White color of foods

The white color in foods contain a natural pigment name as “organosulfur compounds”. Study did shows that this natural pigment reduces the risk of stomach cancer and heart disease. Certain white color phytochemical contains healthy chemicals such as allicin. For example Garlic. It helps lower our body's cholesterol and blood pressure. Example of foods that fall into this category are Bananas, Cauliflower, Garlic, Ginger, Mushrooms, Onions Parsnips.


白色的食物中含有一个“有机硫化合物“的天然色素。研究显示这种天然色素可减少胃癌症和心脏病的风险。某些白色的植物化学成分，含有大蒜素健康的化学物质有助于降低人体的胆固醇和血压。这一类白色食物的例子有香蕉，花椰菜，大蒜，生姜，蘑菇。

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Orange/Yellow color in foods

Orange or yellow color gives people the taste of sweetness. People don't actually know that these color of foods contain a natural plant pigment "Beta-carotene". Beta-carotene acts as precursor of Vitamin A and most important reduce the risk of develop age-related macular degeneration (eye disorder of elderly, can lead to blindness). Example of foods are sweet potatoes, pumpkin, pineapple, carrots, oranges and so on. In additional, beta-carotene in carrots help protect skin health. Yellow citrus food such as lemon is an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidant selenium which is known to reduce the risk of cancer. So, orange/yellow color in food isn't just symbolize sweetness, but the meanings behind leads to a healthier body.


许多人不知道，其实黄色和橙色的食物含有一种天然植物色素“β-胡萝卜素“。作为维生素A前体，β-胡萝卜素最重要是能减少患上老年性黄斑变性的风险（眼老年性疾病，可导致失明）。食品如土豆，南瓜，菠萝，胡萝卜，橙子等。胡萝卜的β-胡萝卜素有助于保护皮肤健康。黄色的食物有一种抗氧化剂维生素C和硒，以减少癌症的风险。因此，橙/黄颜色的食品不只是象征的甜，但背后的意义可带来一个健康的身体。

Red color in foods

As I am researching on the color of foods, I am happy to share all my findings with all of you. We may not know what's the meaning of each color in our food, but some color Phytochemicals did make a difference in assisting our body operation. Red, a color that mostly brings spicy of taste, the phytochemicals contain are "lycopene" and "anthocyanidins". Lycopene foods can assist in reducing risk of several types of cancer, particularly prostate cancer. Examples are tomato, watermelon, red apple and strawberry. Anthocyanidins are a strong antioxidants that prevent cells from damage and prevent bacteria from attaching to cells. Examples are raspberries and red grapes. So, due to its benefits, I suggest you all especially working folks should eat some natural red fruits daily to keep your body cells stronger. 


红色，颜色多是象征辣的味道，含有的植物化学物是“番茄红素“和”花青素“。番茄红素的食物可以帮助降低多种癌症，尤其是前列腺癌的风险。例子有番茄，西瓜，红苹果和草莓。花青素可以防止细胞免受损害，并防止细菌附着于细胞的强大抗氧化剂。由于红色的好处，我建议大家，尤其是工作的人们每天应该吃一些自然的红色果实。

Phytochemicals, the color of your foods

Recently food topics wrap around radiation that affect the safety of the food. Well, after I did few research and study, I discover that it is co-related to the a topic which I am researching - Phytochemicals. At this moment, we may query what kind of food to be avoid and so on. Why not we just try to boost up self immune system and increase consumption of rich antioxidants foods to prevent from oxidative damage? The most common antioxidant which familiar to us included Beta-carotene (Phytochemicals), Vit C, Vit E and selenium (mineral). Antioxidants can neutralize free radicals which appear in oxidative environment, prevent cells destruction.
日本核电站事故处理可能长期化,我们应设法提高自身的免疫系统，增加抗氧化剂丰富的食物消费，以防止氧化的损害。最常见的抗氧化剂包括我们熟悉的胡萝卜素（植物化学物），维生素C，维生素E和矿。抗氧化剂能中和氧化环境中出现的自由基，防止细胞被破坏。

Lets back to Phytochemicals. Phytochemicals can be obtained from plants sources such as fruits, vegetables as well as grains. The deeper, vibrant color of the foods means more dense phytochemicals can be found  inside. It plays an important roles in antioxidants (prevent oxidative damage), remove carcinogen compound (detoxify) from our body and prevent pathogens attach to cells. Color which exist in foods contain Phytochemical, for example, red, orange/yellow, green, blue/purple and white color. I will explain each color further and its phytochemical contain in the next few post. Hope all of you take good care of yourself.
植物化学物质可以从如水果，蔬菜以及谷物植物获取。较深，鲜艳颜色的食物意味着更多的植物化学物质可以找到。它发挥了重要作用的抗氧化剂（防止氧化损伤），去除我们身体致癌化合物（解毒）和防止病原体附着于细胞。食品中存在的颜色含有植物化学，例如，红，橙/黄，绿，蓝/紫色和白色。

