Rowena Recommends
A Registered Dietitian's Personal Collection of Recommendation for Healthy Eating, Great Skin Care and Meal Planning Tips for Busy Families
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There are so many protein powders on the market. How do you choose the one that’s right for you? Many individuals ask me if protein powder is necessary. Some individuals believe that protein powder should only be taken if you work out to gain muscle. This is not necessarily true. I see protein powder as…
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As we age, we naturally get wrinkles as our skin slowly loses elasticity. Diet can help skin retain more elasticity; if this is your goal, consider adding collagen as part of your daily diet. What Foods Can You Naturally Find Collagen In? When I attend family dinners in a Chinese restaurant, the course I look…
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Breakfast is a common meal in which many individuals lack sufficient protein intake. Think about it. Typical breakfast examples include: a) 1 or 2 pieces of bread + hint of nut butter or butter + a piece of fruit b) 1/2 c- 1 c cooked oatmeal with a piece of fruit c) 1 egg (scrambled/poached/hardboiled)…
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What You May Not Know About Me: 1. What Is Your Full Name? Rowena Yiu-Kay Leung 2. What Does Your Name Mean? My grandmother created my Chinese name. “Yiu” means wrapped. This provides context to the fact that the umbilical cord was wrapped around my neck as my mom was delivering me; therefore, an emergency…