Hidden in Plain Sight: 5 Nutrition Values to Pay Attention To
Have you ever looked at a nutrition label and not understood what a value meant? If the answer is yes, you definitely won’t be the first or the last because there are some hidden tricks that are designed to mislead. But not to fret because with the secret codes below, your eyes will be opened […]
5 Nutrition Tips for those with Chronic Eczema
Eczema is a pesky inflammatory skin condition that results in dry, cracked and itchy patches of skin. Only those who suffer from it know the pain of the itch-scratch-bleed-dry-cracked-repeat cycle. While topical medications are beneficial to healing eczema on the surface, inflammation is an internal bodily process. Having a well balanced diet with multiple food […]
5 Ways to Be More Mindful of What You Eat
Most of us might be able to name what we ate for lunch yesterday, but can you remember last Thursday’s pre-dinner snack? Relax if the answer is no. It is perfectly normal to forget specific details like the amount of chips consumed or how many cups of water you drank. But this is thoughtless eating. […]
4 Tips for Reading Food Labels
Remember all your basic mental sums skills that you learnt as a child but never really used? Well, here’s your chance. Reading nutrition fact labels at the side of each product you purchase may seem like a hassle but get upgraded from padawan level once you master these few tips below. 1. Calories are listed […]
3 Dangers of Fad Diets
We all have that moment after the holidays or the countless binge-eating sessions at home, when we think to ourselves it’s that time of the year to get fit and lose some weight. But how we do it matters too. Fad diets usually focus on quick weight loss rather than a long term lifestyle and […]
3 Healthier Choice Labels to Look Out For and What They Mean
Most of us shop by looking at the nutrition list but did you know there are healthier choice labels that can make your grocery shopping process easier? Read on to find out more. 1. Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) Product endorsements by the SHF means the item is low in sodium, sugar and fat and has […]