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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
What is the difference between probiotics and prebiotics?
Probiotics are live beneficial microorganisms ingested in adequate amounts. Main food sources: yoghurt, fermented milks. Prebiotics are...
Dr Rebecca Luong
How to avoid forming carcinogens when cooking?
There are two types of carcinogens produced during food preparation (heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons). ...
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
Is dark chocolate good for my heart?
Chocolate is made from cocoa pod (a fruit) which contains antioxidants called polyphenols (in particular flavanols). Dark chocolate...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Does milk cause phlegm?
No, studies have shown that milk does not cause phlegm or increase mucous production in throat or airways. However, you may feel that...
Dr Rebecca Luong