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Prebiotics and Probiotics for Optimal Gut Health

The Dynamic Duo: Pre and Probiotics in Promoting Gut Health

Probiotics and prebiotics are currently hot topics in the field of nutrition, but it’s important to note that they play different roles in promoting your health. To make it clear, let’s delve into the essential information surrounding these two components. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria, while prebiotics serve as food for these bacteria. Understanding Prebiotics and …

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Banana 101: Everything You Need to Know About this Wholesome and Versatile Fruit

Bananas are widely recognized as a nutritious food, but people are often curious about their calories and what nutrients they have. Banana pisang mas pisang nangka pisang raja udang / merah pisang rastali pisang tanduk 100g (kcal) 71.28 87.12 120 72.21 99.12 Carbs (g) 16.48 20.52 31.8 18.3 23.18 Protein (g) 1g 1g 0.2g 1.35g …

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Managing Diabetes with the Right Food Choices and GI

Managing Diabetes with the Right Food Choices and Glycemic Index

As we mentioned in the previous post, there are tips to manage prediabetes / diabetes, and these are reversible with timely intervention. You might be wondering which meals to avoid and which foods can help reverse pre-diabetes. Do remember that if someone has prediabetes, they should consume foods that promote insulin sensitivity but not insulin …

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Sharing Hope and Knowledge: Diabetes Care and Information

What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. → Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells in our body. → Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps regulate the amount of glucose in the blood. Types of diabetes? Let’s …

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The Vitality Vitamin: Unlocking the Wonders of Vitamin D

The sun is one of the best sources of vitamin D. However, busy lifestyles make it challenging for many people to spend time outdoors and soak up the sun. Despite this, vitamin D is crucial for our health as it aids in the better absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which are essential nutrients for our …

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Your Guide to Choosing and Purchasing the Best Quality of Chia Seed

The trend of “internal shower drink” has gone viral on all social media platforms. The drink mixed 2 tablespoons of chia seeds into a glass of water and added lemon juice. After letting it sit for a few minutes, the seeds absorb water and expand. Then, drink it on an empty stomach. It is named …

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Omega-3: The Key to a Healthy Heart and Mind

Fats are important in a balanced and healthy diet. They are involved in everything from providing a major source of energy to communicating between the cells in our body. They also contribute to the flavor and texture of many foods, such as nuts, oils, seeds, avocados, salmon, and more. In fact, eating some types of …

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Soybeans: Nourish Your Body, Love Your Heart

A Wholesome Combination of Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Micronutrients Soybeans, part of the legume family, have been one of the staple foods in Asian cuisines for many years. It is also an important source of protein for vegetarians. The appearance of soybeans is plain and ordinary; however, the use of soybeans is remarkable. One cup of …

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The Silent Killer: How to Reduce Sodium Intake for Better Blood Pressure Control

Having too much sodium (salt) in our diet can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Conversely, reducing salt intake can also help lower the risk of high blood pressure and protect against cardiovascular disease. What is sodium? Sodium is a mineral that’s found in salt. It helps transmit nerve impulses, …

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