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…
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…
Why You Should Avoid Quick Fix Weight Loss Diets
Losing weight can be a great way to re-gain your health, rid yourself of dangerous health conditions and keep you feeling, and looking your very best. There are many ways people use in order to lose weight, from fad…
A Malaysian Epidemic?
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterised by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. The effects of diabetes mellitus include long–term damage, dysfunction and failure of various organs. Diabetes…
Oral Health for Mom and Baby
Pregnancy is accompanied by complex physical and physiological changes, which may have an adverse effect on oral well-being. When the baby comes along, oral health is just as important for the both of you. Read on for tips on maintaining…
Baby Eczema
Eczema is generally an itchy rash that appears as red patches on your baby’s skin. Learn about baby eczema and how you can soothe your baby when she is suffering from this very uncomfortable skin condition. An estimated 10% to…
Good Fat VS Bad Fat
BAD FATS Saturated fats Bottom line is, the fewer the better. Less than 7 percent of your daily fat calories should come from saturated fats. Cut back on saturated fats by avoiding dairy items (milk, cheese, yogurt, etc) that are…