An awesome personal trainer – Pauline

Following on from my previous blog entry about bad trainers, I wanted to install a bit of faith in health & fitness professionals out there and provide a profile for a really great trainer in Singapore, Pauline Yong. She’s a personal friend of mine, a fellow paddling team mate and someone that I look to [...]

I have a problem with bad personal trainers

I have a really big problem with BAD PERSONAL TRAINERS at the gym. Now… it’s important to point out that I AM A QUALIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER so I know what I’m talking about. I could estimate that I have conducted thousands of personal training sessions and I also have also participated in hundreds of sessions [...]

Do I pee too frequently?

I read this article written by Nicola Conville on a health website called Body & Soul (www.bodyandsoul.com.au) and thought everyone needs to read this. So… excuse the fact that I’ve copied it pasted it – I just really like the information and encourage you to have a read, follow the advice and please do go [...]

Healthy Chart for Kids

Here’s a great idea for kids to get them to try new food… You could try this ‘Taste Test Challenge’ and if you’re successful go to: www.healthychart.com.au to buy other tools to assist you. Enjoy!

Nutrition Info: McDonalds Filet-O-Fish

I’ve been asked how much difference does it make to remove the sauce from a McDonalds Filet-O-Fish burger. Here’s the answer: Nutrition information for McDonalds Filet-O-Fish: Energy: 351 calories Protein: 13 g Carbs: 40 g Fat: 15 g ** This is the reported nutrition content as stated on the McDonalds website in Singapore ** When [...]

Nutrition Info: McDonalds Soft Serve Ice-cream cones

Someone recently asked me about the nutrition of a McDonalds soft serve ice-cream aka: ‘McDonalds cone’ and why it was so sweet and nice and only had 150 calories. Could that be true? From my research, this is what McDonalds states as the correct nutrition for their ice-creams. Nutrition of McDonalds Ice-cream in a cone: [...]

Answers to things my readers have asked…

On the right hand side of my blog page there is a ‘Shoutbox’ where readers can comment / ask questions / say mean things to me / accuse me of miscalculating food nutrition / tell me they love me etc etc. I can’t find a way to respond directly each time. So I’ve copied all [...]

McDonald’s loses Heart Foundation tick

The popular fast food chain McDonalds has lost the right to display the Heart Foundation tick of approval on its burgers, salads and many more food options which they pay more than $300, 000 per year to show. The heart foundation tick is supposed to assist consumers to pick the healthier choice amongst other food [...]

China selling “lean” pork meat tainted with Clenbuterol

Recent news has emerged that seven more people have been jailed in China for selling pork containing the banned chemical (clenbuterol) that makes the pork leaner but is harmful to humans. What is Clenbuterol? Clenbuterol is a steroid like substance, but not a steroid. It falls into a group of drugs known as beta-2-agonists. Clenbuterol [...]

Restaurant Review: LivinGreens @ Beach Road

LivinGreens café on Beach road offers delicious asian and western style vegan dishes. There are plenty of options to choose from including brown rice sets, noodle soup, pasta, salads, cakes and desserts (there were even organic mooncakes available) The chef at this cafe began her love of cooking healthy, nutritious, wholesome vegan food after realizing [...]

Health Guru featured in Mens Health July, 2011.

Recently I was interviewed by Men’s Health Magazine for my opinion on Fried Bee Hoon with Luncheon meat and fried egg as a breakfast option. Here’s the printed story from the interview featured in the July Edition…… Slightly disappointed they didn’t mention the Health Guru blog -OR- use my correct title! But, nice to feature [...]

Hamilton Island Cup 2011

The Austcham Paddle Club recently competed in the Hamilton Island Outrigger Cup 2011 in Australia. It was a four day event with every combination of OC paddling and distances including OC1, OC2, OC6, Stand up paddle, 8km, 16km and 42km marathon change race. Our paddlers produced an outstanding effort to bring home 3 international race [...]

Nutrition Info: Calories in Marigold non-fat yoghurt

Calories in Marigold Non-Fat Yoghurt Portion: 1 x 125g tub Energy: 103 calories Protein: 5.4 g Carbs: 19.6 g Fat: 0.3 g Ingredients: Milk solids (where the protein and fat comes from), strawberry, raspberry, inulin (fibre), sucrose (sugar = carbs), calcium, stabilizers and live cultures. In all honestly, there is not too much bad going [...]

USA Updates Food Pyramid to “My Plate”

There as finally been a push by the USA in the right direction as far as revising healthy eating advice to a easier to understand “plate” that focuses on portion control and how your plate should look: The new: MY PLATE: The principles of the plate are easy to understand and follow and how I [...]

Australia – The Fattest Nation

An alarming report has recently highlighted that AUSTRALIA has now become the fattest nation in the world (overtaking the USA). The statistics have shown 9 millions adults are classed as overweight or obese according to their BMI status. The question is – ARE YOU ONE OF THESE 9 MILLION PEOPLE? If you are, there are [...]

