We’re in a protein craze, and it’s hard to ignore. Walk into any grocery store and you’ll find rows of protein-fortified energy bars, breakfast cereals, baked goods, snacks, even sports drinks. And on social media, influencers – many with medical or scientific degrees in their bios – claim that most people areContinue Reading
MOH and the Health Promotion Board reached out to more than 7,000 industry and expert stakeholders to develop these measures, the ministry said. HPB is also engaging food and beverage operators and hawkers to encourage them to switch to lower-sodium ingredients. This is part of its “Less Salt, More Taste” movementContinue Reading
To many nutrition experts, eggs are golden – one of the most accessible and affordable protein sources available. Experts point out that eggs are still cheaper than many lean meats and fresh fish. Plus, they’re versatile, portable (when hard-boiled) and an easy lift for anyone new to cooking. Here’s what weContinue Reading
Over the last decade or so, research has revealed a clear pattern: People tend to overeat ultraprocessed foods. This could be one reason they’re linked with weight gain and obesity. What isn’t clear is why we are so prone to overeating them. Dr Robert Califf, the former commissioner of theContinue Reading
What could go wrong with eating an extremely high-fat diet of beef, cheese, and sticks of butter? Well, for one thing, your cholesterol levels could reach such stratospheric levels that lipids start oozing from your blood vessels, forming yellowish nodules on your skin. That was the disturbing case of aContinue Reading
