Visiting friends and relatives and partaking in communal feasting are part of the tradition of Lunar New Year (LNY) celebrations. However, these festive treats usually contain highly refined carbohydrates with high sugar content that can cause blood sugar levels to rise.

We are all aware that a high-fat diet is unhealthy for our body in general but do you know what are the effects that it can have on your prostate? We ask our urologist Dr Ho Siew Hong​ and Principal Dietitian Ms Mah Wai Yee on the possible risks and dietary shifts you can make to ensure a healthy prostate.

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition that is difficult to spot but can be life threatening if not properly managed. Affecting one in four adults in Singapore, high blood pressure may lead to, complications such as heart diseases, stroke or kidney failure.

Did you know that the average Singaporean is heavier and more likely to overeat today than the decades before? According to findings by the Health Promotion Board (HPB), there has been a population-wide shift towards obesity. If we do not take actions to curb it now, we will become a fat nation in no time.

Elsje, in her mid-50s started feeling pain arising from her right abdomen. The pain affected the surrounding areas unexpectedly at various intensity and frequency, during different times in the day. A check with her gastroenteritis doctor ruled out bowel related issues and she was advised to consult with her gynaecologist instead.

Colorectal cancer occurs when polyps that form on the inner wall of the colon and rectum become malignant and develop into cancer. If you are recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer and will be undergoing treatment (chemotherapy or radiation therapy) soon, you will need to adopt a diet that can nourish and strengthen your body to fight the side effects of treatment.

Food plays an integral role in providing nutrients as part of the holistic healing process, and FPH offers a myriad spread of cuisines customised to suit our patients’ dietary preferences i.e. low sodium, low sugar etc, without compromising on the taste factor.

With Christmas and New Year holidays just around the corner, feasting is inevitable, especially with the rare occasions of having families and friends around you. However mindful eating is not about denying yourself the pleasures of eating. Instead, it is all about enjoying whatever we eat fully and the flavours of the holiday season.