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Enhancing Workplace Wellness: The Power of Healthy Meals from AMGD

April 25, 2024

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Nutritionists frequently discuss the vital role that nutrition plays in both physical and mental health—particularly in the workplace. AMGD's innovative approach, offering delicious and healthy meals through our APP and our accessible Smart Vending Machines, is transforming workplace eatin..

Sustainable Ways to Manage Hunger During Your Diet

January 19, 2024

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Sustainable Ways to Manage Hunger During Your Diet In the realm of dieting, a reduction in calorie intake can inevitably lead to feelings of hunger. While calorie cuts may contribute to rapid weight loss, it's essential to adopt additional strategies to ease the process and enhance the likel..

4 Reasons to Stick with AMGD

4 Reasons to Stick with AMGD

January 03, 2024

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4 REASONS TO STICK WITH AMGD Think ordering healthy meals is a waste of time? Think again! Ordering healthy meals with AMGD can save you time and money, be better for your health AND SO MUCH MORE! Here are four (4) benefits why you should stick with AMGD as your go-to option for healthy..

Navigating the Holidays with Healthy Habits: Strategies for Success

Navigating the Holidays with Healthy Habits: Strategies for Success

December 25, 2023

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The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but for many, it can also be a challenge to maintain healthy habits amidst the festivities. Discover practical strategies to keep your health and wellness goals on track during this joyful season. 1. Stay Active Amidst the C..

PLANT-BASED DIET: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW, 5 HEALTH BENEFITS

PLANT-BASED DIET: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW, 5 HEALTH BENEFITS

November 24, 2023

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PLANT-BASED DIET: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW, 5 HEALTH BENEFITS Embarking on a plant-based diet can be a transformative journey for your well-being and the environment. This dietary approach focuses on whole, plant-derived foods while minimizing or eliminating animal products. Here'..

Best Foods to Boost Your Brain & Memory

Best Foods to Boost Your Brain & Memory

November 09, 2023

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Best Foods to Boost Your Brain & Memory The foods we consume have a direct impact on our brain functions. Optimal nutrition can enhance brain performance in multiple ways. Take Omega-3 fatty acids, for instance; they play a vital role in bolstering and rejuvenating brain cells. Given the ..

Managing Post-Meal Bloating: Nutrition Strategies and Tips

Managing Post-Meal Bloating: Nutrition Strategies and Tips

October 27, 2023

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Managing Post-Meal Bloating: Nutrition Strategies and Tips Have you experienced discomfort from bloating after a meal and wondered how to alleviate it? This article aims to give you insights into the underlying causes of post-meal bloating and provides actionable dietary guidance for prevention..

Cultivating and Sustaining Healthy Habits: A Comprehensive Guide

Cultivating and Sustaining Healthy Habits: A Comprehensive Guide

October 18, 2023

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Sources:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/five-healthy-habits-net-more-healthy-years-2020021918907

https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-watching-movies-can-benefit-our-mental-health

https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/physical-activity.htm

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/five-healthy-habits-net-more-healthy-years-2020021918907

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/exercise-and-mental-health#:~:text=Exercise%20causes%20your%20brain%20to,you%20from%20negative%20thought%20patterns.

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/benefits-of-sleep

Is bloating after meals normal?

Is bloating after meals normal?

June 15, 2021

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Is bloating after meals normal? Bloating happens when the GI tract is filled with air or gas, as a result of the fermentation of food after meals. Some foods produce more gas than others or it can also be due to a food intolerance e.g. dairy/lactose. This type of blo..

The Flexitarian Diet: Your Guide to Getting Started

The Flexitarian Diet: Your Guide to Getting Started

June 08, 2021

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THE FLEXITARIAN DIET: Your Guide to Getting Started While there are many health benefits to being vegetarian, some of us don’t want to completely cut out meat. This is the idea behind the flexitarian diet, which reduces meat intake instead of avoiding it alt..

Retaining muscle mass in your 30s and beyond

Retaining muscle mass in your 30s and beyond

June 01, 2021

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Retaining muscle mass in your 30s and beyond From the time you are born to around the time you turn 30, your muscles grow larger and stronger. But at some point in your 30s, you start to lose muscle mass and function. The cause is age-related sarcopenia or sarco..

How often can you drink apple cider vinegar?

How often can you drink apple cider vinegar?

May 18, 2021

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How often can you drink apple cider vinegar? The benefits of apple cider vinegar are plenty and many view it as a supportive aid for weight loss. Although this requires more research, there are many other potential benefits such as reducing high b..

5 Best Foods for Period Cramps

5 Best Foods for Period Cramps

May 04, 2021

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5 BEST FOODS FOR PERIOD CRAMPS If you have dysmenorrhoea, or period pain, you are not alone as around 80% of women experience period pain at some stage in their lifetime. Period pain can occur anytime from your early teens right up to menopau..

The Ultimate Bread Guide for Gut Health

The Ultimate Bread Guide for Gut Health

April 27, 2021

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THE ULTIMATE BREAD GUIDE FOR GUT HEALTH What bread do you eat or do you avoid bread altogether? There are lots of reasons why we make our food choices, but if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or a food intolerance, your choices can make or br..

5 ways to de-stress for heart health

5 ways to de-stress for heart health

April 20, 2021

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5 ways to de-stress for heart health Stress is unavoidable, however, how you manage it is within your control. Constant stress, whether at work, home, or during your daily commute, has been linked to a plethora of health issues including mood, sleep, appeti..

What happens when you fast?

What happens when you fast?

April 13, 2021

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What happens when you fast? Today marks the first day of Ramadan, where millions around the world fast from pre-sunrise to sunset, which lasts anywhere from 10-21 hours, depending on their geographic location. This type of time-restricted fasti..

