What is dietary fibre? Fibres are the structural part of plant foods that cannot be digested by our bodies. There are two types of fibres: Soluble fibres that dissolve in water and insoluble fibres that don’t. These two fibres have various health benefits, and are found in various kinds of food. Where can I find dietary fibre? Soluble fibres are commonly found in oats, nuts, beans, lentils and some fruits like apples and pears. Meanwhile, insoluble fibres are present in wheat bran, vegetables, and whole grains.

In Singapore, the most cited reasons for the lack of exercise are time, zero motivation and interest, as well as cost. You could choose healthy food, but exercise is also one of the most important steps to keep a healthy weight. It is recommended by the Health Promotion Board to perform at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week. However, it does not mean we have to deliberately set aside the same amount of time for exercising. Contrary to some, exercising is not time-consuming; it is not only about working out in the gym or out on the running tracks. We can incorporate physical activities into our daily lifestyle routines for example, taking the stairs instead of the lift…