What is Moderation? Not too much or too little.. that’s what moderation means. Moderation does not mean that you have to eliminate hawker food from your diet, but rather that you can include them occasionally. Moderation also means not taking anything to extremes. You probably have heard that vitamin C has positive effects, but that […]
The most important question to ask is.. “Why do I need this supplement?” and “Is it suitable for me?” Think about what you normally eat (your preferred diet) and what it may be lacking. Remember, the word supplement means just that, a product meant to supplement your food. A well chosen supplement can be beneficial […]
“With the exception of a rare inherited disorder in which infants are born without lactase, infants have sufficiently high levels of lactase for normal digestion. However, lactase activity declines with weaning, and the degree of lactose intolerance is different amongst different ethnic groups. Lactose maldigestion is usually worse amongst Asians. In Caucasians and Europeans, lactose […]
When she feels down, Lin takes the herbal St. John’s wort to help pull her out of the doldrums. Whenever she has the option, Serine chooses calcium-fortified foods. Pete swears by creatine in his muscle-building regime. Jim tries a new energy bar with added ginkgo biloba, hoping it will improve his memory. Others in search […]
Going Green.. not something people talk about much these days. I remember Going Green (and Global Warming) was such a buzz word/topic, about 10 years ago. So what’s changed? A lot. And unfortunately, for the worse, I’d say. Our food choices, which include production, transport, processing, packaging, storage, and preparation, may be a significant contributor to […]
And by Eating well, I don’t mean pigging out on just about every food you can get your hands on. What I mean is, something more along the lines of, Canada’s Eating Well, Food Guide – and I think we should incorporate this into our daily diets as it’s really the smartest thing one can […]
Cool down is the post important, as you need to tell you body, now is time to stop pushing. But at the same time, cooling down after your workout may help gradually reduce the temperature of your muscles, especially if you’ve had an intense workout. Don’t skip the cool-down. Here are seven stretches you can […]
What are healthy foods, and what is healthy eating? It is true, that living in KL, street food is aplenty and the temptation is just too great sometimes. But I always believe that cheat days are fine, so long as you payback with healthy living and eating too. So what are healthy foods? They are […]
I’ve always been gaga over planks (or variations of it) and planking, because it really gives you that final, extra burn, after a workout. The plank is also easy to do, and you don’t need much space. It’s great for the core, balance and strength. It tones your arms, legs, butt and abs, and I […]
