you will gai nweight.

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Dr, oz recommend 2% greek yogurt.....does this refer to grams of fat in product or what exactly is 2% greek yogurt? i buy the non fat kind.....and it says 0/0 % on label in get chobani brand....can i use this? and where can i get blue potato chips...i am

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Hello dr, does sweet potatoes really works to reduce upper arm fat?please help?

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What to eat to increase protien for gaining weight.. i regularly take my full meal but nothing works..i eat fat like potato. i used to eat fast food..

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Sir/madam, i want to loose belly fat ...is it safe to eat boiled potatoes in food ?

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Hello dr,consume the following food every day for one week:6 cups of parsley tea daily,3 sweet potatoes, one at every meal ,can lose arm fat?

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Do sweet potatoes make you absorb carbohydrates better i heard they make you respond to insulin better also are they known as fat burners i eat 2 aday?

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My friend has a strange foul smell(almost smells like a potato thats gone off as she explains) with her discharge. it has a milky consistency and sometimes can be a thick white colour. should she see a general practitioner or a gynaecologist?

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Whenever i swallow thick food, (bread, meat, potatoes) it feels like it gets caught in my throat and i have to rub it down, is this normal?

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Are potatoes healthy?

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