Healthy Diet Pyramid
The following pages introduces you to The Healthy Diet Pyramid. The Pyramid illustrates the research-based food guidance system developed by Department of Nutrition, Ministry of Health.
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Your First Servings of a Nutritional Supplement
This article provides some suggestions on taking your first serving of a nutritional supplement. It focuses on starting an Aloe-Vera and Sea Vegetable supplement but can be applied to starting a varie...
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Protein Sources In Healthy Nutrition
Certain proteins are not absorbed well by the body, while other types of protein bring a high fat content with them into the body.
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The 5 Secret Health Foods
Jicama, Sunflower Greens, Rooibos Tea, Aioli and Kefir. These are 5 health foods that you may be unfamiliar with. Surprisingly, these 5 foods are good for you and have hidden benefits that could be he...
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Immunity Boosters: 5 Indian Spices With Curative Properties
If you've ever shied away from cooking Indian food because of mile-long ingredient lists, I can relate. I've made countless curries, and have whittled that list to just five key spices-cumin seeds, co...
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Immunity Boosters: A Guide to Tea's Health Benefits
Steamy or iced, chai or green, bottled or not: Tea is hot, and getting hotter. Tea drinkers can be as passionate and picky about their drink of choice as the most snobby oenophile is about her wine. T...
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An Update on Echinacea: How to Use It Like a Pro During Sneezy Season
Echinacea is consistently among the top-selling supplements, with U.S. consumers typically spending more than $100 million on it every year. But a study published recently in The New England Journal o...
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An Update on Echinacea: If It Doesn't Help, How Do New Cold Medicines Stack Up?
Don't blame your stuffy head if you can't find your usual decongestant on drugstore shelves. Cold and allergy medications like Sudafed and Claritin-D have been pushed behind the counter because of the...
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Immunity Boosters: Supplements and Foods the Experts Recommend For Cold-and-Flu Season
'Tis the season of peace and joy and colds and flu. The weather outside is frightful; you're inside, with family, friends, and their germs. So is there anything you can do to avoid getting sick?
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ideas for meal times
You can reduce your risk of several cancers by eating a healthy, balanced diet that is high in fruit, vegetables and fibre, and low in red and processed meat, and fatty foods. On this page, you can fi...
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Asian Dinner Party: Recipes and Planning Tips
When entertaining, we are always trying to think of something different. That's why I love preparing an Asian menu: The "wow" factor is huge, the amount of effort needed is small, and becaus...
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More Reasons to Eat Your Breakfast
In case you missed the memo, September is Better Breakfast Month. I'm a big breakfast person. Just ask my family and friends—I'm constantly trying to convert the non–breakfast eaters into morning feed...
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Danger Zone: Keep Your Food Bacteria-Free
Summer may be ending, but I'm sure many of you are still planning outdoor festivities of some sort, and that usually involves food. Whether you're having a backyard barbecue, a tailgate party, or a pi...
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Healthy Eating For Men
Finding time to eat right is often a challenge for Singaporean men. No time for breakfast; Business lunches, Entertaining clients in the evening or working late; all make it difficut to eat right. The...
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Child nutrition - juices and sweet drinks
Sweet drinks include all fruit juices, soft drinks and cordials either bought or homemade. These drinks contain sugars that are found naturally in fresh fruits, but become very concentrated when made ...
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