High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been in the headlines for quite sometime now for being the evil culprit in the increasing incidence of obesity and associated diseases. What is it, you ask? How different is it from sugar? For all the inside scoop, here’s registered dietitian
Read more →Dear Readers, Just sending a little heads up on what’s in store for the coming weeks. The next few segments will be written by guest experts talking about a whole range of topics: The “In the Spotlight” segment will introduce you to the queen of gluten free
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Source: Di Cesare, et.al. Inequalities in non-communicable diseases and effective responses. The Lancet, vol 381, 585-597 Feb16, 2013 Does your social status determine your risk of developing disease? How about whether it determines your risk of dying from cancer, diabetes or heart disease? The answers to these
Read more →Whether it’s a cuppa for breakfast or a simple beverage to enjoy in the afternoon, tea has its endless varieties and benefits that may be overlooked. Each type of tea has characteristics that make it more distinguishable amongst others. From the popular ‘English Breakfast’ to Green Tea,
Read more →Travelling could be a could death sentence for some people trying to watch their weight as quoted by some of my patients or a simple break from the strict dietary routine many may follow. Whether you are trying to watch your weight or not, travelling is an opportunity
Read more →Dietitians and healthcare professionals alike are all on the same page when it comes to promoting health and wellbeing especially when it comes to the food you eat. So why not look at food at its rawest form? Many of you may be aware of the hype
Read more →Every year, dietitians and nutritionists from all over express their opinions on what a healthy diet consists of during the holy month. As many have mentioned previously, food choice and variety is vital to provide your body with all the essential nutrients it needs as well
Read more →Being a sufferer of severe IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) & food intolerance, you do come to realise how important watching your diet is. Surprisingly, a very large number of patients come in to my clinic complaining of the same thing – severe bloating after meals, gas &
Read more →The answer is YES! You are sitting at a restaurant table waiting for your meal, and as soon as it is placed in front of you, you immediately try to find the salt shaker. Have you even tasted your meal to check whether it needs any salt
Read more →The first thing that would come to mind when thinking about diet and bone health is Calcium. Now, this is definitely true as Calcium is an essential mineral for bone health, but there are also a number of other dietary factors that need to be considered. Let
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