Clinical Blogs — health
Fiber and your health
Adequate fiber intake is important to prevent constipation. Eat more vegetables and fruit to help us 'go'. Besides this, what other benefits does fiber have to our health? There are two types of fiber: insoluble and soluble fiber. Insoluble fiber (e.g. vegetables, wheat bran) increases stool bulk that helps with our regularity of bowel. Soluble fiber (e.g. oats, peas, citrus fruit) dissolves in water and can help lowering cholesterol and improve blood sugar levels. Also, high fiber foods can help to maintain your goal weight and assist in your weight management program as fiber gives us longer lasting satisfaction. It...
Myths and Facts about Health
When talking about health and wellness, we all know that we should eat healthly and stay active. There are many myths in this area. Let’s check these out… Many people are overweight nowadays. They have been getting too much nutrients. They are getting too many empty calories from unhealthy food. I eat 3 balanced meals a day. I get enough nutrients from the food I eat. The quality of our food has significantly decreased for the past number of years due to excessive use of chemical fertilizers and massive production. Transportation, storage, and cooking destroy many nutrients in fruits and...