Dietitians


Can I use red meat in EatSmart Dishes? A lot of people avoid eating red meat due to its higher fat content (relative to white meat). However, red meat is part of a balanced diet as it is one of the major food sources of iron and zinc. Lean red meat is just as good and can be used for...

Iron is essential to our immune function and red blood cell production. Zinc is needed for hair growth and sperm production. Men and women, due to biological difference, have different nutrition needs for iron and zinc. Generally, men need more zinc than women due to their higher physical needs while...

Red Meat - 500 gram a week The World Cancer Research Fund shows that there is strong evidence that red and processed meats are causes of bowel cancer, and that there is no amount of processed meat that can be confidently shown not to increase the risk. It is suggested that the haem iron...

Mushroom is a kind of fungus which typically grows in dark environment. It was considered a Royal delicacy back in ancient Egyptian times. It was not until the 17th Century when the French harvested mushrooms in caves that turned them into a common ingredient among the civilians. There...

My friend recently asked me some questions about seasoning. He has earlier noticed an advertisement claiming that “chicken powder” is better than salt for seasoning and he asked whether it is true. The American Heart Association recommends that in order to maintain a healthy heart and...
