Question 1

i have heptitus b, is that ok if i eat pork?

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Protein is good: Pork is fine.

Question 2

is fiber actually that healthy?

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Yes: In addition to maintaining the health of the digestive tract, fiber also lowers the risk of colon and rectal cancers, lowers heart disease risk, and blunts development of diabetes. Further, fiber helps control the appetite making it easier maintain a desirable weight.

Question 3

what are the risks of eating pork?

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Depends: If properly cooked, pork does not pose any risk.  If inadequately cooked, you put yourself at risk for food poisoning, parasites, and other problems.

Question 4

are there  high-fiber japanese foods?

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Yes: Examples of high fiber japanese foods include: kanten, an aquatic fiber that expands in the belly and promotes fullness;  hijiki seaweed, which has a high calcium to magnesium ration (2:1); and konnyaku, which is considered a "free food" in that it provides high fiber and no calories.

Question 5

what are the health benefits of pork rind?

Accepted Answer

Nothing special: It is laden with salt and is not particularly nutritious. It is gluten free, so for afflicted patients this is an alternative to wheat thins.

Question 6

is yam a fiber food?

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Not particularly: See this site for a list of high fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-fiber-foods/nu00582.

Question 7

is fiber a form of nutrient?

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Fiber: Yes fiber is a source of nutrient and is a natural part of unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains.  Eating these foods will add natural fiber to your diet.

Question 8

could you have too much fiber?

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Relatively.: recommendations suggest 35 grams of fiber daily for women. 50 grams for men.  Without adequate water intake, this amount could be constipating.

Question 9

where are perkinji fibers found?

Accepted Answer

Heart: Perkinje fibers are the electrical conduction system of the heart. They allow the electrical impulse that starts the heartbeat to be conducted through the heart.

Question 10

are pork kidneys healthy to eat?

Accepted Answer

Pork kidneys: Are pork kidneys healthy to eat? ANS: Yes once in a while but wash them well first or they will smell and taste like pee. Which I do not like.

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