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		<title><![CDATA[6 Meditation & mindfulness classes in Singapore to check out (for when you need a breather!)]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 10:14:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		Keep calm &#38; carry on with these meditation and mindfulness classes.
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		<title><![CDATA[New Study: Eating processed meats like bak kwa & bacon can trigger mania]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2018 07:07:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Time to give up on bacon during your weekend brunch feastin'?<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-321951&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-321951 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/gettyimages-173921770-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you&#039;ve been finding yourself irritable or &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/plants-bedroom-better-sleep-263437.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34;&#62;having trouble sleeping of late&#60;/a&#62;, your diet might be to blame - especially if you&#039;ve been wolfing down bacon at godspeed.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;A new study by John Hopkins Medicine have discovered that there might be a link between &#039;manic episodes&#039; and eating processed meat (i.e. typically cured with nitrates).&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In case you&#039;re wondering, a manic episode is defined as &#34;a mood state characterised by a period of at least one week where an elevated, expansive or unusually irritable mood exists.&#34; Symptoms of include irritability, excess energy, insomnia or difficulty sleeping.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The new study, published in &#60;em&#62;Molecular Psychiatry&#60;/em&#62;, found that &#60;strong&#62;patients diagnosed with mania were more than three times likely to have recently consumed meats like bacon, sausages, ham or salami,&#60;/strong&#62; compared to those with no history of these disorders. Mania can last anywhere from a few weeks to even a few months and is also a primary symptom of bipolar disorder.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The medical histories of over 1000 people (with and without psychiatric disorders) were examined in the study, which found that the consumption of nitrates found in processed meats is &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/new-study-may-not-want-strangers-kissing-newborn-305483.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34;&#62;associated with poor mental health.&#60;/a&#62; The same series of experiments conducted on rats found that the animals exhibited signs of manic-like hyperactivity after a few weeks.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;No other foods were found to have significant links to psychiatric disorders in the study. &#34;We looked at a number of different dietary exposures and cured meat really stood out,&#34; shares lead author Robert Yolken, M.D. However, the participants were not asked to share how regularly they ate processed meats or how long they have been eating them for, which means it was impossible to establish how much eating them may increase the risk of manic episodes.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It&#039;s safe to say this adds on to the growing research on how processed meats can not only affect your physical health (it&#039;s been strongly linked to cancer), but also your mental health. 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		<title><![CDATA[5 Gyms in Singapore with a nightlife vibe so fun you'll forget you're working out]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2018 08:31:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		All the gains without the pain - these are 5 gyms in Singapore perfect for those who want to workout and still have fun. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[Athleisure Reinvented: Sloggi's new gym wear collection is inspired by types of movement]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2018 06:26:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		A peek at Sloggi's new athleisure line!<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[ &#60;p&#62;Sloggi is going to help you &#8220;slog&#8221; through your exercise routine and let you rediscover the joy of working out with their new mOve &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/serial-shopper/shopping-guide/athleisure-220750.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;athleisure&#60;/a&#62; bodywear collection! &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Sloggi has always been a brand that is big on comfort, but this new line, mOve, has a very unique characteristic--the clothes are based on types of movement and not specific exercises. With three unique lines designed for different types of movements, this line is perfect for those of us who participate in several different athletic activities on the daily.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-319304&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-319304 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/2018-5-sloggi_gym-6976-683x1024.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;683&#34; height=&#34;1024&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;FLOW &#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;FLOW is perfect for everyday wear to the neighbourhood convenience store, or on days when you&#8217;re moving slowly or stretching. FLOW has moisture wicking and odour preventing fabric, as well as innovative BIO HeatSol technology which helps to maintain body temperature as you move. It also retains body heat and aids in &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/yoga-pants-bad-for-health-278397.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;blood circulation&#60;/a&#62;, so you won&#039;t feel icky even on those days when the endorphins from exercising aren&#039;t enough to keep your spirits up!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Perfect for:&#60;/strong&#62; Pilates, Tai Chi, hiking, and &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/quirkiest-yoga-styles-singapore-283498.