“Huhhh? What did you say?? “Hello??? I cant hear you…” As we go into a digital savvy era where we probably have to attend many Zoom meetings in a day, our hearing may be directly affected by the long hours that we plug in our headphones or ear buds. As we care for our heart, …
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Why Trans fats are dangerous for your health
You may have noticed the label “Trans Fat Free” printed in many of your food products in recent years, but you may not exactly understand what they are. This article will provide you some insights what trans fats are and why it is banned in Singapore since June 2021 as well as USA, Canada and …
Are You Eating Enough Fruits and Vegetables Everyday?
We all grew up with the same nagging…drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables… So, are we eating enough fruits and vegetables then? Well, according to a local Health Literacy Poll conducted in August 2017, 46% of respondents eat less than 2 servings of vegetables and about 58% eat less than 2 servings of …
Drink Tea to lose that CNY bulge
While you have enjoyed that Chinese New Year feasting, some of us will probably be suffering from “post-bingeing remorse”. For those feeling guilty and are hitting out at the gym often to burn off those post CNY pineapple tarts and bak kwa, a tip for you will be to include more fluids in your diet …
How healthy is your Chinese new year lo hei?
It’s the time of the year to rejoice and lo hei! For those of who are not sure what “lo hei” is, it is a practice that the Chinese observe when they come together to toss a big plate of shredded vegetables and raw fish slices (some people call it Chinese salad or another name …
5 Chinese New Year goodies with highest calories
Well, the heading says it all. We are about two weeks away from Chinese New year and it’s the time to stock up on all the festive cookies, delicious Kueh Lapis and sinful meat jerky. However, remember your new year resolution, folks! Even if you did not lose any weight, try not to put on …
3 things to remember when you are having Hotpot this reunion dinner
As Chinese New year approaches, many of you must be busy planning for your upcoming reunion dinner. Steamboat is an all-time favourite for many Chinese during this season and I must say, we are spoilt with so choices nowadays. Many steamboat restaurants are coming up with unique flavours in their broth selection to wow the …
What is in your bowl of instant noodles?
Are you a fan of instant noodles? This is worrying because as the demand for instant noodles increases, Singaporeans may face more health issues such as obesity, hypertension and even kidney failure that comes from eating more of their favourite processed food. Instant noodles are the all-time favorite food of Singaporeans and according to an …
You are not alone.
It is indeed a stressful period for a lot of people during this pandemic. During this time of uncertainty, routines have been disrupted, and that could potentially result in a lot of stress and tension. Especially during COVID-19 restrictions, loneliness might be something that could impact one’s daily living negatively. Evidence-based studies have shown a …
Size does matter?
Do you know that if you are given a larger plate of food or a larger can drink, you would mindlessly eat more? These days, there are so many food products from burgers to drinks with an upsized option. And clever marketing schemes would also promote that it is better for value! For instance, if …