Stand Up Paddling @ Sentosa

I have been talk, talk, talking about trying Stand Up Paddling for ages now. I love Dragon boating and outrigging so I knew it was going to be love – and when I finally got the opportunity to “SUP” last weekend I was like a little kid on Christmas Day. Some Hong Kong guys from [...]

Lose 1kg in 2 Weeks

I believe in being realistic. So I shout at you: DO NOT BELIEVE YOU CAN DROP 5+KGS IN 3 WEEKS. This is outrageous. If you starve yourself you might achieve this, but the second you eat again that weight is going straight back on. Then what’s the point starving yourself for nothing? Next question: Do [...]

Dragon Boating – Singapore River Regatta 2010

On the 30th & 31st October, 2010 was the 28th Singapore Dragon Boat River Regatta at Boat Quay. The 300 metre course runs from the Boat Quay Bridge down towards the fullerton. There was the usual singapore downpours of rain followed by hot and humid sunshine, paddling action in the water, a few crashes to [...]

Formula 1 Track Run!

Last night myself and some of the aussie paddlers attempted our annual Formula 1 Race Track Run. The Formula 1 held in Singapore is a night race and for days prior to the race they barricade off the streets through the middle of the city and what roads are normally seen with bumper to bumper [...]

10km Dragon Boat Race

Most Health Guru fans will know that I’m obsessed with paddling! I paddle in Singapore with Austcham Paddle Club (a.k.a The Aussies). Last weekend we took part in the Austcham 10km race hosted at Kallang River. The course was a sprint start from Kallang up to the Marina Barrage, a right turn up past …Read [...]

Are Supplements necessary?

I was recently asked how I feel about supplements! Not completely knowing what situation the request was relating to, I thought I’d keep my answer broad. I’d also like to point out that this blog entry is my personal opinion only – if you currently have a medical condition please always follow your doctors advice. [...]

The Winners are announced!

After months of blogging, rallying, voting, shout outs, forums, track backs, tweets and updates the winners of the 2010 Singapore Blog Awards were announced on Saturday. There was dancing, singing, costumes, fashion parades, games of bloggo (bingo), prizes, give-aways, interviews, speeches, celebrities, lots of food, drinks and great company and that’s before any winners [...]

Singapore Dragon Boat Festival – 800m

The Aussies win GOLD! Last weekend was spent paddling at the Singapore Dragon Boat Festival at Bedok Reservoir. The Aussies had an outstanding weekend beating personal best times and retaining the prestigious winning cup in the Expat Final. Here is our score card: GOLD!! in the “Expat Race” by a whopping 11 cheap Acomplia seconds. [...]

How healthy is oven baked chicken?

The way in which we cook, prepare and season our food is an important factor to consider when managing your weight and trying to stay healthy. Obviously anything that is deep fried, stir fried, shallow fried, wrapped in pastry, smothered in sauces and gravies is going to be much higher in calories, fat and [...]

Interview for 2010 Singapore Blog Awards!

As part of the 2010 Singapore Blog Awards the top 10 finalists have been asked to provide answers to a few questions for their supporters to learn more about them. I thought I’d post my responses for you. Remember to click on the link and vote daily! Q1. Tell us about yourself in 50 words. [...]

Gold!!!

Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi !!! – Austcham Paddle Club Another awesome weekend of paddling cheap drugs completed! It was the first ‘Gallops’ Dragon Boat race held to coincide with the Singapore Airlines International Cup horse race. The race was 200 metres held at Boat Quay and was action packed! They set the lanes [...]

Gold Coast Cup Outrigger Race, 2010.

This weekend I’ll be heading down to Queensland, Australia to take part in the Gold Coast Cup. It’s a 43km paddling race in outrigger canoes. The event begins down on the New South Wales border at Coolangatta and we paddle north up the coast finishing at Surfers Paradise. Our team has put [...]

Outrigger Paddling in Singapore

My newest love is paddling! I love, love, love it. After a long week at work there is nothing I look forward to more than hitting the water to paddle on the weekend. Since buy medications moving to Singapore I initially joined the Aussie Dragon Boat Paddling team and hardly miss a session every weekend [...]

Chinese New Year Traditions

As a westerner living in an asian country experiencing CNY for the first time is full of traditions and well… just really cool stuff. 2010 is the year of the Tiger!! Most of the city is decorated in red lanterns, cherry blossom flowers and everywhere you look there are Ang Pows (red packets). You give [...]

Paddling at Sentosa

Another great weekend of paddling at Sentosa for me! I arrived to my Outrigger training on Sunday hoping for an easier session as I was feeling a little…. well let’s just say ‘fragile’ – but that hope was soon squashed when I found out we’d be taking the OC1′s out. I was a little [...]

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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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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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