Fiber

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As related to previous topic Constipation, fiber is one of an important element in preventing constipation. Insoluble fiber passes through the intestines almost unchanged and able hold water-soluble nutrients. The bulk and soft texture of fiber help prevent hard, dry stools that is difficult to pass. Therefore, it is really important to learn the kind of foods that are high in fiber :

·           Unprocessed wheat bran

·           Unrefined breakfast cereals

·           Whole-grain bread and brown rice

·           Fresh fruits

·           Dried fruits (such as prunes, apricots and figs)

·           Vegetables

·           Beans (such as navy, kidney and pinto beans)

   

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  纤维，不溶性纤维经过肠道几乎保持不变，能溶于水的营养物质。大部分的纤维有助预防和软化粪便。食物如 ：

     •未经加工的麦麸

     •未加工的谷物早餐

  •全麦面包和糙米

  •新鲜水果

  •干果（如李子，杏和无花果）

  •蔬菜

  •豆类（如海军，肾脏和斑豆）

Common cause of Constipation

Here is the post that introduce the foods that may cause constipation, hope you all are aware of it. The most common cause of constipation is a diet that is low in fiber, low liquid intake and high in fat. Constipation-causing foods are:

• Meat - particularly beef, pork (slows down the process of digestion and harder to break down).
• Refined grain foods - biscuits, macaroni, cookies, pastries, bread, pasta, pretzels, rolls.
• Starchy foods - potatoes, rice, corn (excess starch).
• Dairy products - milk, cheese, ice cream.
• Fast and prepackaged foods - hamburgers, fries, hot dogs, pizza, chips.
• Products heavy in sugar (tends to draw water from stools- hard stools form).

便秘的最常见的原因是饮食是低纤维，低水分和高脂肪。以下食物是可导致便秘：
•肉类- 尤其是牛肉，猪肉（缓慢消化和分解过程）
•加工谷物食品-饼干，通心粉，饼干，糕点，面包，面条，饼干，面包卷
•淀粉类食物-土豆，大米，玉米（过量淀粉）
•乳制品 -牛奶，奶酪，冰淇淋
•快餐 -汉堡包，薯条，热狗，比萨饼，薯条
•含大量糖分食物（可造成粪便硬化）

Constipation problem

Have you ever been suffer from constipation problem? I’m sure nowadays people tend to face constipation problem included children, adults or elderly, normally we just shy to search for a solution. Constipation usually is defined as bowel movement fewer than 3 times per week. Constipation stools are usually hard, dry, small in size, and difficult to eliminate.

Why constipation? Let's have a general view on causes based on age group.

Children	Picky food choices, less vegetables and fruits intake. High intake of prepared foods and processed foods (low in fiber), fast food as main meal daily.
Pregnant women	Hormonal changes.
Adults	Emotional stress.
Elderly	Difficulties with chewing or swallowing may cause older people tend to eat soft foods that are processed and low in fiber.

你是否烦恼着便秘问题呢？我相信现代人都会面对便秘问题，包括儿童，成人或年长者。便秘通常是指排便少于每周3次。便秘的粪便通常是坚硬，干燥，体积小，而且很难消除的。

便秘的原因：

孩子们	对食物挑剔，低蔬菜和水果的摄取量。过量食用加工食品（低纤维），快餐等。
孕妇	荷尔蒙变化
工作者	情绪紧张
年长者	咀嚼或吞咽困难可能会导致老年人摄入低纤维和柔软的食物。

Bad Breath prevention guidelines

Hi, a sad and memorable atmosphere this week due to earthquake, but life goes on. Hope you all are blessed with health and joy. As I promised, I will post several guidelines on how to prevent bad breath, this guidelines are useful and the same I used to educate my patient. 

1.                  Using fluoride toothpaste to brush teeth at least 2 times every day (morning and night). Be sure to clean your gum as well as all tooth surfaces.

2.                  Floss your teeth at least once a day to remove foods between your teeth.

3.                  Eat more fruits and vegetables every day.

4.                  Avoid foods that cause you bad breath. Also avoid alcoholic beverages, which often cause bad breath.

5.                  Avoid using tobacco products.

6.                  A dry mouth has an unpleasant smell. If your mouth is dry, you can suck on sugar-free mints, chew sugar-free gum or drink more water.

7.                  Most mouthwashes do not have a long-lasting effect on bad breath. If you use a mouthwash, swish it around in your mouth for 30 seconds before spitting it out.

8.                  If you wear removable dentures, take them out at night. Brush the dentures and soak them overnight in a disinfecting solution.

