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Ribena Yoghurt Smoothie
2008-05-18 16:40:00 Yet another all time children favourite - Ribena Yoghurt Smoothie Ingredients: Half cup or 125 ml of Ribena Blackcurrant Juice Cordial 1 cup or 250 ml of plain yoghurt 2 cups or 500ml of ice cubes Method: Mixed Ribena and yoghurt into blender. Add ice and whiz the mixture until it is smooth. Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately See also Ribena ... More About: Recipe
What is Stress?
2008-04-21 15:32:00 Stress is the body’s response to any physical or emotional changes in life. This response includes the release of hormone in the body known as adrenaline. Such hormone causes an increase in the heart rate, breathing and blood sugar levels. Blood flow is also being diverted from the digestive system to muscles. This is a natural ... More About: Mental Health , Stress
Water or Coke?
2008-04-19 10:54:00 Water or Coke ? I could not believe this….. Very interesting More About: Water
What are some of the behavioural sign of stress?
2008-04-18 11:50:00 Here are some of the tell-tale signs of possible stress: 1.Acting and Reacting in a defensive, aggressive or impulsive manner 2.Nervous habits like stammering. 3.Loss of interest in activities 4.Avoidance of tasks 5.Distracted easily 6.Withdrawing from Social activities. 7.Excessive smoking and drinking The Happy Health More About: Mental Health , Stress , Sign
Cancerous Foods / Products
2008-04-12 08:04:00 INSTANT NOODLES Dear instant noodle lovers, Make sure you break for at least 3 days after one session of instant noodles before you eat your next packet! Please read the info shared by a doctor. More About: Products , Foods
Breathing Therapy
2008-04-12 04:12:00 It’s good to know the natural healing for headache, without the need of medicine. It is no harm and worth trying. More About: Therapy
Do slimming pills and teas help to achieve weight loss?
2008-04-11 17:27:00 The Answer is NO. Slimming pills and teas do not help to lose weight effectively in the long term. The use of slimming products may lead to rapid weight loss initially. By and large, many slimming products contain substances that suppress the appetite, stimulate metabolism or induce drastic water loss from the body.It is not ... More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Loss , Pills , Teas
How much weight I should lose?
2008-04-11 17:25:00 If your BMI is in the high risk group (>27.5 kg/m2), losing between 5% and 15% of body weight will generally improve your health. For a start, aim to lose not more than 1kg (2.2 lbs). Check you BMI here. Continue to maintain a healthy body weight after losing weight. Repeated weight loss and followed by weight ... More About: Weight Loss , Weight
Seven Fabulous reasons to sweat it out ? I mean exercise
2008-04-11 17:21:00 Well it is absolutely normal to procrastinate when it comes to physical exercise. Here are 7 reasons why you should not never delay.Physical Activity: helps manage weight reduces body fat increase lean muscles tissues increase physical fitness helps to build and maintain healthy bones lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Relieves stress, helps you to relax and sleep better. You ... More About: Weight Loss , Exercise , Reasons
What is Cholesterol?
