The Health Guru

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

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 […]

Health Guru featured in Mens Health July, 2011.

Health Guru interview for Mens Health MagazineRecently 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 […]

Nutrition Info: Calories in Marigold non-fat yoghurt

Non Fat Marigold YoghurtCalories 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 […]

Nutrition Info: Calories in Lard

"Wet" Lard - Yuck!What is Lard? Lard is pig fat.  It can be used ‘wet’ and looks similar to butter and is often used in pastries or it can be used in a ‘dry’ form that is similar to crackling on a pork roast. Why is it used? It’s used for cooking, frying, is popular in baking and […]

My personal Best and Worst Weight Loss Tips

DonThese are the my personal weight loss / health views that I believe and follow every day. The Best Weight Loss Tips I’ve been told: 1.  If you keep doing what you’ve always done, your going to get what you’ve always got. Eh?  No idea what this means…?? This means:  Do the same, get the […]

The Meat Monster Burger

The Meat Monster Burger. This is not a promotion… this is an “oh my god” moment.  As if super sizing meals and add-ons (drinks / fries / onion rings / desserts) weren’t enough – Burger King (in Japan only) have launched The Meat Monster Burger.   A burger packed with 2 beef patties, 1 chicken fillet, 3 bacon rashers, 2 […]

Nutrition Info: Calories in Champagne

Cheers!Do you enjoy the ‘occasional’ drink?  Like most of us out there the answer is yes…   Just be aware, if you drink it – there are consequences! Let’s take a look at Champagne – one of the lowest calories alcoholic beverage options! Calories in Champagne  (120 ml) Energy: 90 calories Protein: 0 g Carbs: 1.2 […]

Stretch: The Pretzel (a.k.a Glute Stretch)

Lying Glute StretchI think all of us are probably guilty of not being flexible enough – or if you’re active, not stretching after exercise enough. So here’s the stretch of the week to practice!  It’s easy, simple and feels great.  It has a nickname as the “Pretzel Stretch” because that’s what you end up looking like – […]

How to recognize food that’s going to make you gain weight

I personally have a large amount of knowledge on food.  I’ve spent alot of time reading and researching about nutrition and I have a clear understanding about what is good and bad to eat.  But…… I’m one of the very few people that do. Unless you’ve been taught how to eat correctly it’s hard to […]

Why people fail to lose weight

Our lives have become more stressful, we sleep less, our energy output has dropped (more sedentary jobs & activities), socialising is associated with gluttony as we eat and drink like kings frequently.  So why is it that considering all of this – our energy or calorie input (food and drinks we consume) is higher than […]


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    • Guest_1967 : Hi, would you know the nutrional information of Thai vermicelli salad? All I can find is for Phad Thai, but I'm looking for the boiled glass noodle one.
    • Health Guru : Thanks for the Thunder Tea Rice tip... I haven't eaten for ages - will go try it.
    • Guest_2263 : Hi Natalie, you need to check out Organic Thunder Rice in Bishan Bus Interchange. Cheers
    • Guest_4579 : please update..its years away now and theres a new version in the market as well.
    • Guest_2834 : Please update... :)
    • Guest_3832 : do u advocate low carb/keto dieting?
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