Sleep and You

Tuesday, 12 April 2022 - Framed around the effects of fast-paced changes and their related challenges on “live-work-play” trends, Active Health’s latest series of webinars feature key industry experts and thought leaders as they navigate trending...

Monday, 28 February 2022 - Framed around the effects of fast-paced changes and its related challenges on “live-work-play” trends, Active Health’s latest series of webinars feature key industry experts and thought leaders as they navigate trending...

Monday, 13 December 2021 - Framed around the effects of fast-paced changes and related challenges on “live-work-play” trends, Active Health’s latest series of webinars feature key industry experts and thought leaders as they navigate trending...

14 December 2021 Framed around the effects of fast-paced change and related challenges on “live-work-play” trends, Active Health’s latest series of webinars feature key industry experts and thought leaders as they navigate trending topics to...

How to Manage your Energy for Better Performance

29 October 2021 Framed around the effects of fast-paced change and related challenges on “live-work-play” trends, Active Health’s latest series of webinars feature key industry experts and thought leaders as they navigate trending topics to harness...

26 August 2021 Framed around the effects of fast-paced change and related challenges on “live-work-play” trends, Active Health’s latest series of webinars feature key industry experts and thought leaders as they navigate trending topics to harness...

Think Twice Before You Hit The Snooze Button

In a survey by market research firm Wakefield Research, more than 8 in 10 Singaporeans spend their weekends sleeping in to make up for the lack of sleep over the week. They also found out that Singaporeans are the second-most sleep-deprived people...

When you eat, you are not only feeding yourself, but also the trillions of bacteria living in your gut. Nowadays, it is common for people to complain of gut-related symptoms such as bloating, heartburn, nausea, constipation and so on after a meal....

Prep: 10 Mins Cook: 10 Mins Portion: Serves 2 This light one-dish recipe helps to meet the wholegrains, proteins, vitamins and calcium recommended for the day.

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 10 mins Portion: Serves 2 Fish is a good quality protein that is low in fat and easy to digest. The high protein content in fish appears to be related to preservation of muscle mass. Pair up with local greens for a delicious and...

Prep: 10 Mins Cook: 10 Mins Portion: Serves 2 This delicious and fast to cook stir-fry recipe contains high-quality protein, iron, fibre and important vitamins are good for health.

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 15 mins Portion: Serves 2 This is a warm and nutritious recipe for breakfast. Oats are whole grains that are high in soluble fibre and can help to lower bad cholesterol in the body. The added lean protein in this meal boost...

What you should know about sleep trackers before jumping on the bandwagon

Have your friends been showing you their sleek, futuristic-looking sleep trackers on their wrists, and enthusing about how their useful gadgets are improving their health and lifestyle?

Healthy eating playbook: cracking the food label code

Do you truly understand the food labels you see on your groceries?

Nutrition strategies for working adults on irregular shifts

It’s no accident that most of us tend to sleep at night and wake at daybreak. As a result, we get hungry at specific times throughout the day. It’s a natural cycle that is innate in us humans.

Colourful photos of plant-based diet have been spreading like wildfire on social media and if you have not seen one on your Instagram feed yet, it is just a matter of time before one pops up. A plant-based diet comprises of ingredient sourced from...

Photo: Active Health Fasting has been around for centuries and is practised by many cultures and religions. Religious fasts are common amongst the Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians. Some religions practise abstinence from particular foods,...

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Common misconceptions about the keto diet

If you keep up with the latest health news (or the Kardashians), you might have heard of the trendy low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet being raved about by celebrities like Kim Kardashian.

Healthier options for local breakfast favourites

With a food scene as rich as ours, it isn’t difficult to find a breakfast you would enjoy in Singapore. From a hearty bowl of noodles to grab-and-go kaya toast, the variety of options available will cheer up even the grumpiest early riser. While...

7 signs that show you are not getting enough nutrients

For those of us who pay attention to our eating habits, monitoring calorie intake becomes second nature as we strive to master the art of weight management. While managing caloric consumption is definitely one of the more important aspects of...

Nutritious lunchbox ideas for your school-going child

When it comes to raising healthy children, most parents are bound to worry whether their kids are eating well at school. Unfortunately, it’s hard to determine if the food sold at outside eateries and school canteens are nutritious enough to meet the...

