Sunday, January 13, 2019

Are salt and sodium the same thing?

No.  Salt and sodium are not the same thing.

"Salt" is the term commonly used for sodium chloride (NaCl) which is table salt. Sodium chloride is just 40% sodium and 60% chloride. One teaspoon of table salt contains 2,325 mg of sodium.

It's important to note that in addition to sodium chloride, sodium shows up in food in other forms including monosodium glutamate (MSG), sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and sodium nitrate (a preservative) among many others.

While the words “salt” and “sodium” are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. Sodium is a substance that affects blood pressure and is the main ingredient in salt. Ordinary table salt is only 40 percent sodium. The other 60 percent is another mineral, chloride. It is the sodium part of salt that is necessary to maintain water balance in body tissues. However, too much sodium can increase fluid retention and elevate blood pressure in people who are sodium sensitive.

While the average American consumers about 2 to 4 teaspoons of salt per day (4400 to 8800 milligrams of sodium), the body only needs about ½ to 1 ½ teaspoons of salt per day (1100 to 3300 milligrams of sodium). 

Types of Salt: Himalayan vs Kosher vs Regular vs Sea Salt

Without it, many meals would taste bland and unappealing.

However, not all salt is created equal. There are many varieties to choose from.

These include table salt, Himalayan pink salt, kosher salt, sea salt and Celtic salt, just to name a few.

Not only do they differ in taste and texture, but also in mineral and sodium content.

This article explores the most popular salt types and compares their nutritional properties.

What Is Salt?
Salt is a crystalline mineral made of two elements, sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl).

Sodium and chlorine are essential for your body, as they help your brain and nerves send electrical impulses.

Most of the world's salt is harvested from salt mines or by evaporating seawater and other mineral-rich waters.

Salt has various purposes, the most common being to flavor foods. Salt is also used as a food preservative, as bacteria have trouble growing in a salt-rich environment.

The reason that salt is often deemed unhealthy in large amounts is that it can raise blood pressure.

But even though studies suggest that lowering salt intake can reduce blood pressure by 1–5.4 mm/Hg, there is no evidence that lowering salt intake prevents heart attacks, stroke or death (1, 2).

The vast majority of sodium in the Western diet comes from processed foods. If you eat mostly whole, unprocessed foods then you don't need to worry about adding some salt to your meals.

SUMMARY
Salt is made of two minerals, sodium and chloride, which are essential for human life. Too much salt can raise blood pressure, but there is very little evidence that eating less salt can improve health.
Refined Salt (Regular Table Salt)
The most common salt is regular table salt.

This salt is usually highly refined — meaning that it’s heavily ground, with most of its impurities and trace minerals removed.

The problem with heavily ground salt is that it can clump together. For this reason, various substances — called anti-caking agents — are added so that it flows freely.

Food-grade table salt is almost pure sodium chloride — 97% or higher — but in many countries, it also contains added iodine.

The addition of iodine to table salt is the result of a successful public health preventative measure against iodine deficiency, which is common in many parts of the world.

Iodine deficiency is a leading cause of hypothyroidism, intellectual disability and various other health problems (3, 4).

Therefore, if you choose not to eat regular iodine-enriched table salt, make sure you're eating other foods that are high in iodine, such as fish, dairy, eggs and seaweed.

Sea Salt
Sea salt is made by evaporating seawater.

Like table salt, it is mostly just sodium chloride. However, depending on its source and how it was processed, it usually contains various trace minerals like potassium, iron and zinc.

The darker the sea salt, the higher its concentration of impurities and trace nutrients. However, due to ocean pollution, sea salt can also harbor trace amounts of heavy metals like lead.

Sea salt also contains microplastics — the microscopic remains of plastic waste. The health implications of microplastics in food are still unclear, but some researchers believe that health risks are low at current levels (5).

Unlike regular refined salt, sea salt is often coarse, as it’s less ground. If you sprinkle it on your food after cooking, it may have a different mouthfeel and cause a more potent flavor burst than refined salt.

The trace minerals and impurities found in sea salt can also affect its taste — but this varies greatly between brands.

SUMMARY
Sea salt is made by evaporating seawater. Though very similar to regular salt, it may contain small amounts of minerals. It also contains trace amounts of heavy metals and microplastics.

Himalayan Pink Salt
Himalayan salt is mined in Pakistan.

It comes from the Khewra Salt Mine, the second largest salt mine in the world.

Himalayan salt often contains trace amounts of iron oxide (rust), which gives it a pink color.

It also has small amounts of calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium, making it slightly lower in sodium than regular table salt.

Many people prefer the flavor of Himalayan salt over other types.

However, the main difference is simply the color, which can make any dish visually appealing.

SUMMARY
Himalayan salt is harvested from a large salt mine in Pakistan. It has a pink color due to the presence of iron oxide. It also contains trace amounts of calcium, potassium and magnesium.

