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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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Rapid Increase of Onion Price

Lai Cheng January 8, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is very concerned about the rapid increase in the price of onions sold in Penang markets. A CAP market survey carried out in Penang shows that the price of onions imported from India has increased to RM9.00 per kg. During the Christmas festival, the price of onions was controlled at RM5.00 per kg and it had increased by almost 100% in about 2 weeks....
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NATURE’S HEALING FOOD

Lai Cheng January 2, 2024 0 Comments
Fresh fruits and vegetables contain nutrients that support everyday body functions. They are excellent sources of fibre, vitamins, and minerals that keep you healthy and heal your body. A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon...
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6 HEALTHY VEGGIES TO EAT

Lai Cheng December 11, 2023 0 Comments
Vegetables are high in vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients – they’re some of the most nutrient-dense foods available. Eating a variety of vegetables can go a long way in preventing sickness and supporting the immune system. Dark green leafy vegetables for example, are an excellent source of fibre, folate and carotenoids. These vegetables also contain Vitamins C and K and the minerals...
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