Nutrition Update

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September 2018 (Issue 1) : Keeping Food Safe

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Handling food at different instances:
- Shopping
- Storage
- Thawing
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Serving
- Leftovers
- Refreezing
July 2018 (Issue 2) : Immunity and Diet

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- Factors that may affect your immune system
- Healthy lifestyle hacks
- What can I do to maintain a strong immune system?
July 2018 (Issue 1) : Nutrition Myths and Facts

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- Myth: Carbohydrates are bad for you
- Fact: Your body needs carbohydrates hence keep complex carbs like fruits and whole wheat bread on your menu
- Myth: Fad diets work and can help you lose weight in a couple of weeks
- Fact: Fad diets do not work but a healthy lifestyle does
- Myth: Certain foods can burn fat and help you lose weight
- Fact: No food can help your body burn fat or help you lose weight. Controlling your calorie intake can however help you maintain weight
- Myth: Skipping meals is an effective way to lose weight
- Fact: Skipping meals does not help you lose weight
- Myth: Brown Sugar is better than white sugar
- Fact: Brown sugar is actually white sugar with added Molasses
- Myth: If you take a vitamin supplement, you do not need to worry about what you eat the rest of the day
- Fact: Vitamins are only a part of your healthy diet
June 2018 (Issue 1) : Keeping Fit During Ramadan

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- Keep yourself hydrated
- Manage your weight
- Exercising
- Eating out during Ramadan
- Choose Healthy
April 2018 (Issue 2) : Eggs: Benefits, Myths and Safety

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- Benefits of Eggs
- Cracking the Egg Myths
- Storage and Food Safety
April 2018 (Issue 1) : Diabetes Mellitus

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- Symptoms
- Nutrition in Diabetes
- Water and Fluid Intake
- Physical Activity
- Eating Patterns and Meal Timings
March 2018 (Issue 1) : Menopause and Nutrition

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- Symptoms
- Dietary Guidelines for Menopause
February 2018 (Issue 1) : Flax Seed - A Super Food

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- Nutritional Composition of Flax Seeds
- Health Benefits of Flax Seeds
- How to Use Flaxseeds in Diet
January 2018 (Issue 2) : Parkinson’s Disease and Nutrition

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- Symptoms
- Parkinson’s Disease And Nutrition
- Therapeutic Approach for Nutrition
- Eating Right with Parkinson’s Disease
January 2018 (Issue 1) : G6PD Deficiency

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- What happens in G6PD deficiency?
- Symptoms of G6PD Deficiency
- Role of Nutrition in G6PD Deficiency
December 2017 (Issue 1) : Nutrition in Gout

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- What is gout?
- Who is at risk of developing gout?
- What are purines?
- Nutrition and Gout
- How to Balance Diet for Gout
November 2017 (Issue 2) : Folic Acid and Neural Tube Defects

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- What is folic acid?
- Folic Acid and Neural Tube Defect
- Other Benefits of Folic Acid
- Folic Acid Supplments in Pregnancy
- Sources of Folate
November 2017 (Issue 1) : Celiac Disease and Nutrition

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- What is celiac disease?
- What are the symptoms of celiac disease?
- How is celiac disease treated?
- What foods can be consumed?
- Food label reading guide
October 2017 (Issue 2) : Nutritional Guidelines for Patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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- Why do copd patients lose wieght?
- What is a good diet for copd patient?
- How to Safely Add Extra Calories in Food
- Tips for Healty Eating For Copd Patients
October 2017 (Issue 1) : Nuts & Their Health Benefits

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- What are nuts?
- Do nuts provide nutrients?
- Are roasted nuts better than raw nuts?
- Are nuts beneficial for health?
- The daily intake quantities
September 2017 (Issue 1) : Health Benefits of Tomatoes

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- Boost Digestive Health
- Improve Vision
- Keep Your Heart Healthy
- Lower Hypertension
- Improve Skin Health
- Prevent Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Support Bone Health
- Reduce Cancer Risk
August 2017 (Issue 2) : Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar Level)

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- What is Hypoglycemia?
- Causes of Hypoglycemia
- Early Signs of Hypoglycemia
- Treatment for Hypoglycemia
August 2017 (Issue 1) : Fortified Beverages: Are They Really Healthy?

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- Vitamin water and immunity
- Do fortified beverages benefit during pregnancy?
- Are fortified beverages important for high performance for athletes?
- The bottom line
July 2017 (Issue 2) : Microwave Ovens and Food Safety

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- Cooking Food in a Microwave Oven
- Making Sure Food Gets Cooked
- Is microwave oven use safe?
- Safe and Unsafe Containers to Use in Microwave Oven
- How to Keep the Microwave Clean
July 2017 (Issue 1) : Baby Bottle and Tooth Decay

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- How Does Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (Bbtd) Occur
- Importance of Baby Teeth
- Earl Management of Decay
- Prevention Tip
June 2017 (Issue 2) : Nutrition during Pregnancy

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- Webinar on Nutrition during Pregnancy
- Key Points from the Webinar
- Ideal Diet during Pregnancy
- Nutrition Advice for Hypertensive Mothers
- Managing Diabetes during Pregnancy
June 2017 (Issue 1) : How to Prevent Childhood Obesity

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- Read the Label for Processed Foods
- Monitor Intake of Added Sugars
- Start Early With Fruits and Vegetables
- Ready to Use Weaning Foods
- Physical Activity
- Good Nutrition Starts at Home
May 2017 (Issue 2) : Healthy Fasting During Ramadan

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- Is fasting healthy?
- Importance of Suhoor
- What to Have For Suhoor
- What to Have For Iftar
- Exercise during Ramzan
- Smoking
May 2017 (Issue 1) : Eating Healthy While Eating Out

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- How to Make Sensible Food Choices When Eating Out
- Office Lunch
April 2017 (Issue 2) : Power of the Pomegranate

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- Pomegranate and its anti-cancer properties
- Pomegranate as A Supplement
- Side Effects of Pomegranates
- Nutritional Content in Pomegranate