Don’t you hate it when you are on the bed, all prepared to catch some shut-eye when your stomach starts grumbling, ‘I am hungry, feed me or you shall not sleep tonight!’? It could be caused by anything, from cravings, stress, dehydration to just plain boredom [1]. It’s a struggle when you really want to catch up …
Oh bacon, loved by the masses and a breakfast/brunch staple that you can’t live without! Bacon has garnered a pretty bad reputation as most people believe it’s not that great for your heath, but maybe it’s time we give bacon the benefit of the doubt. Bacon is made from cuts that usually comes from the pork …
Here are some numbers to start with: According to the 2004 statistics from the Consumers Association of Penang, a Malaysian adult consumes about 26 teaspoons of sugar daily [1]. By 2050, 1 out of 5 Malaysians around the age of 30 will have diabetes [2]. Last year, there were about 3.2 million cases of people suffering from …
Beer is one of the most consumed beverage in the world. Though some of us get red after a few sips, we found out that beer has heart healthy benefits just like their wine counterpart. Plus, it’s healthier than other types of hard liquor like vodka. So next time if you need a drink but …
Why Moderate Beer Drinkers Has 31% Reduced Heart Disease Risk Read More »
From hiccups to headaches, there’s a folk remedy for every ailment. Some of them are bizarre, and some might actually work – but none of them make sense without talking to your doctor first. Health Hacks – An infographic by the team at ZocDoc
Being drawn to buy the carton that says fortified with Omega 3 and low cholesterol is pretty common. But do you actually know how much of Omega 3 you’re getting from your eggs? Can it really lower your cholesterol level? Let’s investigate this further. What is Omega-3? Omega 3 are important fatty acids which our …
The Big Egg Question: Are Omega 3 Enhanced Eggs Legit Or Just A Marketing Gimmick? Read More »
We went to the supermarket the other day and was buried in an avalanche of choices. It took us quite a while maneuvering through everything just to buy a box of margarine. We found several Malaysian favourites and thought we’d do a comparison on them to see which reigns supreme in terms of health value. Here’s …
A Comparison of 14 Margarines in Malaysia: Which Should You Pick? Read More »
Malaysia has a great variety of cuisine and food available to us all. This is simply because of the multi-cultural society, and the roots of our country. One of the more frequent questions I usually get in regards to food is; What to eat? Well, with the above said and knowing your training goals are to get …
Question: Can vitamin C cure colds? Whenever I’m having a sore throat or the sniffles, my mother and friends will ask me to take more vitamin C. But is this scientifically proven to work? Answer: Vitamin C is a crucial vitamin and antioxidant for our body functions such as maintenance of bone, muscle and blood …
You don’t have to eat meat to get protein. You may be surprised, but veggies can be a great source of the nutrient too! There are many types of veggies that contain a decent amount of protein, but we let licensed dietitian Emily Gilbert R.D. list down some of the richest veggie sources of protein. …
Meat-Free Protein: Top 6 Veggies with the Most Protein Read More »
