Recovering from Chemotherapy
Cancer-fighting is an arduous journey and we hope this article gives you insights and highlights the things to look out for as you continue this battle against cancer. If you…
22 July 2021
Vegetarian Diets
One may adopt a plant-based diet for multiple reasons such as religious beliefs, animal welfare rights or health. There are several classifications of plant-based diets but the 2 common types…
24 June 2021
Soluble vs Insoluble Fibre
Constipation and diarrhoea can be due to side effects of treatment medications, which cannot be solved by food alone. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist, as they may be able…
27 May 2021
Protein Requirements
Protein plays a vital role in our human body, they make up the structural components of muscles, tissue cells, enzymes, hormones, red blood cells, and they also help to maintain…
20 May 2021
Good Fats vs Bad Fats
Although high-fat diets do not necessarily lead to cancer, all fats are particularly high in calories (9kcal/g) and excessive consumption may lead to overweight or obesity. There is strong evidence…
15 April 2021
Preparing Yourself Before Chemotherapy
Before we begin, let’s understand the few different types of chemotherapy: Curative chemotherapy works to eliminate all cancer cells from the body in order to achieve a permanent cure. Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy is…
4 March 2021
To Juice? Or Not To Juice?
The benefits and recommendations of F&V Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, antioxidants, and phytochemicals, while high intake of fruits and vegetables is associated with reduced…
10 December 2020
Fibre & Cancer – High Fibre or Low Fibre Diet?
Question: I’ve heard that a high-fibre diet is good to prevent cancer. I’ve also heard that cancer patients should be on a low-fibre diet? Which should I follow? According to…
26 November 2020
New study results on how nutrition affects our health
The French NutriNet-Santé study is an ongoing large-scale (170,000 participants) web-based cohort launched in the year 2009 (10-year follow-up) with the objective to investigate the relationships between nutrition and health…
12 November 2020
Nutrition for Immunity
No single food can prevent illness, but a healthy well-balanced diet filled with a variety of nutrients is vital for a strong and healthy immune system. Include these key nutrients…
14 September 2020