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KUALA LUMPUR – Fasting during Ramadan will definitely make one to easily feel lethargic, hungry and sleepy, but it is not an excuse to not exercise.
As such, the question of choosing food is very important to ensure the body gets all the necessary nutrients, thus helping to maintain fitness during the fasting period.
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According to Professor Dr Suzana Shahar of the Nutrition and Dietetics Centre for Healthy Ageing and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, having sahur (pre-dawn meal) is very important to provide energy during fasting and to keep the body energetic throughout the day.
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NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2021: Four weeks left to enter.here s a recap of last year s roll of honour By Gary Scattergood There are four week left to enter APAC s premier nutrition awards and to be crowned among the region s brightest and best, with categories spanning ingredients, finished products, start-ups and research.
The awards are open to companies across the globe, providing their products or ingredients are available in at least one APAC market.
This year we have 16 categories spanning ingredients, finished products and our specialty awards. We are please to introduce two new categories for 2021 - Ingredient of the Year: Beauty-from-Within and Product of the Year: Immune Support.
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While aging is often associated with a deterioration in health, it’s also important to note that improvements in healthcare and technological progress have made aging better. Understanding the needs of the elderly has emerged as crucial. The vast percentage of the population comprises those above 65 years. This number is expected to reach 1.5 billion by 2050, according to the United Nations World Population Aging report. This makes it imperative to understand the importance of healthy aging. Here are five things you must keep in mind.
Nutrition is key
Although this seems obvious, it’s startling how most people take this for granted. Close to 20-30 percent of the senior citizen population has anorexia. Appetite reduces as one ages. Compounded by co-existing dental or gastrointestinal issues, it results in low caloric intake and an increase in nutritional deficiencies. By eating small, regular and balanced meals, these complications can be avoided.
Register now! NutraIngredients hosts global immunity series With immunity remaining high on the agenda for consumers and many industry players looking to tap into this burgeoning interest, NutraIngredients global team will uncover the latest in science, innovation and regulation in a series of webinars next month.
Building on the success of our inaugural series in May 2020, the Immunity Broadcast Series 2021 will provide ten category focused and regionally specific events aired between May 4th and 25th. Each webinar, hosted by the USA, APAC, and EMEA teams, will include live and interactive presentations and panel discussions with top industry experts.
“Immunity continues to be front of mind for consumers across the globe, and there are so many different ways of thinking about the topic. So, we’re getting the band back together