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;yoga&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;FLEX&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;FLEX is for you ladies who want to do a little more high-intensity training, as FLEX (true to its name), allows for flexibility and freedom of movement without friction or chafing. This is all thanks to its innovative Swiss finishing, HeiQ Glide, a fancy term for&#160; super high stretch fabric!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Perfect for&#60;/strong&#62;: Climbing, gymnastics, and cycling&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;FLY&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;HIIT training or spin class, anyone? FLY&#039;s material includes thermo-regulating finishing called the&#160; HeiQ SmartTemp, which balances your body&#8217;s heat with the temperature of the environment. It&#8217;s perfect for fast and energetic movers, and allows you to get the most out of every activity.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Perfect for:&#60;/strong&#62; Boxing, &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/quel-sport-fera-le-plus-de-bien-mon-corps-24289.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Zumba&#60;/a&#62;, running, and HIIT&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;FYI: Here&#8217;s another plus--the fast drying and lightweight Sloggi mOve briefs match perfectly with all FLOW, FLEX or FLY tops and bras! &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;FLOW&#8217;s top, bralette, and tights will launch in July 2018, while FLEX and FLY&#8217;s tops, tanks, and tights will launch October 2018.&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Sloggi&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Kanako Sugawara&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/bungee-fitness-anyone-7-new-innovative-fitness-trends-gaining-buzz-asia-319097.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;6 New innovative fitness trends that are gaining buzz in Asia&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/7-stylish-fitness-tech-accessories-great-women-297281.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Period Fitness Trackers &#38;amp; More: 7 Fitness tech accessories perfect for women&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/serial-shopper/shopping-guide/eco-friendly-fitness-fashion-brands-281308.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Ethical Brands: 8 Eco-friendly fitness fashion brands to know&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/health-hk/healthy-practices-hk/wellbeing-tips-hk/sloggi-launches-new-move-athleisure-collection-different-types-movements-332519.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/health-hk/healthy-practices-hk/wellbeing-tips-hk/sloggi-launches-new-move-athleisure-collection-different-types-movements-332519.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Here's why you should never drink coffee on an empty stomach]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 09:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
						<category><![CDATA[Healthy eating]]></category>
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		We're all partial to a morning cup of joe, but could drinking it on empty stomach have undesirable consequences on your body?<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-319289&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-319289 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/gettyimages-800678124-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you&#039;re anything like us, then you&#039;d know that a piping hot cup of &#60;em&#62;kopi&#60;/em&#62; is the only way to start our day.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;However, if you&#039;re one to chug down your cup of coffee without having a bite prior, hear us out: you might want to kick the habit.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;While drinking coffee has been discovered to bring plenty of benefits (like &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/husbands-farts-live-longer-280019.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;minimising your risk of dementia&#60;/a&#62;), it turns out that you can put your health at serious risk if you drink coffee on an empty stomach.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;For one, the java content in coffee stimulates your stomach&#039;s acid production. On an empty stomach, this acid could &#60;strong&#62;damage your stomach&#039;s lining and cause indigestion and heartburn.&#60;/strong&#62; (And yes - this goes for decaffeinated coffee too.)&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;And if you&#039;ve ever found yourself jittery after your cuppa, here&#039;s why. Coffee can actually &#60;strong&#62;increase anxiety symptoms, boost heart rate, irritability and inability to focus.&#60;/strong&#62; Which means if you swear by your flat white or espresso to make that irksome colleague we all have more tolerable or boost your productivity, it might only do the opposite.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Not only that, drinking coffee as a morning pick-me-up can &#60;strong&#62;mess up your circadian rhythm and make you feel less awake.&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;Our bodies release a hormone called cortisol when we wake up, which is responsible for how alert and energised we feel.&#160;Contrary to what you might think, coffee can actually decrease your cortisol levels, which means having it first thing in the morning will only backfire in keeping you alert. Instead of having it the first thing in the morning,&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/best-time-drink-coffee-281618.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; this is the best time to have your coffee, according to recent studies.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;At the end of the day, we&#039;re not saying give up your morning cup of joe - we know we can&#039;t! Instead, dieticians recommend pairing your morning cafe with &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/best-all-day-breakfast-singapore-282949.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;a hearty breakfast&#60;/a&#62; or morning snack to make sure you&#039;re not enjoying it on an empty stomach.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/coffee-cancer-could-drinking-your-coffee-hot-in-the-morning-cause-cancer-307160.