The Health Guru

Facts, Hints, Tips, Advice and Inspiration on everything to do about health & weight loss.

What’s the healthier option – Char Siew Rice vs. Chicken Rice vs. Duck Rice?

What’s the healthier option – Char Siew Rice vs. Chicken Rice vs. Duck Rice?  Char Siew Pork Rice “Char siu” means “fork burn/roast” named after the traditional method of cooking long seasoned strips of pork on a fork over fire. Char siew pork rice is served with slices of char siu, sliced cucumber, white rice […]

How to calculate the calories in your food

Calculating the calories in your own meals is quite easy. Divide your meal up into protein, carbs and fat and weigh the amount.  Then calculate using the following equation for each component: Protein: 4 calories per gram (16.7 Kj) Carbs: 4 calories per gram (16.7 Kj) Fat:  9 calories per gram (37.7 Kj) Yes, each […]

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 […]

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 Hainanese Chicken Rice

The Famous Chicken Rice

There is no doubt that Singapore has a diverse and delicious range of food and for Singaporeans, eating is a way of life.  A typical greeting is “Have you taken your lunch yet?” or “Lets go makan”.  For newbies to the country it can be quite overwhelming and it’s expected that you sample your way […]


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