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A Healthy Gut For A Healthier You

When you eat, you are not only feeding yourself, but also the trillions of bacteria living in your gut. Nowadays, it is common for people to complain of gut-related symptoms such as bloating, heartburn, nausea, constipation and so on after a meal....

Do you truly understand the food labels you see on your groceries?

It’s no accident that most of us tend to sleep at night and wake at daybreak. As a result, we get hungry at specific times throughout the day. It’s a natural cycle that is innate in us humans.

Colourful photos of plant-based diet have been spreading like wildfire on social media and if you have not seen one on your Instagram feed yet, it is just a matter of time before one pops up. A plant-based diet comprises of ingredient sourced from...

Photo: Active Health Fasting has been around for centuries and is practised by many cultures and religions. Religious fasts are common amongst the Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians. Some religions practise abstinence from particular foods,...

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Lee Ying Ying and Desmond Lim. Photo: Desmond Lim “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Laozi Lee Ying Ying, 27 years old, who works at Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA), was already keen to change her lifestyle habits for...

If you keep up with the latest health news (or the Kardashians), you might have heard of the trendy low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet being raved about by celebrities like Kim Kardashian.

With a food scene as rich as ours, it isn’t difficult to find a breakfast you would enjoy in Singapore. From a hearty bowl of noodles to grab-and-go kaya toast, the variety of options available will cheer up even the grumpiest early riser. While...

For those of us who pay attention to our eating habits, monitoring calorie intake becomes second nature as we strive to master the art of weight management. While managing caloric consumption is definitely one of the more important aspects of...

When it comes to raising healthy children, most parents are bound to worry whether their kids are eating well at school. Unfortunately, it’s hard to determine if the food sold at outside eateries and school canteens are nutritious enough to meet the...

Most of us DO know what healthy eating is all about: less fried food, less sugar and more vegetables and fruits. When it comes to having good nutrition, however, too many of us don’t know the full details of the benefits of good nutrition and how to...

Lunch times can be the best and worst parts of an office professional’s life. On one hand, the break is most welcome but on the other hand, lunch often involves a mad rush to get in a long line for food. Why not beat the queue and prepare your own...

We all have days when we just feel like hitting the snooze button and sleeping in. This feeling of constant lethargy may continue to persist, even after a good night's sleep. While some may chalk it up to being nothing more than a case of the...

A healthy diet is integral to good health, no matter what your age is. While specialised diets like the Whole30 or Paleo diet have become increasingly popular in recent years, there isn’t a distinct need for you to undertake something as specific in...

Shedding some extra kilos is never easy and it’s a common assumption that the simplest and most straightforward way to hit that weight-loss target is through some intense dieting. While diets can serve to reduce your calorie consumption by a...

Being obese isn’t good for our health – this we know. Healthy lifestyle campaigns have always emphasised the need to keep our weight within an acceptable range, and for good reason. However, weight-loss isn’t isn't a one-flavour dish; there are...

As parents, we can’t help but fuss over what our children eat when they first start out on solid food. However, we tend to monitor less as they get older. After all, there are more pressing concerns like academic performance and social habits to...

Snacking doesn't have to be bad The term “snacks” has become so synonymous with unhealthy treats like potato chips and ice cream that people assume eating healthy means having to get rid of all snacks. However, snacks need not necessarily be junk...

What if making the healthy choice was easier than making the unhealthy one?

Prevent disease and improve your quality of life with good nutritionPeople who eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and unsaturated fats, as well as less salt, sugar, and food overall are at much lower risks of developing:

As Singaporeans, we love our food, and we have such a wide variety of options to choose from.

Healthy eating linked to productivity and job performance The links between healthy eating and weight loss are pretty clear. People who eat more fruits and vegetables lose weight more easily.

Boost your energy and stress less Good nutrition will change your life - it’s that powerful. It will quickly improve energy levels, and help you manage stress more easily.

Lose weight with healthy nutrition Diets are terrible. They are terrible because they are often: very difficult very different unreasonably restrictive nearly impossible to keep going

Screens distrupt our healthy nutrition habits Let’s get right to it. Using screens at meals is a problem because it makes us gain weight. People who use screens during meals. Eat more during the meal. Snack more after a meal. Eat faster. Don’t...

As we make our daily food choices, we tend to classify our food as either healthy, or unhealthy. However, often than not, these classifications end up being oversimplified or even inaccurate. In fact, certain “unhealthy” types of food are...

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A Healthy Gut For A Healthier You

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Nutrition strategies for working adults on irregular shifts

The goodness of a plant-based diet

What is intermittent fasting?

Coming to terms with yourself

Loving couple embarks on a journey of health and wellness with Active Health

Common misconceptions about the keto diet

Healthier options for local breakfast favourites

7 signs that show you are not getting enough nutrients

Nutritious lunchbox ideas for your school-going child

What is good nutrition and why is it important?

Top 3 healthy lunch ideas for the office professional

Why do I feel tired all the time?

10 healthy foods to include in your diet

Losing weight without exercise - truths and misconceptions

5 alarming dangers of extreme weight-loss you can't afford to ignore

Why parents need to pay attention to what their teenagers are consuming

5 best nutritional snacks to reach for in between meals

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