Having bradycardia (say "bray-dee-KAR-dee-uh") means your heart beats very slowly.
For most people, a heart rate of 60 to 100 beats a minute while at rest is considered normal.
If your heart beats less than 60 times a minute, your doctor may diagnose bradycardia.
A slow heart rate is sometimes normal and can be a sign of being very fit. Healthy young adults and athletes often have heart rates of less than 60 beats a minute.
For details, please visit http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/bradycardia-slow-heart-rate-overview
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
What Is A Normal Heart Beat (or Pulse Rate)?
Source: http://www.nemahealth.org/programs/healthcare/heart_rate_pulse.htm#3
A Resting Heart Rate anywhere in the range of 60 - 90 is considered in the normal range. Your Heart Rate will fluctuate a lot depending on such factors as your activity level and stress level. If however, your pulse is consistently above 90, you should consult with your physician. This condition is called tachycardia (increased heart rate).
Many athletes have pulse rates in the 40 - 60 range, depending on how fit they are. In general, a lower pulse rate is good.
Sometimes however, one's heart rate can be too low. This is known as bradycardia and can be dangerous, especially when blood pressure gets too low as well. Symptoms include weakness, loss of energy and fainting. If this situation applies, medical attention should be sought immediately.
If the pattern of beats or throbs you count is irregular (i. e. a beat is missed) take your pulse for a full minute. If you experience irregularities in your pulse on a consistent basis, you should consult with your personal physician.
Many factors influence heart rate. These include emotions, temperatures, your position or posture (sitting, standing, laying down), and your body size (if you are overweight for your size, your heart will have to work harder to supply energy to your body).
A Resting Heart Rate anywhere in the range of 60 - 90 is considered in the normal range. Your Heart Rate will fluctuate a lot depending on such factors as your activity level and stress level. If however, your pulse is consistently above 90, you should consult with your physician. This condition is called tachycardia (increased heart rate).
Many athletes have pulse rates in the 40 - 60 range, depending on how fit they are. In general, a lower pulse rate is good.
Sometimes however, one's heart rate can be too low. This is known as bradycardia and can be dangerous, especially when blood pressure gets too low as well. Symptoms include weakness, loss of energy and fainting. If this situation applies, medical attention should be sought immediately.
If the pattern of beats or throbs you count is irregular (i. e. a beat is missed) take your pulse for a full minute. If you experience irregularities in your pulse on a consistent basis, you should consult with your personal physician.
Many factors influence heart rate. These include emotions, temperatures, your position or posture (sitting, standing, laying down), and your body size (if you are overweight for your size, your heart will have to work harder to supply energy to your body).
2008-09-30 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-30, Tue
At 0700 hour, my weight = 55.2 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.031
Based on my weight of 55.2 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1581.25 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080930: 1 x Big, Medium (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not smelly)
At 0700 hour, my weight = 55.2 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.031
Based on my weight of 55.2 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1581.25 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080930: 1 x Big, Medium (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not smelly)
2008-09-29 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-29, Mon
At 0700 hour, my weight = 55.2 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.031
Based on my weight of 55.2 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1581.25 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080929: 1 x Big, Medium (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not smelly)
At 0700 hour, my weight = 55.2 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.031
Based on my weight of 55.2 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1581.25 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080929: 1 x Big, Medium (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not smelly)
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Smoothie Dragon Fruit + Banana +Ice Water Recipe
Pictures of Dragon fruit At about 3.30 pm on 2008-09-28 (Sunday), I made my third smoothie with the following:
(a) Cut Dragon Fruit without skin = 200g
(b) 2 peeled and chopped and frozen Bananas = 200g
(c) Ice water = 250 ml
Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between.
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 660 ml
No. of Serves = 3 ( 1 Serve = 220 ml)
Tasters: Myself, Latte, BB
Verdict: No so Sweet, Not so concentrated but it is smooth. Put less water if you wish it to be more concentrated.
My Weight Management from 2007-05-28 to 2008-09-28 (weight loss by Calories Restriction With Optimal Nutrition - CRON)
2007-05-28 morning, my weight = 65.0 kg, BMI = 23.588
2007-06-28 morning, my weight = 61.0 kg, BMI = 22.136
2007-07-28 morning, my weight = 59.0 kg, BMI = 21.410
2007-08-28 morning, my weight = 58.7 kg, BMI = 21.302
2007-06-28 morning, my weight = 61.0 kg, BMI = 22.136
2007-07-28 morning, my weight = 59.0 kg, BMI = 21.410
2007-08-28 morning, my weight = 58.7 kg, BMI = 21.302
2007-09-28 morning, my weight = 57.5 kg, BMI = 20.866
2007-10-28 morning, my weight = 57.5 kg, BMI = 20.866
2007-11-28 morning, my weight = 56.2 kg, BMI = 20.394
2007-12-28 morning, my weight = 55.5 kg, BMI = 20.140
2008-01-28 morning, my weight = 54.8 kg, BMI = 19.886
2008-02-28 morning, my weight = 54.8 kg, BMI = 19.886
2008-03-28 morning, my weight = 54.5 kg, BMI = 19.777
2008-04-28 morning, my weight = 54.4 kg, BMI = 19.741
2008-05-28 morning, my weight = 54.1 kg, BMI = 19.632
2008-06-28 morning, my weight = 54.6 kg, BMI = 19.814
2008-07-28 morning, my weight = 54.5 kg, BMI = 19.777
2008-08-28 morning, my weight = 54.3 kg, BMI = 19.705
2008-09-28 morning, my weight = 54.9 kg, BMI = 19.923
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
For me, the range of healthy weight is 50.9786 kg (BMI = 18.5) to 63.10324 kg (BMI = 22.9).
People with BMI values of 23 kg/m2 (or 25 kg/m2 according to some sources) and above have been found to be at risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.
2007-10-28 morning, my weight = 57.5 kg, BMI = 20.866
2007-11-28 morning, my weight = 56.2 kg, BMI = 20.394
2007-12-28 morning, my weight = 55.5 kg, BMI = 20.140
2008-01-28 morning, my weight = 54.8 kg, BMI = 19.886
2008-02-28 morning, my weight = 54.8 kg, BMI = 19.886
2008-03-28 morning, my weight = 54.5 kg, BMI = 19.777
2008-04-28 morning, my weight = 54.4 kg, BMI = 19.741
2008-05-28 morning, my weight = 54.1 kg, BMI = 19.632
2008-06-28 morning, my weight = 54.6 kg, BMI = 19.814
2008-07-28 morning, my weight = 54.5 kg, BMI = 19.777
2008-08-28 morning, my weight = 54.3 kg, BMI = 19.705
2008-09-28 morning, my weight = 54.9 kg, BMI = 19.923
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
For me, the range of healthy weight is 50.9786 kg (BMI = 18.5) to 63.10324 kg (BMI = 22.9).
People with BMI values of 23 kg/m2 (or 25 kg/m2 according to some sources) and above have been found to be at risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.
To be healthy, I must have healthy weight.
Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.
Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.
2008-09-28 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-28, Sunday.
At 0800 hour, my weight = 54.9 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.923
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.9 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes
At 0800 hour, my weight = 54.9 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.923
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.9 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes
Bowel Movement on 080928: 1 x Big (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
Saturday, September 27, 2008
2008-09-27 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-27, SAt.
At 0720 hour, my weight = 55.3 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.068.
Based on my weight of 55.3 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1582.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080927: 1 medium, 1 x big (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
At 0720 hour, my weight = 55.3 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.068.
Based on my weight of 55.3 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1582.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080927: 1 medium, 1 x big (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
Smoothie Orange + Banana + Ice Cubes Recipe
At about 3.30 pm on 2008-09-27 (Saturday), I made my third smoothie with the following:
(a) Orange without skin and seeds = 120g.
(b) 1 peeled and chopped and frozen Banana = 70g
(c) Ice Cubes = 100g
Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 220 ml
No. of Serves = 1 ( 1 Serve = 220 ml)
Tasters: Myself
Verdict: Delicious. Cold, Sweet and smooth and concentrated.
My suggestion: Use a fat drinking straw (also called fat bubble tea straw) of big hole instead of the ordinary drinking straw
(a) Orange without skin and seeds = 120g.
(b) 1 peeled and chopped and frozen Banana = 70g
(c) Ice Cubes = 100g
Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 220 ml
No. of Serves = 1 ( 1 Serve = 220 ml)
Tasters: Myself
Verdict: Delicious. Cold, Sweet and smooth and concentrated.
My suggestion: Use a fat drinking straw (also called fat bubble tea straw) of big hole instead of the ordinary drinking straw
Friday, September 26, 2008
2008-09-26 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-26, Fri.
At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.0 kg (Camry) and BMI = 19.959.
This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 55.0 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1577.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 4 hours 0 minutes.
At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.0 kg (Camry) and BMI = 19.959.
This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 55.0 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1577.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 4 hours 0 minutes.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
2008-09-25 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-25, Thursday
At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.2 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.031
Based on my weight of 55.2 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1581.25 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080925: 1 x Big, Medium (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not smelly)
At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.2 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.031
Based on my weight of 55.2 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1581.25 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080925: 1 x Big, Medium (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not smelly)
Calorie Restriction Does Not Appear To Induce Bone Loss In Overweight Adults
ScienceDaily (Sep. 22, 2008) — Young adults who follow a diet that is low in calories but nutritionally sound for six months appear to lose weight and fat without significant bone loss, according to a new report.
