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Healthy eating tips, nutrition advice and light recipes for a balanced lifestyle. Practical guides on what to eat and cook for better health, written from a home cook perspective.
“L. Acidophilus – a friendly bacteria to our body system” I take L. Acidophilus powder on regular basis to prevent indigestion or bowel disorder. Most importantly, it helps to improve absorption of the nutrients into my body. Its health benefits are too great to list out. Let me name a few of its benefits… L….
“List of some food examples on different Glycemic Index (GI)/ Glycemic Load (GL) and Calorie range, just for your reference” Low GI (less than 55), Low GL (less than 16) and low Calorie (less than 110 kcal per serving): 1 cup of cooked vegetables less than 20, less than 5, 40kcal 1 apple 40, 6,…
“GI, Glycemic” Hey, Calories = Fat. GI? I would say more related to blood sugar level and carbohydrates than calories. Just some ideas to share with you on GI/ GL. GI, Glycemic Index, refers to the measurement of the effect of carbohydrate-rich food on the rises of blood sugar level over hours after consumption (which…
“Keeping fit? Know more about your Daily Caloric Intake.” Food energy is the amount of energy in food and drink that is available through digestion of our diet. The values for food energy are traditionally expressed in kilocalories (kcal) and kilojoules (kJ). The food calories = kilocalories (kcal). Recommended daily intake of calories has been…
“Having a feast everyday? What is your Cholesterol level? What is Cholesterol and how does Cholesterol make you “SICK” and “HEALTHY”?!” Cholesterol is like a fatty superhero in your body, doing essential jobs for cells and hormones. But too much of it, especially the bad kind (LDL), can cause trouble by clogging up your blood…
“A rough guide to check your Calories (or KCal) intake. This is my way to keep fit!” 1 Calorie (technically kiloCalorie) = energy value of 4.186 kilojoules (kJ). Calorie in food packaging refers to kiloCalorie. 1 g Carbohydrates = 4 Calories 1 g Protein = 4 Calories 1 g Fat = 9 Calories 1 g…