Dr. Pauline Tan Ngo

22/07/2025

August is breastfeeding month!
Nothing beats breastmilk!
Breastfeeding mommies and soon to become moms come and join us this coming August 3, 2025 at Main Atrium North Wing SM City.

19/07/2025

ATM: Nationwide CPR Awareness Campaign
First Responder Team
Sa CPR Win na Win

13/07/2025

Just follow. Whether standing or sitting position. No need for any special attire or gadget.
3 minutes.🙂
Consistency is the key.👌

Radio Taiso, or Rajio Taiso ( ラジオ体操 ) as its pronounced in Japanese, is a fitness routine set to music widely practiced in Japan. It was first introduced nea...

13/07/2025

Radio Taiso
If you don't have time nor budget for a coach. Make use of the youtube. Here is a 3 min stretch exercise routine for ALL ages.

Welcome to Radio Taiso Workout: The Fitness Secret of Japan (Cardio, Flexibility & Strength)!Start your day the Japanese way with Radio Taiso for seniors! In...

28/06/2025

There is NO shortcut to healthy living. Take small steps make significant changes.
Some opted for a quick solution and end up having side effects like pancreatitis leading to death.
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A probe into the safety of the jabs has been launched🚨 Read more: https://trib.al/Th2VCCz

16/06/2025

Which is better french fries or Potato chips?
Eat sparingly and think of Acrylamide. Any fried food for that matter.

Acrylamide is a chemical compound that can form in certain foods during high-temperature cooking processes such as frying, roasting, and baking. It is particularly common in starchy foods, including potato products (like french fries and potato chips), coffee, and some baked goods.

# # # Link to Cancer:

1. **Animal Studies**: Research has shown that high levels of acrylamide can cause cancer in animals. These studies have raised concerns about its potential effects in humans, although the levels of acrylamide that cause cancer in animals are much higher than what people would typically consume in food.

2. **Human Studies**: The evidence in humans is less clear. Some studies suggest a possible link between acrylamide intake and certain types of cancer, while others do not. Due to these inconsistent results, organizations like the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classify acrylamide as a "probable human carcinogen."

3. **Regulatory Perspective**: While absolute risk levels are not definitively established, regulatory bodies in various countries monitor and sometimes regulate acrylamide levels in food to minimize potential risks.

# # # Reducing Acrylamide Intake:

1. **Cooking Methods**: Lowering the cooking temperature and reducing cooking time can decrease acrylamide formation.

2. **Cooking Techniques**: Boiling and steaming, as opposed to frying, roasting, or baking, result in less acrylamide.

3. **Consideration of Color**: For fried or baked starchy foods, a golden yellow color is preferable over brown to minimize acrylamide content.

4. **Balanced Diet**: Consuming a varied and balanced diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, may help mitigate potential risks associated with acrylamide.

# # # Conclusion:

While the presence of acrylamide in some foods is concerning, the direct link to cancer in humans is still under investigation. More research is needed to establish a definitive connection. In the meantime, individuals concerned about acrylamide can adopt cooking and dietary practices to reduce their exposure.

15/06/2025

Everybody need this recipe! Blessed day to everyone!

09/06/2025

Vege meat IS not healthy! Choose the real vegetables and the real meat cook in the right way and eat the right amount.

Is the plant-based revolution truly a health boon or a deceptive marketing strategy? Join Dr. Josh Axe as he unravels the conflicting evidence surrounding me...

09/06/2025

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24/05/2025

Bring your own water bottle and fill it with filtered tap water.

09/05/2025

Why should we care?
Iron Deficiency Anemia