Why do people fast? When the word “fasting” is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is either of a religious practice or a way to diet and lose weight. Fasting, in simple definitions, means the abstinence of oneself…

Do you occasionally experience bloating, gas or indigestion? If you have occasional problems with your digestive tract, you’re not alone. Some of you may lose out on the pleasure of sitting down to a tasty meal because you know the…

Soy and soy products are found everywhere and used daily in our Asian cooking. Soy is often used as alternative to dairy milk for lactose-sensitive people. It’s perfect protein food for vegetarians. As in any wholefoods, soy is not completely…

In my previous article I wrote about the fact that what is natural may not always be good. I also suggested that what is unnatural can be good. This smacks of hubris. Are humans smarter than Mother Nature? I’m not…

Well, we’re already almost done with this year. How close are you in achieving your New Year’s resolutions that you set at the beginning of the year? If you’re like many, your resolutions would have been given a rest by…

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A celebrated chef shares her experience in choosing healthier food choices at Jaya Grocer While it might not be possible to have a nutritionist on hand at every trip to the market, additional information and knowledgeable staff could help shoppers…

Take a look around you. Fast food chains, fried food vendors and junk food stalls are everywhere. It’s no wonder that so many people are becoming ‘conveniently’ obese. These all lead to the rise of a new pandemic, obesity. It…

In a landmark study involving thousands of women, called the Nurses Health Study, consuming more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish – the same foods that guard against so many other diseases – lowered stroke risk by 30 per cent…

Think of extreme sports, and images of daredevils performing risky manoeuvre and death defying stunts often comes to mind. But with extreme sports becoming more accessible and mainstream, you don’t have to be a daredevil to give one a try.If…