2008-04-11 16:56:00 Cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance, produced naturally in the body. Some cholesterol is necessary for healthy living, but too much of it causes the build-up of fatty deposits on the inside wall of the blood vessels. This results in narrowing and hardening of the blood vessels which can lead to heart attack or stroke.Check ... More About: Cholesterol
Deep Breathing Exercise
2008-04-11 07:38:00 A relative effective and quick way to relieve stress is perform a series of Deep Breathing exercise. The benefits of Deep Breathing exercise Quick stressors release Increase mental concentration Improve digestion. Method Sit/Stand in an upright position. Place your palms on your stomach. Take slow deep breath through your nose and feel your stomach rise. Slowly exhale through your mouth. Repeat for 5 to 6 ... More About: Exercise
Fat in Food
2008-04-10 18:01:00 Fat in food consists of atty acids,of which there are two main types - Saturated and Unsaturated. All fats and oils found in food contain mixture of these two types of fatty acids, but in different proportions. Saturated Fat This is found mainly n animal products such as meat fat, poultry skin, full cream milk and milk ... More About: Food
Weight for Height Chart (Adult)
2008-04-10 16:32:00 Check here using your height to see if you’re within the healthy range. http://www.TheHappyHealth.com http://BMI.TheHappyHealth.com More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Adult , Chart
Daily Energy Needs and Fat Allowance
2008-04-09 08:54:00 Daily energy needs and fat allowance for adult Age Physical Activity Men Women Energy Need (Cal) Total Fat (g) Energy Need (Cal) Total Fat (g) 18 -29 Light Moderate Heavy 2160 2400 2740 60 66 76 1740 1940 2040 48 54 56 30 -59 Light Moderate Heavy 2060 2280 2620 57 63 73 1700 1900 1990 47 53 55 >60 Light Moderate Heavy 1910 2120 2430 53 58 68 1640 1830 1990 46 51 55 More About: Daily , Allowance
Daily Energy Needs and Fat Allowance for Children < 18 years old
2008-04-09 08:54:00 Daily energy needs and fat allowance for children < 18 years old. Age Boys Girls Energy Need (Cal) Total Fat (g) Energy Need (Cal) Total Fat (g) 6 - 7 1700 47 1550 43 < 8 1850 51 1650 46 < 9 1950 54 1800 50 < 10 2100 58 1900 53 < 11 2200 61 1950 54 < 12 2300 64 2000 56 < 13 2400 67 2100 58 < 14 2550 71 2150 60 < 15 2650 74 2150 60 < 16 2750 76 2150 60 < 17 2850 79 2150 60 <18 2850 79 2150 60 More About: Daily , Children , Years , Allowance
Energy Balance and Weight Management
2008-04-09 08:39:00 Energy Balance and Weight Management ? Understanding energy balance is the key to losing weight successfully. Calorie intake > Calorie use ==> Weight Gain Calorie intake = Calorie use ==> No change in body weight Calorie intake < Calorie use ==> Weight loss Losing weight does not mean avoiding food. Instead, eat less food that is high in ... More About: Weight Loss , Energy
How can I achieve BMI in the healthy range?
2008-04-09 08:24:00 There is no short cut in achieving BMI at the healthy range. Weight loss is gradual process involving lifestyle changes. To lose weight, make sustainable changes to eating and exercise habits. The amount and type of food taken determines the energy (calorie) intake. Energy in food comes from carbohydrates, protein and fat. There is weight gain ... More About: Weight Loss , Healthy , Range
Tips on cooking
2008-04-06 17:19:00 The method of cooking generally will determines the amount of nutrients retained or lost in vegetables. Avoid reheating leftovers. Avoid overcooking vegetables. Cooked vegetables should be soft and yet firm to bite. Cook in large pieces so tas to minimise the loses of vitamin and mineral. Use the smallest possible amount of water when cooking. Avoid adding bicarbonate of soda ... More About: Cooking , Tips
Tips on Preparation
2008-04-06 17:10:00 Rinse all fruit and vegetables thoroughly in a basin of tap water to remove dirt, bacteria or any chemical residues. For leafy vegetables, remove the soiled portions of the vegetables and cut off the base and rinse away any residual soil with water. Soak vegetables in a basin of fresh tap water for 15 mins Before cutting & ... More About: Tips , Preparation
Tips on Storing Fruit & Vegetables
2008-04-06 16:59:00 Fresh fruit and vegetables can continue to ripen after harvesting. Proper storage will help to maintain their quality, freshness, flavour and nutrient values. Store fruits, except for bananas in the fridge. Avoid placing heavier fruits or vegetables on top of softer ones. Store raw fruits that need ripening at room temperature. Packed vegetables in sealed bags or containers ... More About: Vegetables , Fruit , Tips
Tips on Buying Fruit & Vegetables
2008-04-04 17:15:00 Here are some useful tips that can help you choose wisely in order to get top-quality fruit and vegetables Select fruit with aromatic smell and vegetables with fresh, crispy leaves and fleshy, tender stems. Avoid fruit and vegetables that are bruised, shrivelled, blemished, spongy or mouldy. For variety, pick fruit and vegetables of different colours such as light ... More About: Buying , Vegetables , Fruit , Tips
Why aim to achieve & maintain healthy BMI?
