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Dr Rebecca Luong
Cardiometabolic Health: Protective vs Harmful Foods/Nutrients
8 out of the 20 top risk factors are dietary and 4 others are strongly diet-related. That accounts for 60% 12 out of 20 of the top risk...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Do you get enough protein at breakfast?
DOUBLE SMILE 😁😁Hope you all have a productive Friday like these peanut butter chia seed toasts 🍞😍🥜! Combining nutrition with fun 😂....
Dr Rebecca Luong
Does having bent or brittle nails mean I have a nutritional deficiency?
Issues with the health of your nails can be from nutritional deficiency, nutritional toxicity or other causes (such as liver disease and...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Sometimes Foods...Are we eating the food or is the food eating us?
When I was on holidays in New Zealand and passed Springfield, I took a photo in this doughnut. What I thought at the time was "Are we...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Is green tea the only source of antioxidants?
How many people say 'Yay it's Monday!'? Well I do because roasted green tea from Japan is life . Makes my day. Get some antioxidants to...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Does too much protein have effects on my kidneys?
After consumption, protein is broken down and absorbed as amino acids through the gastrointestinal tract for the body’s use. Excess amino...
Dr Rebecca Luong
How much omega-3 fats should I have in a day for a healthy heart?
Consuming omega-3 fats has been associated with lower risks of heart disease, stroke, heart failure, heart attack and death from coronary...
Dr Rebecca Luong
How much caffeine should I have in a day and when is the best time to have it?
Studies have shown that it is safe to have caffeine in moderation. For the average adult this is ≤400mg/day (6mg/kg body weight) or 750mL...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Can I increase my metabolism?
Metabolism is the chemical process of breaking down food to provide energy for basic human functions at complete rest (Basal Metabolic...
Dr Rebecca Luong
What is healthy eating? Back-to-the-basics! Warning: Content is not ‘sexy’ and is not the newest fad
One food does not provide all the nutrients we need, having a balanced diet would help you obtain all the essential nutrients required...