6 everyday foods you thought were healthy but actually aren’t

Flavored low-fat yogurts can be high in sugar and additives.

With reports that people in the UK get more than half of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, many of us are trying to make healthier choices. However, shopping at the supermarket is not always easy. So-called “healthy” options can still be high in sugar, saturated fat, and additives, and are often hidden behind clever … Read more

Healthy foods that kids shouldn’t eat, according to a nutritionist

Healthy foods that kids shouldn't eat, according to a nutritionist

It may seem like every day you pack your lunch box for school. You need something ready to eat, something that kids will actually eat, and ideally something that will keep them energized and focused throughout the school day. But here’s the difficult part. Many foods that people consider to be “healthy” lunch box staples … Read more

Hirox Singapore participant, 57, hopes to redefine aging: “I can be super healthy even when I become a grandma”

Hirox Singapore participant, 57, hopes to redefine aging: ``I can be super healthy even when I become a grandma''

Singapore – Even though thousands of athletes have passed through this course. AIA Hirox Singapore On April 5th, it was impossible to miss Carolyn Soemarjono on the course at the National Stadium. Wearing a blue singlet with polka dots and a name tag that read “Grandma Hyrocks,” the 57-year-old cancer survivor stood out with a … Read more

A retired grandpa thought he was healthy until he passed out while riding his bike.

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When John Cantrell retired, he decided his new job was to stay healthy. Although he was already in good health and eating well, he wanted to make sure he could see his grandchildren grow up. An avid cyclist, he improved his bike times and started playing pickleball. Cantrell made sure to go to the doctor’s … Read more

A 74-year-old Indian mother’s secret to staying healthy and fit: actual strength training, not light exercise

Bhuvana, 74, exemplifies the importance of strength training for the elderly, in line with WHO guidelines. (Instagram/the_8theelement)

In an age when most fitness influencers are in their 20s, Bhuvana, 74, proves that the “golden age” can be the most powerful era ever. After battling chronic health issues for 50 years, Bhuvana’s transformation through continuous weight lifting gained attention online and offered a blueprint for aging with autonomy. Also read | A 62-year-old … Read more

Focusing on how and why you eat, rather than what you eat, may be the key to healthy eating

Focusing on how and why you eat, rather than what you eat, may be the key to healthy eating

When most people think of “healthy eating,” they usually focus on: what they eat. That might mean eating more fruits and vegetables, eating less fast food, or counting your calories. But there’s a lot more to a healthy diet than just food intake. Behaviors and attitudes regarding eating are also important. Consider orthorexia nervosa, for … Read more

Healthy competition: Qura creatine aims to disrupt premium market

Healthy competition: Qura creatine aims to disrupt premium market

Officially launched at Vitafoods Europe in May this year, Qura Creatine is entering the European market with the aim of offering an alternative to what is described as a “premium creatine exclusive”. The Netherlands-based brand is the brainchild of nutrition entrepreneurs Michael Hecking and Erik van Velsen, who combine decades of experience and expertise in … Read more