Question 1

are there any body benefits to eating smoked oysters?

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Yes: Oysters have a # of health benefits. 3 oz of smoked oysters has 67 calories & 7 g of fat. They are low in saturated fat with no trans fats. They are a good soure of iron, selenium, zinc & vitamin b-12.

Question 2

are smoked oysters high in zinc?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oysters have a fair amount of zinc.

Question 3

how often can i consume one can of whole oysters, (non-smoked) for the zinc? is once a week fine?

Accepted Answer

: Oysters are rich in zinc, and cooked (and then canned) oysters are especially rich in zinc. But if you have a normal diet, you're undoubtedly getting plenty of zinc without eating oysters. If you like oysters, either canned or fresh, eat them as often as you wish -- every day if you like them enough. But oysters are not necessary to have healthy zinc levels in the body.

Question 4

could i have a container of smoked oysters every day?

Accepted Answer

Limit smoked food.: There are studies that show cultures with a higher diet of smoked food (like the Scandinavians) have a higher risk of stomach cancer.  Too much of anything is not a good thing.  Too much protein is a big part of the obesity epidemic today.   Have occasionally but do not neglect other yummy healthy foods like fruits, veggies and whole grains, complex carbs.

Question 5

what does nutritional or toxic optice nerve deterioration? i smoke weed,but i have scotomas and i see moving floaters. does marijuana cause them?

Accepted Answer

No way, dude!: Marijuana won't cause toxicity to the optic nerve unless it has been laced with something toxic. The floaters are in the vitreous jelly in the back of your eye. They are unrelated. Nutritional optic neuropathy is more common in alcoholics. Make sure you eat normally and take a multivitamin with folic acid and B12.In a state with a legal supply,  you don't have to worry about smoking tainted weed.

Question 6

what is nutritional genomics?

Accepted Answer

Nutritional genomics: It is the study of how nutrition and genetic makeup work together. This incredibly interesting field covers many types of interactions: single gene mutations where a nutrient cannot be metabolized; genetic complexes that put a person at risk for increased chances of heart disease; and food substances that can cause cancer. These are just a few examples of this emerging field.

Question 7

can eating oyster cause hepatitus?

Accepted Answer

A: Hepatitis A is the only type and that will be caused by eating raw oysters. Hepatitis A is self limited and treatment is directed towards symptom control.

Question 8

what app gives the best nutritional support?

Accepted Answer

Probably..: "calorie counter, "available for iphone and android (methyltestosterone).  I use it for in-office counseling of my patients.  It is free. There are other good ones, but this works fine for nutritional support, particularly for my pts. With metabolic syndrome.

Question 9

what nutritional benefits do tangerines have?

Accepted Answer

Tastes good, good 4u: Tangerines are a delicious source of fiber, vitamins a and c, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.  Depending on size, there are about 40 to 100 calories in a tangerine, and most of those calories come from the sugars in the fruit (21 g).

Question 10

what is the nutritional benefit of plantains?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate source: High starch, low protein and fat.  Great food for geriatric patients. It is a fruit that is a staple in african and andean regions.  Resembles a banana but there is no formal botanical distinction.

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