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Could drinking your coffee hot in the morning cause cancer?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/singapore-unique-coffee-215872.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Coffee with a Twist: 7 Best places in Singapore for a unique coffee fix&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/singapore-cbd-coffee-264902.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Caffeine Fix: 10 Best places to grab a quick coffee in the Singapore CBD&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/health-hk/on-my-plate-hk/healthy-eating-hk/new-study-you-might-not-want-to-drink-your-morning-coffee-on-an-empty-stomach-332535.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/health-hk/on-my-plate-hk/healthy-eating-hk/new-study-you-might-not-want-to-drink-your-morning-coffee-on-an-empty-stomach-332535.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[6 New innovative fitness studios that are gaining buzz in Asia]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2018 08:51:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
						<category><![CDATA[Galerie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Physical exercise]]></category>
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		One thing's for sure: these are not your average fitness studios. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/33653430_1958843677490783_4884452012642533376_o-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/33653430_1958843677490783_4884452012642533376_o-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Tired of going to the same stale-sweat smelling gym over and over again? Looking to try a new exercise routine that will pull you from that recent &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/7-stylish-fitness-tech-accessories-great-women-297281.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;fitness plateau&#60;/a&#62; you&#8217;ve been having? &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If yes, head on over to the &#60;strong&#62;Liquid Cage in Malaysia&#60;/strong&#62; to box with water-filled punching bags, or go &#60;strong&#62;&#8220;dry surfing&#8221; at Surfset in Thailand&#60;/strong&#62; to try something completely out of the box and to get out of that fitness funk you&#8217;ve been having. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Check out our list of &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/crawling-next-fitness-trend-218942.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;new and innovative fitness trends&#60;/a&#62; that are currently sweeping Asia&#8217;s fitness culture! P.S. To say they&#039;re not your conventional gym is an understatement.&#160;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Kanako Sugawara&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/crawling-next-fitness-trend-218942.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;&#8216;Crawling&#8217;: The next big fitness and core workout trend?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;br /&#62; &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/female-fitness-youtube-accounts-following-68557.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Female Fitness: YouTube workout accounts you should follow&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/barre-classes-reasons-255927.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;5 Reasons why barre classes can help you achieve your fitness goals&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/health-hk/healthy-practices-hk/physical-exercise-hk/bungee-fitness-anyone-7-new-innovative-fitness-trends-gaining-buzz-asia-332541.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/health-hk/healthy-practices-hk/physical-exercise-hk/bungee-fitness-anyone-7-new-innovative-fitness-trends-gaining-buzz-asia-332541.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[New Study: Non-smoking Asian women are more at risk of lung cancer]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 10:19:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		For years, men have always been more likely to get lung cancer than women - till now.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-295950&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-295950 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/01/gettyimages-545317944-e1516262772898-1024x625.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;625&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;For years, men have always been more likely to get lung cancer than women - until now.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Recent studies have been flipping the script on this trend, revealing that the rates of lung cancer among women - in particular, younger women - and non-smokers are rising.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;LUNG CANCER: WOMEN ARE MORE AT RISK TODAY - EVEN IF THEY DO NOT SMOKE&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Globally, while the number of men diagnosed with lung cancer has fallen over the past two decades,&#60;strong&#62; it&#039;s&#160;risen&#160;for&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;&#60;strong&#62;women by&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;&#60;strong&#62;27%&#60;/strong&#62;. Researchers haven&#039;t figured out why, although some studies suggest that it might be due to the fact that women react differently to nicotine, and more adversely to the carcinogens found in tobacco.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;And this doesn&#039;t just apply to smokers. &#34;Never-smokers&#34;, as they are referred to in the medical field, have also been discovered to be at greater risk.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;A study by the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) found that the 3 in 10 lung cancer patients here are &#039;never-smokers&#039;, and the numbers are rising. In fact, despite never having smoked, more than half of &#039;never-smokers&#039; seen at NCCS are typically diagnosed with advanced stages of lung cancer (i.e. Stage 3 or 4).&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;According to Dr. Ang Mei Kim, a consultant at NCCS, &#60;strong&#62;non-smoking women are more vulnerable to than non-smoking men.