What is good nutrition and why is it important?

Most of usDOknow what healthy eating is all about: less fried food, less sugar and more vegetables and fruits. When it comes to having good nutrition, however, too many of us don’t know the full details of the benefits of good nutrition and how to...

Top 3 healthy lunch ideas for the office professional

Lunch times can be the best and worst parts of an office professional’s life. On one hand, the break is most welcome but on the other hand, lunch often involves a mad rush to get in a long line for food. Why not beat the queue and prepare your own...

10 healthy foods to include in your diet

A healthy diet is integral to good health, no matter what your age is. While specialised diets like the Whole30 or Paleo diet have become increasingly popular in recent years, there isn’t a distinct need for you to undertake something as specific in...

Losing weight without exercise - truths and misconceptions

Shedding some extra kilos is never easy and it’s a common assumption that the simplest and most straightforward way to hit that weight-loss target is through some intense dieting. While diets can serve to reduce your calorie consumption by a...

5 alarming dangers of extreme weight-loss you can't afford to ignore

Being obese isn’t good for our health – this we know. Healthy lifestyle campaigns have always emphasised the need to keep our weight within an acceptable range, and for good reason. However, weight-loss isn’t isn't a one-flavour dish; there are...

Why parents need to pay attention to what their teenagers are consuming

As parents, we can’t help but fuss over what our children eat when they first start out on solid food. However, we tend to monitor less as they get older. After all, there are more pressing concerns like academic performance and social habits to...

5 best nutritional snacks to reach for in between meals

Snacking doesn't have to be bad The term “snacks” has become so synonymous with unhealthy treats like potato chips and ice cream that people assume eating healthy means having to get rid of all snacks. However, snacks need not necessarily be junk...

Prevent disease and improve your quality of life with good nutritionPeople who eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and unsaturated fats, as well as less salt, sugar, and food overall are at much lower risks of developing:

Active Health: Giving your body the nutrition it needs

As Singaporeans, we love our food, and we have such a wide variety of options to choose from.

Healthy eating linked to productivity and job performance The links between healthy eating and weight loss are pretty clear. People who eat more fruits and vegetables lose weight more easily.

Boost your energy and stress less Good nutrition will change your life - it’s that powerful. It will quickly improve energy levels, and help you manage stress more easily.

Lose weight with healthy nutrition Diets are terrible. They are terrible because they are often: very difficult very different unreasonably restrictive nearly impossible to keep going

Unhealthy foods that are actually good for you

As we make our daily food choices, we tend to classify our food as either healthy, or unhealthy. However, often than not, these classifications end up being oversimplified or even inaccurate. In fact, certain “unhealthy” types of food are...

Sleep and You

Nutrition & Sustainability

Mental Health & Mental Wellness

Mental Wellness and Resilience

How to Manage your Energy for Better Performance

Self-Care and Ageing Well

Think Twice Before You Hit The Snooze Button

A Healthy Gut For A Healthier You

Noodle In Broth

Sweet-glazed Fish With Vegetables

Beef and Broccoli

Savoury Oatmeal Porridge

What you should know about sleep trackers before jumping on the bandwagon

Impacts of sleep on shift workers

Healthy eating playbook: cracking the food label code

Nutrition strategies for working adults on irregular shifts

The goodness of a plant-based diet

What is intermittent fasting?

From Sedentary to Triathlete

Common misconceptions about the keto diet

Healthier options for local breakfast favourites

7 signs that show you are not getting enough nutrients

Nutritious lunchbox ideas for your school-going child

What is good nutrition and why is it important?

Top 3 healthy lunch ideas for the office professional

10 healthy foods to include in your diet

Losing weight without exercise - truths and misconceptions

5 alarming dangers of extreme weight-loss you can't afford to ignore

Why parents need to pay attention to what their teenagers are consuming

5 best nutritional snacks to reach for in between meals

Nutrition and Disease Prevention

Active Health: Giving your body the nutrition it needs

Nutrition and Productivity

Nutrition and Stress Management

Nutrition and Weight Loss

Unhealthy foods that are actually good for you

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