Please visit http://www.scienced aily.com/ releases/ 2008/09/08092217 4521.htm for more information.
Please visit http://www.scienced aily.com/ releases/ 2008/09/08092217 4521.htm for more information.
Smoothie Orange + Mango + Banana + Cold water Recipe
At about 3.30 pm on 2008-09-25 (Thursday), I made my third smoothie with the following:
(a) Orange without skin and seeds = 120g.
(b) 1 peeled and chopped Banana = 70g
(c) 1 Pineapple (cut into cubes) = 100g
(d) Ice Cubes = 150g
Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 300 ml
No. of Serves = 1 ( 1 Serve = 330 ml)
Tasters: Myself
Verdict: Slightly Sweet and less smoother than smoothie Orange + Mango + Banana + Cold water
(a) Orange without skin and seeds = 120g.
(b) 1 peeled and chopped Banana = 70g
(c) 1 Pineapple (cut into cubes) = 100g
(d) Ice Cubes = 150g
Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 300 ml
No. of Serves = 1 ( 1 Serve = 330 ml)
Tasters: Myself
Verdict: Slightly Sweet and less smoother than smoothie Orange + Mango + Banana + Cold water
Smoothie Orange + Mango + Banana + Cold water Recipe
At about 6.00 am on 2008-09-25 (Thursday), I made my third smoothie with the following:
(a) Two Oranges without skin and seeds = 140g. each
(b) 1 peeled and chopped Banana = 140g
(c) 1 Cut Mango = 100g
(d) Cold water = 250 ml
Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 500 ml
No. of Serves = 2.5 ( 1 Serve = 220 ml)
Tasters: Myself, Latte, GG
Verdict: Very Sweet and smooth
(a) Two Oranges without skin and seeds = 140g. each
(b) 1 peeled and chopped Banana = 140g
(c) 1 Cut Mango = 100g
(d) Cold water = 250 ml
Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 500 ml
No. of Serves = 2.5 ( 1 Serve = 220 ml)
Tasters: Myself, Latte, GG
Verdict: Very Sweet and smooth
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Smoothie Orange + Carrot +Cold water Recipe
At about 9.00 am on 2008-09-24 (Wednesday), I made my third smoothie with the following:
(a) One Orange without skin and seeds = 140g.
(b) 2 peeled and chopped medium carrot = 1400g
(c) Cold water = 150 ml
Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between
Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 7.28 g.
Total Estimated Energy = 123.2 kcal
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 330 ml
No. of Serves = 1
Tasters: Myself (1 serve 330 ml)
Verdict: Slightly Sweet. Not as smooth as Papaya-orange-banana smoothie probably because of the carrot
(a) One Orange without skin and seeds = 140g.
(b) 2 peeled and chopped medium carrot = 1400g
(c) Cold water = 150 ml
Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between
Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 7.28 g.
Total Estimated Energy = 123.2 kcal
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 330 ml
No. of Serves = 1
Tasters: Myself (1 serve 330 ml)
Verdict: Slightly Sweet. Not as smooth as Papaya-orange-banana smoothie probably because of the carrot
2008-09-24 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-24, Wed.
At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.5 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.140
Based on my weight of 55.5 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1586.25 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 4 hours 0 minutes
At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.5 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.140
Based on my weight of 55.5 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1586.25 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 4 hours 0 minutes
A 30-day journey of eating only raw vegan food by a married man
Please find out the details at
http://30daysrawvegan.com/blog/
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http://30daysrawvegan.com/blog/
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Raw Blogs and Raw Sites (Compiled on 2009-09-23)
Raw Blogs
Ashley
Azura Skye
Bethany
Fruit Loops
Going Bananas!
Happy Foody
HiHo Rosie
Kristen’s Raw
Leah
Linda
Living the Fruity Life
Lori
Naked Food Cafe
Naturally Fruity
Raw Curls
Raw Food and Me
Raw Food Passion
Raw Food Success Blog*****
Raw Girl in Japan
Raw Kitchen Blog
RawModel.com
The Raw Divas Blog
Tyha
Via
YardSnacker
Raw Sites
Banana Island Recipes
Dr. Graham's VegSource Forum
Food 'n' Sport
How to become a Fruitarian
Jungle Janie
Karen Knowler, The Raw Food Coach
Living and Raw foods
Living Light Culinary Arts Institute
Raw Food Chat
Raw Food Health.Net
Raw Food Life
Raw Food Lifestyles
Raw Guru
The Best of Raw Food
The Fruitarian Site
The Garden Diet
We Like It Raw - Raw Food Goodness
Ashley
Azura Skye
Bethany
Fruit Loops
Going Bananas!
Happy Foody
HiHo Rosie
Kristen’s Raw
Leah
Linda
Living the Fruity Life
Lori
Naked Food Cafe
Naturally Fruity
Raw Curls
Raw Food and Me
Raw Food Passion
Raw Food Success Blog*****
Raw Girl in Japan
Raw Kitchen Blog
RawModel.com
The Raw Divas Blog
Tyha
Via
YardSnacker
Raw Sites
Banana Island Recipes
Dr. Graham's VegSource Forum
Food 'n' Sport
How to become a Fruitarian
Jungle Janie
Karen Knowler, The Raw Food Coach
Living and Raw foods
Living Light Culinary Arts Institute
Raw Food Chat
Raw Food Health.Net
Raw Food Life
Raw Food Lifestyles
Raw Guru
The Best of Raw Food
The Fruitarian Site
The Garden Diet
We Like It Raw - Raw Food Goodness
2008-09-23 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-23, Tue.
At 0540 hour, my weight = 55.1 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.995.
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 55.1 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1578.75 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
2008-09-23: 6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080923: 1 x big ( Soft Banana-shaped stools.)
At 0540 hour, my weight = 55.1 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.995.
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 55.1 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1578.75 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
2008-09-23: 6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080923: 1 x big ( Soft Banana-shaped stools.)
Monday, September 22, 2008
Smoothie Orange + Banana + Ice cubes Recipe
At about 9.00 pm on 2008-09-22 (Monday), I made my third smoothie with the following:
(a) One Orange without skin and seeds = 120g.
(b) One peeled and chopped banana = 70g
(c) Ice cubes = 100g
(d) Cold water = NIL
Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between
Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 4.70 g.
Total Estimated Energy = 118.70 kcal
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 440 ml
No. of Serves = 1
Tasters: Myself (1 serve 220 ml)
Verdict: Very Good. Sweet. Smoother than Apple-orange-banana or Papaya-orange-banana smoothie
Note: I take a Smoothie Orange + Banana daily [Ref: add-i09L17-0952]
(a) One Orange without skin and seeds = 120g.
(b) One peeled and chopped banana = 70g
(c) Ice cubes = 100g
(d) Cold water = NIL
Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between
Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 4.70 g.
Total Estimated Energy = 118.70 kcal
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 440 ml
No. of Serves = 1
Tasters: Myself (1 serve 220 ml)
Verdict: Very Good. Sweet. Smoother than Apple-orange-banana or Papaya-orange-banana smoothie
Note: I take a Smoothie Orange + Banana daily [Ref: add-i09L17-0952]
Book "Daniel's Diet Lifestyle" - Biblically-based
Last evening (2008-09-21, Sunday) at about 9.45 pm, Latte bought a book entitled “Daniel's Diet Lifestyle” by Philip Bridgeman from Borders bookshop in the East.Book Title: Daniel's Diet Lifestyle
Author: Philip Bridgeman
Year of Publishing: 2006
Description:
(1 ) From the author of the best selling Daniel's Diet, Daniel's Diet Lifestyle gives you an ongoing eating plan that will help you stay in shape. Biblically-based, Daniel's Diet Lifestyle bridges the gap from the intensive 10 day detox so that you can keep weight off - and live a healthier, more energetic life.
Source: http://glowormdesign.com.au/shop/arkhouseau/shop-detail.php?productID=30
(2 )In the sequel to the best-selling Daniel’s Diet, naturopath Philip Bridgeman shares his personal pathway to health using diet and lifestyle changes. He discusses the importance of each meal of the day and includes tried and tested recipes from others who have taken part successfully in Daniel’s Diet and the Moderation Diet Plan. Daniel’s Diet Lifestyle answers the hard questions about our responsibilities as consumers and gives you a plan that takes into account the modern age we live in.
Book “500 Juices and Smoothies” by Christine Watson
Last evening (2008-09-21, Sunday) at about 9.45 pm, I bought a book entitled “500 Juices and Smoothies” by Christine Watson from Borders bookshop in the East.
Product Description - Synopsis
This is the second new spring 2008 title in Apple's best-selling series. It includes an irresistible collection of drinks for every occasion from the simplest low-fat fruit smoothies to healthy breakfast blends, good-for-you treats for children, blended cocktails, and thick and frosty milkshakes.
An introductory section covers equipment, techniques, and ingredients. It includes sumptuous full-colour photography.
From the freshest, fruitiest blends and super-healthy detoxers to the smoothest, creamiest, most decadent shakes - juices and smoothies are incredibly versatile and stupendously varied.
Whether you are looking for the ultimate health kick, a speedy, sustaining breakfast or the most fabulous indulgence to send you straight into the comfort zone, blending is clearly the way to go.
With people growing more and more health-conscious, juices and smoothies are the obvious answer. Relying on the natural sweetness of fruits and vegetables and made with calcium-rich milk and yogurt and healthy non-dairy ingredients such as soya milk, tofu and nuts - you can enjoy a glass of your favourite smoothie or sip on your favourite juice without any pangs of guilt.