9.                  See your dentist twice a year to have your teeth cleaned.

1。使用含氟牙膏刷牙，至少每天2次（上午和晚上）。一定要清洁牙齿，牙龈和舌头的所有表面。
2。使用牙线清洁牙齿，每天至少一次以清除牙齿之间的食物。
3。多吃水果和蔬菜。少吃肉类。
4。避免的造成口臭的食物。尽量避免饮用含酒精的饮料，这往往导致口臭。
5。避免抽烟和使用烟草制品。
6。有时，口干会有难闻的气味。如果你的口腔是干的，你可以食用无糖薄荷糖，嚼无糖口香糖或喝更多的水。
7。如果您使用漱口水，用力在你的嘴里漱30秒左右，然后才吐出来。
8。如果你戴假牙，晚上睡前刷假牙和把它们浸泡在消毒液过夜。
9。每年让牙医检查牙齿清洁两次。

Food during disaster

This evening after hearing the news of earthquake in Japan (around 3pm in Malaysia), I was totally shocked. We just heard NZ earthquake recently and now another natural disaster. I don't have much comment but I do hope people will take care of their food safety, raw and cooked food should be separate. Remember to avoid unsafe drinking water to keep yourself from any risk of disease. Hope quake victims are doing well during this tough period.

Bad Breath is a sign of health problem?

Smoking and others tobacco usage can bring effects that cause bad breath. If you have a poor oral hygiene by not brushing your teeth regularly, plaque (a sticky, colorless film) builds up on your teeth which is a place for bacteria to live and yet another reason why breath can turn foul.

The most important issue is bad breath can be a sign of a health problem. Sinus infections, chronic lung infections, liver or kidney diseases, and diabetes are some health conditions that may cause bad breath situation. If a friend told you that You Have Bad Breath, isn't it a shame? So the best way is to practice a good oral hygiene everyday. I will post a guidelines to keep our bad breath away in the next post. Stay tuned !

吸烟和其他烟草的使用也将带来口臭效果。口腔卫生不好是因为不经常刷牙，造成牙菌斑（一种粘性的，无色膜）。牙菌斑是细菌生长的好地方，造成口臭问题。口臭也可能是一个健康问题的征兆。鼻窦感染，慢性肺部感染，肝或肾脏疾病，糖尿病等一些卫生条件，可能导致口臭。口臭会使人感到尴尬，所以让我们从今天开始，实践保护良好的口腔卫生。

Acidic Food

Here is another tip to share about bad breath. Foods with a high acidic content are a root of bad breath as well. pH is a term used to describe the acidity of an environment. Our oral cavity has a normal pH of 6.5 (7 is considered neutral). Some of the foods you should aware are coffee and citrus juices. Acid encourages the bacteria reproduce much faster. In order to decrease the production of odorous sulfur compounds, the acid environment needs to be neutralized (drinking more water or more alkaline foods).

具有高酸性食品是一个引发口臭的问题。 口腔内有一个正常的pH值6.5（7被认为是中性）。应该留意一些咖啡和许多柑橘果汁。因为酸性使细菌繁殖得更快，进而产生异味硫化合物。

Brush teeth or mouthwash after meal

Why we need to brush our teeth or use mouthwash after every meal? It is important as relates to the problem of Bad Breath. After eating, food particles can remain in our mouth, which promotes bacterial growth between teeth, around the gums, and on the tongue. Food which is exposed out for long time will spoil. That spoiling action is due to anaerobic bacteria breaking down proteins in that particular food. Bacteria in mouth creates the volatile sulfur compounds of bad breath and taste disorders. That is why it can cause bad breath to a person. Bacteria can also cause gum disease (also known as gingivitis) and brings bad breath.

进食后，食物残渣会留在口中，从而促进牙齿之间的细菌生长，甚至牙龈周围和舌头上。如果食物残渣暴露在口腔中太久会坏掉。这是由于细菌在无氧气情况下会破坏含蛋白质的食物，进而制造口臭和味觉紊乱的挥发性含硫化合物。细菌也可引起牙龈病（也称为牙龈炎）。牙龈炎也会导致口臭。

Below is a video that explains the effect of bad breath. Although is a joke , but is also a good video to share and alert us. By the way, doctors, don't take it so serious on the storyline of this video ><.

Mind your Breath

Hi everyone, is littlediet time again. I just went through a busy week, sickness is spreading everyday and a dietitian job is harder than before. Of course, doctor is the busiest one. I have to thank readers that still visit my blog and waiting for my regular update.


Since I met a number of patients, I hate when I am talking to a patient with bad breath. Is food one of the factor causing bad breath? Yes. There are specific food that cause it as they contain volatile sulfur compounds - the culprit in causing bad breath. These foods have odors which are picked up by the blood system and are exhaled through the lungs up for several days after a meal. Well, best examples are Onions, Garlic, Cabbage, Curry, Alcohol, Dairy foods (in lactose intolerant persons) and sugar. Maybe you all are not alert with it, but take my advice to control the portion you have for foods above. Hope you can have a nice day ever!