- Stay Away From Fad Diets
Fad diet is a weight loss plan that claims to help you lose weight through specific food combinations.... More
- Your body weight & your health
Excessive fat in the body could increase risk of chronic diseases e.g. type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and certain type of cancers... More
- How to read the labels
With so many brands available out there, choosing the right foods to meet your nutritional needs can sometimes be a diffcult task... More
- Are food product claims believable?
Have you noticed that many food products today having nutritional claims such as low fat... More
- You're never too old for milk
We all know that milk is great for growing kids as it contains plenty of protein, calcium, vitamins and minerals... More
- Breaking the sugar habit
We are living in a "sweet" world today. Many foods and drinks made using modern processing methods tend to contain added sugar... More
- Less fat for a healthier you
Fat has received so much “bad press” in the media that we sometimes forget that it is an essential part of our healthy diet... More
- Less salt for healthier meals
Singaporean cuisines are known for their rich flavours, thanks to their unique and delicious sauces... More
- Food Safety While Shopping
When buying dairy products, make sure that the packaging of all dairy products is intact, and always check for the expiry dates ... More
- Food Safety At Home - Keys to Safer Food
Food safety begins when we do our shopping ... More
- Make a Plan and Have Fun!
Exercise or physical activity should be fun. If you're enjoying these activities ... More
- What are Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs)?
Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs) is a at-a-glance label that tells you how many ... More
- Physical activity, how much do I need?
Any type of physical activity is good if it makes your body works more than usual. Remember, find activity that you can enjoy ... More
- Eat, Drink & Be Merry - without putting on the pounds
Festive season in Singapore is a time for celebration. But behind a cheerful layer of sharing ... More
- Iodine, the ocean’s gift to mankind
Iodine is an essential trace elements required for the formation of thyroid hormones in the body ... More
- There’s fast food. And there’s really fast food
Many of us know the benefits of having breakfast, explained at length in a previous ... More
- Red meat is bad for health – Myth or Fact?
Protein is a complex molecule made up from chains of amino acids. Protein is important for ... More
- Calcium and Vitamin D prevents Breaky Bones
There is no one food that can give you all nutrients that your body needs. Thus, 3 important keys to ... More
- There's Good Reason Why It's Called "BREAK-FAST"
One will struggle to find a word more appropriate and precise in the English Language. Lunch ... More
- Not All Carbs Are Created Equal
Carbohydrates are molecules made up of sugar units. Carbohydrate should form the greatest ... More
- Balance, Moderation and Variety
There is no one food that can give you all nutrients that your body needs. Thus, 3 important keys to ... More
- Know your fats!
Fats or oils are made up of fatty acids. Despite its bad image, fat has many important ... More
- Time to grow up and eat your pumpkin
Vitamin A or retinol is required for normal functioning of the eyes, cell differentiation, development of fetal and helps in immune system ... More
- Your office, your personal obstacle course
Finding the time to exercise can be a nightmare, especially for those of us who are married ... More
- Turn your place of work into a place of workouts
Keeping your metabolism rate up at work can be challenging but not impossible. It just takes ... More
- Folate, your unborn child’s guardian angel
Folate or folic acid functions as co-enzymes in the metabolism of amino acids and ... More
- Smart shopping starts from smart planning
Healthy eating starts with great planning. Planning ahead not only benefits your health but also saves ... More
- Overcoming obstacles to exercise
Exercise benefits every part of the body including your mind ... More
- Vitamin C, the multi-talented antioxidant
Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is important in forming collagen, which gives structure to the blood vessels...More
- Folate, your unborn child’s guardian angel
Folate or folic acid functions as co-enzymes in the metabolism of amino acids and... More
- Mother Nature's colourful touch
You probably know fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamins minerals and fibre...More
- Turn your place of work into a place of workouts
Keeping your metabolism rate up at work can be challenging but not impossible. It just takes... More
- There's fast food. And there's really fast food
Many of us know the benefits of having breakfast, explained at length in a previous...More
- Physical activity, how much do I need?
Any type of physical activity is good if it makes your body works more than usual... More
- Your office, your personal obstacle course
Finding the time to exercise can be a nightmare, especially for those of us who are married...More
- Keep your body moving!
There is always time where you can slot in simple exercises in-between your routine, such as stretching... More
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