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This book - with its comprehensive introduction covering all the essential blending techniques, plus information on buying, using and maintaining juicers and blenders, trouble-shooting tips - provides advice on choosing the perfect ingredients and garnishing drinks, followed by 500 fabulous recipes is the only guide to juices and blended drinks you will ever need.
The book is available at http://www.amazon.co.uk/
Information Source: http://www.amazon.co.uk/500-Juices-Smoothies-Christine-Watson/dp/1845432614
2008-09-22 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-22, Mon.
At 0800 hour, my weight = 55.9 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.285
Based on my weight of 55.9 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1583.75 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 4 hours + 1 hour + 1 hour = 6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080922: 2 x Big, 1 x medium (Well-formed Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Not Smelly)
At 0800 hour, my weight = 55.9 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.285
Based on my weight of 55.9 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1583.75 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 4 hours + 1 hour + 1 hour = 6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080922: 2 x Big, 1 x medium (Well-formed Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Not Smelly)
2008-09-21 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-21, Sunday.
At 0800 hour, my weight = 55.5 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.140.
Based on my weight of 55.5 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1586.25 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 5 hours 30 minutes
Bowel Movement on 080921: 1 x big ( Soft Banana-shaped stools.)
At 0800 hour, my weight = 55.5 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.140.
Based on my weight of 55.5 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1586.25 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 5 hours 30 minutes
Bowel Movement on 080921: 1 x big ( Soft Banana-shaped stools.)
2008-09-20 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-20, sat
At 0600hour, my weight = 54.6 kg (Camry) and BMI = 19.814
This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.6 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1570 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total = 5 hours 30 minutes
Bowel Movement on 080920: 1 x Big, 1 x medium ( Well-formed Banana-shaped stools. Brown)
At 0600hour, my weight = 54.6 kg (Camry) and BMI = 19.814
This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.6 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1570 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total = 5 hours 30 minutes
Bowel Movement on 080920: 1 x Big, 1 x medium ( Well-formed Banana-shaped stools. Brown)
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Smoothie Papaya+ Banana + Orange (Most Delicious!)
At about 3.00 pm on 2008-09-20 (Saturday), I made my third smoothie with the following:
(a) One Orange without skin and seeds = 130g.
(b) Chopped Papaya without skin and seeds = 130g
(c) Chopped and then Frozen Banana (1 big banana) without skin = 120 g
(d) Ice cubes = 100g
(e) Cold water = 50 ml
Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between.
Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 8.40 g.
Total Estimated Energy = 214.9 kcal
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 440 ml
No. of Serves = 2
Estimated Dietary Fiber per serve = 4.20g
Estimated Energy per serve = 107.45 kcal
Volume of smoothie per serve = 220 ml
Tasters: Myself (1 serve 220 ml ) and BB (1 serve 220 ml )
Verdict: Not sour. Sweet and not very sweet. Most delicious so far.
(a) One Orange without skin and seeds = 130g.
(b) Chopped Papaya without skin and seeds = 130g
(c) Chopped and then Frozen Banana (1 big banana) without skin = 120 g
(d) Ice cubes = 100g
(e) Cold water = 50 ml
Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between.
Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 8.40 g.
Total Estimated Energy = 214.9 kcal
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 440 ml
No. of Serves = 2
Estimated Dietary Fiber per serve = 4.20g
Estimated Energy per serve = 107.45 kcal
Volume of smoothie per serve = 220 ml
Tasters: Myself (1 serve 220 ml ) and BB (1 serve 220 ml )
Verdict: Not sour. Sweet and not very sweet. Most delicious so far.
Friday, September 19, 2008
2008-09-19 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-19, Friday.
At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.4 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.741
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.4 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 4 hours 0 minutes.
Bowel Movement on 080919: 1 big (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.4 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.741
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.4 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 4 hours 0 minutes.
Bowel Movement on 080919: 1 big (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
Plant-Based Diet Helps Reduce Premature Aging and Disease Risk
Source: http://www.pcrm.org/news/archive080916.html
In a study released today by The Lancet Oncology, Dean Ornish, M.D., and colleagues found that comprehensive lifestyle changes, including a low-fat vegan diet, increase the body’s ability to fight premature aging, cancer, heart disease, and other chronic diseases.
Twenty-four men participating in a prostate cancer study switched to a plant-based diet and added daily exercise and relaxation techniques.
Among other beneficial effects that were previously reported, the intervention led to increased levels of telomerase, an enzyme that protects and repairs DNA. Blood levels of telomerase increased by an average of 29 percent during the study.
Ornish D, Lin J, Daubenmier J, et al. Increased telomerase activity and comprehensive lifestyle changes: a pilot study. Lancet Oncol [advance online publication]. September 16, 2008; DOI 10.1016/S1470-2045(08)70234-1.
In a study released today by The Lancet Oncology, Dean Ornish, M.D., and colleagues found that comprehensive lifestyle changes, including a low-fat vegan diet, increase the body’s ability to fight premature aging, cancer, heart disease, and other chronic diseases.
Twenty-four men participating in a prostate cancer study switched to a plant-based diet and added daily exercise and relaxation techniques.
Among other beneficial effects that were previously reported, the intervention led to increased levels of telomerase, an enzyme that protects and repairs DNA. Blood levels of telomerase increased by an average of 29 percent during the study.
Ornish D, Lin J, Daubenmier J, et al. Increased telomerase activity and comprehensive lifestyle changes: a pilot study. Lancet Oncol [advance online publication]. September 16, 2008; DOI 10.1016/S1470-2045(08)70234-1.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Smoothie Apple + Banana + Green Kiwi Fruit
At about 6.30 pm on 2008-09-18 (Thursday), I made my third smoothie with the following:
(a) One Orange without skin and seeds = 120 g.
(b) One Fuji apple without skin and seeds = 140 g.
(c) One Green Kiwi Fruit (without skin) = 100 g
(d) Cold water = 150 ml
Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 7.70 g.
Total Estimated Energy = 184.6 kcal
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 400 ml
No. of Serves = 2
Estimated Dietary Fiber per serve = 3.50 g
Estimated Energy per serve = 92.30 kcal
Volume of smoothie per serve = 200 ml
Tasters: Myself ( 1 serve 200 ml ) and GG (1 serve 200 ml )
Verdict: Delicious!
(a) One Orange without skin and seeds = 120 g.
(b) One Fuji apple without skin and seeds = 140 g.
(c) One Green Kiwi Fruit (without skin) = 100 g
(d) Cold water = 150 ml
Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 7.70 g.
Total Estimated Energy = 184.6 kcal
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 400 ml
No. of Serves = 2
Estimated Dietary Fiber per serve = 3.50 g
Estimated Energy per serve = 92.30 kcal
Volume of smoothie per serve = 200 ml
Tasters: Myself ( 1 serve 200 ml ) and GG (1 serve 200 ml )
Verdict: Delicious!
2008-09-18 My Living Diary (Today 100% vegetarian)
Today is 2008-09-18, Thu (Today 100% vegetarian)
At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.4 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.741
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.4 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes
Bowel Movement on 080918: 1 Big and 1 x small (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
Note on allergy: From today stopped taking Body Guard (each contains 550 mg Deep Sea Shark Liver oil) temporarily to see whether it has anything to do with the lip ulcer.
At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.4 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.741
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.4 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes
Bowel Movement on 080918: 1 Big and 1 x small (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
Note on allergy: From today stopped taking Body Guard (each contains 550 mg Deep Sea Shark Liver oil) temporarily to see whether it has anything to do with the lip ulcer.
A dry mouth ulcer near the middle of my lower lip. Food Allergy again?
On last Monday, my right middle tip had slight pain and it is better now but I still can feel the discomfort on and off. The right lower lip is slightly swollen.
Yesterday evening, I discovered that I have a dry mouth ulcer on near the middle my lower lip.
What is the cause?
The fish and chips taken on last Sunday??
or the Body Guard (each contains 550 mg Deep Sea Shark Liver oil) ??
Or something else??
Yesterday evening, I discovered that I have a dry mouth ulcer on near the middle my lower lip.
What is the cause?
The fish and chips taken on last Sunday??
or the Body Guard (each contains 550 mg Deep Sea Shark Liver oil) ??
Or something else??
Smoothie Apple + Banana + Orange
At about 9.30 pm on 2008-09-17 (Wednesday), I made my second smoothie with the following:
(a) One Orange without skin and seeds = 120 g.
(b) One Fuji apple without skin and seeds = 130 g.
(c) One Frozen banana, peeled and chopped (90g without skin before freezing)
(d) Cold water = 200 ml
Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 6.91 g.
Total Estimated Energy = 198.9 kcal
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 430 ml
No. of Serves = 2
Estimated Dietary Fiber per serve = 3.45 g
Estimated Energy per serve = 99.45 kcal
Volume of smoothie per serve = 215 ml
Tasters: Latte ( 1 serve 200 ml ) and GG (1 serve 200 ml ) and myself (30 ml)
Verdict: Delicious!
(a) One Orange without skin and seeds = 120 g.
(b) One Fuji apple without skin and seeds = 130 g.
(c) One Frozen banana, peeled and chopped (90g without skin before freezing)
(d) Cold water = 200 ml
Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 6.91 g.