Guilty of overeating? Learn how to achieve Food Freedom.

Guilty of overeating? Learn how to achieve Food Freedom.

April 06, 2021

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Guilty of overeating? Learn how to achieve Food Freedom. It’s no secret that brain signals drive what, how, and when we eat. We mainly eat for 2 reasons – to get the energy our body needs for homeostasis and to eat for pleasure or to manage..

Is Soy a good protein source?

Is Soy a good protein source?

March 30, 2021

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Is Soy a good protein source? There are still many ongoing controversial debates about consuming soy protein. It has been seen to be both beneficial and harmful at the same time. So how do we know whether soy is a good protein source? Soybeans can be eaten whole o..

Cheese and Your Health - Boon or Bane?

Cheese and Your Health - Boon or Bane?

March 23, 2021

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Cheese and Your Health – Boon or Bane? Did you know there are over 1800 different types of cheese in this world? Cheese is produced by adding acid or bacteria to milk and then ageing and processing the solid parts of the milk. Hence, the nutrition content and taste of the cheese depend..

How to ensure a stronger immune system for your kid?

How to ensure a stronger immune system for your kid?

March 16, 2021

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Does your kid catch a cold easily? Kids are commonly known to have a much weaker immune system than adults. But what are some of the healthy habits that we should instil in kids so we can boost their immune system? Although we cannot control every cold that comes along,..

World Salt Awareness Week

World Salt Awareness Week

March 15, 2021

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WORLD SALT AWARENESS WEEK Did you know that the average daily salt intake of Singaporeans is 9g? This is almost 2 times more than the maximum allowance of 5g a day! Salt Awareness Week aims to encourage people to reduce salt consumption and protect their cardiovascular health. ..

The Women's Optimum Diet Checklist

The Women's Optimum Diet Checklist

March 09, 2021

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Why are these nutrients so important, especially for a woman? Firstly, It is very important for women to have adequate iron as it is an essential mineral and sometimes, due to menstruation, we might be at risk of iron deficiency. When you do not eat enough iron, your body will show symptoms ..

AMGD CONCEPT STORE - Staying ahead in the new normal

AMGD CONCEPT STORE - Staying ahead in the new normal

January 29, 2021

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“The fondest memories are made gathered around the table”. Having meals together helps to forge bonds and alleviates our well-being. Eating together whether with your family, friends or colleagues, is truly useful in helping one achieve a healthier lifestyle, physically and..

AMGD FREE Personalised Nutrition Service

AMGD FREE Personalised Nutrition Service

August 24, 2020

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Learn more about our FREE Personalised Nutrition Service and how you can enjoy it now!

The Sirtfood Diet 101

The Sirtfood Diet 101

August 18, 2020

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Trendy new diets seem to pop up regularly, and the Sirtfood Diet is one of the latest.

It has become a favourite of celebrities in Europe and is famous for allowing red wine and chocolate.

Its creators insist that it's not a fad, but rather that “sirtfoods” are the secret to unlocking fat loss and preventing disease.

However, health experts warn that this diet may not live up to the hype and could even be a bad idea.

This article provides an evidence-based review of the Sirtfood Diet and its potential health benefits.

What Is Intermittent Fasting and How Does It Work?

What Is Intermittent Fasting and How Does It Work?

August 12, 2020

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Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years and is a staple across many different religions and cultures around the globe.

Today, new varieties of fasting put a new twist on the ancient practice.

16/8 intermittent fasting is one of the most popular styles of fasting. Proponents claim that it’s an easy, convenient and sustainable way to lose weight and improve overall health.

This article reviews 16/8 intermittent fasting, how it works and whether it’s right for you.

BETTER QUALITY OF SLEEP

BETTER QUALITY OF SLEEP

December 31, 2019

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This article was originally published by https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/getting-better-sleep.htm Sleeping well directly affects your mental and physical health. Fall short and it can take a serious toll on your daytime energy, productivity, emotional balance, and even you..

NUTRITION IN TEENS

NUTRITION IN TEENS

December 28, 2019

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This story is originally published by: https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/2018-05-10/how-nutrition-affects-teens-mental-health Food has a greater impact on us than we think, especially our emotions and mental health.A 2013 study found that the risk of depression i..

HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS SNACKS ON A BUDGET

HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS SNACKS ON A BUDGET

December 23, 2019

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This story was originally published by : https://www.moneycrashers.com/healthy-nutritious-snack-ideas/ Have you ever find yourself roaming around the kitchen looking for something to eat? All of us have the urge to snack, and snacking can keep you healthy. Snacking helps curb cravings which ..

REDUCE FOOD WASTAGE

REDUCE FOOD WASTAGE

December 23, 2019

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This article was originally published by :https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/reduce-food-waste#section13 Food waste is a bigger problem than many people realize.In fact, nearly one-third of all food produced in the world is discarded or wasted for various reasons. That equates to near..

THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTIVATING HEALTHY HABITS

THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTIVATING HEALTHY HABITS

December 21, 2019

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You know that healthy habits, such as eating well, exercising, and avoiding harmful substances, make sense, but did you ever stop to think about why you practice them? These habits improve your overall well-being and make you feel good and have many benefits!

WHY TRY THE KETO DIET?

WHY TRY THE KETO DIET?

November 14, 2019

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Why Try The Keto Diet This story was originally published on https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/does-keto-work The ketogenic, or keto, diet is a very low carb, high fat eating pattern that has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. It has been shown to offer several i..

Have a tight budget? Here's some tips to help you with your cravings

Have a tight budget? Here's some tips to help you with your cravings

November 14, 2019

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8 Healthy & Nutritious Snack Ideas on a Budget