We are all looking for balanced diets and meals throughout the day. So how does one get the right combination of Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fat, Fiber, Minerals and Hydration? If there was one answer, we would all know it. The answer is: It depends. The following factors play a role in determining your ratios: Age and […]
Why is the adherence to any new habit so low? It is because we often take too big a leap. We imagine a big change but then don’t spend as much time building and following the steps behind it. Lose 10 kilograms by a certain date – sounds familiar? The other reason is we start […]
Article Contributed by Scott Larsen, Director Nuzest Asia www.nuzest.sg We often lump food into one category however we should break it down especially when it comes to the diet of our children. Making sure they are getting what they need on a daily basis. This article break down food into four components: 3 Square Whole Food […]
I have always blamed my sugar cravings on my sweet tooth and my habits. Well at least in the past. But in many cases, sugar cravings is often a sign where the body is trying to tell about your health: “Your diet is lacking some key nutrients”. “Feed me these nutrients and stop feeding me […]
My personal battle with sugar has been particularly ferocious in the past. It used to arise anytime. During an afternoon slump at work, first thing in the morning, after every meal, or, worst, just before sleeping. And in a sugar-laden world, it was always too easy for me to reach for a quick fix. Does […]
If one does a diet audit of adults, the following two statements are bound to be largely true: They significantly over-consumer Carbohydrates & Sugars They significantly under-consumer Proteins But wait, isn’t protein for buff gym-visiting bodybuilding bros? The answer is a resounding NO. Our diets need protein for many functions including but not limited to […]
So, after reading thousands of words and many articles I have figured out the answer to the billion dollar question. No, it isin’t when will covid-19 go away – that is a gazillion dollar question. It is – which is the best diet that one should follow for life. The answer is…… The one that […]
Push-ups, pull-ups, deadlifts? No problem. But downward dog, penguin pose, warrior? No way. I’ll admit it: I never took yoga seriously for a long time. It did not really fit into my health goals of building strength, increasing my squat range or working on my sprint speed! Because yoga is like stretching and I dismissed […]
Our gut is home to some 38 trillion microbes. These ‘good’ germs living in our gut are our main immunity educators with whom we form a lifelong health alliance. The food we eat not only feeds our fat cells, but also determines what kind of microbes we are growing in our guts. Unfortunately the modern big food industry, […]
The most important habit I’ve formed in the last 10 years of forming habits is meditation. Hands down, number one. But it’s not been easy especially for a Type A personality like me. Simply put it was hard spending time alone with a clutter in my head. Whilst meditation apps helped me get started, I […]
