Question 1

I have fibroids: can yam make them grow because of estrogen?

Juliana Dosy · Accepted Answer

No. Current scientific evidence does not justify banning yam for women with fibroids.

Question 2

Menopause, Weight Gain, and Belly Fat: What to Eat to Limit the Changes

Juliana Dosy · Accepted Answer

Menopause does not sentence you to weight gain. What changes is where your body stores fat and how it manages muscle — and on both you have more leverage than you've been told. The answer isn't eating less: it's feeding your body better while protecting your muscle, with protein at every meal, fiber, a balanced plate and resistance training.

Question 3

Does cassava make you gain weight?

Juliana Dosy · Accepted Answer

No. Cassava, on its own, does not make you gain weight. Weight gain depends on your overall diet, portions, activity level, sleep, and other habits. Learn to give it the right place on your plate instead of banning it.

Question 4

Is Whey Protein Good for You? Should You Take It?

Juliana Dosy · Accepted Answer

Protein powders are among the best-selling supplements in the world and among the most misunderstood. For a healthy person, a quality whey can be a useful tool to top up your intake when meals alone don't get you to your target. It never replaces a balanced plate — it fills a gap.

Question 5

What are the top 3 protein sources for fat loss, muscle and gut health?

Juliana Dosy · Accepted Answer

Legumes, omega-3-rich fatty fish, and plain Greek yogurt. Together they support muscle, feed the gut microbiome, calm inflammation, and protect cardiovascular health — more than chicken breast or protein shakes alone.

Question 6

Going vegetarian or vegan: how do I get enough protein without deficiencies?

Juliana Dosy · Accepted Answer

Yes, a well-planned plant-based diet meets protein needs at every life stage. Anchor your plate in whole legumes, tofu, tempeh, whole grains, nuts and seeds — not ultra-processed meat substitutes — and pair iron-rich plants with vitamin C.

Question 7

Should I take an omega-3 supplement, or get it from food?

Juliana Dosy · Accepted Answer

For most healthy people, food beats a supplement: two servings of fatty fish a week (sardines, mackerel, salmon) covers the EPA and DHA your body actually uses. Supplements make sense if you eat no fish, are vegan, are pregnant, or have a clinical reason.

Question 8

Can I eat eggs if I have uterine fibroids?

Juliana Dosy · Accepted Answer

Yes. Current evidence does not support cutting eggs from your diet if you have uterine fibroids. Eggs provide high-quality protein, choline, vitamin B12, selenium, and some vitamin D — a nutrient often low in women with fibroids.

Question 9

Do I need to cut dairy if I have fibroids? What about soy?

Juliana Dosy · Accepted Answer

No. Current evidence does not support cutting all dairy if you have fibroids — moderate intake may even be associated with lower risk. Soy, rich in isoflavones, modulates rather than stimulates estrogen receptors.

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