Total Estimated Energy = 198.9 kcal
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 430 ml
No. of Serves = 2
Estimated Dietary Fiber per serve = 3.45 g
Estimated Energy per serve = 99.45 kcal
Volume of smoothie per serve = 215 ml
Tasters: Latte ( 1 serve 200 ml ) and GG (1 serve 200 ml ) and myself (30 ml)
Verdict: Delicious!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
First Smoothie made by me with Philips Blender HR 2094 with an orange and an apple on 2008-09-17 (Wednesday)
At about 10.30 am on 2008-09-17 (Wednesday), I made my first smoothie with the following:
(a) Orange without skin and seeds = 140 g.
(b) Fuji apple without skin and seeds = 130 g.
(c) Cold water = 110 ml
Estimated Dietary Fiber = 5.05 g.
Estimated Energy = 128.2 kcal
Method: Use “Smoothie” Function for 3 times of about 20 seconds each.
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 230 ml
Verdict: Very Delicious!
Cleaning Method:(a) I rinsed the jar without the all parts including the Blade unit twice and then placed securely the jar on the motor unit.
(b) Use the “Smoothie” function to “wash” the jar and the parts within.
(c) Repeat steps (a) and (b) three times.
(d) Left the clean water in the jar for about 30 minutes before pouring it away.
(e) The blender will be use for the rest of the day before washing all the removable parts tonight.
Note: I learned the above cleaning method from a demonstrator of a much more expensive blender of different but very well known brand. My cleaning method is not the method recommended by the Philips blender manual.
(a) Orange without skin and seeds = 140 g.
(b) Fuji apple without skin and seeds = 130 g.
(c) Cold water = 110 ml
Estimated Dietary Fiber = 5.05 g.
Estimated Energy = 128.2 kcal
Method: Use “Smoothie” Function for 3 times of about 20 seconds each.
Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 230 ml
Verdict: Very Delicious!
Cleaning Method:(a) I rinsed the jar without the all parts including the Blade unit twice and then placed securely the jar on the motor unit.
(b) Use the “Smoothie” function to “wash” the jar and the parts within.
(c) Repeat steps (a) and (b) three times.
(d) Left the clean water in the jar for about 30 minutes before pouring it away.
(e) The blender will be use for the rest of the day before washing all the removable parts tonight.
Note: I learned the above cleaning method from a demonstrator of a much more expensive blender of different but very well known brand. My cleaning method is not the method recommended by the Philips blender manual.
My Dental Treatment on 2008-09-15
In the morning of 2008-09-15, Monday, I went to BDK Dental Clinic for simple scaling and polishing. The young female doctor did not do checking on my teeth.
I showed her the sketches by the specialist at NDC in May 2008 regarding the proposed operation on (a) a ceramic-browned tooth with chronic infection, (b) the possible internal decay within a gold crowned tooth done many years ago.
I told her I do not plan to have the two teeth operated because I do not have problem with the tooth with chronic infection, and I do not wish to let the specialist remove the gold crown of the second tooth, which never gives me any problem. She said, if nothing done, the gold crowned tooth will get worse. Well, I still two more months to make a decision.
I know that my teeth and gum conditions are much better than before my CRON and near vegetarian lifestyle. ---- My Health Achievement!
But I should get another dentist to assess and ascertain my dental conditions soon.
I showed her the sketches by the specialist at NDC in May 2008 regarding the proposed operation on (a) a ceramic-browned tooth with chronic infection, (b) the possible internal decay within a gold crowned tooth done many years ago.
I told her I do not plan to have the two teeth operated because I do not have problem with the tooth with chronic infection, and I do not wish to let the specialist remove the gold crown of the second tooth, which never gives me any problem. She said, if nothing done, the gold crowned tooth will get worse. Well, I still two more months to make a decision.
I know that my teeth and gum conditions are much better than before my CRON and near vegetarian lifestyle. ---- My Health Achievement!
But I should get another dentist to assess and ascertain my dental conditions soon.
My First Philips Blender HR2094 for making Smoothie - 750W, 2L [Ref: H08i13] -- bought on 13th September 2008
Note added on 2014-12-30. 11.37 pm: This was the first Philips Blender HR2094 bought by me 13th September 2008.
I bought a Philips Blender HR2094 (750 watts) on 13th September 2008 at S$142.00 in my attempt to eat more raw fruits and vegetables. 2 years Guarantee.
To me, making smoothie with the blender may be the most convenient way to eat raw fruits and vegetables. Time will tell!
To find out more about the blender, please visit:
http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/en/gb/consumer/cc/_productid_HR2094_00_GB_CONSUMER/Blender+HR2094
I bought a Philips Blender HR2094 (750 watts) on 13th September 2008 at S$142.00 in my attempt to eat more raw fruits and vegetables. 2 years Guarantee.
To me, making smoothie with the blender may be the most convenient way to eat raw fruits and vegetables. Time will tell!
To find out more about the blender, please visit:
http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/en/gb/consumer/cc/_productid_HR2094_00_GB_CONSUMER/Blender+HR2094
2008-09-17 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-17, Wed.
At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.4 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.741
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.4 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 5 hours 30 minutes
Bowel Movement on 080917: 1 medium to big (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.4 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.741
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.4 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 5 hours 30 minutes
Bowel Movement on 080917: 1 medium to big (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
2008-09-16 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-16, Tue
At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.9 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.923
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.9 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 5 hours 0 minutes.
Bowel Movement on 080916: 1 medium (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.9 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.923
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.9 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 5 hours 0 minutes.
Bowel Movement on 080916: 1 medium (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
2008-09-15 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-15, Mon.
At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.7 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.213
Based on my weight of 55.7 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1588.75 Kcal (Sedentary).
This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes.
Bowel Movement on 080915: 1 x big Banana-shaped stools Brown. Sunk.)
At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.7 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.213
Based on my weight of 55.7 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1588.75 Kcal (Sedentary).
This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes.
Bowel Movement on 080915: 1 x big Banana-shaped stools Brown. Sunk.)
Sunday, September 14, 2008
2008-09-14 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-14, Sun.
At 0820 hour, my weight = 55.3 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.068.
Based on my weight of 55.3 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1582.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours
At 0820 hour, my weight = 55.3 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.068.
Based on my weight of 55.3 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1582.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours
2008-09-13 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-13, Sat
At 0830 hour, my weight = 54.9 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.923
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.9 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes
Bowel Movement on 080913: 1 small and 1 x big (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
At 0830 hour, my weight = 54.9 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.923
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.9 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes
Bowel Movement on 080913: 1 small and 1 x big (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
Friday, September 12, 2008
2008-09-12 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-12, Fri.
At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.7 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.850
The increase of weight from 54.2 kg to 54.7 kg is due the instant noodle cooked by Latte last night.
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.7 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1572.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 4 hours 0 minutes
At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.7 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.850
The increase of weight from 54.2 kg to 54.7 kg is due the instant noodle cooked by Latte last night.
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.7 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1572.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 4 hours 0 minutes
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Purpose-driven eating? Why?
"Purpose-driven eating is very important;
you must eat for brain growth and development,
to prevent cancer and to stabilise hormones."
- Dr Ang Poon Liat, senior consultant paediatrician at the Paediatric Centre in Thomson Medical Centre.
Source: Mind Your Body of The Straits Times dated 11 September 2008
you must eat for brain growth and development,
to prevent cancer and to stabilise hormones."
- Dr Ang Poon Liat, senior consultant paediatrician at the Paediatric Centre in Thomson Medical Centre.
Source: Mind Your Body of The Straits Times dated 11 September 2008
8 Brain Boosters (Brain Booster Foods in everyday life)
Want to sharpen your memory or up your child's IQ? The key lies in eating the right foods, many scientists and nutritionists claim. ESTHER TEO reports.
You might think that labelling some of the things you eat as 'brain food' might be stretching it a bit.
However, many scientists and nutritionists believe that foods you eat can directly affect the way your brain performs, that you can boost your intelligence quotient (IQ), focus your concentration, sharpen your memory and keep your mind young.
They may also have an effect on how children develop and grow.
So are we what we eat?
Dr Ang Poon Liat, senior consultant paediatrician at the Paediatric Centre in Thomson Medical Centre, said that a person is 20 per cent genes and 80 per cent food.
To him, nurture supersedes nature and one should eat for several reasons.
'Purpose-driven eating is very important; you must eat for brain growth and development, to prevent cancer and to stabilise hormones,' he said.
Aside from breastfeeding, which has proved to increase the IQ of babies and children, the food you feed your kids can also determine their academic potential.
Dr Ang identifies eight brain foods which should be part of your child's diet. However, these are foods that will benefit you through life.
1: Fish
Why: Fish like salmon, sardines and cod are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for brain growth and function.
Dr Ang says: Not just salmon, all types of fish are good. You can even take cod fish body oil, which is rich in vitamin A, to supplement your diet. Your brain is 60 per cent fat, so fish is a good source of that.
2: Eggs
Why: Other than being a great protein source, egg yolks also have a high amount of choline - a nutrient in the B vitamin family - which helps in memory development.
Dr Ang says: The best way to eat your egg is soft boiled. Frying or having it hard boiled destroys its protein, causing it to be allergenic.
3: Nuts
Why: They provide vitamin E and are also a source of antioxidants that protect the membranes of brain cells against free radicals.
Dr Ang says: Macadamia and almonds are recommended. Ground peanuts are less ideal because they often result in allergic reactions.
4: Colourful vegetables
Why: They provide high levels of antioxidants that keep brain cells strong and healthy.
