Healthy Living Tips

Scientists have discovered that obesity harms our kidneys directly via inflammatory processes in the fatty tissues.

Lose weight for the sake of our health. Dialysis is a painful process. To the patient, their family members and it will definitely burn a big hole in the wallet as well.

If you are overweight you may be in danger of kidney disease - Star2.com Doctors warn that overweight people need to more aware of kidney disease.

There's no coming back after someone is diagnosed with kidney failure. We all know it's a rich man's disease.

Since there's no cure, prevention by healthy lifestyle is the only way to go. Stay healthy guys.

Malaysia set to be tops in kidney failure from diabetes - Nation | The Star Online BUKIT MERTAJAM: Malaysia will become the country with the highest rate of kidney failure patients from diabetes by 2030, if the people’s unhealthy lifestyle continues, says Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahya.

How many have heard or know what Chia seed are?

Since there are numerous benefits of Chia seeds, we will breakdown the benefit of Chia seeds and make it a series as it would be very boring reading a 20-30 minutes article :D.

Let's start with the nutritional values and see how it compares to other food. For a start its called a superfood.

A 1 ounce (28 grams) serving of chia seeds contains

Fiber: 11 grams. (2.5 medium size apples)
Protein: 4 grams. (Half an egg,average size)
Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are Omega-3s).
Calcium: 18% of the RDA.
Manganese: 30% of the RDA.
Magnesium: 30% of the RDA.
Phosphorus: 27% of the RDA.
They also contain a decent amount of Zinc, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Potassium, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) and Vitamin B2.

So, there you have it. Calorie for calorie, it is one of the best sources of nutrients.

Also, chia seeds are a “whole grain” food, are usually grown organically, are non-GMO and naturally free of gluten.

There's a saying, ignorance is bliss.

Well, think again