&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;The numbers are staggering: &#60;strong&#62;70% of&#60;/strong&#62; &#039;&#60;strong&#62;never&#60;/strong&#62;-&#60;strong&#62;smokers&#60;/strong&#62;&#039; &#60;strong&#62;diagnosed&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;&#60;strong&#62;with&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;&#60;strong&#62;lung cancer&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;&#60;strong&#62;are&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;&#60;strong&#62;women&#60;/strong&#62;. This is also true in the UK, where a study of lung cancer patients found that one in 5 women who develop lung cancer have never smoked a cigarette,&#160;compared to one in 10 men.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Why? Researchers suggest that this disparity likely exists because of their exposure to second-hand smoke. Globally, men have statistically and historically smoked more than women, which means that the chance of a non-smoking woman having a smoking man as a partner is higher.&#160;According to the BBC, inhaling second-hand smoke makes it 20 to 30% more likely for someone to get lung cancer and is responsible for 430,o00 deaths each year - an astounding 64% of which are women.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;NON-SMOKING ASIAN WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY TO GET LUNG CANCER&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;It also appears that &#60;strong&#62;non-smoking Asian women are more vulnerable to lung cancer than their Western counterparts&#60;/strong&#62;. &#34;Less than 4% of Chinese women in Singapore smoke, yet, Singapore has a higher lung cancer rate among women compared to other countries like Germany and Italy, where one in five women smoke,&#34; shares Dr. Ang in an interview with Health Xchange Singapore.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It&#039;s certainly daunting news. Unfortunately, it&#039;s not as easy to define specific risk factors for most non-smoking lung cancer patients, according to Dr. Ang - although a few commonly-cited risk factors include exposure to second-hand smoke at home or at work, environmental pollutants, among others.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Non-smokers naturally tend to have a &#039;false sense of safety&#039; about lung cancer, which can make it easy to overlook symptoms at an earlier stage. If anything, these recent findings point to the fact that even if you&#039;ve never puffed on a cigarette in your life, it&#039;s important to be aware that lung cancer doesn&#039;t discriminate.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/favourite-lip-balms-contain-cancer-causing-ingredients-according-french-study-276831.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Your favourite lip balms contain cancer-causing ingredients, according to new French study&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/can-age-first-alcoholic-sip-affect-risk-breast-cancer-309978.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Can the age you had your first alcoholic drink affect your risk of breast cancer?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/health-hk/medical-news-hk/new-study-women-risk-lung-cancer-men-332575.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/health-hk/medical-news-hk/new-study-women-risk-lung-cancer-men-332575.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Beat the Heat: 6 Foods to avoid in Singapore’s scorching weather]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 02:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		Hint: you might have to give up your booze and beef!<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/donuts5-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/donuts5-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;&#8220;Summer&#8221; (or just hotter days) are officially upon us here in Singapore, and now more than ever we need to take care of our bodies so that we can beat the heat! One way we can do so is to&#160;be mindful of what we eat -- and by avoiding certain foods that can make us &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/foods-avoid-sick-255584.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;seriously sick&#60;/a&#62;&#160;in this weather.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Some of the things on this list may surprise you, while some may make you a bit sad (warning: you might have to forgo your &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/5-must-try-coffee-shops-in-singapore-2983.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;favorite coffee shop&#60;/a&#62; after work for a while!), but here are 6 foods you should avoid in order to take care of your body while living in this Singaporean heat.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;So, what can you eat instead?&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;It might seem like you need to avoid everything, but that&#8217;s not the case!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The &#60;strong&#62;processed sugary food can be substituted &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/diets/low-calorie-fruits-weight-loss-261425.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;by fruits with &#8220;natural&#8221; sugar&#60;/a&#62;,&#60;/strong&#62; such as watermelons, papaya, pink grapefruit, and guava, all which include&#60;strong&#62; a nutrient called lycopene which can also protect you from sun exposure.&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;And although we did mention meat on our list, you don&#039;t have to give them &#60;em&#62;all&#60;/em&#62; up! Chicken kebabs are packed with protein but low in calories, fat, and carbs (and the grilled vegetables it comes with is also good for you!). It is also encouraged that you eat &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/seafood-diet-8-best-seafood-restaurants-town-104115.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;seafoods&#60;/a&#62;, such as shrimp, as an alternative to meat. So don&#8217;t lose all hope; there are definitely delicious alternatives!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Kanako Sugawara&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/foods-avoid-sick-255584.