Sugar – all you need to know!
With the bubble milk tea hype going on in town, it is nothing new for us being advised on choosing low sugar levels. But how much do you know about this white, sweet substance that is often demonised? What is sugar? Sugar is a class of carbohydrates that has a natural sweet taste. They are […]
Are your kids getting their nutrition right? – Part 2 of 2
The rates of adolescents who are not getting enough fruit and vegetables daily are alarming. Here is why you should get enough of them in your diet and some easy tips to start with!
Are your kids getting their nutrition right? – Part 1 of 2
Getting your kids to eat their vegetables may be a constant battle that you have, but it’s definitely a battle worth fighting. Did you know that a recent survey (NHMS 2017) showed that many adolescents have poor dietary habits in Malaysia? As parents, what can you do to help your children improve their diet and […]
How Long Coffee Stays In Your System May Be Due To Your Genes
What is caffeine? Caffeine is a chemical substance naturally found in coffee beans, tea leaves and cocoa beans. It is also present in kola beans. Caffeine helps keep us awake and stay alert. In fact, caffeine is the most widely consumed mood-altering drug in the world! What is the mechanism behind this effect? Our body […]
CALCIUM and its Health benefits
When talking about bone health and osteoporosis, the one thing that instantly comes to the mind is calcium. But, is the health benefit of calcium only limited to bone health? Let us provide you with the answer, keep going! CALCIUM: For your BONE and Beyond Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, accounting […]
Vitamin C and its Health Benefits
What vitamin that instantly comes to your mind when you think of orange? In fact, we are about to see what does this amazing vitamin in oranges can do. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin. It is naturally found in many food particularly fruits and vegetables. Our body is unable […]
Health Benefits of Vitamin E
Previously on our blog posts, we spoke about the benefits of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Today we will get to know more about Vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and a fat-soluble nutrient. As a whole, Vitamin E is classified into tocopherols and tocotrienols, which are organic compounds with Vitamin E activity. […]
Vitamin A and its Health Benefits
When you hear about vitamins, there are so many vitamins you could think of. But let us focus on a vitamin commonly found in carrots and its health benefits. Indeed, carrots are high in Vitamin A, an essential micronutrient important for many physiological processes. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that also acts as an antioxidant. […]
DNA Tests: 7 Things To Consider Before Taking One
DNA tests are getting more and more common nowadays. With the overwhelming choices of DNA tests available, how do you know which is the right one for you?
Food Allergy VS Food Intolerances
Same source, different cause. Food allergy and food intolerance are both linked to how our body reacts to certain food. However, they are not the same and these two terms are often confused with each other. Is it an allergy or intolerance? What is food allergy? Food allergy is the body’s immune reaction to certain […]