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 …
Category: Healthy Lifestyle
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 …
Mental Wellness with Good Nutrition this Festive Week
Selamat Hari Raya Puasa from all of us at Food Canopy. With the festive eating coming your way, there is bound to be anxiety, stress, and expectations when we dine with our family and loved ones. Celebrate mindful eating this festive week ahead. Eat, but with pace. Especially when breaking fast, we tend to dig …
Asian Sauces and Sodium
Sauces are part and parcel of Asian cuisines. From hoisin to teriyaki, sauces light up our tastebuds – sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami. That is why, there are countless ways as flavouring agents in soups, or marinades in meats, fish as well as vegetables. However, one major stumbling block would be the heaps of …
6 Dining Out Health Hacks
These days, ‘upsizing’ has surpassed fast-food restaurants. From Japanese donburi bowls to soups where you could get an extra helping of noodles, the options are endless. “Value meals” in jumbo sizes are easy to over indulge and often, it means more sauces, cream and butter to create flavour bombs. These are 6 suggestions that you …
Mediterranean Diet
Mediterranean diet is a type of healthy eating styles which originate from Mediterranean countries traditional foods such as Italy, France, Greece and Spain. Mediterranean diet does not have a specific guideline but it is usually high in beans, fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, cereals, unsaturated fats foods and fish while low in dairy foods and meat. …
The Healthy Way of Life Company – Exercise
Everyone knows the importance of exercise to maintain a fit and healthy body. Different type of activity and intensity of exercise will improve your overall fitness level. Moderate intensive exercise Moderate exercise increases your heartbeat rate, make your body warmer and increase your breathing speed. After moderate intensive exercises, you should able to talk easily …
How to plan your New Year’s resolutions healthily
It is the last day of 2020 today, have you review your 2020 new year’s resolutions? Do give yourself a big hug for how far you had come from. Let’s start fresh and plan your 2021 new year’s resolution including some health goals. Here are some healthy new year’s resolution ideas for you to achieve …
Adventure sports – Your moment is out there!
Adventure sports is any activities or exercises that require you to step out of your comfort zone and face your fears which made you feel pleasure after you had achieved it. Some of the examples of adventure sports are skydiving, mountain cycling, skateboarding and rock climbing. In recent years, more people choose to engage with …
World Diabetes Day – 14 November 2020
Diabetes is an illness that occurred when your body is unable to control your blood sugar levels. Without proper control of your lifestyle and diet during the early stage of a certain type of diabetes, it will lead to severe complications. Type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes happens if your body is unable to effectively …