PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is headed for an obesity crisis if eating and lifestyle habits don’t improve, health and nutrition experts have warned. Reacting to official statistics showing an alarming rise in the nation’s obesity rate, they said the time has come for all concerned to take a hard look at their lifestyles and make gradual … Read more
While no food should be completely “off limits” in a balanced diet, there is a direct correlation between certain foods, especially when eaten at a certain time of day, and weight gain. One of them is a common breakfast item that many of us with a sweet tooth might be inclined to reach for as … Read more
One of my patients, who had been struggling with obesity, without control diabetes and the cost of her medications, agreed in June 2019 to adopt a more plant-based, whole-food diet. Excited by the challenge, she did a remarkable job. She increased her consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, stopped eating sweets, cookies and cakes, and … Read more