Nutrition Info: Claypot Rice (with chicken)
Traditionally, Claypot rice is a one pot meal cooked in a slow-cooking claypot heated from hot charcoals / fire. Rice makes up the base on the meal and is generally prepared first. Later, other economical type meats and vegetables are added such as chicken, chinese sausage, egg and most available local vegetables. The flavour of […]
Best Weight Loss Blog: 2012
Woo hoo… I was mentioned!! Happy to let my readers know that THE HEALTH GURU was nominated in the Best Weight Loss Blog: 2012 via Cranky Fitness (link to blog attached below) http://www.crankyfitness.com/2012/03/best-weight-loss-blogs-2012.html Looks like I’ll just keep blogging then….
Nutrition info: Calories in Nata de coco
Nata de coco is a chewy, translucent, traditional Philippine dessert which is a coconut gel-product made from the fermentation of coconut water. Nata de coco is most commonly sweetened as a candy or dessert, and can accompany many things including pickles, drinks, ice-cream, puddings and fruit mixes. Nata de coco pudding: 1 cup (118 g) […]
Nutrition Info: Calories in KFC Chicken Breast (with and without skin)
KFC… it’s finger licking good… and dripping with fat… When I researched this I was shocked at how much energy is contained in 1 little KFC chicken breast and what a difference removing the skin makes! KFC Chicken Breast Original Recipe (1 serving) Energy: calories: 360 calories Protein: 34 g Carbs: 11 g Fat: 21 g KFC […]
Nutrition Info: Calories in Chicken Skin
I think most people know that chicken skin is quite fatty, but this comes as a good reminder to us all. If you’re trying to lose weight, the most simple tip you can follow is: Remove the skin from your chicken before you eat it! It makes a big difference. Nutrition in 100g Chicken Skin […]
Nutrition info: Calories in Popiah
Popiah is a type of fresh spring roll filled mainly with grated turnips and can also contain prawns, egg, peanuts, chinese sausage, other greens and chilli. It’s quite a healthy lunch option (even 1 roll makes a good inbetween snack if you’re hungry). However, make sure you ask for NO LARD which will lower the fat […]
Nutrition Information: Milk (Condensed, Evaporated, Coconut, Soy, Whole)
Here is guide to the best types of milk you can choose when given the choice. Enjoy! What is Condensed Milk: Condensed milk is a highly shelf-stable milk product made by evaporating much of the water from milk to create a thick, syrupy liquid, and adding sugar to it before canning in a sterilized can. Condensed […]
Top 10 Healthiest Hawker Meals
This is the list of the TOP 10 HEALTHIEST HAWKER FOOD options you can choose from when trying to manage your weight but of course manage you budget as well. Yong Tau Foo Nutrition Information: 1 bowl (175g) Energy: 165 calories Protein: 10.7 g Fat: 8 g Carbs: 12g Sodium: 936 mg In my opinion […]
“Thanks for noticing b****”
“Thanks for noticing b###h” was part of the response straight from the mouth of famous chef and war against obesity campaigner Jamie Oliver when asked if he’d gained alot of weight recently! I had the biggest laugh over this because: I love Jamie Oliver I wish I had guts to say that to someone in […]
Coca-cola and pepsi banned from using cancer causing ingredients in artificial colours
Coke and Pepsi whom account for more than 90% of the US soft drink market are changing the way they manufacture their drinks after the FDA banned the use of a carcinogenic ingredient used to make artificial brown caramel colouring. In February a California law has mandated that drinks containing certain levels of carcinogens must […]
Nutrition Info: Calories in Red Sauce (Yong Tau Foo)
Is Yong Tau Foo a healthy hawker food option? YES! Is the sauce you smother it with equally as good for you – NOT NECESSARILY! It’s quite a general rule of thumb with sauces – just assume they’re high in calories! There’s only a few exceptions to this rule (vinaigrette, balsamic vinegar, lemon/oil etc). Always […]
Nature’s Bakes – healthy, home-baked cakes and goodies
For all of you health conscious people out there in Singapore, here’s a company where you can buy healthy, home-baked cakes and goodies that are packed with nutrient rich ingredients. The bakers are producing gluten free / grain free / dairy free, naturally sweetened goodies. I personally think this is a great idea, they are proving […]
Healthy snacks under 100 calories
I’m not an advocate of snacking – but everyone’s different and I know there’s just some occasions and days where you are hungry and need a little snack to see you through to your next meal. The biggest danger with snacking is that often that ‘little tempting morsel’ is a calorie bomb. So i’ve found […]
Which are the best types of fruit to eat for weight management?
Follow this guide to see which fruit is the best to eat rated on how many calories per serve (typically 100g or 1 piece). You can also see the content of protein, sugar and fibre in each. Typically the more sugar it contains – the more calories. Therefore, when trying to manage your weight and […]
I survived Febfast!
Well I made it… 29 booze free days in February. I must admit, there were some tough days, I may or may not have craved beer for breakfast on the last saturday – but I stayed strong and not a drop of alcohol passed my lips. I even managed to easily stay sober at networking […]
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