Oftentimes, it’s not just about wanting to look good. If you’re suffering from anorexia then you might have negative thoughts which are often from unpleasant emotions and feelings such as anxiety, fear, guilt as well as helplessness. Anorexia (aka anorexia nervosa) is one of the most common eating disorders these days. Simply put, it’s a …
Yup, those yummy looking overnight oats might not be as healthy as you think. Overnight oats are all the rage ever since the mason jar trend came about. Everyone loves it because it’s healthy, easy to prepare, the most that you need to do is chop some fruits and you can even arrange it to look aesthetically appealing for social media. …
It’s that time of the year again. That glorious time of the year where we are blessed with 50 (or more, I lost count) different types of cookies, bak kwa, mandarin oranges, and packet drinks. As much as we are looking forward to bingeing on the CNY snacks, we should probably proceed with caution. A …
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1. Smoothies Smoothies are great for me, right? I mean, they’re made of fruits and veggies and these are essential for health! Unfortunately not. Imagine eating 10 oranges in one sitting. Not so easy eh? But it’s super easy to pack that and more into a smoothie, which makes it easy for you to overdose on …
Humans were never great at guesstimating their food intake. This is why obesity has become so rampant, and perhaps also why Malaysia is now crowned the most obese country in Southeast Asia. Partly to blame is our unbridled love for late night snacking (or rather, all-day snacking), and the 24-hour food joints littering the city do not …
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Question: I would like to know how I should go about choosing a milk powder formula for my five-year-old daughter. What should I look out for to ensure the milk will be suitable for her? Answer: Milk is an excellent source of nutrients such as calcium, B-vitamins, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, carbohydrates and fats. All of …
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The Gist of It While slow metabolism exists, it’s a rare condition that has nothing to do with being overweight. Being overweight has everything to do with diet and exercise (or rather, the wrong diet and exercise). To really lose weight, you need to commit to a lifestyle of clean eating and regular exercising. …
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Anyone who’s lost a ton of weight, be it through sensible eating or frequent exercising would have struggled in the final battle — trying to lose the last few inches. Sure, you look a lot better than you did before, and your face positively glows thanks to your new healthy lifestyle, but there’s still that tiny muffin …
Painlessly Burn Off Your Last Few Inches: Vanquish RF Fat Removal Read More »
In a previous post, we explained how not everyone needs 2,500Kcal per day and how to calculate your required daily calorie intake. [For those who have missed the article, check it out here.] In the article, we followed Calvin and his sedentary lifestyle, and discovered that in order for him to lose some weight, he …
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Malaysians have been found to be the most obese people in Asia. Studies from British medical journal, The Lancet, showed that an alarming 49% of Malaysian women and 44% of men were obese. The study published in May 2014 showed Malaysia was rated most heavy at 45.3% of its population being overweight or obese, followed by …
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