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BROCCOLI OR DOUGHNUT?

Lai Cheng March 10, 2023 0 Comments

Most processed foods are energy-rich and nutrient-poor. They provide a lot of calories or “empty calories” without much nutritional value. Strive to eat more nutrient-dense foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, non-fat and low-fat dairy, fish and seafood, unprocessed lean meat and skinless poultry, nuts and legumes) – they are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients important for...

CAP: Pesticides tainted vegetables and rice in the market

Lai Cheng March 1, 2023 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang calls for consumers to be cautious of the high amount of pesticides detected in the vegetables and rice sold in the market. In the study, a total of 112 samples of vegetables and 20 samples of rice were tested for the presence of pesticides. Out of which 98 samples or 87.5% of vegetables and 11 samples or 55% of rice contained pesticides. Samples were...

PLANT FOODS FIGHT DISEASE

Lai Cheng February 23, 2023 0 Comments

Fruits and vegetables are a boon to health not only because of their fibre and vitamins. There are also other compounds in them that give them their nutritional power – polyphenols. These are a class of beneficial compounds that includes flavonoids, lutein and zeaxantin, allicin and carotenoids. There are more than 8,000 different types of polyphenols in plant foods. These compounds give fresh...

HOW MUCH PROTEIN in a Plant-based Diet?

Lai Cheng February 23, 2023 0 Comments

Does following a plant-based diet mean you won't get enough protein? No. A healthy plant-based diet with the right number of calories for your body weight will ensure you get plenty of protein. Check out the variety of plant foods that can help meet your protein needs. (Source: European Food Information Council)

How to decrease your risk of cancers?

Lai Cheng February 10, 2023 0 Comments

DO YOU KNOW: 30-50% of all cancer cases are preventable. Adopting healthier behaviours can go a long way to reducing your cancer risk. – European Food Information Council (EUFIC)

Break Only One Coconut during Thaipusam, Devotees urged

Lai Cheng February 7, 2023 0 Comments

Devotees celebrating Thaipusam on February 5th are urged to break fewer coconuts. The money used for breaking coconuts can be channelled to fulfil the various needs of a fraction of the Indian community that still lives below the poverty level. Breaking coconuts during Thaipusam is a cleansing ritual practised by Hindu devotees. It is a symbolic representation of surrendering one’s ego at...

Drinks Manufacturers Rolling out NUTRI-GRADE LABEL IN SINGAPORE Ahead of Dec 30 Deadline

Lai Cheng December 19, 2022 0 Comments

In Singapore from December 30, pre-packaged drinks with higher sugar and saturated fat content must be labelled with a Nutri-Grade mark in a scheme announced by the Health Ministry in 2019. The mark comprises 4 grades classifying drinks from A to D, with D being the unhealthiest. The products include fruit juices and juice drinks, soft drinks, milk and yogurt drinks, and instant powdered...

Chicken eggs shortage is unsolved mystery

Lai Cheng December 6, 2022 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urged the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries to resolve the supply shortage of chicken eggs immediately. “Most of the grocers and public markets claimed that it has been difficult for them to get the supply since two months ago, thus, creating a concern on the supply shortage in the...

GO FLEXITARIAN: It’s Good for Health

Lai Cheng November 21, 2022 0 Comments

Looking to eat less meat, but not interested in going totally vegetarian? The flexitarian diet (Flexible + vegetarian) might be for you. A flexitarian diet can have a positive impact on health, while being less strict than a 100%-vegetarian or vegan diet. The main purpose of this diet is to slowly increase one’s plant intake over time without omitting animal foods. With its emphasis on plant...

WHY PROCESSED FOOD IS NOT REAL FOOD

Lai Cheng November 9, 2022 0 Comments

Processed food is food that's changed in any way from its natural state. Chemically processed foods often only contain refined ingredients and artificial substances, with little nutritional value. They tend to have added chemical flavoring agents, colours, and sweeteners. These ultra-processed foods are sometimes called “cosmetic” foods, as compared with whole foods. Some examples of...

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