We know that the key to achieving a healthy diet is having the right balance of good, wholesome and nutritious foods which keep us looking good, feeling good and prevent unwanted health problems. To help you get the right balance, here … Continue reading The 5 best foods to eat daily for ultimate health
Studies show that a 7% weight loss through eating better and increasing activity can help to prevent diabetes by a whopping 58% in those at high risk! 1 So how can we choose to eat better? Are there superfoods which prevent diabetes? Let’s take a look…. What … Continue reading Can Superfoods Prevent Diabetes? All You Need to Know!
We are proud of being part of the Innovation Showcase at Asia Pacific Medtech Forum 2016. This forum is a way to share and access new innovations, and create new partnerships in health care. We were there to present GlycoLeap, our … Continue reading GlycoLeap at Asia Pacific Medtech Forum 2016
People often ask ‘Is it alright to snack when I have diabetes?” The answer is yes, snacks can be taken as part of a healthy, well balanced diet. Take a look at our healthy snack ideas below. Well planned snacks can help … Continue reading 12 Healthy Snack Ideas for People with Diabetes
There is a growing trend in the rise of low carb diets and very low carb (ketogenic) diets across the world. Frequently we see articles appearing in the press and on social media about the benefits of low carb diets. But what … Continue reading Low Carb Diets- Reviewing the Evidence
A recent article in Straits Times told us about the healthy breakfasts of our athletic champions in South East Asia. For most of us, we are not training to the level of a pro athlete. So eating this amount would … Continue reading Healthy Breakfasts- 5 Great Ways To Start Your Day!
Every now and again, it is great to have some inspiration when it comes to healthy home cooking. A new recipe can spark our cooking mojo and help us to get our creative juices flowing in the kitchen. We home … Continue reading Christine’s 15 Minute Fish Mee Suah recipe
In recent times, the world seems to have gone nutty for coconut oil. Everywhere you turn there it is; in supermarkets, health shops, cafes, magazines, TV and social media! It is marketed as the latest sensational superfood which will help … Continue reading Coconut Oil: is it really the next superfood?
Over eating is a regular problem when it comes to weight control. Even if you have chosen good quality foods, it’s all to easy to go back for second helpings or dish up large portions, which can affect your weight. To … Continue reading 6 Tips to Successfully Manage Portions
Frequently, we are advised to reduce our sugar intake. In fact recent guidelines have advised us to reduce our added sugar to <10% of our daily energy. In every day terms, just one sugary drink a day will almost exceed this! … Continue reading Are artificial sweeteners safe in diabetes?
We know that calories count when it comes to energy balance, but does that mean calorie counting is essential for weight loss? Some of the well-known diets for weight loss that are trending include CICO calories in, calories out, Vegan, and Paleo … Continue reading Is Calorie Counting Essential for Weight Loss?
Here at Glyco, we like to think about the whole package. We know that living well with diabetes is not just about controlling your blood glucose levels, it is also about being heart smart. You probably don’t need us to tell … Continue reading Essential guide to omega 3 health benefits