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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>
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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/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/new-study-you-might-not-want-to-drink-your-morning-coffee-on-an-empty-stomach-319319.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/new-study-you-might-not-want-to-drink-your-morning-coffee-on-an-empty-stomach-319319.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/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/cheat-days-harming-body-314865.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/cheat-days-harming-body-314865.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Eat & Avoid: How to 'suhoor' the right way during Ramadhan]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 05:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Suhoor or your 'pre-dawn' meal should be filled with wholesome foods that last you through your day as you fast. But what should you eat and what should you avoid?<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/7/2018/05/suhoorhealthtips-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/7/2018/05/suhoorhealthtips-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;We&#039;re officially a week into Ramadan, the 9th month in the Islamic calendar, where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset for the whole month. While fasting, no food or drink is consumed, and thoughts and behaviour&#160;also have to be kept pure.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Although fasting has been linked to numerous health benefits, these benefits can be undone if you don&#039;t eat the right type of foods. According to Ms. Tan Sheau Kang, Dietitian at Singapore General Hospital, &#34;When deciding what to eat during Ramadan, remember that&#160;&#60;em&#62;Suhoor&#60;/em&#62;&#160;(pre-dawn meal) help sustain your fast the following day, so consuming the right food is important.&#34;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Staying hydrated is also equally key. &#34;It is important that the food you consume keeps you hydrated, so pay careful attention to the selection of food-items during Suhoor,&#34; shares Rahma Ali, a clinical dietitian based in Abu Dhabi in a press release.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;What to Eat&#160;&#38;amp; What to Avoid&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Your &#60;em&#62;Suhoor&#60;/em&#62; meal needs to be wholesome to prove enough energy to last you through your day as you fast. It should always include the following foods: &#60;strong&#62;fruits and vegetables, high-fiber carbohydrates, protein-rich foods&#60;/strong&#62; (meat and alternatives), and &#60;strong&#62;high-calcium dairy&#60;/strong&#62; products.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Conversely, foods you should avoid eating during your pre-dawn meal are &#60;strong&#62;simple or refined carbohydrates, salty food, and caffeinated drink&#60;/strong&#62;s.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;The Best Time for &#039;Suhoor&#039;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;More than just what you eat, how you suhoor is equally important.&#160;As far as possible, avoid sleeping for at least two hours after you suhoor to avoid acid reflux.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Browse our gallery above to find out what foods you should be including during your pre-dawn suhoor meal, and which ones you should give a miss!&#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/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/10-restaurants-break-fast-ramadan-312654.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Ramadhan 2018: 10 Best restaurants to &#8216;iftar&#8217; or break fast at in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/top-12-halal-restaurants-singapore-172980.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Quandoo handpicks top 12 Halal food haunts for Ramadan&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/eat-avoid-suhoor-right-way-ramadhan-313670.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/eat-avoid-suhoor-right-way-ramadhan-313670.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Surprisingly Sugary: 7 Savoury hawker dishes that are high in sugar]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		If you're diabetic or are looking to cut down on your sugar, these are the dishes you'll want to avoid. <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/7/2018/04/hawker-meegoreng-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/7/2018/04/hawker-meegoreng-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;Singaporeans might be divided over how we actually feel about the McDonalds Nasi Lemak Burger, but one thing we can universally agree upon as a nation is our love for our &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/singapores-iconic-food-centre-reopens-6-must-try-dishes-32754.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;hawker foods.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Unfortunately, not all hawker foods are created equal - or equally healthy, that is. Especially if you&#039;re diabetic or are looking to cut down on your sugar, your favourite savoury or salty hawker dishes are shockingly a lot more sugar-filled than you&#039;d expect.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Take the humble &#60;em&#62;mee siam&#60;/em&#62;, for instance. At 521 calories, it might be an unassuming dish calorie-wise. But get this: it&#039;s laden with 54g of sugar in just one bowl, which is the&#160;equivalent of almost 11 teaspoons! (Incidentally, the Health Promotion Board&#039;s recommended added sugar intake is approximately 40 to 55g daily.)&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It&#039;s no secret that sugar&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/7-detrimental-effects-of-sugar-on-the-body-158067.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;one of the biggest killers&#60;/a&#62; we consume on the daily; which is why if you&#039;re trying to &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/inspiring-healthy-food-blogs-2016-208405.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;be discerning in what you eat,&#60;/a&#62; these are the 7 hawker dishes you may want to avoid ordering them on your next lunch break.&#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/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/silent-killer-5-must-watch-documentaries-to-kick-that-sugar-habit-304412.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Bitter Truths: 6 Documentaries you should watch to (finally!) kick that sugar habit&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/healthy-food-deliveries-singapore-279802.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Nutritious Eats: The best healthy food deliveries in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/7-savoury-hawker-dishes-that-are-unfortunately-high-in-sugar-309265.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/7-savoury-hawker-dishes-that-are-unfortunately-high-in-sugar-309265.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[8 Underestimated health foods that you need to know]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2018 08:56:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[thama]]></dc:creator>