Dr Ang says: Choose fresh products in a wide variety of colours to give you a range of antioxidants. Also, go for brighter and hence more intense antioxidants, which help prevent cancer.
5: Wholegrains
Why: Provides gradual release of glucose that the brain needs to function due to the fibre regulating its release. It also contains B vitamins.
Dr Ang says: The slower release process of glucose prevents glucose swings - the process in which a child is energised and then quickly becomes fatigued. These mood changes are unhealthy for a child.
6: Berries
Why: High levels of antioxidants, such as vitamin C, which can help prevent cancer. Some studies have also shown improved memory.
Dr Ang says: The best fruits are berries. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and even cherries. They are less sweet and present less sugar problems; also, they have antioxidant values that are rated the highest.
7: Beans
Why: These provide energy from protein to complex carbohydrates which are good brain foods. Proteins are needed to synthesise the nucleic acid of brain cells.
Dr Ang says: Green beans and red beans are good. As far as soya beans go, it is best to consume fermented soya products.
8: Yogurt
Why: Good source of protein and B and D vitamins, which are vital for the growth of brain tissue and neuro-transmitters.
Dr Ang says: Yogurt is preferred over milk because a semi-solid food is a better choice for a growing child. Also, because it is fermented, it is also pre-digested and is easier for a child to process.
Source: Mind Your Body of The Straits Times dated 11 September 2008
You might think that labelling some of the things you eat as 'brain food' might be stretching it a bit.
However, many scientists and nutritionists believe that foods you eat can directly affect the way your brain performs, that you can boost your intelligence quotient (IQ), focus your concentration, sharpen your memory and keep your mind young.
They may also have an effect on how children develop and grow.
So are we what we eat?
Dr Ang Poon Liat, senior consultant paediatrician at the Paediatric Centre in Thomson Medical Centre, said that a person is 20 per cent genes and 80 per cent food.
To him, nurture supersedes nature and one should eat for several reasons.
'Purpose-driven eating is very important; you must eat for brain growth and development, to prevent cancer and to stabilise hormones,' he said.
Aside from breastfeeding, which has proved to increase the IQ of babies and children, the food you feed your kids can also determine their academic potential.
Dr Ang identifies eight brain foods which should be part of your child's diet. However, these are foods that will benefit you through life.
1: Fish
Why: Fish like salmon, sardines and cod are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for brain growth and function.
Dr Ang says: Not just salmon, all types of fish are good. You can even take cod fish body oil, which is rich in vitamin A, to supplement your diet. Your brain is 60 per cent fat, so fish is a good source of that.
2: Eggs
Why: Other than being a great protein source, egg yolks also have a high amount of choline - a nutrient in the B vitamin family - which helps in memory development.
Dr Ang says: The best way to eat your egg is soft boiled. Frying or having it hard boiled destroys its protein, causing it to be allergenic.
3: Nuts
Why: They provide vitamin E and are also a source of antioxidants that protect the membranes of brain cells against free radicals.
Dr Ang says: Macadamia and almonds are recommended. Ground peanuts are less ideal because they often result in allergic reactions.
4: Colourful vegetables
Why: They provide high levels of antioxidants that keep brain cells strong and healthy.
Dr Ang says: Choose fresh products in a wide variety of colours to give you a range of antioxidants. Also, go for brighter and hence more intense antioxidants, which help prevent cancer.
5: Wholegrains
Why: Provides gradual release of glucose that the brain needs to function due to the fibre regulating its release. It also contains B vitamins.
Dr Ang says: The slower release process of glucose prevents glucose swings - the process in which a child is energised and then quickly becomes fatigued. These mood changes are unhealthy for a child.
6: Berries
Why: High levels of antioxidants, such as vitamin C, which can help prevent cancer. Some studies have also shown improved memory.
Dr Ang says: The best fruits are berries. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and even cherries. They are less sweet and present less sugar problems; also, they have antioxidant values that are rated the highest.
7: Beans
Why: These provide energy from protein to complex carbohydrates which are good brain foods. Proteins are needed to synthesise the nucleic acid of brain cells.
Dr Ang says: Green beans and red beans are good. As far as soya beans go, it is best to consume fermented soya products.
8: Yogurt
Why: Good source of protein and B and D vitamins, which are vital for the growth of brain tissue and neuro-transmitters.
Dr Ang says: Yogurt is preferred over milk because a semi-solid food is a better choice for a growing child. Also, because it is fermented, it is also pre-digested and is easier for a child to process.
Source: Mind Your Body of The Straits Times dated 11 September 2008
2008-09-11 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-11, Thu.
At 0540 hour, my weight = 55.1 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.995.
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 55.1 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1578.75 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
2008-09-11: 6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080911: 1 x big (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
At 0540 hour, my weight = 55.1 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.995.
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 55.1 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1578.75 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
2008-09-11: 6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080911: 1 x big (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (Happiness)
Yesterday is but a dream.
Tomorrow is a vision.
But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.
Look well, therefore, to this day.
Source: Internet/ Sanskrit Proverb
Tomorrow is a vision.
But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.
Look well, therefore, to this day.
Source: Internet/ Sanskrit Proverb
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
My, Latte’s & GG’s Bone density tests on 6 Sept 08
In the evening (at about 7.30 pm) of 2008-09-06 (Saturday) I visited World Food Fair 2008 at Suntec with Latte and GG.
I had a bone density test at Biocalth booth. Results = T-score = -1.0 and Stiffness = 92 in the yellow zone meaning Low Bone Mass requiring me to take Biocalth 2 tablets 2 times daily.
At about 6.00 pm of 24 May 2008 (Saturday), I had a bone density test at All Link Medical & Health Products Pte Ltd booth at the Singapore Food Expo 2008. Results: T-score = -1.9
Therefore, My T-score has improved from –1.9 to –1.0 since 24 may 2008.
So I should take two tablets of my 600-mg calcium with Vitamin D instead of one from now on and control my coffee intake. And have the same test next year.
Latte’s result is better than mine. T-score = 0.7 and stiffness = 98.
GG’s result is also better than mine. T-score = 0.9 and stiffness = 100.
According to a lady at the booth, GG’s result should have been better than T-score = 0.7 because of her young age.
2008-09-10 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-10, Wed
At 0540 hour, my weight = 55.1 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.995.
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 55.1 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1578.75 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
2008-09-10: 5 hours
Food taken on 2008-09-10, Wed
1/2 serve (1 slice) Bon Jour 12-grain loaf
1 x slice(s) of Gardenia high fibre white bread
Cappa Roma Low fat 3-in-1 coffee 5g per serve - h08i08
Cappa Roma Low fat 3-in-1 coffee 5g per serve - h08i08
70g Banana Raw USDA (2.60 g/100g & 89 kcal/100g)(Standard)
Mixed 2-veg rice (BRR mkt) (Cabbage+xiaobaicai+ taukua)
120g Tomato Raw
70g Banana Raw USDA (2.60 g/100g & 89 kcal/100g)(Standard)
1 X CA PHE HOA TAN CAPPUCCINO HAZELNUT COFFEE
1 Serve Mixed Grains Ref: New std 080908
100g Carrots Raw (41kcal/100g. And 2.8 fibre/100g.)
100g Carrots Raw (41kcal/100g. And 2.8 fibre/100g.)
120g Apple No skin (48kcal/100g., 1.3 g fibre/100g.)
Statistics of the food and water taken today
(A) Energy required by my weight (kcal) =1578.5
(B) Actual Energy taken in the day (kcal) =-1529.30
(C ) Energy Deficit for the day in kcal = (A) - (B) =49.20
(D) Total Water taken today (litres) =1.80
(E) Total Dietary Fibre taken in the day (grams) =27.39
(F) Total Protein taken in the day (grams) =23.09
(G) Total Fat taken in the day (grams) =17.48
(H) Total Sugar taken in the day (grams) (recorded fr 071123)=47.66
Dietary Supplements taken today: (With effect from 080909)
(a) 1 x Centrum multivitamin tablet
(b) 1 x 1000 mg vitamin C tablet (Kordel)
(c) 1 x 50 mg zinc tablet (GNC)
(d) 1 x Century Life maxi-hair tablet
(e) 2 x “Vitacal 600+D” calcium (600g) +Vitamin D (200 IU). (Note: On 2008-1-17, replaced “Caltrate 600+D” calcium (600g) +Vitamin D (200 IU) with “Vitacal 600+D”)
(f) 1 x Synergy brand garlic tablet (Ca 58 mg, Phosphorus 46 mg, garlic bulb 400 mg
(g) 1 x Body Guard (each contains 550 mg Deep Sea Shark Liver oil)
Exercise: NIL
Bowel Movement on 080910: 1 x Medium to big (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
At 0540 hour, my weight = 55.1 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.995.
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 55.1 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1578.75 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
2008-09-10: 5 hours
Food taken on 2008-09-10, Wed
1/2 serve (1 slice) Bon Jour 12-grain loaf
1 x slice(s) of Gardenia high fibre white bread
Cappa Roma Low fat 3-in-1 coffee 5g per serve - h08i08
Cappa Roma Low fat 3-in-1 coffee 5g per serve - h08i08
70g Banana Raw USDA (2.60 g/100g & 89 kcal/100g)(Standard)
Mixed 2-veg rice (BRR mkt) (Cabbage+xiaobaicai+ taukua)
120g Tomato Raw
70g Banana Raw USDA (2.60 g/100g & 89 kcal/100g)(Standard)
1 X CA PHE HOA TAN CAPPUCCINO HAZELNUT COFFEE
1 Serve Mixed Grains Ref: New std 080908
100g Carrots Raw (41kcal/100g. And 2.8 fibre/100g.)
