3 fun ways you can keep fit and healthy during holidays

The holidays are a time of indulgence, with most celebrations centred on having festive food and drinks. Combined with increased sedentary behaviors, these factors can make people more susceptible to weight gain during the holidays. Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can prevent the potential holiday weight gain while also still […]
Healthy ways to start the New Year

As 2025 approaches, a new year means a chance to reinvent ourselves – an opportunity to set new goals, put old habits to rest and change our lives for the better. However, unrealistic goals often set you up for failure and even resort to unhealthy crash dieting habits to see faster results. Here are four […]
Simple breakfast swaps to eat less salt

Most of your favorite breakfast meals are rich in sodium even when it’s not smothered in gravy. Common breakfast foods such as pastries and muffins, contain high levels of “hidden” salt. Make these four simple changes to lower your sodium intake. 1. Sandwiches. Most sandwiches contain salty ingredients (bread, cheese, pickles, cold cuts, and cured […]
5 Healthy snack swaps to try out

Snacks can be a delicious and healthy option to keep you fueled and satisfied during the day, but they can also be quite sneaky sources of added sugar and artificial ingredients. These smart swaps help to amp up the fiber, protein and nutritional value of your favorite bites and minimize any unnecessary sweeteners or junk […]
Easy food swaps you can make at home to eat healthier

When preparing meals for our families, we often try to find healthier ingredients or alternatives to boost nutrition. Try out these 5 healthy food swaps to help cut down on sugar, salt and fat in your and your family’s diet. Just 1 or 2 everyday swaps can really make a difference and go a long […]
Simple Swaps to Save Calories at Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Char kway teow, burgers, late-night prata ― healthy eating can be tough with all the delicious but calorie-laden food that surrounds you. However, eating foods with low calorie density have similar effects on feelings of fullness and are good for your waistline. Instead of rejecting your favourite carb-laden dishes, why not just substitute some ingredients […]
Does regular exercise help with constipation?

Exercise is beneficial to proper function of the colon so that’s why people who exercise regularly generally don’t develop constipation. Walking and jogging tend to stimulate the natural squeezing (or contractions) of muscles in your intestines which helps to empty your bowels. But exercise is not a cure-all. Increasing exercise to improve constipation may be […]
Concerned About Constipation?

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal condition in Singapore that causes infrequent bowel movements or incomplete emptying of the bowels. And the causes of constipation are often related to diet and lifestyle. According to Singapore Health Services, the average Singaporean diet includes 13 grams of fibre per day, and is below the recommended 30 grams of […]
How well do you know your colon?

How do you know if your colon is not healthy? Regular bowel checks are crucial for early detection and prevention. Another easy way to determine your colon health is to check the shape and consistency of your stools. Watch out for persistently very loose or watery stools, dry or difficult-to-pass stools, or blood in the […]
Constipation! Stop suffering in silence

Bowel movement is not something that people like to talk about, but they suffer it in silence. Some people want to be discrete and treat symptoms on their own or simply ignore them until it’s too late. Constipation can cause severe pain, stress, fatigue, weight gain and other complications. What is constipation? Constipation is when […]