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		Can we forget quinoa, goji berries and chia seeds for a second and take a look at these instead?<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/7/2018/04/gettyimages-688893477-e1522830873778-750x410.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/7/2018/04/gettyimages-688893477-e1522830873778-750x410.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;Superfoods&#8221; has always been among the many buzzwords in the health industry. They refer to&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/vitamin-zinc-find-natural-food-86759.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;natural foods packed with nutrients&#60;/a&#62; that are believed to have various benefits to our wellness.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;You might be familiar with the likes of chia seeds, quinoa, acai berries, moringa and goji berries,&#160; just to name a few. We think that it&#8217;s only normal for you to jump on the bandwagon and try them out since everyone&#8217;s talking about them but don&#8217;t you feel that hypes tend to push other ingredients off the radar?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Think of kale. Although there is no doubt that &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/6-fruits-et-legumes-bons-pour-la-ligne-101521.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;it is good for your health like any other vegetable&#60;/a&#62;, a quick search on the Net can show you just how many people are recommending it in your meals, overlooking other equally nutritious items. So, we thought we should tell you that there is an entire list of alternatives you should test out if you too are getting tired of hypes like us. Interested to know more? Check out these 8 terribly underestimated health foods.&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Thamayanthy&#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/diets/raw-food-259887.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Raw Food Diet: 6 Things to consider before adopting the trend&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/immunity-boosting-foods-221255.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Cold Busters: 10 Immunity boosting foods to add to your diet daily&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/great-gut-health-10-probiotic-rich-foods-add-shopping-list-296552.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Healthy Gut, Healthy Life: 10 Probiotic-rich foods to add to your shopping list&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/underestimated-health-foods-307512.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/underestimated-health-foods-307512.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[The 'Flexitarian' Diet: Why this is the diet to embrace in 2018]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 05:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Before you chalk this up as another fad, hear us out - a 'flexitarian' diet might just be the lifestyle change you should embrace.<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/7/2018/03/flexi1-750x410.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/7/2018/03/flexi1-750x410.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;We get it; you&#039;re tired of every health article touting a new diet as the new way forward. It happened with &#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;&#62;the keto diet,&#60;/a&#62; the Paleo diet - you name it. But hear us out: there is a simple wisdom behind why the flexitarian diet might just be right for you.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;While you may or may not have heard of it, the &#34;flexitarian&#34; diet is not new. In fact, the idea entered the conversation on nutrition some ten years ago, as a way to promote a plant-based alternative to a growing meat-heavy lifestyle.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;So what exactly is the &#34;flexitarian&#34; diet?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;A &#34;flextarian&#34; diet is essentially still a vegetarian diet - just with that added leniency of eating meat where needed (hence its name). Detitian and nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner describes it best: &#34;A flexitarian is someone who wants to eat vegetarian but also wants the flexibility to go off course without feeling guilty about it.&#34;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;So yes - it&#039;s not vegan or vegetarian, nor is it the same thing as being an omnivore. In fact, a &#039;flexitarian diet&#039; isn&#039;t as much a diet as it is a lifestyle choice. It has none of the rigidity of the keto diet, or the discipline and stamina required for &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/alternative-medicine/intermittent-fasting-anti-ageing-277816.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;intermittent fasting&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Are &#039;flexitarians&#039; just lazy vegetarians?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Sure, flexitarianism has earned its share of cynicism. For one, there are those who dismiss it as a half-hearted vegetarian - which, frankly, is an unfair criticism.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Being flexitarian still has all &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/vegetarian-diet-benefits-221415.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;the environmental-friendly and nutritional benefits&#60;/a&#62; (if not more) that a vegetarian diet offers - all while being a more sustainable diet choice you can keep up in the long run.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;So, should you embrace it? Head above for 5 compelling reasons why you should seriously consider being &#039;flexitarian&#039;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Unsplash&#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/food/hot-spots/10-vegetarian-restaurants-arent-filled-rabbit-food-90612.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;10 Vegetarian restaurants to check out in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/raw-sg-267179.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;5 Raw food restaurants in Singapore you have to check out&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/healthy-food-deliveries-singapore-279802.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Nutritious Eats: The best healthy food deliveries in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;    &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/the-flexitarian-diet-why-this-is-the-diet-you-should-embrace-in-2018-305924.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/the-flexitarian-diet-why-this-is-the-diet-you-should-embrace-in-2018-305924.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: Calorie counting doesn't help with weight loss after all]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 09:54:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shelina Assomull]]></dc:creator>
