Coconut Oil is not a Superfood you think it is

Over the past few years, coconut oil has becoming new trend claiming to be able to aid to prevent heart diseases and cancer. 

From what I learnt from Nutritional Immunology from Dr Chen, I know it wasn't conclusive. 

However, a recent article published in Straits Time, "Coconut Oil not a Superfood you think it is"

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/coconut-oil-not-the-superfood-you-think-it-is-say-experts

"While coconut oil is a healthier alternative to butter or lard, it is not as good as unsaturated plant oils"

"There is also no conclusive evidence that coconut oil aids weight loss, according to experts. It might even be counterproductive to consume large quantities of coconut oil in hopes of losing weight, as the oil is high in calories"

"Bottom line, Coconut oil is not a miracle food"

For me, I won't choose oil recommended in article such as olive oil, canola oil. Why? 

There are 2 reasons which need to look at to select a healthy cooking oil

1. Smoke point

2. Omega 3: Omega 6 ration

Read here to understand how to select a healthy cooking oil. 

Isn't it important to learn to be wiser consumer, given that there are many misconceptions from TV, newspaper, magazines, or celebrities. 

Thanks to Nutritional Immunology, I learnt to equip myself with the right knowledge, and it's my mission to spread the gift of knowledge to public. 

Always equip yourself to be wise consumer

To learn more about what's Nutritional Immunology, we have upcoming Nutritional Immunology chapter 4 on 26th November by Dr Chen

Come join me for the session to learn more! PM to reserve the ticket to avoid disappointment. 

Cheers

To keep te body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear

Siew Choon

Nutritional Immunology Lifestyle Coach

90263064

Cactus and Cactus fruits in Millenium

Cactus has been the king of plant for many years!

It's one of the Superfood

Let's look at what's so powerful about Cactus?

"Cactus grows in deserts, growing in such a harsh environment requires strong survival skills. 

It's thick waxy stem stores precious water and nutrients. The older the cactus, the more nutrients it has. It takes many decades to grow. Unlike Aloe Vera, which takes only eight months to ripen, the precious cactus fruit is extremely rare and difficult to cultivate. 

Cactus has evolved over thousands of years in its struggle to capture life giving water and survive in the desert. Its prickly exterior protects an amazing store of nutrients waiting to be discovered. Scientists are working hard to unmask this natural wonder with unsurpassable capability"

Let's look at the benefits future

 

 

With more than 10,000 types of phytochemicals, it makes the powerful Superfood to work wonder in nourishing our immune system. 

To provide a convenience to public, Millenium, has high concentration of Cactus and Cactus fruits. 

We can prepare Millenium ourself, by buying cactus from supermarket, removing the thorns and skin, and then eat the flesh fresh. 

I have tried, but it takes me too much times for preparation. And for 1 packet of Millenium, at least 2-3 pieces of Cactus needed, which is equivalent to about $10. I choose to go for Millenium given the safety, saving my time, and more value for money compared to self prepare. 

It comes in liquid and power form. 

How I prepare my Millenium beverage 

If you any questions on the beverage, feel free to whatsapp or pm me. 

Cheers!

To keep te body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear

Siew Choon

90263064

Why I do not choose Formula Milk, learn to read label!

Hey Friends,

With the recent news on Milk powder, it's alarming again for us as consumer on the food safety issue. 96

Source: Channel News Asia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/consumption-of-gos-in/2951794.html

Given that infant, children and kids are regularly taking formula milk powder for their protein source and growing up. It's important that the food that they are taking are very safe.

Galacto-Oligosaccharide (GOS) is a common ingredient that has been added in formula milk, according to news it easily cause allergic reaction in those who already have allergies such as eczema and asthma 

Where we can see them?

Look at one of the ingredient label in most common formula milk.

What is GOS
GOS is a carbohydrate added in foods to promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut.
GOS is a permitted food ingredient in many countries and can be added to any foods including infant formula. 

What are GOS Allergy Symptoms?

GOS allergy symptoms can show up in the respiratory system, skin or in the stomach and intestines. The symptoms are sneezing, runny nose/ blocked nose, cough, throat and chest tightness, wheezing, hives and itch - including itchy eyes - and diarrhoea. 

It's important that we need to be wiser consumer, to choose the food which is safe.

Looking the ingredient label, can you read and understand most of them?

Looking at both ingredient label which gives protein source, which one do you understand? 

Which one is natural source? Which one is synthetic? 

For me, I will choose the above which contain Soybean, Banana, Grape, Brocolli etc. As they are wholesome food, than synthetic ingredient. 

I will not choose the one below, given that I don't understand most of them - Such as L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, Cyanocabalamin???

Read up How does synthetic ingredients being made of?

One of the most valuable lesson that I learnt from ingredient label is that, they are being arranged in Most used ingredients, until the least used ingredients

For example, look at ingredient label below, another popular brand of formula milk.

First ingredient is Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, following by Sucrose - both are high in sugar content and food thickening which give sweetness in the milk powder. 

Milk protein concentrate are no 3.

Following by Oils (Soy oil and sunflower oil)!!

And other ingredients which I don't understand.

To read on:
Safety of DHA and EPA in baby milk powder

 


Why I Choose Plant based protein and wholesome ingredient, than synthetic.

I choose Nutrifresh, given that it's wholesome protein source from Soybean :)

Why I Choose Plant based protein? :)

Read up:
Why I do not go for Cow's milk?
What are misconception on Soy?
Why dairies leads to further osteoporosis
Gout patient can eat soy
Cow milk and bone fracture

How the food safety is done to ensure that it's safe to be consumed among kid, children, adult, pregnant ladies, or even elderly :)

Let's look at how the manufacturer ensure the food safety, including using all the ingredients which are Organic and non-GMO.

All the ingredients are passed through 1822 types of testing, before it can be reached to consumer.

PM me if you would like to try 1 packet of Nutrifresh, I can mail it to your home

Cheers
Siew Choon
90263064

How Phytochemicals help in diseases prevention including Cancer

Phytochemicals - These are commonly found in all fruits and vegetables and that is the main reason why we have to take more fruits and vegetables. The best doctor in the world, which is our immune system needs phytochemical, anti-oxidant and polysaccharide.

 

Phytochemicals are chemicals that are produced by plants to help them from UV free radical damages. These beneficial chemicals block various hormone actions and metabolic pathways that are associated with the development of cancer.

 

Many phytochemicals have been shown to provide protection against malignant cell growth, look at few examples:

• Sulforaphane, a phytochemical exists in the cruciferous vegetables can activate the Phase II enzymes in our body to destroy cancer causing substances.
• Genistein, a phytochemical exists in Soy prevents the growth and spreading of tumours by cutting off their oxygen and nutrients supplies from capillary blood vessels.
• Indole-3, a phytochemical exists in broccoli and berries helps to break down cancer causing estrogen into harmless form.
• and many more..

Phytochemicals is very beneficial when it's coming through wholesome food source, as it doesn't cause any side effects. Unfortunately the same can't be said for chemically processed phytochemical supplement, like Genistein pill which may easily cause burden to liver and kidney as our body needs to perform additional steps to recognise them.

 

Orange contains 100+ types of phytochemicals, Aloe Vera contains about 300+ types, and cactus contains up to 10,000 types of phytochemicals. Given a choice, cactus will be very beneficial if we are able to take it into our diet.

 

I will share more on my diet to make my stay healthy and stay fit.

 

 

Siew Choon

90263064

teysiewchoon@gmail.com