Diet

Weight loss is essentially eating fewer calories than your body is using. So what you eat is more important than how much you eat because it determines whether you meet your nutritional needs without going over your calorie deficit for the day. That’s why it’s easy to lose weight when you eat certain food that are nutritional, low in calories, and also filling to help with food satiety. Here are 6 such superfood for your weight loss journey. ​ Source: Giphy Eggs Eggs are a staple breakfast food for good reason. Regular consumption of an egg-based breakfast has been associated with

One of the great Raya traditions is to feast together with family and friends in an open house gathering. But eating may also continue outside of feasts with food stocked up at home. The traditional Malay cuisine served during Hari Raya can be irresistible but overeating some of them can be harmful to health. That’s all the more reason to be extra mindful with our eating while still enjoying the festivities. ​ Source: Tenor Healthier alternatives There’s always healthier alternatives when it comes to food. If you are preparing food, use a lighter version of coconut milk or replace it with

Bones play many roles. It is the framework of our body, protects our organs, stores and releases minerals and fat, supports ease of movement, and produces blood cells. If we don’t eat right and don’t get enough of the right kinds of exercise, our bones can become weak and even break. It’s certainly possible to make our bones healthier. In fact, your bones are continuously changing as new bones are made and old bones are broken down. Even your skeleton is completely new every 10 years. ​ Source: Giphy Fruits and vegetables Healthy bones are often associated with milk and other dairy

According to a World Health Organisation (WHO) article in August 2018, Malaysia is Asia's fattest nation with nearly half the adult population now overweight or obese. Obesity is strongly linked to serious health problems such as diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke. Losing weight is crucial in order to reduce the risk of these diseases. However, many people in Malaysia and around the world find losing weight challenging. It is generally recommended to lose weight gradually (0.5 - 1kg a week) as it is more likely to stay off in the long run. Losing weight too fast can cause you

You are probably aware of the health problems caused by excess sugar: diabetes, obesity, tooth decay and coronary artery disease.  But are you aware of how sugar levels affect your brain? Our brain needs sugar to function The human brain is a complex system consisting of billions of neurons and nerve cells. It’s our body’s control centre that performs multiple functions, including regulating our hormones, breathing, body temperature and sleep cycle. It also processes information relating to our taste, touch, sight, hearing and more.  Because of this, the brain requires more