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Bad to Worse: 10 Foods &#38;amp; drinks to absolutely avoid when you&#8217;re sick&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;div id=&#34;left_wrapper&#34; class=&#34;col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-8 col-lg-8 pull-left&#34; style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&#62; &#60;article class=&#34;item&#34;&#62; &#60;div&#62; &#60;div id=&#34;top_intro_article&#34;&#62; &#60;div class=&#34;title-article&#34; style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/midnight-munchies-5-foods-avoid-night-120936.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Midnight Munchies: 5 Foods to avoid at night&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/div&#62; &#60;div style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&#62;&#60;/div&#62; &#60;div class=&#34;title-article&#34; style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/local-flavours-eat-healthy-hawker-centres-282707.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Eat &#38;amp; Avoid: How to eat healthy at hawker centres&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/div&#62; &#60;/div&#62; &#60;/div&#62; &#60;/article&#62; &#60;/div&#62; &#60;p style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/health-hk/healthy-practices-hk/beat-heat-6-foods-avoid-singapores-scorching-hot-weather-332598.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/health-hk/healthy-practices-hk/beat-heat-6-foods-avoid-singapores-scorching-hot-weather-332598.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Can drinking coffee with melted butter actually melt the weight away?]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shona Menon]]></dc:creator>
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		Who knew butter would be the solution?<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-315758&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignleft wp-image-315758 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/gettyimages-746089899-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62;                   &#60;p&#62;People go to great extents to lose a couple of pounds. Intense exercise regimes, &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/diets/cut-carbohydrates-diet-body-312351.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34;&#62;cutting out carbs&#60;/a&#62; and ridiculous diets are some of them but who would&#8217;ve thought adding butter to your morning coffee could do the trick?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you&#8217;re thinking that butter in coffee isn&#8217;t a new invention, you&#8217;re right. Just a trip to the nearest &#60;em&#62;kopitiam&#60;/em&#62; and you&#8217;ll be able to order yourself &#60;em&#62;kopi gu you, &#60;/em&#62;which is essentially coffee with butter. No one really questioned this unique combination until an American entrepreneur rebranded it the Bulletproof Coffee. When the West finally caught up with the trend, Dave Asprey, entrepreneur and health and fitness fanatic modified the traditional beverage into a health product.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The Bullet Coffee is supposedly brimming with &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/healthy-oils-to-consume-193210.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34;&#62;healthy fats&#60;/a&#62; that satiate your hunger and won&#8217;t cause any crashes throughout the day. A cup can keep you full for up to 6 hours, thus reducing your calorie intake and those few pounds. It also helps as an energy booster that can keep your mind active and clear.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;But wait - isn&#8217;t butter unhealthy?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;You would think drinking melted butter would &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/can-eat-eggs-high-cholesterol-111209.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34;&#62;raise your cholesterol levels&#60;/a&#62; and the number on the scale. However, Asprey specifically states to only add unsalted grass-fed butter or ghee to your coffee, not adding more than two tablespoons. Similar to the fats in avocado, the butter puts your body in a fat-burning mode without raising your cholesterol. Also, the Bulletproof Coffee should be taken as a meal on its own and not with food.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Shona Menon&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/keto-diet-reverse-diabetes-weight-loss-286229.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34;&#62;&#039;Keto Diet&#039;: The diet to reverse diabetes and lose weight?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/diets/drinks-help-lose-weight-256061.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34;&#62;Liquid Tricks: 10 Delicious drinks that will help you lose weight&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-sos/the-killer-question/slimming-scents-can-certain-smells-lower-your-appetite-165984.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34;&#62;Slimming Scents: Can certain smells lower your appetite to help you lose weight?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/health-hk/medical-news-hk/coffee-melted-butter-lose-weight-332640.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/health-hk/medical-news-hk/coffee-melted-butter-lose-weight-332640.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Cheat Days: Are they actually healthy for you?]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 09:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lim Han]]></dc:creator>
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		Are you being cheated by your "cheat" days?<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-314857&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-314857 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/cheatday-1024x769.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;769&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;They say that unhealthy foods always taste the best. Case in point:&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/fb-news/veganburg-introduces-vegan-sunny-side-burger-hari-raya-311486.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;burgers &#38;amp; fries&#60;/a&#62;, fudgy brownies and ice cream.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Which is why even the most dedicated health freaks have junk food cravings from time to time. In order to get the best of both fitness and gastronomical desires, you&#039;ve probably heard of the idea of a&#60;strong&#62; &#34;Cheat Day&#34;: &#60;/strong&#62;a&#160;day where streams of nutritionless calorie-rich foods flow like there&#039;s no tomorrow, it&#039;s every gym junkie&#039;s boon and bane.