Nutrition

Do you feel like you can’t keep up with the latest nutrition news or do they confuse you as to what proper nutrition looks like? While it is true that nutrition is constantly evolving, there are some basic nutrition concepts you can keep in mind. Through this talk, you’ll be better equipped to sort through the latest research and health advice as well as plan a healthy and balance diet for yourself!

Outline

• Understanding healthy eating – why is it important?
• How to plan a balanced diet
• Debunking some myths
• Tips to survive eating out and grocery shopping

Seeing no results despite trying different diets or “proven” weight loss strategies? People have different lifestyles, cultures and eating habits, and there is no single weight loss plan which can be adopted by all. This one-hour interactive workshop will help you understand the basics of weight management. Come learn about the tips and tricks for you develop your personal healthy weight management plan – one catered to your schedule, access to ingredients and tastebuds.

Festive seasons often present challenges for maintaining healthy eating habits. This talk provided strategies to navigate through these occasions without compromising on health. Participants will learn about the importance of moderation, portion control, and making conscious food choices. Practical tips on incorporating more fruits and vegetables, choosing healthier cooking methods, and managing alcohol intake were shared to promote a balanced festive experience.

Understanding food labels is crucial for making informed choices. This talk will focus on decoding nutrition labels, empowering participants to decipher the hidden ingredients and to make healthier decisions. The speaker shared practical tips on identifying key nutrients, checking serving sizes, and comparing different products to choose the most nutritious options.

In this informative talk, participants will be guided through a series of common diet and food myths that often mislead individuals seeking to make healthier choices. The contents will debunk myths such as “carbohydrates are always bad” and “skipping meals helps with weight loss.” Evidence-based information will be shared to provide a better understanding of how to discern fact from fiction when it comes to nutrition.

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Why do you feel sleepy after a meal? What should I snack on during work? Find the answers to all these questions, and the improvements you can make in your diet to allow you to feel more energetic and concentrate better at work.

For most Singaporeans, eating all meals out at the hawker centres and restaurants is a daily lifestyle habit. Given that Singapore is a food paradise, this makes it even more difficult to stay healthy through eating well. After all, you are what you eat!

This is a one-hour interactive workshop, where participants will learn about:

• What is osteoporosis
• The importance of prevention
• How to reduce the risk of developing the condition
• Learn creative ways to increase calcium intake without dairy foods

Every year a new diet hits the chart for its popularity. How can you differentiate a healthy diet from a fad diet and protect your health?
In this one-hour interactive health talk, participants will learn about:

• The different types of popular fad diets
• The problem with following fad diets
• Basics of healthy eating, weight loss
• How to maintain weight loss in a sustainable way

This 1-hour session is aimed at helping participants understand the importance of healthy weight maintenance. It explores various tools and dietary strategies that participants can utilise to achieve their weight loss goals and for sustainable weight management for the long-term.

Have you tried numerous diets, pills or other ways to lose weight but the flab just keeps coming back? Learn how to best achieve and maintain long-term weight loss – by eating and exercising right. Find out some of the common factors that may cause you to eat more than you should, and learn effective ways to overcome them.

“Buy one get one free”, “two-for-deal”: distractions at the grocery store happen and that’s no accident. Supermarket is a veritable jungle, set with snares to lure even the most observant shopper into buying their products. Discover the secrets of the supermarket so that on your next grocery trip, you will be more prepared to fight against the tactics that most supermarket chains use to get you to spend more money on “extras” that you do not really need – tactics that may affect your wallet and health. You can also expect to learn how to shop with health in mind.

Outline:

• Supermarket psychology: Tricks and Tips
• 6 easy ways to healthier experience at the supermarket
• Know some important definitions
• Basics of food labels
• Go for high-nutrition, low-cost foods

We have often heard about the need to take care of our eyes, our heart and our bones. But what about our brains? The human brain works 24/7 and it is crucial for all our body functions. This one-hour interactive workshop is aimed at helping participants understand the types of foods and nutrients which are essential for a healthy and vibrant mind.

This 1-hour course is aimed at helping participants understand the importance of healthy eating as it pertains to moderating our mood. Participants will also learn of nutrition strategies to adopt to boost their mental wellbeing.

This talk covers Chronic Diseases (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, kidney disease) and reinforces the importance of lifestyle management and cultivating good habits. It also covers the link between excess weight (body fat) and chronic disease management and provides tips to keep the extra weight off!

This 1-hour session is aimed at helping participants understand the importance of healthy eating as it pertains to performance and productivity. It explores various dietary strategies that participants can utilize to optimize their performance and productivity at work as well as in their personal lives.

In recent years, the Singapore government has been ramping up efforts to fight against diabetes, showing the importance of preventing and managing this health condition well to prevent dire consequences.