With the range of sports drinks out on supermarket shelves, you may have wondered if it is good enough to just be drinking water after workouts.Are these sports drinks a gimmick, or do you really need them?If they are beneficial, when should you have sports drinks and when is just drinking water after workouts sufficient? How much should you be having?In this article, I’ll first…
What are the basic nutrition facts of chicken breast?At a glance, skinless chicken breast is a good source of protein and is low in fat, making it a great choice as a lean protein.It is a quite neutral in flavour compared to other proteins. This makes it popular in many cuisines, from Chinese Kung Pao chicken to Southern fried chicken, Spanish Arroz con Pollo to…
Meal delivery services are here to stay. They are convenient, and free up precious time for us to do the things we love. However, they are not always good for our health or our waistline. Fret not though, for you can make healthy meal delivery choices by following these tips! 1. Always try to create balance in your meals There’s no other way to eat…
So, I received this question a few weeks ago from a reader. He asked “Is pork fat nutritious?”, based on an article published a while ago where pork fat was announced to be “one of the top 10 most nutritious food in the world”.Is pork fat nutritious? What a great question, considering that I’ve been asked about that article a few times since it gained…
To some extent, I think the state of our pantry influences the state of our health. We tend to feed ourselves with what we have at home. That’s why I like to stock my pantry up with some essential foods, so I can put together healthy meals whenever I want to. Here are my top 10 essential pantry items, with snippets on why I find…
Have you ever wondered what’s the “worst” disease you could be diagnosed with? I have. Having worked in the acute hospital setting for the last 6 years and witnessed the pain that patients go through, I can give you an entire list. There is no one disease I fear, there are many. Of them, cancer is probably in the top 5. Without doubt, there is…
What are complementary proteins? If you consume a plant-based diet most of the time or are vegan or vegetarian, this is something you should know! Read on to find out more. What is protein? Protein is one of four macronutrients. It provides us with calories and is an important part of every cell in the human body. It is truly essential for growth and development.…
Do you notice your grandparents shrinking as they age? If you pay close attention, you may see their bones sticking out at their shoulders or their clavicles. You may even start to feel the jut of their ribs when you give them a hug. Some of it could be fat loss, but there’s definitely loss of muscle mass, quality, and strength that occurs with age…
Have you ever looked at recipe that calls for both tomato puree and tomato paste, and wondered what on earth is the difference between tomato puree vs paste? You then head to the supermarket, and while you see cans labelled "tomato puree" and "tomato paste", you also cans of “peeled plum tomato”, “chopped tomato”. There are also rows upon rows of tomato-based pasta sauces. What’s…
Planning to go on a wedding diet in the months leading up to your big day? There are tonnes of wedding diet plans out there, but here are some tips to consider before you get started.The months leading up to a wedding is a period filled with much joy and excitement. Yet it is often coupled with anxiety from having to accomplish a million and…