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Soya products have long been recognised as a popular meat substitute. There are even claims that eating soya products help to reduce cholesterol, relieve menopausal symptoms, prevent osteoporosis (or brittle bones) and even reduce the risk of certain cancers! Are these claims true? Should you be substituting all your meats with soya products? Read on to find out.
The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) refer to the recommended daily levels of nutrients to meet the needs of nearly all healthy individuals in a particular age and gender group.
A time of joyous festivities, Lunar New Year is filled with family gatherings, reunion dinners and banquets. With such a wide array of festive treats, keeping to a balanced diet during the New Year can be a challenge. However, healthy lifestyle practices can still be achieved by making healthier food choices and incorporating physical activity.
Young children who attend child care centres spend a major part of their day at the care centre while their parents are at work. For these children, child care centres play an important role in shaping their food habits. Recognising this, HPB introduced the "Healthy Eating in Child Care Centres Programme" in collaboration with the Family Services Department of the Ministry of …
This Code has served as a useful guide for all who are involved in the promotion of childhood nutrition, and the marketing and distribution of breast milk substitutes in Singapore. It provides guidelines on the appropriate marketing and distribution of breast milk substitutes.
Submit a cheer or cast a vote and win fabulous prizes in the Eye Care Cheer competition. Check out exciting activities and resources on myopia prevention too.
Just because a food product is brown or the packaging states that it is high in fibre does not mean that the product is whole-grain. It is important to read the nutrition label to correctly identify whole-grain food products before putting them in your shopping basket/trolley. Read on to find out more!
You know you should be eating more whole-grains because they help protect your health. But just how do you incorporate whole-grains into your’s and your family’s meals?
You may have heard that eating whole-grains is good for you. But do you really know what whole-grains are – or why they are beneficial?Many people still have reservations because they thin …
Central vision is needed to see objects clearly and for daily tasks such as reading and driving. If you have been experiencing dark patches in your central vision or if there is visual distortion with straight lines appearing wavy or crooked lately, beware, as these could be signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Find out more about this eye condition that is …
Amblyopia, commonly known as ‘lazy eye’, is reduced vision in one eye that did not develop normal vision during early childhood. The eye with reduced vision generally looks normal and the …
There is a lot of hype about organic food and it’s benefits on health, when compared to conventional food. You may have read or heard from your family and friends about their switch to org …
Good nutrition plays an important role in helping children and adolescents achieve good health. Read on to learn more.
Recipe for Unpolished healthy mixed rice stuffed in braised cabbage roll
This article highlights the benefits of breastfeeding your baby from birth. It also discusses how mothers can enjoy the breastfeeding experience.
If your little one is attending a Child Care Centre, he is likely to have his breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch and afternoon tea there. Read on to learn how you can complement the centr …
Do you feel that your diet is really off the mark? It is true that eating a healthy diet will go a long way to make you feel better right now and keep you well into the future. Here are six simple strategies to spruce up your daily diet.
Many working adults in Singapore eat at least one meal at their workplace. Over the years we spend working, the choices we make at these meals can go a long way to keep us healthy or increase our risk of developing diet-related diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. So, learn to pick a healthier meal at your …
Interested to find out more about Thai Cuisine? Read on…While Thai food is often described in terms of its Indian, Chinese and Muslim influences, it is the ubiquitous chilli pepper and unique balance of five basic flavours - sweet, sour, bitter, salty and, of course, the spicy pepper that gives Thai food its distinctive flavour.
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