Question 1

how to get ride of ham aroids ?

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Colorectal surgeon: Some hemorrhoids can be removed by tieing bands around them; others are removed by actual surgery. A proctologist or colorectal surgeon does these procedures.

Question 2

what will happen if you eat too much ham?

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You could become: overweight or possibly have an imbalanced diet.

Question 3

are ham sandwiches and chips for lunch healthy?

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That sounds like an: Good start. How about adding vegetables and fruits to your meal as well. You might even substitue veggies or fruit for the chips.

Question 4

my husband has eaten a ham sandwich for lunch for years now. is this very unhealthy?

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If much salt and fat: Eating one ham sandwich every day is not a problem unless the sandwich has a huge number of calories (which can cause obesity), the sandwich has lots of fat from mayo or cheese (which can cause high cholesterol and obesity), the sandwich has lots of salt (which can raise blood pressure), or one is worried about the nitrite preservatives in ham. There are ways to make healthy ham sandwiches!

Question 5

how hard is it to choke on food? a friend choked to death on ham now i'm over thinking every time i eat.

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Difficult: It is unusual to die from choking on food. Chew thorougly, and relax when you eat! Risk of this happening to you is very small.

Question 6

is ham good for treating gout?

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No: Gout is a kidney issue. It is triggered by certain foods in your diet. One small study suggested cherries may help but it was not a strong study. Since meat is a food with a high purine content, it has the potential to worsen the gout.

Question 7

urine smells like ham?

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Dehydration or Infxn: If your urine is very concentrated, it can have a pungent smell.  Usually this is due to dehydration, but it can also be due to infection.  If you are experiencing burning or other pain with urination, please see your doctor. Otherwise, i recommend drinking plenty of water during the day to dilute your urine.

Question 8

could it be healthy if i eat 1 slice of ham for breakfast every morning?

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Not bad.: Surprisingly, ham isn't too caloric so if you have one slice of ham with your breakfast you're actually getting some protein without too much fat.  I would think this would be fine.  Better than breakfast sausage or whole eggs.

Question 9

how can i ask hosts for easter dinner to serve something besides ham? im hypertensive.

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Answer: Just because they serve it, doesn't mean you have to eat it. Simply say, "no thank you, i'm trying to control my salt intake." next year they might serve an alternative.  Be sure to comment on how good the other food is that you have eaten.

Question 10

is ham a refined carbohydrate?

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No: ham is protein, and fat. There is no carbs- however the glaze may be made of sugar - which is a refined carbohydrate.  A refined carbohydrate is a carbohydrate that has been changed, usually stripped of its fiber, such as bread verses whole grain wheat, The refined carbs raise blood sugar and insulin quickly and may lead to diabetes, heart disease etc

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