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Cheat days have become a much-debated topic by fitness aficionados all over the world. Some say they&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/boost-your-metabolism-172876.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; boost metabolism&#60;/a&#62; and defuse feelings of deprivation, while others are convinced that they will do your body some serious harm. But what is the truth?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;What exactly is a cheat day?&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Here&#039;s how it works: subscribers of the cheat days essentially&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/6-healthy-food-trends-to-look-forward-to-in-2018-according-to-bbc-292857.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;eat clean&#60;/a&#62; for six days of the week. This usually entails tracking of calories and macros and eliminating any unhealthy foods from their diet completely. (That&#039;s right, no cookies or pizza.)&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;But on the seventh day (or whichever dedicated cheat day), they allow themselves to binge eat anything their heart desires - typically foods that are higher in sugar and fat than what they&#039;d normally consume.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;So is it helpful or harmful?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Cheat days have become a &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/reasons-stop-eating-red-meat-246355.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;source of contention&#60;/a&#62; over the past few decades. &#60;strong&#62;Those who are in &#60;/strong&#62;favour&#60;strong&#62;&#160;claim that they help to enhance your metabolism&#60;/strong&#62;. They say that sticking to a rigid structure of eating healthy foods every day can blunt one&#039;s metabolism and reduce its ability to burn more calories than it&#039;s used to. In essence, a cheat day helps to &#039;shock&#039; the body and amp up its metabolism rate.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;While this is true to some extent, it barely justifies the validity of a cheat day. Let&#039;s say, for instance: you normally consume 2,000 calories a day and on your cheat day, you indulge in 3,000 calories. Your metabolism rate would probably increase to handle the &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/serial-shopper/pregnancy-wear-37821.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;dramatic bulge&#60;/a&#62; in food intake but definitely not to 3,000. How can eating an extra 1,000 calories to boost your metabolism rate by say, 20 calories, ever sound right?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;In addition, studies have shown that just one day of binge eating can increase the likelihood of a person getting &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/7-surprising-habits-diabetes-asians-283210.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;diabetes&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/strong&#62; This is because the heightened consumption of junk food can numb our insulin sensitivity and mess with our body&#039;s ability to properly process sugar. Doesn&#039;t sound too good, huh?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Best way to go about cheat days?&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Moderation. Moderation is key. &#60;strong&#62;Instead of scheduling a fixed day where you splurge your calories like nobody&#039;s business, why not incorporate sensible amounts of cheat foods into your daily diet&#60;/strong&#62;? A cookie or two after lunch or a mini &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/10-droolworthy-cheesecakes-270107.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;slice of cake&#60;/a&#62; after dinner won&#039;t hurt. In fact, these little snacks can serve as daily motivations for you to train even harder.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you really want to have a cheat day, don&#039;t go too crazy with it. Go ahead; indulge in burgers and pizzas, but all in moderation. Consuming 10,000 calories in 24 hours is certainly not the best idea. Even better, swap these cheat foods for healthier alternatives! For example, instead of wolfing down calorie-rich ice cream, why not have banana ice cream or an &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/5-places-in-singapore-with-the-best-acai-bowls-161071.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;acai bowl&#60;/a&#62;? Or if you&#039;re craving for a &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/best-chocolate-lava-cakes-singapore-198146.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;chocolate&#60;/a&#62; bar, opt for one with a higher cocoa percentage.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;We know, managing your health isn&#039;t the easiest thing but at the end of the day, it&#039;s all going to be worth it.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Lim Han&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a title=&#34;&#34; href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/10-places-healthy-eats-west-sg-313193.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;10 Best restaurants to hit up for healthy eats in the West of Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a title=&#34;&#34; href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/underestimated-health-foods-307201.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;8 Underestimated health foods that you need to know&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a title=&#34;&#34; href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/12-healthy-alternatives-everyday-kitchen-staples-298412.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Switch Them Out: 12 Healthy alternatives to your everyday kitchen staples&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/health-hk/on-my-plate-hk/healthy-eating-hk/cheat-days-harming-body-332677.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/health-hk/on-my-plate-hk/healthy-eating-hk/cheat-days-harming-body-332677.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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