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GROW A FOOD GARDEN AND BE HEALTHY

Lai Cheng April 23, 2024 0 Comments
Growing your own food is very gratifying. Planting seeds, nurturing them to seedlings, watering and feeding them as they grow into crops, then picking them fresh to cook and eat, and sharing them with others can bring much satisfaction and joy. Food gardening saves you money on grocery bills, connects you with nature and is good for the environment. And do you know: Gardening also keeps you...
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CAP: Repeal 24-hours operating license for eateries

Lai Cheng April 22, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) supports the move taken by some eateries to shorten the operating hours however this should made mandatory as presently there are still restaurants operating for 24 hours. The authorities should repeal the 24-hour, operating license given to eateries as studies have shown that there are negative effects of late-night meals such as weight gain, sleep...
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ULTRA PROCESSED FOOD: A “CORPORATE DIET”

Lai Cheng April 17, 2024 0 Comments
The past 60 years have seen an exponential rise in the production and consumption of ultra-processed “food”, such as packaged crisps, biscuits, sweetened beverages, and ready-to-eat meals. Driven by an expansion of the industrial food system, including global sourcing and retail structures, and corporate concentration and power within this system, UPP are replacing fresh and minimally...
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WHAT TO EAT FOR HEALTHY AGEING

Lai Cheng April 3, 2024 0 Comments
What you eat can play a role in how you age. Processed foods high in salt, fat and sugar can wreak havoc in the body and lead to chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and even mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. "Poor-quality foods, like trans fats, cause inflammation – and aging is basically a chronic inflammatory state," says...
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COCONUT WATER & WATERMELON: Healthy and Hydrating

Lai Cheng March 18, 2024 0 Comments
Need a good thirst quencher? Plain water works best but for a tasty change you may want to try coconut water, or even watermelon. Both are hydrating, and healthy to take too. Coconut water and watermelon are rich in electrolytes. Electrolytes help to keep you hydrated, regulate the body's pH levels, promote sleep, improve mental cognition, and strengthen the immune system (Organic Live Food)....
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CAP RAISES CONCERN AS RICE YIELD DECLINES

Lai Cheng March 13, 2024 0 Comments
Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) to take immediate action to overcome the problems faced by paddy farmers in Kemubu Agricultural Development Board (KADA) to boost their income and the country's rice production. Besides infrastructure being one of the causes of the decline in rice yields in KADA, the depletion of rice paddy land due...
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