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Ramadhan – Avoid waste and practice charity

Lai Cheng March 12, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the public not to waste food in conjunction with the coming of Ramadan because a lot of food will end up in landfills. Studies show that food waste increases between 15% to 20% during Ramadan compared to the average in other months. It has been reported that in 2023 as much as 90,000 tons of food is trashed throughout the country during Ramadan....
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Doctor: “Ultra-processed foods are to blame for the state of more than half the patients I see”

Lai Cheng March 6, 2024 0 Comments
Last night, I got back late from work and, feeling stressed and tired, I raided the kitchen cupboards and scoffed a bowl of Coco pops, two pieces of toast and all the Tunnock’s Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafers in the biscuit tin. I knew what I was eating was highly processed and unhealthy — but the temptation of the short-term hit was too great to worry about any of the health implications. As...
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8 WATER-RICH FRUITS & VEGETABLES TO EAT IN HOT WEATHER

Lai Cheng February 28, 2024 0 Comments
Drinking sufficient water keeps you hydrated and helps regulate your body temperature in sweltering weather. But nature has another excellent source of hydration: fruits and vegetables. Juicy fruits contribute to your body’s overall fluid needs – about 20% of your total water intake comes from the foods you eat (including fruits, vegetables, and dairy products), the other 80% comes from what...
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EAT A BERRY GOOD DIET

Lai Cheng February 7, 2024 0 Comments
Berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat. They are among the top sources of vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting nutrients, and they can help reduce the risk of many age-related conditions, according to experts. “On average, people who eat more berries seem to live a little bit longer,” said Eric Rimm, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public...
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WHAT YOU EAT SHAPES YOUR BODY & YOUR HEALTH

Lai Cheng January 31, 2024 0 Comments
Ultra processed foods dominate every supermarket today and fast food can be found in every city across the world. But that doesn’t mean they need to have a place in your diet. Such foods may be convenient to eat but are unhealthy. They are typically high in sugar, salt, saturated or trans fats, and many processed preservatives and ingredients. They also lack some beneficial nutrients....
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Scientists make disturbing discovery about almost all protein sources: ‘There’s no way to hide’

Lai Cheng January 30, 2024 0 Comments
A recent study on protein-rich foods, including beef and tofu, revealed microplastics in nearly 90% of samples. What happened? Researchers from the Ocean Conservancy and the University of Toronto analyzed more than a dozen different types of proteins including seafood, pork, chicken, beef, and tofu. They found microplastics in nearly 90% of the samples they tested and estimated that the...
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No Plastic and No food waste during 2024 Thaipusam

Lai Cheng January 19, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) and Penang State Hindu Sangam are urging Thaipusam devotees to refrain from using plastics and not waste food offered to them by NGOs at stalls. Organisations setting up thaneer panthals (refreshment stalls) offering free food and drinks, as well as devotees have been urged to refrain from using plastics or polystyrene containers and cups during...
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WATER IS FOOD

Lai Cheng January 15, 2024 0 Comments
Water is food, and food is water! Over 95% of the food we eat is produced on land, starting with soils and water. Let’s manage this precious resource wisely to ensure food security and nutrition for all. Source: UN Biodiversity  
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WHY YOU SHOULD EAT SPINACH

Lai Cheng January 10, 2024 0 Comments
Many people have unrecognised magnesium deficiency, and a simple and tasty way to boost your intake is with fresh leafy veggies such as spinach. Spinach is chock-full of all kinds of minerals, including magnesium which is involved in hundreds of chemical reactions in your body and helps you maintain good health. Magnesium plays various roles in the body like: regulating blood pressure and...
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