DBS Marina Regatta – Day 1 (200 metres)

Posted on | May 6, 2012 | No Comments

Saturday 5th May was Day 1 of the DBS Marina Bay Dragon Boat Regatta.  This is the 1st year the event has been organized and set in the gorgeous Marina Bay.  DBS are sponsoring this international race and teams have attended from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and of course Singapore.  The most exciting part ...Read more »

Nutrition Info: Chickpeas

Posted on | May 5, 2012 | No Comments

Chickpeas are part of the legume family and are also known as ceci bean, garbanzo bean, chana, sanagalu, Indian pea and grams. These are a particularly valuable food as they are higher in protein without containing any animal protein.  For this reason, they are highly regarded by vegetarians.  They are also very versatile and can be ...Read more »

Top 10: Best and Worst Anti-inflammatory foods

Posted on | April 23, 2012 | 1 Comment

Chronic inflammation of the cells in your body is though to cause some of the biggest health problems of the world today including Heart Disease, Diabetes and Cancer. The best news is that studies have proven that the risk of each of these are significantly reduced by changing our lifestyle and making better food choices. Therefore, rather ...Read more »

Exercise Addiction: Endocannabinoids ??

Posted on | April 18, 2012 | No Comments

It is now being suggested that it's not totally correct to give "Endorphins" all the wrap when talking about the reported feeling of euphoria after an exercise session.  Studies have shown that Endorphin molecules are quite large and can't pass through the blood-brain barrier.  So therefore, a runner's 'high' could be due to other substances ...Read more »

Nutrition Info: Calories in Ais Kachang

Posted on | April 15, 2012 | No Comments

Ais Kachang (or Ice Kachang) is a common Malaysian and Singaporean dessert.  It consists of a mountain of shaved ice and then brightly coloured syrups are poured over the top including rose syrup, sarsi syrup and gula Melaka syrup (palm sugar).  What makes it so unique are the toppings that can be added on top ...Read more »

How to ask for ‘No Lard’

Posted on | April 13, 2012 | No Comments

For all of you caucasians out there that want to know how to eat at a hawker centre and ask for "NO LARD" when you order a local meal.... here's how: Chinese :  BU YAO ZHU YOU ZHA   Pronounced:  "Boo yaow joo yoo jar" Philippine Tagalog: WALANG MANTIKA Bahasa Indonesian:  TANPA LEMAK So depending on the type of food you're ...Read more »

Nutrition Info: Calories in Hot Cross Buns

Posted on | April 2, 2012 | No Comments

A hot cross bun is a sweet spiced bun that typically contains currants, raisin, cinnamon, candied fruit and fruit peel that is marked with a white cross on top made from either pastry, flour or icing.  These buns are synonymous with Easter, traditionally only being eaten on Good Friday.  However, now they are growing in ...Read more »

Nutrition Info: Claypot Rice (with chicken)

Posted on | March 28, 2012 | No Comments

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 ...Read more »

Best Weight Loss Blog: 2012

Posted on | March 28, 2012 | No Comments

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

Posted on | March 25, 2012 | No Comments

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) Energy: 109 ...Read more »

Nutrition Info: Calories in KFC Chicken Breast (with and without skin)

Posted on | March 23, 2012 | No Comments

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 Chicken Breast NO SKIN (1 serving)
 Energy: 160 calories Protein: 31 ...Read more »

Nutrition Info: Calories in Chicken Skin

Posted on | March 23, 2012 | No Comments

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 ( ...Read more »

Nutrition info: Calories in Popiah

Posted on | March 20, 2012 | No Comments

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 ...Read more »

Nutrition Information: Milk (Condensed, Evaporated, Coconut, Soy, Whole)

Posted on | March 16, 2012 | No Comments

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 milk has ...Read more »

Top 10 Healthiest Hawker Meals

Posted on | March 13, 2012 | 5 Comments

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 – the best and healthiest dish. Just make ...Read more »

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