Your Body And Anxiety
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7 NATURAL WAYS to Keep Blood Sugar Balanced
1. Eat nutrient-dense, high-fibre foods. 2. Stay hydrated with water. 3. Avoid added sugars & refined grains. 4. Exercise regularly. 5. Manage stress. 6. Get 7-9 hours of sleep. 7. Go for a 10-minute walk after meals.
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Will The Tobacco Industry Intervene In The Proposed Tobacco Control Bill?
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP), and Malaysian Green Lung Association would like to thank the Prime Minister of Malaysia for his support regarding the implementation of Generational End Game (GEG) during the presentation of the 2023 Budget. We also welcome the government's efforts to impose a tax on electronic cigarette liquid which is in line with Article 6 of the WHO Framework...
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TOXIC CHEMICAL IN BLACK PLASTIC CUTLERY & KITCHEN UTENSILS
Consumers, beware. The Philippines toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has warned that it has found a toxic chemical in a number of black plastic cutlery and kitchen utensils that can be hazardous to health. Here’s their recent press release on the matter....
Read More PLANT FOODS FIGHT DISEASE
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...
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HOW MUCH PROTEIN in a Plant-based Diet?
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)
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DUBIOUS CHILDREN’S PLAY DOUGH
Parents are advised to practise caution when letting children play with modelling clay toys or play dough as they may contain unwanted ingredients that pose health risks. In the Philippines, an alert has been raised by the toxics watchdog group BAN Toxics, on one such product sold, 8D Super Light Modeling Clay Toy, which flouted labelling requirements and may not have undergone and passed health...
Read More Amina’s Toxic Neighbour
Waste Imports in Malaysia This infographic paints a picture of how the waste trade impacts us all. Plastic overproduction and overconsumption manifest in an increased generation of waste. The reality is many of these wastes are not being processed responsibly. Some countries have been exporting plastic wastes meant for recycling in their own facilities to other countries like ours without any...
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SIMPLE WAYS TO BE HAPPY
Do you know: Boosting your brain chemicals can help to make you feel good. Here's what you can do. (Image via @selfcarecanvas)
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