Category: Diets
When taking fiber, drink lots of water
August 30th, 2010, No Comments
We all know it is very important to have adequate intake of fiber ranging from oats, vegetables and fruits. But please keep in mind that you need to drink lots of water as well.
There was a case I heard where a person who had an inflammation of the stomach even though he took a lot [...]
Unhealthy habits that you are not able to break because it reminds you of happy times
June 2nd, 2010, 1 Comment
Do you have any habits that you know is not healthy or beneficial but you are helpless to stop them because it reminds you of a period of your life when you are most happy and carefree?
It can be anything, ranging from:
Spending hours a day watching old movies that remind you of the times when [...]
Soy may not be just healthy as claimed by many direct selling agents
March 10th, 2010, 3 Comments
Recently, a direct selling agent tried to convince us that we should not take any milk based product. Instead, he wanted to promote a soy based product offered by his company.
According to him, drinks like Ensure and Enercal (soy and milk-based) are not good for health. People, especially those cancer survivors should switch to soy [...]
Too much of Mandarin Oranges give Sore or Itchy Throat
January 27th, 2010, Comments Off
Chinese New Year (CNY) is around the corner- this year it will fall on Valentine’s Day (14 February 2010).
Usually Mandarin oranges or “kam” are available during this Chinese New Year session- during other times of the year, only the smaller versions are sold. For the Chinese, “kam” has the same pronounciation as gold in Cantonese. [...]
How to avoid feeling tired and sleepy after lunch
December 21st, 2009, Comments Off
Asian diet is usually heavy in the composition of carbohydrate- predominantly using rice and noddles. Unlike our Western counterparts, we are not used to taking just meat and salad without solid carbohydrates. Some friends have tried to shift towards a more Westernized but healthy diet consisting of salad and meat.
But often, this diet is tough [...]
The truth behind snack bars and healthy food- is it your money’s worth?
December 2nd, 2009, Comments Off
Nowadays, many companies advertised calorie reduced, less sugar and/or fat health food. These products costs much more than the usual biscuits, oats or cereals just because it is lower in fat and/or sugar content.
During the initial period of this blog, I used to get easily sucked into these offers- I buy health bar when I [...]
Review of calories content of different types of premixed coffee/tea sold in Malaysia
November 30th, 2009, 1 Comment
This is a ‘calories-for-thought’ for those who love 3-in-1 (coffee/milk with sugar and creamer) pre-packet tea/coffee. On average, one packet of this is equivalent to almost half hour of leisurely walk in the park.
So you may want to rethink if you are taking more than a packet a day:
No.
Product
Type
Cal per packet
Sugar content per packet
Fat [...]
Signs that your body’s storing more toxins that it can manage
November 25th, 2009, 2 Comments
Here are some signs that your body’s toxin levels may be a bit too high due to our lifestyle. You could see that many of the factors below are very much related to your digestive system.
1. Constant lethargy
If you feel tired, especially after meals, it could mean that your body’s digestive system is sluggish. Factors [...]
