15 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season with all its sweet and savoury offerings can be a daunting time for those who want to stay in shape and practise healthy eating habits. However it need not be so, according to Elisa Zied, RD, author…
Overcoming Confinement Challenges
Confinement practices are essential in helping to ensure that a new mother and her baby recover in healthy ways. But some may be difficult to observe because they are too restrictive. Learn how to adapt to them and make it…
10 Signs that Baby is Healthy and Happy
Early on, you may already start picking up signs that your newborn is happy or unhappy. Crying, smiling, fussing – these are all the ways your little one communicates with you. But what are the other signs to show that…
Run Baby, Run
Running away from your problems is never a good idea, unless that problem is diabetes. The key word here is to ‘run’, literally! Most of us spend a large chunk of our day sitting, lying down or sleeping. The National…
What do Coconut Milk and Oily Fish have in Common?
Anti-Ageing Expert Prof Takuji Shirasawa Shares Latest Findings on The Brain Protective Benefits of Medium Chain Fatty Acids and Omega-3 New research from Japanese anti-ageing expert indicates that the traditional Asian, diet rich in coconut milk and oily fish confers…
When the Smoke Clears: Vaping VS Smoking
Which Is Less Harmful? With all of the technology now available, it is no surprise that vaping is gathering a large following. People all over the world are looking for a way to keep up their habit of smoking, hopefully…
Diet Showdown – Finding the Perfect Weight Loss Plan
Diets are almost like fashion; they come and create much buzz among fans. Then within a short period of time, they vanish and are replaced with newer diets. With that in mind, along with the boggling number of new diets…
What You Need to Know About Detox Diets
If you’re thinking of doing a detox diet, read on for tips on cleansing the healthy way Detox diet is a meal plan that is essentially taken to enhance the natural process of the body by changing or alternating the…
Malaysian Favorites – Minus the Calories!
Fat Recommendations The amount of fat you need each day depends on your calorie needs. The Institute of Medicine recommends adults consume between 20 to 35 percent of their daily calories from fat. One gram of fat provides 9 calories.…
Breastfeeding and Jaundice
About half of all newborns develop jaundice, a common condition that causes yellowing of a baby’s skin and eyes. This article will help you understand more about the different types of jaundice and how breastfeeding affects the condition. It’s common…
