Question 1

safe to take a carb / starch blocker while on high blood pressure  medication metoprolol?  don't intend to use daily just when a meal  consists  of lots of starch like pizza or spaghetti. would like to loss little extra weight.

Accepted Answer

Carb blocker: Evidence that carb or starch blockers are effective is somewhat weak. They may curb your appetite and can cause uncomfortable gas and diarrhea. I doubt any interaction with beta blockers. Your pharmacist should have more information on this topic for you. In the meantime, limit your intake of pasta and pizza to cut down on calorie intake.

Question 2

any studies to support white kidney bean extract is a starch blocker.

Accepted Answer

Starch blocker: Yes. Please go online and search for kidney bean extract.

That said, do you really want to take kidney bean extract./ There are other foods.

Question 3

what are your thoughts on the perfect health diet?  it seems to strike a balance like no other imo, between animal and plant foods, allowable starches etc.  even some dairy if tolerated.  your input?

Accepted Answer

New junk: This diet is just the latest in thousands of pseudo-scientific diets that aren't scientifically valid, but are designed to sell books, supplements, etc. And get someone on tv to scare a lot of people who don't know better. Eat a normal, well balanced diet and exercise daily. Don't get your health info from friends, tv or the internet.

Question 4

can eating corn starch make your baby big?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Corn starch is a carbohydrate. Eating too many carbohydrate can make a person gain weight. I'm not sure what you mean by "make your baby big". Are you talking about weight, height or something else. Corn starch is present in a lot of edible items  we eat every day. The amount eaten has to be considered. I would advise you to talk to your pediatrician &amp; a dietician.

Question 5

is maize starch dangerous? can it make me fat?

Accepted Answer

Corn starch: Maize starch is also called corn starch, and is a common ingredient in many types of food. Eating in moderation should not make you fat, and it certainly isn't dangerous unless you have a corn allergy. Good luck and thanks for your question.

Question 6

what happens if a person eats / craves  a lot of corn starch?

Accepted Answer

Carb excess...: Eating corn starch is similar to eating sugar, because corn starch is a simple carbohydrate that gets broken down into sugar as digestion occurs. So, one would get excessive carbs, which is not good for the body. Craving corn starch is harmful only in that it causes anxiety (due to craving something all the time), but is not so bad because the person is only craving, not eating.

Question 7

does starch have electrolytes?

Accepted Answer

Starch: Does starch have electrolytes? ANS: yes but not much. Read the label.

Question 8

can using corn starch on the anus have any side effects

Accepted Answer

Corn starch : Nothing that i know of, but seeing your primary are to inspect the area my lead to some clues as to other treatment options.

Question 9

how can i get enough carbs? i am on a grain free, legume free, low starch, dairy free diet?

Accepted Answer

Get good advice: You need to get with an evidence-based dietician. If your fructose malabsorption was diagnosed scientifically, you already have a reasource in evidence-based medicine. Why you've chosen this very restrictive diet, or believe that you require a certain amount of "carbs" in the first place, would be the first questions to address with a scientific dietician. Stay proactive and keep learning. Best.

Question 10

on a starch free diet, how long before you lose significant amount of weight? in 2 months i have lost 3 pounds, does this sound right?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Sounds ok, but weight loss is simple.  Take in fewer calories than you are expending.  Eat small but satisfying meals, eliminate all snacks, sugar-containing drinks, minimize alcohol and do regular exercise.  You will lose weight.  And bet you will look great.  Have a good weekend.

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Safe to take a carb / starch blocker while on high blood pressure medication metoprolol? don't intend to use daily just when a meal consists of lots of starch like pizza or spaghetti. would like to loss little extra weight.

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Any studies to support white kidney bean extract is a starch blocker.

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What are your thoughts on the perfect health diet? it seems to strike a balance like no other imo, between animal and plant foods, allowable starches etc. even some dairy if tolerated. your input?

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Can eating corn starch make your baby big?

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Is maize starch dangerous? can it make me fat?

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What happens if a person eats / craves a lot of corn starch?

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Does starch have electrolytes?

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Can using corn starch on the anus have any side effects

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How can i get enough carbs? i am on a grain free, legume free, low starch, dairy free diet?

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On a starch free diet, how long before you lose significant amount of weight? in 2 months i have lost 3 pounds, does this sound right?

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