100g Carrots Raw (41kcal/100g. And 2.8 fibre/100g.)
120g Apple No skin (48kcal/100g., 1.3 g fibre/100g.)
Statistics of the food and water taken today
(A) Energy required by my weight (kcal) =1578.5
(B) Actual Energy taken in the day (kcal) =-1529.30
(C ) Energy Deficit for the day in kcal = (A) - (B) =49.20
(D) Total Water taken today (litres) =1.80
(E) Total Dietary Fibre taken in the day (grams) =27.39
(F) Total Protein taken in the day (grams) =23.09
(G) Total Fat taken in the day (grams) =17.48
(H) Total Sugar taken in the day (grams) (recorded fr 071123)=47.66
Dietary Supplements taken today: (With effect from 080909)
(a) 1 x Centrum multivitamin tablet
(b) 1 x 1000 mg vitamin C tablet (Kordel)
(c) 1 x 50 mg zinc tablet (GNC)
(d) 1 x Century Life maxi-hair tablet
(e) 2 x “Vitacal 600+D” calcium (600g) +Vitamin D (200 IU). (Note: On 2008-1-17, replaced “Caltrate 600+D” calcium (600g) +Vitamin D (200 IU) with “Vitacal 600+D”)
(f) 1 x Synergy brand garlic tablet (Ca 58 mg, Phosphorus 46 mg, garlic bulb 400 mg
(g) 1 x Body Guard (each contains 550 mg Deep Sea Shark Liver oil)
Exercise: NIL
Bowel Movement on 080910: 1 x Medium to big (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
How to Reduce Your Biological Age [Ref: H08I09-1350]
Source: http://www.heartwizard.com/improve_biological_age.asp
Research shows that your biological age is a more accurate evaluation of your age, and the good news is that your biological age can actually become younger if you make healthy lifestyle choices.
An example of some simple choices might be more salads and less pizza for lunch, and more fruit and less pastry for dessert; forego one TV program in the evening and take a walk; and substitute a bottle of water for some of the soft drinks you consume each day.
Starting with a few minor changes is easy, and you will begin to see the healthy rewards, giving you the incentive to continue.
Say you’re 55 in calendar years – wouldn’t you like to look and feel 45? Wouldn’t you rather grow older at a much slower pace feeling energetic and totally alive? There are several factors that influence your biological age, and these factors are completely under your control. Let’s take a look at some.
Nutrition
Nutrition has to be the most important factor for good health. Our bodies are not unlike machines and like machines, we need the proper ‘fuel and maintenance’ to make us run smoothly and at optimal performance.
Eating plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits every day is vital. Fresh foods contain vitamins, minerals and nutrients that are lacking in processed and junk foods. Our body systems require these nutrients to do their jobs and keep us healthy. Beyond that, fresh foods contain enzymes needed for good digestion whereas processed foods have none.
By adopting a healthy diet, you’ll see the benefits now and most certainly later in life, such as a healthy heart, stable blood sugar levels, stronger bones, and far less risk of cancer.
How can good nutrition lower your biological age?
Getting the proper vitamins, minerals and nutrients ‘fuel’ every system in the body and cause it to work efficiently and optimally for a lifetime.
Proper nutrition provides you with more energy for work and play.
Proper nutrition helps you maintain a healthy weight.
Proper nutrition helps you maintain good bone health.
Proper nutrition promotes good sleep.
Proper nutrition promotes a healthy immune system.
Now that you realize how important good nutrition is, try changing one eating habit a week. Cut down on foods high in fat and begin replacing them with whole grain foods, low fat foods, and fresh fruit and vegetables. You'll be reaping the benefits of good nutrition before you know it!
Reduce Risk of Disease
Clinical research now points to several factors that have an influence on disease risk. The risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, allergies, digestive disorders, arthritis, diabetes, neurological conditions, just to name a few, are affected by poor diet, lack of exercise, insufficient water intake and lack of antioxidants.
None of the degenerative diseases mentioned are inevitable even in those individuals who have strong family genetic history. All disease and the process of aging is eventually a breakdown in the body's immune system.
It’s relatively simple to fortify and restore your immune system by adopting a nutritious diet, getting some exercise every day, drinking 8-10 glasses of water each day and taking an antioxidant supplement or eating sufficient quantities of fruits containing powerful antioxidants, such as blueberries, strawberries, grapes, etc. Such steps will provide optimum function leading to optimum health and a younger biological age.
Exercise Of the top 10 biomarkers of aging, 5 of them are directly related to how much/little you exercise your body.
Biomarkers are objectively measured variables which help in the assessment of determining your biological age.
MUSCLE MASS: The amount of lean muscle tissue on your body
STRENGTH: Your ability to resist weight
RESTING HEART RATE
BODY FAT %: The per cent body fat of your body
AEROBIC CAPACITY: Your body's ability to process oxygen from the air and move it into your bloodstream and throughout your body
Supplements
A healthy, balanced diet is vital to good health, but let’s face it, unless you can manage to eat a totally organic diet, our fresh foods are not as nutrient-packed as they once were before the advent of commercial farming with pesticides and other toxins in the soil. And the flip-side of the coin is that many of us eat too much fast food or processed food, which have no nutritional value.
Supplementation is an excellent way to ensure that you are getting the vital nutrients you need every day. Remember, damage from nutrient deficiency is slow, but cumulative and ultimately results in disease states.
A dietary supplement (also known as food supplement) is a preparation intended to supply nutrients (such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids) that are missing or not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet.
A multivitamin/mineral each day is not optional, it’s necessary for good health.
Calcium and Vitamin D are necessary for maintaining good bone health, and many don’t get the amount they need from their diet.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (fish oil) are vital for heart health, but few of us eat enough cold water fish to meet our body’s needs.
Green Tea extract, grape seed extract, berry extracts, vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and selenium all perform as antioxidants and help neutralize free radicals in the body that would otherwise cause damage to our cells. Over time, this damage is cumulative and causes aging and eventually death.
There are many more herbal supplements beneficial for prevention and treatment of numerous conditions, too numerous to mention here, but don’t doubt that supplementation is a healthy addition to your lifestyle.
More Options for Reducing Bio Age
Everyday we are exposed to bad bacteria and toxins in the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink. Body Cleanses, such as liver, colon, and kidney can help revitalize and rebalance your body. Everyone could benefit from a healthy cleanse at least twice a year to remove toxins that are storing in your systems.
If you have a chronic health problem, it is likely due to one or more of the following: microbial infestation/imbalance, virus, parasites, weakened immunity, emotional imbalance, poor diet, dehydration, heavy metal toxicity, and constitutional/genetic factors. Microbes include yeast, fungi, and bacteria. The existence, and in some cases, over-growth (too much "bad" bacteria vs. "good" bacteria), of microbes (and their waste) will impair function of the systems involved, which leads to disease.
Massage, yoga and meditation are recommended by many health professionals for stress relief. Our everyday life is filled with stressful situations, large and small. We sometimes don’t even notice that we’re stressed because it has become so commonplace.
However, that doesn’t mean that stress doesn’t damage our health. Stress symptoms can be physical and mental, and learning to cope with challenges, as well as relieving them promotes better health and a younger biological age!
Suggestions for lowering your biological age:
Do eat a balanced diet and include plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Cut down on fat, salt and sugar in your diet.
Drink plenty of water. Drink fewer caffeinated drinks. Drink alcohol moderately.
Get more exercise – walk, garden, take the stairs, park farther from your destination. Don’t sit on the couch quite as much.
Do take a quality multivitamin/mineral supplement every day plus a variety of antioxidants to fight free radical damage, Omega-3 (fish oil) capsules for heart health, and extra calcium and vitamin D for bone health.
Do get enough quality sleep every night so that your body can rest and repair itself.
Try a whole-body cleanse twice a year to clear the toxins from your body and rejuvenate your health!
Manage stress by learning deep breathing exercises and meditation. Practice yoga and get regular massages. Don’t let stress ruin your physical and emotional health.
If you decide to start making the best choices in Nutrition, Exercise, and Supplementation, in time, you will improve your health and fitness, have more energy and lower your Biological Age.
Begin to make your changes today- it is never too early and never too late to grow younger!
Research shows that your biological age is a more accurate evaluation of your age, and the good news is that your biological age can actually become younger if you make healthy lifestyle choices.
An example of some simple choices might be more salads and less pizza for lunch, and more fruit and less pastry for dessert; forego one TV program in the evening and take a walk; and substitute a bottle of water for some of the soft drinks you consume each day.
Starting with a few minor changes is easy, and you will begin to see the healthy rewards, giving you the incentive to continue.
Say you’re 55 in calendar years – wouldn’t you like to look and feel 45? Wouldn’t you rather grow older at a much slower pace feeling energetic and totally alive? There are several factors that influence your biological age, and these factors are completely under your control. Let’s take a look at some.
Nutrition
Nutrition has to be the most important factor for good health. Our bodies are not unlike machines and like machines, we need the proper ‘fuel and maintenance’ to make us run smoothly and at optimal performance.
Eating plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits every day is vital. Fresh foods contain vitamins, minerals and nutrients that are lacking in processed and junk foods. Our body systems require these nutrients to do their jobs and keep us healthy. Beyond that, fresh foods contain enzymes needed for good digestion whereas processed foods have none.
