Sweet potato – the ultimate wonder food
Steamed sweet potato is one of my favourite breakfast items, it is easy to prepare (just wash and steam the whole tuber until soft), delicious to eat, and most importantly, …
Seven natural sugar substitutes for better blood sugar control
High intake of refined sugar can cause detrimental effects on metabolism and is recognized as a risk factor for obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes [1]. For patients with diabetes, taking …
Zinc – The element of good health
Are you feeling tired, low mood, loss of appetite, indigestion, and catch a cold easily? Chances are, your body may be low in zinc. Zinc is such a critical element …
Vegetarian = healthy?
Many people thought that, by simply adopting a vegetarian diet, they are automatically eating healthily. Is this true? Undoubtedly, scientific evidence does show that vegetarians clearly experience less cardiovascular diseases …
Read food labels – Step 3: Check the ingredient list for sugars, refined carbohydrates, and chemical additives
Sugars and refined carbohydrates – everyone knows we should not consume too much of them, right? According to a national survey done by the Health Promotion Board, the diet consumed …
Read food labels in 3 easy steps
We all know that in order to stay healthy, we should be careful of what we eat. This is especially true when come to packaged food. With tens of thousands …
Plant-based food – A complete diet
Dear friends, Thanks for enquiring about the benefits of plant-based foods, I am more than happy to share with you what I have learned so far. I hope it will …