Nutritional deficiences with seniors

Nutritional deficiences with seniors

Nanyang Polytechnic’s students have found that many seniors are currently healthy and leading active lifestyles, however, their daily nutritional intake is inadequate.   Health assessments conducted by students and staff from Nanyang Polytechnic’s (NYP) School of...
Tough to swallow

Tough to swallow

Dysphagia affects a number of older adults and for caregivers, there are several approaches to ease the problem. BY: Ang Zi Qin Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties. It can happen at any of the three stages of swallowing – oral (manipulation of...
Reducing gluten

Reducing gluten

For those with celiac disease, reducing gluten is part of the treatment. But for others, it could mean less bloatedness and cramps. BY: Jaime Yeo   Connie Leong did not know much about gluten, much less how it could have such a negative effect on her body. She...
Severe pain in the joints

Severe pain in the joints

A form of arthritis, gout is a concern to many seniors. Learn how to manage this condition. BY: Esther Low   Gout is an acute, chronic form of arthritis that is characterised by sudden bouts of severe pain in the joints, especially that of the big toe though it...
Recipes from the oil-free cookbook

Recipes from the oil-free cookbook

Oil-free and tasty!   Here are three recipes from “The Heart Smart Oil Free Cookbook” (permission given to use):   1) Spaghetti with roasted vegetables (2 pages):                          ...
Strictly oil-free

Strictly oil-free

Baby boomers are embracing vegetarianism as a way of protecting their bodies. What not go that one step further and look at eliminating the oils?   BY: Eleanor Yap   You are what you eat. The food that we eat can protect us from many lifestyle diseases...
Beware of contaminated food & water

Beware of contaminated food & water

Don’t let your holiday plans be ruined by getting Hepatitis A, get vaccinated.   Recent statistics show more people are travelling to high-risk areas associated with infectious diseases. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is the most common travel-related disease infection,...
The wonder of whole-grains

The wonder of whole-grains

Whole-grain foods play a part in lowering the risk of heart disease diabetes and certain cancers. See how you can add it into your daily intake. BY: Lauren Ho   Many Singaporeans have heard about the goodness of whole-grains and know that they are better for our...
Eating out

Eating out

Eating out has become inevitable for many since we are working long hours. As such, we are also foregoing exercising and eating home-cooked food. So how can we eat healthily and still eat out? BY: Lauren Ho   Singaporeans are turning into workaholics, according...
Getting your antioxidant fix

Getting your antioxidant fix

Now that you understand the importance of antioxidants so which foods contain them? This is Part 2 of a two-part article. BY: Mayura Mohta Here are the top 10 antioxidant-rich foods: FOODS ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity ) units per 100gms Prunes (left) 5770...
Antioxidants – the elixir of youth?

Antioxidants – the elixir of youth?

Understanding antioxidants and what it does in your body. This is Part 1 of a two-part article. BY: Mayura Mohta   Antioxidants are our guardian angels that protect us from disease and degeneration. Most of us perceive antioxidants as the first line of defence...

Denture care

Denture wearers should consider the need for adhesives to keep their dentures stable and to have regular checkups. BY: Eleanor Yap   Many seniors in Singapore are not aware that by using denture adhesives it can be a solution in making their dentures (also known...
Going meat less

Going meat less

This doesn’t mean no meat but less meat. But you wonder does that mean you will be sacrificing essential nutrients? Find out more about the myths of plant foods.   Nowadays lots of people are saying to themselves, “Maybe I should eat less meat”. However, there exist a...