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A Quick Guide on Nutrition - Carbohydrates

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Carbohydrates supply the largest amount of your daily calories, followed by Fats, then Protein. Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel because your body can metabolize and use them most easily. But we are referring to Complex Carbo, not Simple Carbo. Why You Should Eat  Complex  Carbohydrates Provides fiber, vitamins, minerals and enzymes Only source of fiber that is essential for overall health Usually low in Glycemic Index - stabilises sugar level and sustains energy Effective in weight loss Filling and satisfying Important to regulate protein and fat metabolism. The  Glycemic Index  (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar level after eating. Lower = Better . Common Questions 1. Brown rice v. White rice   Both have similar amounts of carbohydrates and calories -  what is the d ifference? (a)  Processing Brown rice = only Husk removed White rice = Husk, Bran and Germ re...

Bits & Bites #43 - Business: Keep Sowing your Seeds

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Please email askfuiping@gmail.com if you're looking for a Partner to do Shuang Hor Business. This post is part of a weekly series sharing B its of mishmash on health, my business and life in general, which I find   inspirational, enlightening or enriching. And Bites of delicious food I have enjoyed. JyoMaze By doing Shuang Hor Business, I show to people that  Success  can be found in an  Unconventional   Way  -  I don't have to climb the corporate ladder to be a CEO (Employee) or open my own firm (Self-Employed) in order to achieve Success. ---------------------------------------------- In doing Shuang Hor Business, you won't  Lost  Yourself .  If your main objective of doing a business is only for Money, when you keep chasing for Money and wanting to earn more and more Money - you may lost your Values and Morals. You may end up hating yourself, and losing friends. ---------------------------------------------- Shuang Hor Business provid...

Ganoderma Bulletin: Scientific Evidence on the Effect of Lingzhi on Colon Cancer

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Email  askfuiping@gmail.com  on how to use  Lingzhi/Ganoderma to handle Colon Cancer .  This article is put together from a seminar that highlighted the role of  Lingzhi / Ganoderma  on  Colon Cancer , which in turn is taken from   Ganoderma Bulletin Issue No. 61, 2013 . This quarterly publication educates readers on the contribution of Lingzhi / Ganoderma to our health. The research findings of 2 Professors with regards to how Lingzhi works in relation to inhibiting cancer cells are summarised below. Story 1 - Research on how Ganoderma inhibit growth of new blood vessels in tumor Subject of research : Nude mice (hairless mice which don't have normal immune system, used in research to determine if Lingzhi boosts up our immune system to fight cancer cells or Lingzhi fights cancer cells directly). Component of ganoderma : Polysaccharide peptides. Result : Reduce proliferation of  HUVEC  cells (Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells), indu...

Bits & Bites #42 - Success: Every Day is a New Day

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Please email askfuiping@gmail.com if you are looking for a Partner to achieve Success together. This post is part of a weekly series sharing B its of mishmash on health, my business and life in general, which I find   inspirational, enlightening or enriching. And Bites of delicious food I have enjoyed. Causeway Bay "In life, we never lose friends. We only learn who are our True Friends." ----------------------------------- When we're hit with Challenges in life, do we know where to look for help? Who to ask for help?  Knowing who and where to turn to for help gives you the  strength  and  courage  to  take up more challenges . There is no fear of "what if I fail / what if I can't do it". Because there is someone to break your fall and help you climb up again. ------------------------------------ Let go of your past results. Let go of your emotions. Every Day is a New Day . It is another chance to make a positive difference. Take one step at a time. --...

5 Reasons Why You Can't Lose Weight

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Email askfuiping@gmail.com if you want to find out how to lose weight and maintain radiant, glowing complexion. You're eating healthier and working out more. But why aren't you losing weight? Here are 5 possible reasons why this happens. 1. You're still eating too much You have replaced your pizzas and nasi lemak with lots of fruits, yoghurt and nuts. But that doesn't mean you can eat as much as you want. Oranges and bananas are rich in vitamins, but they also tend to be high in sugar. Nuts are a great source of protein, but have a high fat and caloric content. In other words, the quantity of healthy food you consume is as important as the type of food you eat . 2. You don't vary your workout routine If you keep doing the same exercise routine e.g. running for an hour every day, your body will hit a plateau over time and you stop making progress. To overcome this, challenge your body by changing your workouts routines. 3. You don't sleep enough Lack of sleep ha...