Food EN – Page 19 – Consumers Association Penang

MANGO: Fresh vs Dried – Which is Healthier?

Lai Cheng April 19, 2023 0 Comments

Eating foods in their natural state is better for health. Fresh fruits (eg: mango) are much lower in calories (better for your weight) than in their dried form, or when processed with added sugars. Whole, fresh fruit, is also full of fibre. Fibre-rich fruits can help you feel full while eating fewer calories. Dietary fibre in fruits can also help reduce cholesterol and may lower the risk for...

VITAMIN B12 BENEFITS AND BEST FOOD SOURCES

Lai Cheng April 17, 2023 0 Comments

Vitamin B12 plays many important roles in your body, with many benefits, including: forming healthy red blood cells and DNA, helping with brain function, boosting energy levels, and may reduce risk of macular degeneration. But if you don’t produce enough of a protein called “intrinsic factor” that helps your body absorb Vitamin B12, or if you don’t eat enough Vitamin B12 foods, you may...

10 Fruits and Vegetables That Last the Longest, So You Can Spend and Waste Less

Lai Cheng April 14, 2023 0 Comments

Grocery bills are higher than ever, and the last thing you want to do is toss out your pricey produce. With a little planning, you can stock up on fruits and vegetables that last longer to make the most of your grocery shopping and create less food waste. Add these long-lasting fruits and vegetables to your shopping list, and you may even be able to reduce shopping trips, expenses, and save the...

FOOD A CAUSE OF WORLD’S BIGGEST HEALTH PROBLEMS

Lai Cheng April 10, 2023 0 Comments

Do You Know: Many of the world’s biggest health problems (eg: undernutrition, overweight and obesity, and poor diets that cause preventable deaths) are actually food problems. It's time we make food & nutrition a top priority in our approach to health – ensuring that foods that contribute to sustainable healthy diets are the most available, accessible, affordable, pleasurable &...

CHEMICALS FROM GROCERY STICKERS MAY BE LEACHING INTO FOODS

Lai Cheng April 10, 2023 0 Comments

Thermal labels are used on a variety of food products packaged in grocery stores. A new study has found that Bisphenol S (BPS) and other harmful compounds can migrate from thermal labels through packaging film and into the food. BPS and Bisphenol A (BPA), which is increasingly being phased out and replaced by BPS, can disrupt hormones and have negative effects on growth, brain function, the...

DOES YOUR DOCTOR TELL YOU THIS?

Lai Cheng April 6, 2023 0 Comments

What if your doctor told you this: Before we prescribe drugs, let’s remove sugar, grains and seed oils from your diet, correct nutritional deficiencies, remove any toxins that may be present, and begin some strength training and sleep exercises. – Robert Lufkin MD (Image via @robertlufkinmd)

PAPAYA IS GOOD FOR GUT HEALTH

Mei Cheng April 5, 2023 0 Comments

Papaya has become a sensation for its potential to support gut health. Packed with vitamins and minerals like A, C, folate, and potassium as well as fibre and special digestive enzymes papain & chymopapain, this tropical fruit is definitely something worth adding to your diet. (Source: @LeenaMahtani)

WHAT TO EAT TO BEAT MUSCLE CRAMPS

Lai Cheng April 4, 2023 0 Comments

Muscle cramps happen when your muscles tense up and you can’t relax them. While painful, usually you can treat them yourself. Exercise, dehydration, and menstruation are common causes. One way to stop cramps is to stretch or massage your muscles and to eat enough of these key nutrients: potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium. They’re called electrolytes, and you can find them in the...

Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat to protect food heritage

Lai Cheng April 3, 2023 0 Comments

The Italian government has approved a bill that would ban lab-grown meat, the BBC reports. If it passes, breaking the ban would result in fines up to €60,000 ($88,237). Ministers say the reason for the move is to “safeguard our nation’s heritage”.

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