2008-04-02 16:51:00 The journey to good health begins with achieving healthy BMI (Body Mass Index) within the healthy range. BMI uses height and weight to estimate total body fat. If BMI is high, it increases risk of high blood pressure heart disease diabetes stroke cancers joint and bone disorders To compute BMI, divide weight (kg) by the square of height (m2) BMI = Weight (kg) ... More About: Healthy
Which fruit and vegetables are better choices?
2008-04-02 16:49:00 Brightly coloured vegetables such as carrots, pumpkin, broccoli, capsicum, tomatoes Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kangkong, chye sim Bright yellow or orange coloured fruit such as papaya, mango, honeydrew, apricots Kiwi fruit, strawberries and citrus fruit such as orange, lemon In general, brightly-coloured fruit and vegetables contain more nutrients and phytochemicals than pale-coloured ones. Different fruit and vegetables ... More About: Vegetables , Fruit , Choices
Gallstones Removal?. A 6-day treatment
2008-03-31 15:13:00 Liver Common Bile Duct Gallstones Gallbladder Hello, Sharing here the easy-to-do-at-home gall bladder cleansing: REMOVING GALLSTONES NATURALLY by Dr Lai Chiu-Nan. It has worked for many. If it works for you please pass on the good news. Chiu Nan is not charging for it, so we should make it free for everyone. Your reward is when someone, through your word ... More About: Treatment
Carnival Salad
2008-03-31 14:44:00 Salad without the favourite Thousand Island Dressing Ingredients: 6 shredded lettuce leaves 2 small grated carrots 1 tablespoon of chopped prunes 1 small diced green pepper 1 grated red apple sprinkled with lemon/lime to prevent browning Half cup of low-fat plain yoghurt Sprinkle of cinnamon powder Method of preparation: Mixed and combined all the ingredients and chill for 30 mins so as to allow the ... More About: Carnival , Recipe , Salad
Fruity Kebab
2008-03-31 14:37:00 A skewer of Kebab in a healthy way Ingredients: 4 pieces of jackfruit 4 sugar plums 1 starfruit 1 red apple 1 green apple Lemon juice Method of preparation: Cutting fruit in bite size Squeeze lemon juice onto apples Thread the fruit pieces onto statay sticks or skewers Serve with ice cream or low fat yoghurt http://www.TheHappyHealth.com More About: Recipe , Fruity
Banana berry smoothie
2008-03-31 14:31:00 A relatively simple way to prepare a healthy smoothie Ingredients 1 banana, peeled and sliced 3/4 cup strawberries, hulled and halved 1 and 1/4 cup of low-fat milk 1 tablespoon of clear honey Method of preparation Place the banana and strawberries in a blender and blend until smooth Add low-fat milk and honey, blend until smooth and well mixed Pour into glasses and serve ... More About: Recipe , Banana , Berry
Phytochemicals - What are they?
2008-03-31 14:24:00 Phytochemical is a general term, which simply means plant chemicals. Phytochemicals are substances that plants produce naturally to protect themselves against viruses, bacteria and fungi. Numerous studies have shown that phytochemicals in fruit and vegetables can prevent diseases such as cancer, stroke and heart disease. The more colourful varieties of fruit and vegetables tend to be richer ...
Fruit and Vegetables - All for the right reasons
2008-03-31 14:15:00 High in soluble and insoluble dietary fibre Soluble fibre binds to bile acids in the gut. The bound bile acids are then removed from the body, and new bilw acids are formed. Hence, this lower cholesterol levels in the blood. The insoluble fibre in fruit and vegetables provide bulk in diet and helps to promote bowel function. High ... More About: Vegetables , Fruit , Reasons
Why eat fruit and vegetables?
More articles from this author:2008-03-31 10:52:00 There is a large variety of fruit and vegetables in the markets and supermarkets today. Apart from serving them as an accompaniment to the main meal, they can be dishes in their own right. Fruit and vegetables not only taste delicious, it add wonderful colour, flavour and texture to meals and snacks. Eating the recommended daily intake ... More About: Vegetables 1, 2 |
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