Nutrition and diet

More protein, less sugar: 500 seniors to learn tips for healthy eating in pilot programme

Seniors participating in the Stay Strong programme on Sept 28.

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Eggs: Brain food or viral fad, and how many should you eat a day?

Are eggs really brain food?

India takes battle against junk food to shops near schools

State data accessed by Reuters showed inspectors have so far found violations at 133 shops within 50m of schools, and ordered 51 to discontinue their business.

Five tips to get enough protein from real food

Cost, dietary preference and issues with chewing can make it hard for older adults to eat enough protein.

How healthy are beets?

Beets owe their vibrancy – ruby red, deep purple and bright gold – to powerful antioxidants.

Is the BRAT diet really the best way to treat a stomach bug?

Doctors once swore by a diet of bananas, rice, apple sauce and toast to treat gastrointestinal ailments, but it was never supported by clear evidence.

It’s hot out, you should be eating hot soup

A bowl of bun bo hue, a Vietnamese noodle soup. Millions of people across the world’s hottest places have long known the best way to cool down in the summer is to eat hotter.

Can home-grown calorie-tracking apps help you lose weight while eating hawker food?

HawkerSense is among the home-grown apps that focus on Singapore dishes and hawker fare that international food trackers are less familiar with.

How a 47-year-old lost weight with a calorie-tracking app without giving up hawker food

LeanerTogether founder Tan Chin Hock with his favourite nasi lemak at AR-Rina Nasi Padang in Bukit Batok.

Why can’t I eat as much as I used to?

Hormonal shifts, diminished sense of smell and taste, muscle loss — many factors can influence hunger loss in older adults.

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