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Month: April 2023

Month: April 2023

GOOD SOURCES OF PLANT-BASED PROTEIN

Lai Cheng April 19, 2023 0 Comments
You need protein for your muscles, bones, and the rest of your body. Exactly how much you need changes with age. Adult men need about 56 grams a day. Adult women need about 46 grams a day (71 grams, if pregnant or breastfeeding). You should get at least 10% of your daily calories, but not more than 35%, from protein, according to the US Institute of Medicine. (Source: Web MD) Veggies, fruit,...
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MANGO: Fresh vs Dried – Which is Healthier?

Lai Cheng April 19, 2023 0 Comments
Eating foods in their natural state is better for health. Fresh fruits (eg: mango) are much lower in calories (better for your weight) than in their dried form, or when processed with added sugars. Whole, fresh fruit, is also full of fibre.  Fibre-rich fruits can help you feel full while eating fewer calories.  Dietary fibre in fruits can also help reduce cholesterol and may lower the risk for...
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YOUR SUNSCREEN MAY BE TOXIC TO YOU – AND TO CORAL REEFS

Lai Cheng April 18, 2023 0 Comments
Use of appropriate sunscreen products is a common safety measure advocated to combat the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the body. But unauthorised sunscreen products may not protect users from the damaging effects of UV radiation, cautions the Philippines toxics watchdog group Ecowaste Coalition. Their latest survey found unauthorised sales of sunscreens in the Philippines. One...
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Some ‘nicotine-free’ vapes high in addictive substances, tests reveal

Lai Cheng April 18, 2023 0 Comments
Tests of dozens of vape brands sold in shops across England and Wales show that some high street vapes claiming to be nicotine-free actually contain the same level of addictive substances as full-strength e-cigarettes. Laboratory analysis of 52 products bought in England showed 73% were above the legal e-cigarette tank capacity of 2ml. More than 40% of those tested had been filled with 5ml of...
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Low-carbon or greenwash? Award for Penang South Islands mega project criticised for setting ‘dangerous precedent’

Lai Cheng April 17, 2023 0 Comments
An effort by the Malaysian government to further prop up the green credentials of a controversial mega reclamation project in Penang has been called out by environmentalists for greenwashing. The Penang South Islands project, which involves large-scale land reclamation for the development of a series of artificial islands spanning almost 17 square kilometres, was awarded a ‘low-carbon’ city...
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HSA issues warning for ‘herbal’ products after 2 women suffer steroid-induced effects

Lai Cheng April 17, 2023 0 Comments
Two products – marketed separately for pain relief and cough relief – have been found to contain steroids, and Singapore health authorities have warned the public against buying or consuming them. Two women, who got the products from Malaysia through friends, experienced steroid-induced adverse effects after consuming them, said the Singapore Health Sciences Authority.  
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VITAMIN B12 BENEFITS AND BEST FOOD SOURCES

Lai Cheng April 17, 2023 0 Comments
Vitamin B12 plays many important roles in your body, with many benefits, including: forming healthy red blood cells and DNA, helping with brain function, boosting energy levels, and may reduce risk of macular degeneration. But if you don’t produce enough of a protein called “intrinsic factor” that helps your body absorb Vitamin B12, or if you don’t eat enough Vitamin B12 foods, you may...
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