During the 2017 National Day Rally, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong emphasised the importance of eating healthy to cope with the growing number of diabetics and at-risk patients in Singapore. Diet plays a significant role in Diabetes. We have all heard that consuming sugar-sweetened beverages in excess is bad for health. According to the Public Consultation Paper put out by REACH Singapore, drinking an additional 250 ml of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) every day increases a person's risk of Diabetes by 18 to 26 percent ..read more

Saturated fats, trans fats, and unsaturated fats – the list of fats commonly found in foods are quite complicated and long. However, beyond these fat-like molecules, other lipids circulate in your bloodstream and impact your health status too. One of these is cholesterol. Part lipid, part protein, cholesterol is both naturally produced within our bodies and taken in when we consume animal-based foods. With Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol linked to several health problems, it is imperative that we take a closer look at the foods that we consume daily ..read more

Losing weight can be really challenging at the start, particularly when you do not have knowledge about it. However, once you get a hang of it, you will see huge and sustainable improvement in your weight and health. As a rule of thumb, a healthy weight loss is not more than 0.5 to 1 kg per week or 10% of your body weight over half a year ..read more

Did you know that in Singapore, 1 out of 9 people aged 18 to 69 have Diabetes? That’s about 11.3% of our population, translating to more than 400,000 people! If left in a state of limbo, these numbers are expected to hit about 1 million by 2050. This helps us put things into perspective as to why there is a sudden sense of urgency to increase awareness and public health education in Singapore today regarding this matter ..read more

Having a healthy diet before conception and throughout pregnancy is not only beneficial for your health, but also optimises the growth and development of your baby. Generally, your energy requirement increased by about 300 kcal daily and you would have higher requirements for other nutrients such as Folate, Iron, Vitamin B12, Omega-3 and Vitamin A than in the non-pregnancy state ..read more

Ketogenic diet is a diet which aims to force your body to use ketone bodies as a primary source of fuel rather than relying on carbohydrates (i.e. glucose) that can be obtained from sources such as grains, vegetables and fruits. Ketogenic diet has been suggested to help in weight management as stored fats are needed to be broken down by the liver to produce ketones. In order to achieve ketosis (i.e. body starts to use ketone bodies as a source of energy):1 Individuals would need to be deprived of carbohydrates (i.e. between 20g to 50g of carbohydrates per day) Mindful of protein intake as it c ..read more

Following a Low Glycaemic Index diet plan is said to come with several benefits. Some of these benefits include anything from weight loss to Diabetes prevention. So, what are the correlations between the GI and our blood sugar levels that bring about such advantages ..read more

It is commonly said that “you are what you eat”. Since our skin is the largest organ of the body, this claim stands true and unhealthy diets will even translate to lackluster skin that has been robbed of youthful radiance. Following a healthy diet plays an important role in the appearance of our skin and offers it the natural glow that is often associated with “healthy skin ..read more

Plant-based diets are getting more popular nowadays, due to the potential health benefits such as lowering the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and some cancers. However, does your health necessarily improve so long as you adopt a plant-based diet ..read more

Heart health, mental health, eye health – the list goes on when it comes to maintaining various aspects of our overall health. However, one pillar that is often overlooked is the health of our skin. Many assume that having an expensive skincare routine is sufficient in maintaining its health in peak condition ..read more