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Episode 33: The Wholesome Goodness of Fibre

Posted: May 8th, 2008, 12:00am PDT

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Fibre is a type of complex carbohydrate which does not get broken down by the body into glucose. Though it is not a nutrient and eventually gets eliminated, fibre is still beneficial to health. There are two types of fibre, insoluble and soluble fibre. Both have different functions and benefits.
Episode 32: Diet and breast cancer

Posted: May 1st, 2008, 12:00am PDT

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Singaporean women. Consuming a diet high in fat can provide excessive calories and lead to overweight and obesity. Evidence has shown that being overweight and obese not only increase the risk of breast cancer, but also other types of cancer such as colorectal cancer.
Episode 31: Eggs, Seafood and Heart disease

Posted: April 24th, 2008, 12:00am PDT

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Mention eggs and seafood, and the first thing that pops into everyone’s mind is cholesterol. It is true that eggs and some seafood are high in cholesterol, and a diet high in cholesterol may result in an elevated blood cholesterol level. A high blood cholesterol level is a risk factor for heart disease.
Episode 30: Healthier Fast Foods

Posted: April 17th, 2008, 12:00am PDT

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Let’s talk about healthier fast foods. Yes you heard me right, healthier fast foods! I’m sure you’ve heard the flak the fast food industry has received about their high fat and sugar content but I’ve good news for you. You can still enjoy fast food occasionally, but be mindful of the portion sizes.
Episode 29: The Salt Kicking Challenge

Posted: April 10th, 2008, 12:00am PDT

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Alex and Michael are playing soccer in school one day when Mr Tan, their teacher approaches them. Find out what happens when Alex gets thirsty...
Episode 28: Nutrient Claims – Are They True?

Posted: April 3rd, 2008, 12:00am PDT

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What are nutrient claims? They’re simply claims listed on food products which let you know if a particular product is high in fat, low in cholesterol or high in fibre. Examples of nutrient claims are ‘high-fibre’ biscuits, ‘reduced-fat’ milk and ‘cholesterol-free’ cooking oil.
Episode 27: High Blood Pressure and You

Posted: March 27th, 2008, 12:00am PDT

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A patient discovers that he has high blood pressure, and asks his nurse for advice on how to control it.
Episode 26: What is High Blood Cholesterol?

Posted: March 20th, 2008, 12:00am PDT

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High Blood Cholesterol is a form of lipid disorder. Lipid disorders are a group of medical conditions which refer to excessive levels of fatty substances in the bloodstream. When your doctor says that you have high blood cholesterol, he usually means that you have excessive levels of LDL or ‘bad’cholesterol in your bloodstream. High LDL cholesterol levels increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Episode 25: Using Herbs and Spices In Your Cooking

Posted: March 13th, 2008, 12:00am PDT

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Sally and Lily go marketing twice a week together. They’re good friends who always share tasty recipes. Sally is a health conscious person who often cooks tasty and yet healthy meals while Lily prefers to use more salt, sauces, oil and sugar in her cooking. Both Sally and Lily decided to enrol in a cooking class together one day to learn new recipes.
Episode 23: What Are Good Fats?

Posted: February 27th, 2008, 11:00pm PST

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There are 4 different types of fats: saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat and trans fat. Each type of fat has different effects on our health. Some fats have more beneficial effects on health while others do not.