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WHY YOU SHOULD BE EATING LENTILS

Mei Cheng October 12, 2023 0 Comments
Lentils are full of amazing health benefits that many people don’t know about. Lentils are low in sodium and saturated fat, and high in potassium, fibre, folate, and plant chemicals called polyphenols that have antioxidant activity. These nutritional properties have led researchers to study their effects on chronic diseases. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, lentils also...
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STRESSED OUT? WATCH & LISTEN TO BIRDS

Lai Cheng October 10, 2023 0 Comments
Stressed? Anxious? Watch and listen to birds. Spending even a small amount of time outdoors being near birds is good for you. Just seeing them improves mental health and well-being. “Everyday encounters with bird life are associated with long-lasting (up to 8 hours) improvements in mental well-being. Improvements in not only in healthy people but also in those with a diagnosis of...
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NEED A MOOD BOOST? GO BANANAS

Lai Cheng October 9, 2023 0 Comments
Bananas have multiple health benefits.  This sunny yellow fruit also has a happy superpower: it can serve as a substantial mood-booster. Here's the science, from a researcher who specialises in the links between nutrition and mood. Shawn Talbott, PhD, a nutritional biochemist, offers the following insight on bananas. One banana contains 20% of your recommended daily allowance of Vitamin B6....
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WHAT’S IN A HEALTHY PLATE?

Lai Cheng October 9, 2023 0 Comments
What’s for your lunch today? A healthful, balanced lunch should have these food groups: lean protein, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables. Harvard Health has the following advice for a healthy plate: > Fully half your plate should contain fruits and vegetables. Aim for a variety of colours and types. (Note that for these purposes, potatoes – including French fries – don’t count as...
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EATING MORE SEEDS CAN BENEFIT YOUR HEALTH

Lai Cheng October 6, 2023 0 Comments
Seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients. They contain heart-, bone-, muscle-, brain- and immune-supporting nutrients, many of which we aren’t eating enough of. “Seeds and eggs are similar in that they both contain stored nutrients that can later form a future plant – or animal in the case of eggs,” notes Janet Colson, a registered dietitian and director of the nutrition and food science...
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SQUEAKY PLASTIC TOYS ARE TOXIC TO PETS TOO

Lai Cheng October 4, 2023 0 Comments
Pet owners, be careful. Some plastic pet toys contain harmful and potentially deadly chemicals that can be toxic to your pet. Philippines toxics watchdog group BAN Toxics has raised the alert on squeaky plastic pet toys that contain undisclosed toxic plastic additives that may put humans and animals at risk from exposure to health-damaging chemicals. They recently found colourful squeaky...
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WANT A HEALTHY HEART? EAT NITRATE-RICH VEGGIES

Lai Cheng October 3, 2023 0 Comments
Dark green leafy vegetables are rich in nitrates. A study shows that eating what is equivalent to 60 mg of nitrate-rich vegetables per day (about 1 cup of raw greens, or ½ a cup of cooked) can reduce the risk of heart disease. Nitrates are converted to nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide is a chemical that is known to support the dilating (or widening) of blood vessels. “The greatest...
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Global survey finds diabetes goes undiagnosed in 40% of cases

Lai Cheng October 3, 2023 0 Comments
Research concludes that disparities in treatment show the need to improve access to care, particularly in developing countries About 40% of people living with diabetes globally go undiagnosed, according to new research. Most people who are not diagnosed live in Africa (60%), followed by south-east Asia (57%) and the western Pacific region (56%), says the 2023 diabetes global industry overview,...
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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF NAPPING

Lai Cheng October 2, 2023 0 Comments
Did you know a short nap in the mid-afternoon can boost memory, improve job performance, lift your mood, make you more alert, and ease stress? Small Naps Bring Big Benefits. A nap as short as 10 minutes can be beneficial, but keep your nap to 30 minutes or less so you don’t wake up feeling more tired. That grogginess you can feel after a nap is called sleep inertia. The longer you nap, the...
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