Pregnant women are another example, said Seto. They need “extra protein to support the growth of the baby and the placenta as well as to handle the increased blood volume and changes in the body”, she said. That means consuming 1.1g/kg each day. “The protein requirements are even higher for multi-foetal gestations: An extra 25g … Read more
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ADAPTING TO CHANGES On top of using lower sugar and salt, the seniors learnt the concept of the healthy plate which recommends portions for different food types. Although the seniors may want to stick to a recipe they have been using for years, they can be open to changes, said Ms Ong Boon Cheng, assistant … Read more
Dr Amir Khan, a regular face on This Morning, Good Morning Britain and ITV’s Lorraine, has revealed the secret to longevity – and it’s something many of us sprinkle on our breakfast cereal. Speaking on the Private Parts podcast on YouTube last year, Dr Khan emphasised the importance of “good quality sleep” and “good quality … Read more
In a bid to stay healthy, many people turn to processed foods that promise to be better for you. However, this isn’t always the case as one nutritionist claimed to take out three categories of food and drink she avoids in her daily diet. Olivia Hedlund, a functional nutrition therapy practitioner based in Austin, Texas, … Read more
The reason we love spicy food is that the pain produced can induce the release of endorphins, according to Dr Shim. Some people may simply enjoy the sensation of heat and spice on their taste buds. “Capsaicin may also create a temporary sensation of warmth in the body, which some people find comforting,” he said. There … Read more
A poll, of 1,300 workers based in an office, found 64% will purchase a shop-bought lunch at least once a week – with one in five rarely or never preparing it at home. Others get through 62 wraps, 61 pasta pots, and even 50 packets of sushi when working from the office. More than half … Read more
chicago, illinois — Vacationing in Chicago this week from Europe, Jelle den Burger and Nirusa Naguleswaran grabbed a bite at the Dog House Grill: a classic Italian beef sandwich for him, grilled cheese for her. Both think the way their genders lined up with their food choices was no coincidence. Women, said Naguleswaran, are simply … Read more
A diet promoting plant-based protein to help the environment now has a more human argument: It may lower your risk of dying from several major diseases. “It wasn’t just one cause of death. It was right across the board,” said Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said half of the world’s total population does not have access to essential health care despite global efforts. According to the global body’s Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, a significant number of people are excluded from health care and about two billion people face financial hardship due to out-of-pocket health spending. … Read more