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Guest_2728 : Hi healthguru, do you happen to know if the calories vary among different varieties of the same fruit, per 100g? E.g. Fuji apple vs Pacific Rose apple, Korean strawberries vs US ones, Chinese pear vs western pears, Navel orange vs blood orange etc... or are they just all basically the same? Your expertise would be much appreciated
Guest_4396 : Agree! Sounds like an interesting topic. I also read somewhere before that the best time to start a new diet is like on the first few days on/after the menstrual period (can't remember exactly tho)!
Guest_4126 : Hi, Guru, this might sounds wierd, but could you please help to explain the impact of female menstruation cycle on energy consumption, calorie burning and metabolism?? I resently read somewhere that female might comsume up to 300 more calories per day before and during their period; meanwhile we also have crazy cravings. would be great to control/regulate the diet and workout during that period of time
Guest_4412 : Hey, I was just wondering - when you state the nutrition info in foods, do you actually buy it and test it with special equipment, or are they just estimates from the ingredients?
Guest_3291 : Hi Heathguru! do you know the calorie count for lao ban tau huey? and also the beancurd tarts from le confectionary? A million thanks!
Guest_2575 : It's all good for the silver, because it makes us angry... and we are scary when we are angry!!~ watch out of Aussies for the next big race people!! --alicia
Guest_3574 : 's waiting for the yogurt post:) sorry for the double post!
Guest_1944 : how about including other yogurt chains too, e.g. Sogurt, Yigloo, Yogurt place, Yoguru, Sour Sally (wisma atria) which has flavours like chocolate.. Since stores such as Yami yogurt already display nutrition info at their stores while other brands do not! And they all have varying tartness/creamin ess/iciness/swee tness too so the calories are definitely not the same..it'd be really great have a comparison of froyo across the various brands! I'm not the same person btw, just another reader who'
Guest_1944 : how about including other yogurt chains too, e.g. Sogurt, Yigloo, Yogurt place, Yoguru, Sour Sally (wisma atria) which has flavours like chocolate.. Since stores such as Yami yogurt already display nutrition info at their stores while other brands do not! And they all have varying tartness/creamin ess/iciness/swee tness too so the calories are definitely not the same..it'd be really great have a comparison of froyo across the various brands! I'm not the same person btw, just another reader who'
Health Guru : THANKS! I'm doing a post on Yami yoghurt this week... keep reading.
Guest_449 : This is a wonderful blog! You have so much information here that is otherwise really difficult to find (or nonexistent) on the web. I really appreciate your efforts and I am glad to say that your blog has helped me to make better and healthier choices in my life Can't wait for the yogurt post! I'm really curious about all these frozen yogurt stores that seem to be everywhere in Singapore now.
Health Guru : Please use the SEARCH box at the top to look for post about food you're interested in. There has been a post on Char Kway Teow. Thanks.
Guest_293 : what about the fats & caloriesin char kweh tiao
Guest_479 : Hi!! Can you help me find out the calories content in LaoBan Tau Huey? I'm counting my daily calories intake, but I cant seem to find any nutritional facts about Laoban Tau huey (
Guest_446 : Hi!! Can you help me find out the calories content in LaoBan Tau Huey? I'm counting my daily calories intake, but I cant seem to find any nutritional facts about Laoban Tau huey (
Happy guest : Hi, just want to say how much I appreciate this blog, it is really informative and helpful thank you so much xx
chandran : having oats cookie for breakfast is it healthy?
Health Guru : Guest_950 can you email me at: «email» so that I can answer you! Thanks.
Guest_950 : Hi! I'm pretty confused and stressed out right now! I've been reading your website for 2 years and finally have a question to ask. According to traditional chinese medicine, I have something called a 'fiery liver' and have to avoid deep fried, spicy, food cooked at extreme heat, spicy food which I love, curry, etc. I need to lose a lot of weight (about 20kg!) and have a health condition (my doctor--a traditional chinese medicine practitioner-- says that I have messed up body systems, thus af
Guest_2973 : Hello:). Would love it I'd you could do a post of the calories in coffee from places such as Starbucks and Coffee Bean.
Guest_1240 : Hi (: would appreciate if you can post on the calorie for different types of spaghetti (: thanks (:
Guest_4823 : hi can u do a post on laoban beancurd? i love it so much & i know soy has gd protein but idk if lao ban is high sugar too? i love ur blog!!
Health Guru : Hi yoghurt lovers - yes... a yoghurt post is coming soon. As a quick estimation the smallest size, natural Yami yohurt is approx 140 calories!
Guest_4156 : can you a post on the calories of yogurt! especially flavoured ones with toppings!
rasca : u know.....i dunno who u are, but reading these stuff has me motivated to want to do something abt my weight prob....thank you!
Guest_325 : hi, your blog is very informative! thanks!
Guest_1748 : awesome information!
Guest_1250 : Good job! Please post more information about local deilights! appreciate the effort!
Guest_267 : Request: calories in the various brands of froyo in sg! Also, a post about calories in different brands of bubble tea! (calories and nutrition). Would be much appreciated!
Guest_2093 : very informative blog considering how difficult it is to find info abt Sg food. keep up the nice work!
nat : awesome blog! Singaporeans need to read this.
Guest_3960 : Hi, can you post about what you think of natural peanut butters?
Guest_1746 : Guru! Please do on Singapore many yogurt stores like sogurt and ymi yogurt and even galcious! I don't know if it's healthy or loaded with calories!!
Guest_1746 : Hi guru, can u do a post about what to do after losing weight? How to maintain or even lose more? And also cAlroies on Indian rojak? Cause it is really hard to calculate that. And also chines food like kueh and all that:))
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rynn : i wish you had a newsletter/maili ng list! that would be a great way to keep up with you.
shirley : hi, great blog! can you do a writeup on ban mee?
Guest : Hello! Just wondering, could you do a post on the frozen yogurt stores available in S'pore? Eg. Yami Yogurt, Sogurt, Yoguru, Frolick, etc. It must be difficult to estimate the nutrition content in frozen yogurt, but perhaps you could give it a try? I love having fro-yo as a snack, so it'd be nice to know which brands to avoid and which brand to go for! (: Thanks!

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