Singapore health authority is tightening its regulation regarding the sales of sugar-sweetened beverages. It announced recently the implementation of Nutri-Grade on packed beverages... Read More

The common legumes in our diet include peanuts, soybeans, kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils, and peas. They are a good source of plant protein and calcium. The legumes are also rich in antioxidant phyt.. Read More

Carotenoids belong to yellow, red, and orange pigments naturally found in plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. They must be consumed through the diet,  and food rich in them include carrot, tom.. Read More

Current evidence on tea intake and hypertension is inconclusive.  Associations of habitual tea consumption with hypertension risk and longitudinal blood pressure changes were examined among 50,000 .. Read More

Non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease and one of the leading health complications seen around the world. The estimated prevalence of NAFLD is 25–3.. Read More

Systemic inflammation results from chronic activation of the human innate immune system and can contribute to the development and progression of chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases and.. Read More

There is an ongoing debate about the effect of microwave heating on food nutrients.  The influences of microwave and conventional heating on selected determinants of the nutritional value o.. Read More

Calcium is an essential  mineral that the body requires to build and maintain strong bones and teeth. It is essential for muscle movement and nerves to transmit signals between the brain and other par.. Read More

We understand the importance of eating adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables. Apart from the usual vitamins and minerals, fruits and vegetables contain scientifically proven phytochemicals to cont.. Read More

Resveratrol (3,4′,5- trihydroxystilbene) is a phytoalexin that has been recognized as a nutraceutical and a potential therapeutic agent for a variety of diseases.  .. Read More

Milk is one of the most nutritious beverages. The association between milk consumption and cardiovascular health remains highly debated. The debate becomes tougher for full-fat and low-fat mills. Full.. Read More

We consume various types of nuts. Common ones include peanuts, cashew nut, almond, walnut, and pistachio.  Nutritiously, nuts contain mainly polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. It is a good s.. Read More

Junk food is commonly referred to as unhealthy food high in calories from sugar or fat, with little dietary fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, or other vital nutrients. Trends in junk food consumptio.. Read More

Protein is an important component of our human diet. Through the centuries from primitive hunting to animal domestication, humans have been exploring sources of dietary proteins. Insects have recently.. Read More