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Is Fiber good for people with Diabetes?

According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019, (1) the overall prevalence of diabetes in Malaysia aged 18 years and above was 18.3%, which means 1 in 5 adults have diabetes and that was about 3.9 million people. From this data, 9.4% know they have diabetes while 8.9% do not know they have

12 Oct 21 SM 01

After Recovery: What is the Covid-19-associated gastrointestinal injury?

What is post Covid-19 syndrome? Post Covid-19 syndrome or long Covid are persistent symptoms that may remain for few weeks to months after recovery from Covid-19. (1,2) As with most infections, your body takes time to heal and recover. This is due to inflammation that may still persist in your body.   Possible symptoms after Covid-19 The

5 Oct 21 SM 01

Vitamin C To Fight Viruses — Does It Actually Work?

What is vitamin C and what does it do Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin essential to the body. (1) It is an antioxidant commonly known to strengthen the immune system and may reduce the risk of infections. (2,3) Besides that, vitamin C also helps in collagen formation, wound healing,

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10 Best Vitamin C Food Sources To Add Into Your Diet

What is vitamin C and what does it do Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is a water soluble vitamin essential to the body. (1) It is an antioxidant commonly used to strengthen the immune system and to reduce the risk of infections. (2,3) Besides that, vitamin C also helps in collagen formation, wound

13 Aug 21 SM 01

6 Yoga Poses for Constipation

Constipation is one of the most common problems we have in daily life. While medication and over-the-counter treatments can help, some of us may be interested in alternative therapies, such as yoga.   How yoga can help constipation? Yoga helps to ease the pain and discomfort of digestive troubles and it alleviates constipation in two

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6 Surprising benefits of Prebiotic to your health

You are what you eat ! A healthy gut all starts with feeding it the right foods. You have properly often heard of probiotics (foods or supplements that contain live microorganisms to improve the “good” bacteria in the body.) and all the amazing benefits they have for your overall health. But did you know prebiotics are just as

6 Aug 21 SM 01

How to Eat 30 Grams Of Dietary Fibers Per Day?

When it comes to getting enough of fiber in our diets, most of us fall short. We know we need fiber but are you really aware how much and how do we ensure to get enough fiber per day? Based on the Malaysian Dietary Guideline, it is recommends a dietary fiber intake of 20-30 grans

3 Aug 21 SM 01

Role of enzymes in your digestive: Why is it important for your daily dietary intake?

Digestive enzymes are proteins that play a key role in breaking down the food we eat. Our body makes enzymes in the digestive system, including the mouth, pancreas, stomach, and small intestine. Digestive enzymes help our body to speed up the chemical reactions to break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats into simpler forms. This is

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Why Dietary Fiber Is Good For You?

“Eat more fiber!” You have probably heard it before. But do you really know why fiber is so good for your health? Fiber is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. But eating foods high in dietary fiber can do so much more than keep you regular. Dietary fiber, commonly known as fiber , is found in the whole foods

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Signs Your Body Needs Detox

1. Time to detox What a good detox session does is purify the body from any infections, impurities. Our natural detox system is in place but sometimes, when facing stress, the system can slow down and that is when you need to take small steps to slow down, eat healthily and indulge in yoga to

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