Your Body And Anxiety
Anxiety can affect you both psychologically and physically. Know the signs. Read more:
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Lai Cheng
7 NATURAL WAYS to Keep Blood Sugar Balanced
1. Eat nutrient-dense, high-fibre foods. 2. Stay hydrated with water. 3. Avoid added sugars & refined grains. 4. Exercise regularly. 5. Manage stress. 6. Get 7-9 hours of sleep. 7. Go for a 10-minute walk after meals.
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Will The Tobacco Industry Intervene In The Proposed Tobacco Control Bill?
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP), and Malaysian Green Lung Association would like to thank the Prime Minister of Malaysia for his support regarding the implementation of Generational End Game (GEG) during the presentation of the 2023 Budget. We also welcome the government's efforts to impose a tax on electronic cigarette liquid which is in line with Article 6 of the WHO Framework...
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CAP: Pesticides tainted vegetables and rice in the market
The Consumers Association of Penang calls for consumers to be cautious of the high amount of pesticides detected in the vegetables and rice sold in the market. In the study, a total of 112 samples of vegetables and 20 samples of rice were tested for the presence of pesticides. Out of which 98 samples or 87.5% of vegetables and 11 samples or 55% of rice contained pesticides. Samples were...
Read More VAPES ARE E-WASTE WITH A BIG ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN
Vaping, or using electronic cigarettes, not only pollutes the surrounding air, it also creates a new contaminated e-waste stream, says Philippines environmental watchdog group, BAN Toxics in a recent media release (27 February 2023). “E-cigarettes and vaping products are in a unique position – although many people believe that they are safer than traditional cigarettes, new research shows...
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TOXIC CHEMICAL IN BLACK PLASTIC CUTLERY & KITCHEN UTENSILS
Consumers, beware. The Philippines toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has warned that it has found a toxic chemical in a number of black plastic cutlery and kitchen utensils that can be hazardous to health. Here’s their recent press release on the matter....
Read More PLANT FOODS FIGHT DISEASE
Fruits and vegetables are a boon to health not only because of their fibre and vitamins. There are also other compounds in them that give them their nutritional power – polyphenols. These are a class of beneficial compounds that includes flavonoids, lutein and zeaxantin, allicin and carotenoids. There are more than 8,000 different types of polyphenols in plant foods. These compounds give fresh...
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HOW MUCH PROTEIN in a Plant-based Diet?
Does following a plant-based diet mean you won't get enough protein? No. A healthy plant-based diet with the right number of calories for your body weight will ensure you get plenty of protein. Check out the variety of plant foods that can help meet your protein needs. (Source: European Food Information Council)
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Education is vital to understand crocodile attacks
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) expresses sadness at the loss of human lives as a result of recent crocodile attacks. It is also sad that the media depicts crocodiles as rogues preying on humans. However, crocodiles cannot be entirely blamed as they are the apex predators surviving on their natural instincts to hunt their prey in their habitat. While crocodiles are dangerous they...
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THE ONLY KNOWLEDGE THAT MATTERS
Education and knowledge are the foundations for our future life, but we should never forget the basis that makes our survival here possible. (Source: Green is a Mission)
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