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Dr Rebecca Luong
Is there a difference between ingesting cold and hot beverages in the body?
No, the temperature of the beverage does not have a significant impact on your body. There is however a slight temporary change in body...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Is it true that drinking water with your meal dilutes stomach acid therefore hindering digestion?
Drinking water by itself can dilute stomach acid to pH>4 for a short period of 3 minutes, in which after it returns to the normal stomach...
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
Why do I have food cravings pre- or during menstruation? Is it linked to hormonal changes?
A food craving is an intense desire to eat a specific food or types of food, which can contribute to overeating and weight gain. Research...
Dr Rebecca Luong
“Weight”, who’s talking? Body Fat or Weight?
Everyone talks about weight. But what is it? Body weight= fat + muscle + organs + bones + water Health risks arise from excess body fat....