There are hundreds of restaurants and cafes in Singapore that serve all sorts of food from all sorts of cuisines and cultures. With the many glitzy and new restaurants that open every day, you may be wondering what the older restaurants in Singapore are like. It’s an important part of Singapore’s heritage, after all. Here’s …
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How to detox to improve your health
If you think that detoxing the body is unnecessary because your liver does all the work, you’re wrong. Indeed, while the liver serves to naturally rid your body of harmful toxins, there’s only so much it can do. We consume harmful pollutants every day in the food we eat and the beverages we consume as …
12 Good Eating Habits For Seniors
There is a saying by Hippocrates: Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. …And there is so much truth in that. The fact is, when you see a doctor, you are prescribed medication; but medication isn’t nutrition. It is just the first course of action for treating an issue. However, every health …
What Types of Protein-Rich Foods Should Seniors Consume?
Compared to both “low-fat” and “low-carb”, terms which are commonly used in the health industry, a low-protein diet is not only uncommon but something we will probably not consider. Simply because protein is important for the body. It ensures that everything in your body works optimally — protein creates enzymes, build and repair tissues, muscles, …
Convalescence: Here Are 6 Dietary Tips For A Good Recovery
The unfortunate truth is that most seniors start having health issues after the age of sixty. It could be back aches, insomnia, diabetes or one of the many diseases just waiting to take root in our bodies the moment our immune systems are weak and compromised. If you’re down with an illness and healing at …
Portion Control And Dietary Changes For Seniors
As we age, it’s common to feel bloated, slightly nauseous and even experience stomach issues after meals. Gastritis, acid reflux, flatulence etc., are all common problems that rear their ugly heads as we get older. While there’s nothing to panic about in most cases, remedying these problems will bring about relief. The good news is …
Why should you take Turmeric?
Joy Julian, caregiver to her mother (right) has seen positive results after giving her mum Turmeric. I think many of us have heard that Turmeric has been said to improve memory and moods. But, a few questions come to mind — does it really work? And, how do you take Turmeric? Curcumin which is a substance …