By adopting a healthy diet, you’ll see the benefits now and most certainly later in life, such as a healthy heart, stable blood sugar levels, stronger bones, and far less risk of cancer.
How can good nutrition lower your biological age?
Getting the proper vitamins, minerals and nutrients ‘fuel’ every system in the body and cause it to work efficiently and optimally for a lifetime.
Proper nutrition provides you with more energy for work and play.
Proper nutrition helps you maintain a healthy weight.
Proper nutrition helps you maintain good bone health.
Proper nutrition promotes good sleep.
Proper nutrition promotes a healthy immune system.
Now that you realize how important good nutrition is, try changing one eating habit a week. Cut down on foods high in fat and begin replacing them with whole grain foods, low fat foods, and fresh fruit and vegetables. You'll be reaping the benefits of good nutrition before you know it!
Reduce Risk of Disease
Clinical research now points to several factors that have an influence on disease risk. The risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, allergies, digestive disorders, arthritis, diabetes, neurological conditions, just to name a few, are affected by poor diet, lack of exercise, insufficient water intake and lack of antioxidants.
None of the degenerative diseases mentioned are inevitable even in those individuals who have strong family genetic history. All disease and the process of aging is eventually a breakdown in the body's immune system.
It’s relatively simple to fortify and restore your immune system by adopting a nutritious diet, getting some exercise every day, drinking 8-10 glasses of water each day and taking an antioxidant supplement or eating sufficient quantities of fruits containing powerful antioxidants, such as blueberries, strawberries, grapes, etc. Such steps will provide optimum function leading to optimum health and a younger biological age.
Exercise Of the top 10 biomarkers of aging, 5 of them are directly related to how much/little you exercise your body.
Biomarkers are objectively measured variables which help in the assessment of determining your biological age.
MUSCLE MASS: The amount of lean muscle tissue on your body
STRENGTH: Your ability to resist weight
RESTING HEART RATE
BODY FAT %: The per cent body fat of your body
AEROBIC CAPACITY: Your body's ability to process oxygen from the air and move it into your bloodstream and throughout your body
Supplements
A healthy, balanced diet is vital to good health, but let’s face it, unless you can manage to eat a totally organic diet, our fresh foods are not as nutrient-packed as they once were before the advent of commercial farming with pesticides and other toxins in the soil. And the flip-side of the coin is that many of us eat too much fast food or processed food, which have no nutritional value.
Supplementation is an excellent way to ensure that you are getting the vital nutrients you need every day. Remember, damage from nutrient deficiency is slow, but cumulative and ultimately results in disease states.
A dietary supplement (also known as food supplement) is a preparation intended to supply nutrients (such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids) that are missing or not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet.
A multivitamin/mineral each day is not optional, it’s necessary for good health.
Calcium and Vitamin D are necessary for maintaining good bone health, and many don’t get the amount they need from their diet.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (fish oil) are vital for heart health, but few of us eat enough cold water fish to meet our body’s needs.
Green Tea extract, grape seed extract, berry extracts, vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and selenium all perform as antioxidants and help neutralize free radicals in the body that would otherwise cause damage to our cells. Over time, this damage is cumulative and causes aging and eventually death.
There are many more herbal supplements beneficial for prevention and treatment of numerous conditions, too numerous to mention here, but don’t doubt that supplementation is a healthy addition to your lifestyle.
More Options for Reducing Bio Age
Everyday we are exposed to bad bacteria and toxins in the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink. Body Cleanses, such as liver, colon, and kidney can help revitalize and rebalance your body. Everyone could benefit from a healthy cleanse at least twice a year to remove toxins that are storing in your systems.
If you have a chronic health problem, it is likely due to one or more of the following: microbial infestation/imbalance, virus, parasites, weakened immunity, emotional imbalance, poor diet, dehydration, heavy metal toxicity, and constitutional/genetic factors. Microbes include yeast, fungi, and bacteria. The existence, and in some cases, over-growth (too much "bad" bacteria vs. "good" bacteria), of microbes (and their waste) will impair function of the systems involved, which leads to disease.
Massage, yoga and meditation are recommended by many health professionals for stress relief. Our everyday life is filled with stressful situations, large and small. We sometimes don’t even notice that we’re stressed because it has become so commonplace.
However, that doesn’t mean that stress doesn’t damage our health. Stress symptoms can be physical and mental, and learning to cope with challenges, as well as relieving them promotes better health and a younger biological age!
Suggestions for lowering your biological age:
Do eat a balanced diet and include plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Cut down on fat, salt and sugar in your diet.
Drink plenty of water. Drink fewer caffeinated drinks. Drink alcohol moderately.
Get more exercise – walk, garden, take the stairs, park farther from your destination. Don’t sit on the couch quite as much.
Do take a quality multivitamin/mineral supplement every day plus a variety of antioxidants to fight free radical damage, Omega-3 (fish oil) capsules for heart health, and extra calcium and vitamin D for bone health.
Do get enough quality sleep every night so that your body can rest and repair itself.
Try a whole-body cleanse twice a year to clear the toxins from your body and rejuvenate your health!
Manage stress by learning deep breathing exercises and meditation. Practice yoga and get regular massages. Don’t let stress ruin your physical and emotional health.
If you decide to start making the best choices in Nutrition, Exercise, and Supplementation, in time, you will improve your health and fitness, have more energy and lower your Biological Age.
Begin to make your changes today- it is never too early and never too late to grow younger!
2008-09-09 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-9, Tue.
At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.6 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.177.
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 55.6 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1587.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
5 hours 30 minutes
Food taken on 2008-09-09, Tuesday
1 serve (2 slices) Bon Jour 12-grain loaf
Cappa Roma Low fat 3-in-1 coffee 5g per serve - h08i08
Cappa Roma Low fat 3-in-1 coffee 5g per serve - h08i08
100g Tomato Raw
100g Lettuce Raw
1 Serve Mixed Grains Ref: New std 080908
110g Apple No skin ( 48kcal/100g., 1.3 g fibre/100g.)
100g Orange (all varieties 47kcal/100 g.+ fibre 2.4 g/100g)
1 Serve Mixed Grains Ref: New std 080908
120g Orange (all varieties USDA per 100 g.)
Statistics of the food and water taken today
(A) Energy required by my weight (kcal) =1587.50
(B) Actual Energy taken in the day (kcal) =-1425.20
(C ) Energy Deficit for the day in kcal = (A) - (B) =162.30
(D) Total Water taken today (litres) =1.50
(E) Total Dietary Fibre taken in the day (grams) =31.31
(F) Total Protein taken in the day (grams) =38.56
(G) Total Fat taken in the day (grams) =14.09
(H) Total Sugar taken in the day (grams) (recorded fr 071123)=35.09
Dietary Supplements taken today: (With effect from 080909)
(a) 1 x Centrum multivitamin tablet
(b) 1 x 1000 mg vitamin C tablet (Kordel)
(c) 1 x 50 mg zinc tablet (GNC)
(d) 1 x Century Life maxi-hair tablet
(e) 2 x “Vitacal 600+D” calcium (600g) +Vitamin D (200 IU). (Note: On 2008-1-17, replaced “Caltrate 600+D” calcium (600g) +Vitamin D (200 IU) with “Vitacal 600+D”)
(f) 1 x Synergy brand garlic tablet (Ca 58 mg, Phosphorus 46 mg, garlic bulb 400 mg
(g) 1 x Body Guard (each contains 550 mg Deep Sea Shark Liver oil)
Exercise: NIL
Bowel Movement on 080909: 2 x Medium to biig (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.6 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.177.
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 55.6 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1587.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
5 hours 30 minutes
Food taken on 2008-09-09, Tuesday
1 serve (2 slices) Bon Jour 12-grain loaf
Cappa Roma Low fat 3-in-1 coffee 5g per serve - h08i08
Cappa Roma Low fat 3-in-1 coffee 5g per serve - h08i08
100g Tomato Raw
100g Lettuce Raw
1 Serve Mixed Grains Ref: New std 080908
110g Apple No skin ( 48kcal/100g., 1.3 g fibre/100g.)
100g Orange (all varieties 47kcal/100 g.+ fibre 2.4 g/100g)
1 Serve Mixed Grains Ref: New std 080908
120g Orange (all varieties USDA per 100 g.)
Statistics of the food and water taken today
(A) Energy required by my weight (kcal) =1587.50
(B) Actual Energy taken in the day (kcal) =-1425.20
(C ) Energy Deficit for the day in kcal = (A) - (B) =162.30
(D) Total Water taken today (litres) =1.50
(E) Total Dietary Fibre taken in the day (grams) =31.31
(F) Total Protein taken in the day (grams) =38.56
(G) Total Fat taken in the day (grams) =14.09
(H) Total Sugar taken in the day (grams) (recorded fr 071123)=35.09
Dietary Supplements taken today: (With effect from 080909)
(a) 1 x Centrum multivitamin tablet
(b) 1 x 1000 mg vitamin C tablet (Kordel)
(c) 1 x 50 mg zinc tablet (GNC)
(d) 1 x Century Life maxi-hair tablet
(e) 2 x “Vitacal 600+D” calcium (600g) +Vitamin D (200 IU). (Note: On 2008-1-17, replaced “Caltrate 600+D” calcium (600g) +Vitamin D (200 IU) with “Vitacal 600+D”)
(f) 1 x Synergy brand garlic tablet (Ca 58 mg, Phosphorus 46 mg, garlic bulb 400 mg
(g) 1 x Body Guard (each contains 550 mg Deep Sea Shark Liver oil)
Exercise: NIL
Bowel Movement on 080909: 2 x Medium to biig (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)
Monday, September 8, 2008
2008-09-08 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-8, Mon
At 0530 hour, my weight = 56.1 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.358.
