Food EN – Page 16 – Consumers Association Penang

HOW THE FOOD INDUSTRY DECIDES WHAT YOU EAT

Lai Cheng August 23, 2023 0 Comments

8 teenagers were invited to a restaurant in the United Kingdom as part of a filmed social experiment. After sitting down, each of them was handed a menu with more than 50 different items to choose from and a sealed envelope. Then they were asked to order one item off the menu. The teens all picked the same thing: the “triple dipped chicken”. After receiving their meals, they opened their...

HOW TO GET PROTEIN WITHOUT THE MEAT

Lai Cheng August 17, 2023 0 Comments

Protein is essential for good health. It is an important building block of bones, cartilage and skin. We also need it for many other functions in the body. If you are staying away from meat, what can you eat to get adequate protein? Meat provides protein, but so do dairy, vegetables and pulses. Beans, eggs, nuts, yoghurt and even broccoli are all great non-meat sources of protein.

6 HEALTHY HYDRATING FOODS

Lai Cheng August 15, 2023 0 Comments

Our bodies are made of 55-60% water and we need to replenish that water daily for good health. But do you know: You should not just be drinking water, you should be eating your water too. Our body actually gets a good amount of hydration from the foods we eat. Consuming water through fruits and vegetables is a good way to replace fluid in your diet. And you get added health benefits from the...

Food for thought

Lai Cheng August 4, 2023 0 Comments

Malaysia may become a world leader in food waste without even planning to be one. According to the Ungku Aziz Centre for Development Studies of Universiti Malaya, on an average day, Malaysians generate 38,000 tonnes of waste, 44 per cent of which is food waste. In a very peculiar Malaysian fashion, we talk of food security while dumping nearly 17,000 tonnes of food waste daily. Malaysians need a...

THE HEALING POWER OF PLANT FOODS

Lai Cheng August 3, 2023 0 Comments

Plants have been used as medicines throughout history. Our earliest human ancestors found plants to heal wounds, cure diseases, and ease troubled minds. Evidence exists that plants were used for medicinal purposes some 60,000 years ago. A burial site of a Neanderthal man was uncovered in 1960. 8 species of plants had been buried with him, some of which are still used for medicinal purposes today...

BANANAS – A GOOD WORKOUT SNACK

Lai Cheng August 1, 2023 0 Comments

Bananas are rich in nutrients like carbs and potassium, both of which are important for exercise performance and muscle growth. They’re also easy to digest and can slow the absorption of sugar in the bloodstream, making bananas a good food to eat before a workout. (Healthline) Bananas are also good for post-workout recovery. Glycogen (stored carbohydrates) in your liver and muscles –...

EAT MORE MAGNESIUM-RICH FOODS TO REDUCE DEMENTIA RISK

Lai Cheng July 27, 2023 0 Comments

A study from the Australian National University suggests that increased magnesium intake in our daily diet can improve brain health as we age and reduce the risk of dementia. Researchers found that consuming more than 550 mg of magnesium per day, through foods like spinach and nuts, resulted in a brain age approximately 1 year younger by 55 compared to those with a normal intake of 350 mg. A 41%...

8 GREAT SOURCES OF PLANT-BASED PROTEIN

Lai Cheng July 27, 2023 0 Comments

Plant-based protein sources are considered “incomplete proteins” because they don’t have all essential amino acids in one type of food. However, eating a variety of plant-based foods can supplement all of the essential amino acids needed to make proteins in the body. ~ Kristen Jakobitz

MAKE YOUR OWN IMMUNITY-BOOSTING TEA

Lai Cheng July 25, 2023 0 Comments

Got some cloves, ginger and cinnamon in your kitchen? Why not turn them into a healthy drink to strengthen your immune system? Both ginger and cinnamon have anti-inflammatory properties; and cloves are packed with antiseptic, antiviral, and antimicrobial compounds. A simple preparation of ginger-cinnamon-clove tea is often used as a natural remedy for sore throats, cold and cough. ...

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