Nutrition Factsheet
Articles
- Seven things you didn’t know about ice cream
From low calorie treats to gourmet flavours, there’s a lot to explore... More - How to Stop Overeating
There are many reasons why we overeat. Be it in a state of happiness, loneliness or sadness, we tend to overeat when we let our emotions take over... More - Trans Fat
Trans fat (or trans fatty acids) are created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid... 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 - Front of Pack Labelling
Front of Pack Labelling for Energy is an at-a-glance label that tells you the amount of energy (expressed in kcal)... More - What are Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs)?
Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs) is a at-a-glance label that tells you how many ... More - Are food product claims believable?
Have you noticed that many food products today having nutritional claims such as low fat... 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 - 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 - 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 - Know your fats!
Fats or oils are made up of fatty acids. Despite its bad image, fat has many important ... 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 - Bone Health
Healthy strong bones are vital to overall health and quality of life. Calcium is a very essential mineral to ensure strong, .... More - Not All Carbs Are Created Equal
Carbohydrates are molecules made up of sugar units. Carbohydrate should form the greatest ... More - Mother Nature's colourful touch
You probably know fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamins minerals and fibre...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 - 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 - Time to grow up and eat your pumpkin
Vitamin A or retinol is required for normal functioning of the eyes, cell differentiation ... More - 10 Ways To Cut Salt
Sodium or salt (sodium chloride) is used in many ways in our diet, and can sometimes be hidden in many things that we consume ... More - Reduce Sugar Intake...for Better Health
We all know that too much sugar can cause health problems. Extra calories in sugar often turn into extra kilos, but that's not ... More - Healthy Heart Diet
A well-balanced diet is one of your best weapons for maximum heart health. You can lower your risk of heart disease by eating healthy ... More - Springs of Life
Everybody knows the importance of having enough fluids in our diet, but how many of us actually ensure that we get ... 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 - 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 - 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 - Keep your body moving!
There is always time where you can slot in simple exercises in-between your routine, such as stretching... 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