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		Calorie counting leaving you miserable and inconsistent in weight loss? Here's good news.<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/7/2018/02/caloriecounting-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/7/2018/02/caloriecounting-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;Granted, there is a study for every kind of weight loss these days, but here&#039;s one that might make you rethink how you view your diet and daily calorie intake. It might just be time to put&#160;down those calculators, and jump for joy because those days of&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/calories-in-mooncakes-275185.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;calorie&#60;/a&#62; counting is over, ladies.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;A new study, published in the &#60;a href=&#34;https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2673150?redirect=true&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA),&#60;/a&#62; simply encourages people to eat foods with &#60;strong&#62;less added sugar and less refined grains such as whole foods,&#160; rather than restrict carbohydrates, fats or &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/low-calorie-starbucks-272974.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;caloric limits at all.&#60;/a&#62;&#160;&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The findings? Participants lost 11 to 13 pounds within a year of this lifestyle change. That&#8217;s right, without calorie limits or targets; just eating good wholesome food - and plenty of it.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Participants were encouraged to eat foods with &#60;strong&#62;minimum processing, refinement, or additives&#60;/strong&#62;, whether it be vegetables, meat or carbs. They were divided into two groups that were eating lower fat or lower carbohydrates, both showed positive weight loss results irrespective of their genetics or predisposition to foods. And no - diet cokes or low-fat desserts&#60;em&#62; do not&#60;/em&#62; count as whole foods or good foods &#8211; they are still &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/cny-snacking-many-calories-favourite-treats-297264.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;heavily processed to taste that way&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The new approach to food intake has been described by researchers as a &#60;strong&#62;&#8220;high quality &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/blood-type-diet-work-285108.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;diet.&#60;/a&#62;&#8221;&#60;/strong&#62; Eating food that is high in nutritional value because it hasn&#8217;t been tampered with much was the aim of the game. They highlighted this proved the &#60;strong&#62;need to focus on quality rather than quantity&#60;/strong&#62; of food eaten.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The cyclical system of counting calories, losing weight, then gaining weight when you gain old habits, is one that can &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/diets/salads-lose-weight-248575.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=7&#34;&#62;make many of us miserable&#60;/a&#62;. Thanks to this research, the emphasis on eating high quality food means that we can enjoy good food as well as lose weight. Finally!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Shelina Assomull&#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/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/muscle-burn-fat-faster-205114.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Calorie Crusher: Can putting on muscle make you burn fat faster?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#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;No Guilt: 20 Low-calorie fruits to help you with your weight loss goals&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/hurray-new-studies-show-not-counting-calories-best-way-lose-weight-302157.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/hurray-new-studies-show-not-counting-calories-best-way-lose-weight-302157.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Switch Them Out: 12 Healthy alternatives to your everyday kitchen staples]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2018 14:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Looking to finally start eating healthy and actually stick to it? Here's how you can make the switch.<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/7/2018/02/kitchen-wholewheat-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/7/2018/02/kitchen-wholewheat-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;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health-my/on-my-plate-my/healthy-eating-my/10-healthy-new-year-resolutions-will-actually-stick-293325.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Sticking to your healthy new year resolutions&#60;/a&#62; isn&#039;t such an uphill task.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In fact, here&#039;s how you can make it stick: instead of swearing by&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/alternative-medicine/intermittent-fasting-anti-ageing-277816.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; a new diet that &#60;em&#62;completely&#60;/em&#62; differs&#60;/a&#62; from the one you&#039;re used to eating, make small tweaks to the foods you know you eat regularly. They are often the hardest to give up, anyway!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;For one, do you typically copious amounts of butter on your breakfast &#60;em&#62;kaya&#60;/em&#62; toast? If yes, &#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#item=1&#34;&#62;opt for an extra virgin olive oil spread&#60;/a&#62;! Or do you love sour cream dips for your chips? Why not switch to the probiotic-rich Greek yogurt?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Embracing healthier (yet equally tasty) versions of all the foods you already know and love is the &#60;strong&#62;easiest, most fail-proof way to get you eating healthier&#60;/strong&#62; as you start the new year. Browse our gallery above as we guide you through the 12 everyday kitchen items you can easily swap out with healthier alternatives!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Pixabay&#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/great-gut-health-10-probiotic-rich-foods-add-shopping-list-296552.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Healthy Gut, Healthy Life: 10 Probiotic-rich foods to add to your shopping list&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/alternative-medicine/new-age-therapies-to-try-in-singapore-287915.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Reiki, Crystal Healing &#38;amp; More: 7 new age healing therapies to try in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/12-healthy-alternatives-everyday-kitchen-staples-298456.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/on-my-plate-ph/healthy-eating-ph/12-healthy-alternatives-everyday-kitchen-staples-298456.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Healthy Gut, Healthy Life: 10 Probiotic-rich foods to add to your shopping list]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Body Talk: What your food cravings are actually telling you about your health]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2017 08:18:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		It turns out your food cravings aren't so random and fickle after all. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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