Kosher Salt
Kosher salt is called "kosher" because it is used in certain Jewish culinary customs.

Traditional Jewish law requires blood to be extracted from meat before it is eaten. Because kosher salt has a flaky, coarse structure, it is particularly efficient at extracting blood.

The main difference between regular salt and kosher salt is the structure of the flakes. Chefs find that kosher salt — due to its large flake size — is easier to pick up with your fingers and spread over food.

Kosher salt will have a different texture and flavor burst, but if you allow the salt to dissolve in the food, there really isn't any difference compared to regular table salt.

However, kosher salt is less likely to contain additives like anti-caking agents and iodine.

Yet, keep in mind that a teaspoon of kosher salt weighs far less than a teaspoon of regular salt. Don't substitute one for the other at a 1:1 ratio or your food may end up too salty or too bland.

SUMMARY
Kosher salt has a flaky structure that makes it easy to spread atop your food. Though it’s not much different than regular salt, it’s less likely to contain anti-caking agents and added iodine.

Celtic Salt
Celtic salt is a type of sea salt that originally became popular in France.

It has a grayish color and also contains a bit of water, which makes it quite moist.

Celtic salt offers trace amounts of minerals and is a bit lower in sodium than plain table salt.

SUMMARY
Celtic salt has a light grayish color and is quite moist. It is made from seawater and contains trace amounts of minerals.
Differences in Taste
Foodies and chefs primarily choose their salt based on taste, texture, color and convenience.

Impurities — including trace minerals — can affect both the color and taste of the salt.

The size of the grain also affects how the salty flavor hits your tongue. Salt with a larger grain size can have a stronger flavor and last longer on your tongue.

However, if you allow the salt to dissolve in your dish, there shouldn't be any major taste difference between plain refined salt and the other gourmet salts.

If you like to use your fingers to sprinkle salt on food, dry salts with a larger grain size are much easier to handle.

SUMMARY
The main differences between salts are flavor, color, texture and convenience.
Mineral Content
One study determined the mineral content of different types of salt (6).

The table below shows a comparison between table salt, Maldon salt (a typical sea salt), Himalayan salt and Celtic salt:

Calcium Potassium Magnesium Iron Sodium
Table salt 0.03% 0.09% <0 .01="" font=""> <0 .01="" font=""> 39.1%
Maldon salt 0.16% 0.08% 0.05% <0 .01="" font=""> 38.3%
Himalayan salt 0.16% 0.28% 0.1% 0.0004% 36.8%
Celtic salt 0.17% 0.16% 0.3% 0.014% 33.8%

As you can see, Celtic salt has the least amount of sodium and the highest amount of calcium and magnesium. Himalayan salt contains a bit of potassium.

However, keep in mind that these are trace amounts. For example, the 0.3% content of magnesium for Celtic salt implies that you would need to eat 100 grams of salt to reach the RDI.

For this reason, the mineral content of the various salts is far from a compelling reason to choose one salt over another. These levels are negligible compared to what you obtain from food.

SUMMARY
Salt contains only trace amounts of minerals. As a result, choosing one type of salt over another is unlikely to significantly affect your health.
Which Is Healthiest?
So far, no studies have compared the health effects of different types of salt.

However, if such a study were done, it’s unlikely that major differences would be found. Most salts are similar, consisting of sodium chloride and tiny amounts of minerals.

The main benefit of choosing less processed salts is that you avoid additives and anti-caking agents that are often found in regular table salt.

At the end of the day, salt is salt — its main purpose is to add flavor, but it’s not a health remedy.

SUMMARY
There are no studies comparing the health benefits of different types of salts. However, less processed salts usually do not contain additives.

The Bottom Line
Salt is perhaps the most widely used spice in the world.

Some people believe that salt is bad for you, but the reality is not that simple.

Though refined table salt is the most common type in the West, a number of other varieties exist. These include Celtic, Himalayan, kosher and sea salt.

However, there are few nutritional differences between these various types. While unrefined salts contain fewer additives, the main distinctions involve texture, grain size and flavor.

Feel free to experiment and choose the salt that’s right for you.

Thursday, January 10, 2019

ABOUT SINGAPORE MOTORSHOW 2019

10 January to 13 January 2019
10 January to 13 January 2019
10 January to 13 January 2019

The annual Singapore Motorshow returns for the fifth consecutive year in 2019, promising to be even better than before. Held at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, the 2019 Motorshow will be spread across levels 3 & 4.

Starting from 10 January to 13 January 2019, Singapore’s largest and most prestigious annual motoring event will feature more than 30 automotive brands, the most number of brands showcased since its return five years ago. The show will also feature various providers of automotive accessories, lifestyle products and services, and world famous stunt driver, Russ Swift, who will make his return to thrill guests with his adrenaline-pumping performances of precision driving.