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 56.1 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1587.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
5 hours
Food taken today:
1 serve (2 slices) Bon Jour 12-grain loaf
Cappa Roma Low fat 3-in-1 coffee 5g per serrve - h08i08
Cappa Roma Low fat 3-in-1 coffee 5g per serrve - h08i08
1 x Cafe21 ( 2 in 1 coffee No sugar Low fat )(14g ) Bee Sun
90g Banana Raw USDA (2.60 g/100g and 89 kcal/100g)(Standard)
1/2 Serve Mixed Grains Ref: New std 080908
120g Carrots, raw (41kcal/100g. And 2.8 fibre/100g.)
1 Serve Mixed Grains Ref: New std 080908
120g Orange (all varieties USDA per 100 g.)
Some guo taio from Latte and hor fun fr GG
Statistics of the food and water taken today
(A) Energy required by my weight (kcal) =1578.75
(B) Actual Energy taken in the day (kcal) =-1504.5
(C ) Energy Deficit for the day in kcal = (A) - (B) =74.25
(D) Total Water taken today (litres) =1.20
(E) Total Dietary Fibre taken in the day (grams) =26.98
(F) Total Protein taken in the day (grams) =30.19
(G) Total Fat taken in the day (grams) =13.41
Dietary Supplements taken today (w.e.f. 080908)
(a) 1 x Centrum multivitamin tablet
(b) 1 x 1000 mg vitamin C tablet (Kordel)
(c) 1 x Century Life maxi-hair tablet
(d) 2 x “Vitacal 600+D” calcium (600g) +Vitamin D (200 IU).
(e ) 1 x 50 mg zinc tablet (GNC) from 080228
Exercise: NIL
Relationship Management: 1 hour (Ref: MXM)
Bowel Movement on 080908: 1 x Medium, 2 x small (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools.)
At 0530 hour, my weight = 56.1 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.358.
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 56.1 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1587.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
5 hours
Food taken today:
1 serve (2 slices) Bon Jour 12-grain loaf
Cappa Roma Low fat 3-in-1 coffee 5g per serrve - h08i08
Cappa Roma Low fat 3-in-1 coffee 5g per serrve - h08i08
1 x Cafe21 ( 2 in 1 coffee No sugar Low fat )(14g ) Bee Sun
90g Banana Raw USDA (2.60 g/100g and 89 kcal/100g)(Standard)
1/2 Serve Mixed Grains Ref: New std 080908
120g Carrots, raw (41kcal/100g. And 2.8 fibre/100g.)
1 Serve Mixed Grains Ref: New std 080908
120g Orange (all varieties USDA per 100 g.)
Some guo taio from Latte and hor fun fr GG
Statistics of the food and water taken today
(A) Energy required by my weight (kcal) =1578.75
(B) Actual Energy taken in the day (kcal) =-1504.5
(C ) Energy Deficit for the day in kcal = (A) - (B) =74.25
(D) Total Water taken today (litres) =1.20
(E) Total Dietary Fibre taken in the day (grams) =26.98
(F) Total Protein taken in the day (grams) =30.19
(G) Total Fat taken in the day (grams) =13.41
Dietary Supplements taken today (w.e.f. 080908)
(a) 1 x Centrum multivitamin tablet
(b) 1 x 1000 mg vitamin C tablet (Kordel)
(c) 1 x Century Life maxi-hair tablet
(d) 2 x “Vitacal 600+D” calcium (600g) +Vitamin D (200 IU).
(e ) 1 x 50 mg zinc tablet (GNC) from 080228
Exercise: NIL
Relationship Management: 1 hour (Ref: MXM)
Bowel Movement on 080908: 1 x Medium, 2 x small (Soft Brown Banana-shaped stools.)
Sunday, September 7, 2008
My Real biological age is almost half of my chronological age ??
In the evening (at about 7.30 pm) of 2008-09-06 (Saturday) I visited World Food Fair 2008 at Suntec with Latte.
I had a health test at Lifestream booth.
I was asked to stand on something that looked like an electronic weighing scale I have at home.
The following was My Health Report Card:
(a) Age: (Confidential for this blog for privacy. But my age is almost 60.)
(b) Weight: 57.5 kg.
Note: Bare feet with clothes, wallet, and other personal belongings. So the actual weight should be about 56.0 kg.
(c) Body fat percentage = 16.5 % (Normal)
(d ) Organ fat index = 9.0 (Normal)
(e) Basal metabolic rate (BMR) = 1288 kcal/day
Note: According the report card, my BMR ( for age 50 – 69) should be 1350 kcal/ day.
(f) Real biological age = 33 years old.
What a surprise! I cannot believe that my real biological age is almost half my chronological age (i.e. real age).
If this is true, I must congratulate myself for this health achievement by sticking to my near-vegetarian High Fiber + Low Sugar + Low +Low Salt +Low protein + Low fat diet and Calorie Restriction with Optimal Nutrition (CRON) practice in the last few years although I hardly exercise.
A word of caution, my weight has been increasing from my lowest weight of 53.3 kg in the morning of 18 July 2008. Something must be done.
I had a health test at Lifestream booth.
I was asked to stand on something that looked like an electronic weighing scale I have at home.
The following was My Health Report Card:
(a) Age: (Confidential for this blog for privacy. But my age is almost 60.)
(b) Weight: 57.5 kg.
Note: Bare feet with clothes, wallet, and other personal belongings. So the actual weight should be about 56.0 kg.
(c) Body fat percentage = 16.5 % (Normal)
(d ) Organ fat index = 9.0 (Normal)
(e) Basal metabolic rate (BMR) = 1288 kcal/day
Note: According the report card, my BMR ( for age 50 – 69) should be 1350 kcal/ day.
(f) Real biological age = 33 years old.
What a surprise! I cannot believe that my real biological age is almost half my chronological age (i.e. real age).
If this is true, I must congratulate myself for this health achievement by sticking to my near-vegetarian High Fiber + Low Sugar + Low +Low Salt +Low protein + Low fat diet and Calorie Restriction with Optimal Nutrition (CRON) practice in the last few years although I hardly exercise.
A word of caution, my weight has been increasing from my lowest weight of 53.3 kg in the morning of 18 July 2008. Something must be done.
2008-09-07 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-7, Sunday
At 0730 hour, my weight = 55.6 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.177.
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 55.6 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1587.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
5 hours
At 0730 hour, my weight = 55.6 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.177.
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 55.6 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1587.5 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
5 hours
2008-09-06 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-6, Sat.
At 0720 hour, my weight = 55.2 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.031
Based on my weight of 55.2 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1581.25 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080906: 1 x Medium, 1 x small (Brown Banana-shaped stools.)
At 0720 hour, my weight = 55.2 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.031
Based on my weight of 55.2 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1581.25 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080906: 1 x Medium, 1 x small (Brown Banana-shaped stools.)
2008-09-05 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-5, Fri
At 0720 hour, my weight = 55.5 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.140
Based on my weight of 55.5 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1586.25 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080905: 1 x Big (Soft Banana-shaped stools. Brown Sunk)
At 0720 hour, my weight = 55.5 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.140
Based on my weight of 55.5 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1586.25 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours
Bowel Movement on 080905: 1 x Big (Soft Banana-shaped stools. Brown Sunk)
Thursday, September 4, 2008
2008-09-04 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-04, Thu.
At 0710 hour, my weight = 55.4 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.104.
This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 55.4 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1583.75 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours 30 minutes
Bowel Movement on 080904: 1 x big (Soft Banana-shaped stools Brown. Sunk.)
At 0710 hour, my weight = 55.4 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.104.
This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 55.4 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1583.75 Kcal (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
6 hours 30 minutes
Bowel Movement on 080904: 1 x big (Soft Banana-shaped stools Brown. Sunk.)
2008-09-03 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-03, Wed.
At 0730 hour, my weight = 54.8 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.886
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.8 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1573.75 (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes
Bowel Movement on 2008-09-03: 1 x Big (Soft Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Good)
At 0730 hour, my weight = 54.8 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.886
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.8 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1573.75 (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes
Bowel Movement on 2008-09-03: 1 x Big (Soft Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Good)
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
2008-09-02 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-02, Tue.
At 0730 hour, my weight = 54.8 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.886
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.8 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1573.75 (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 7 hours 0 minutes.
Bowel Movement on 2008-09-02: 1 x Big and 1 medium and 1 small (Soft Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Good)
At 0730 hour, my weight = 54.8 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.886
My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Based on my weight of 54.8 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1573.75 (Sedentary).
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
Total sleep = 7 hours 0 minutes.
Bowel Movement on 2008-09-02: 1 x Big and 1 medium and 1 small (Soft Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Good)
2008-09-01 My Living Diary
Today is 2008-09-01, Mon.
At 0740 hour, my weight = 55.1 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.995.
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
2008-09-01: 5 hours
Bowel Movement on 080901: 1 x big (Banana-shaped stools Brown. Sunk.)
At 0740 hour, my weight = 55.1 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.995.
My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
2008-09-01: 5 hours
Bowel Movement on 080901: 1 x big (Banana-shaped stools Brown. Sunk.)