I Quit Sugar. But What About Artificial Sweeteners?
We’ve written previously about the sweet truth about sugar and why it is such a serious issue. There is no denying there is an epidemic of obesity, diabetes and heart disease that is closely linked to the consumption of processed foods and refined sugars. Yet, despite this, many of you feel it is either impossible […]
Active8me Reality Check: Are You a Dessert Demon?
Time for another reality check – Are you a dessert demon? Do you have fond memories of your grandfather treating you to Tau Huay? Has bubble tea sneakily crept into your daily calorie count? Do you find it hard to resist finishing off your meal with a bowl of Cendol, with ALL the toppings? We […]
I Quit White Rice !?! – The Healthy Revolution
You want me to do what? Yes, you read that right. Quit white rice! Shocking, right? How could we possibly even consider giving up rice? It makes up a portion of virtually every meal we eat. And, there is the whole fact that our food culture is built around this ancient grain. We’re about to […]
5 Easy Ways to Snack Your Way to Weight Loss Success Today
The word snack has become synonymous with foods that are unhealthy or unnecessary, yet that is not the case at all! Snacks are an important part of your daily nutrient intake and, when thoughtfully consumed, can help you effectively lose weight, without turning you into that ‘hangry’ friend that everybody avoids. In this blog, we […]
Weight Loss Pills: The Good, The Bad and The Truth
Seriously, who doesn’t want magic weight loss pills that will obliterate fat, instantly shed weight and transform your body? With claims of reduced appetite, reduced fat absorption and increased fat burning they sound a little too good to be true. But what is the truth? And we mean the hard-scientific truth, not the extraordinary transformation […]
Active8me’s Guiding Nutrition Pillars
Every week we get asked a lot of questions around nutrition. And it is no wonder. It’s not easy to know what’s right and what’s wrong these days with so much conflicting information. Eat this. Don’t eat that. It’s all about the paleo diet. The secret is the ketogenic diet. Carbs are the enemy. Sugar […]
Active8me Reality Check – the Deep-Fried Snack
Are you a deep-fried junkie? Many Asian countries have made deep-fried snacks as much part of the culture as rice. It’s become a culturally engrained habit and everywhere you look you’re surrounded by deep-friend food. You want to eat healthy, and you know it isn’t good for you, but it sure is yummy! So today, […]
The Sweet Truth About Sugar
The oh-so-sweet topic of sugar has become a polarising subject in the world of ‘healthy living’. In the blame game of lifestyle disease, sugar rates highly as the number 1 suspect, and for good scientific reason. The increased consumption of highly processed food and less physical activity is directly linked to the sky rocketing rates […]
What’s the Big Deal About Protein Shakes?
Protein shakes have become a popular post-workout ‘must have’. They are marketed to anyone slightly interested in health and fitness, regardless of their goals – whether they are trying to build muscle, lose weight or simply feel fuller for longer to avoid overeating. We get so many questions asking about the benefits or necessity of […]
