Since I was a young, I was constantly being told by my parents to limit my egg consumption. I’ve been told that it has high cholesterol, which could lead to early stroke. “Eggs are bad for me”, this has been embedded into my mind as the years passed by. Up until med school, this mindset…
The Truth About Trans Fat
Trans fat is a type of fat that is dangerous to your health. Unknowingly, you may be consuming this everyday and thus with each and every day, you bring yourself closer to having a heart attack. It is important that you know what trans fat is and what its main sources are so that as…
Why Your Low-Fat Diet Is Not What It Should Be
Dietary fat has been stereotyped as being bad for us. It has been associated with weight gain and increased risk of heart disease. You see a lot of people ordering non-fat food and people who are scared once they see the word “fat” in the content. Some go to the extent of trying to avoid…
The Biggest Myths About Carbohydrate Exposed
A lot of people are buying into low carb diet in order to lose weight. I know a lot of people who do not eat proper meals, but rather switched to eating bits of crackers. Other diet strategies I came across are people ordering half rice or sometimes no rice at all. Many are under…
Multivitamins 101: Does It Work?
Most of us are under the impression that multivitamins can help improve our overall health. I am also guilty of this, in fact I take a specific multivitamin daily. I am one among many who take multivitamins either to “maintain” or “improve” overall health. Who can blame us though? We see ads left and right…
Why You Should Forget Everything You Learned About Alcoholic Beverages
When medical professionals ask your medical history, they always ask: “Do you smoke? Do you drink alcoholic beverages?” You see, we have been traditionally taught that like smoking, alcoholic beverages are bad for you. We ask this, because we consider alcohol drinking as a factor in classifying your health risk. While it holds true that…
10 Ways Exercise Can Help You Live Past 100
Exercise or physical activity is good for your health in more ways than one. It is not merely a means of shaping your body into ideal ones seen on television. It not only boosts your confidence but ultimately improves your overall health. These benefits have been supported by research dating back since 1950s. As time…
Unbelievable Things You Never Knew About Obesity: Not All Obese Are Unhealthy
We have been traditionally taught that excess body weight correlates with an increased risk for heart problems. However, the latest studies show that not every overweight/obese individuals develop health issues. These individuals have been referred to as “fit fat” or “metabolically healthy”. The existence of these so called “healthy obese” have shaken the very foundation…
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
