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The price of eating CNY FOOD!

Chinese New Year is coming! Which is you favorite CNY food? After you see this, you might wanna think twice before you eat them. Just do your own simple calculation, one day you be visiting how many houses and also how many of such food you be eating. I think you will be eating lot of what you normally eat in a day. And the calories is really madness. So be careful of what you eat and eat at moderate, the fact that the CNY food may look cute, delicious, yummy and tempting. Well I guess you don't want to just let yourself go crazy over such food and regret right. Digest this:  Two slices of bak kwa add up to about 352 calories – the number of calories in two and a half slice of bread. Five pieces of pineapple tarts contain 410 calories, equivalent to two bowl of rice but with far more fat and sugar. They may contain about five teaspoons of sugar.  Here are my tip:  Sample them at only small portions and fill up your stomach with healthier food su...

Are you eating enough Fruits & Vegetable each day?

Are you eating enough fruits and vegetables daily? You should choose more vegetables and fruits in your daily meals. Go for color and variety—dark green, yellow, orange, and red. It's hard to argue with the health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables:  - Lower blood pressure - Reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and probably some cancers - Lower risk of eye and digestive problems - A mellowing effect on blood sugar that can help keep appetite in check.   Most people should aim for at least nine servings (at least 4½ cups) of vegetables and fruits a day, and potatoes don't count. Go for a variety of kinds and colors of produce, to give your body the mix of nutrients it needs. Best bets? Dark leafy greens, cooked tomatoes, and anything that's a rich yellow, orange, or red color. Here are some tips for those who seldom eat fruits and vegatables. 1. Keep fruit out where you can see it (Dinning table, working desk, etc). That way you'll be more...