A must-attend event, visitors can also expect to witness first hand, multiple car launches, exclusive offers, numerous MediaCorp celebrity appearances and lucky draw contests that include amazing prizes such as a Subaru Impreza 2.0 i-S 5-Door!

The Singapore Motorshow 2019 is presented by the Motor Traders Association (MTA) of Singapore in partnership with MediaCorp. Other sponsors of the event include: AIG Asia Pacific Insurance Pte. Ltd (Official Insurer), HL Bank (Official Bank) and Shell (Official Automotive Lubricants & Fuel) as well as support from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA).

SG MOTORSHOW INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD
17 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh #02-00 Auto World, Singapore 319254.
Tel : (65) 69085060
General Enquiry : enquiry@motorshow.com.sg
Exhibition Booth Sales Enquiry : Jennifer.Han@motorshow.com.sg

SHOW TIMING
10 JAN THU13:00 - 22:00 PREVIEW TICKET SGD 10
10 JAN THU17:00 - 22:00 STANDARD TICKET SGD 6
11 JAN FRI 11:30 - 22:00 STANDARD TICKET SGD 6
12 JAN SAT 10:30 - 22:00 STANDARD TICKET SGD 6
13 JAN SUN10:30 - 20:00 STANDARD TICKET SGD 6

Ticket sales only available at Suntec Singapore Level 3 concourse area during above show timings.

Ticket sales will end 30 minutes before closing time.

Admission ends 10 minutes before closing time.

FREE Admission for children 1.2m tall and below.

Singapore Motorshow 2019 is on Levels 3 & 4 of Suntec Singapore.


* Photography/videography will be carried out during the event. Singapore Motorshow reserves the rights to use these images/videos in its print publications, digital platforms and/or marketing channels.

SINGAPORE MOTORSHOW 2019 LOCATION

Suntec Singapore
International Convention
and Exhibition Centre
1 Raffles Boulevard Suntec City
Level 3 & 4 Singapore 039593
Tel: (65) 6337 2888 | Fax: (65) 6825 2222
wwww.suntecsingapore.com

Suntec Singapore is easily accessible by three MRT stations (see MRT map)

Esplanade or Promenade via the Circle Line, and City Hall via the East West Line.

Follow these directions to get to Suntec Singapore:

From CC3 Esplanade MRT Station (3 minutes): Take Exit A and follow the signage to our Centre

From CC4 Promenade MRT Station (5 minutes): Take Exit C, walk through Suntec City Mall and follow the signage to our Centre

From EW13 City Hall MRT Station (8 - 10 minutes): Walk through City Link Mall and then Esplanade Exchange to get here

SHOW TIMING

10 JANtHU13:00 - 22:00PREVIEW TICKETSGD 10
10 JANTHU17:00 - 22:00STANDARD TICKETSGD 6
11 JANFRI11:30 - 22:00STANDARD TICKETSGD 6
12 JANSAT10:30 - 22:00STANDARD TICKETSGD 6
13 JANSUN10:30 - 20:00STANDARD TICKETSGD 6
  • Ticket sales only available at Suntec Singapore Level 3 concourse area during above show timings.
  • Ticket sales will end 30 minutes before closing time.
  • Admission ends 10 minutes before closing time.
  • FREE Admission for children 1.2m tall and below.
  • Singapore Motorshow 2019 is on Levels 3 & 4 of Suntec Singapore.
* Photography/videography will be carried out during the event. Singapore Motorshow reserves the rights to use these images/videos in its print publications, digital platforms and/or marketing channels.

SINGAPORE MOTORSHOW 2019 LUCKY DRAW

Singapore Motorshow 2019

COME AND WIN A CHANCE TO DRIVE AWAY
THE SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i-S* 5-DOOR.

BY PURCHASING A SINGAPORE MOTORSHOW 2019 STANDARD ADMISSION TICKET AT SUNTEC SINGAPORE FROM 10 JANUARY TO 13 JANUARY 2019!

* Prize vehicle is furnished with ARF but does not include COE or any other fees. Other terms and conditions may apply. Colour of the model shown above may vary from the actual prize.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Simply purchase a standard admission ticket (with Lucky Draw Contest form behind) for Singapore Motorshow 2019 at SUNTEC Singapore. 
Correctly answer the questions on the lucky draw 
form, fill up your particulars and drop it into the 
lucky draw box at level 3 before 13 January 2019,
 8:00pm to stand a chance to win!

One (1) lucky draw ticket will be drawn from the box, 
on the last day of the Singapore Motorshow 2019, 
at 8.30pm on 13th January 2019.

Visitors may submit multiple entries, using only the official Lucky Draw Form. When filling up the lucky draw form, visitors should ensure that only the 
original (photocopied not allowed) lucky draw form 
is used. The participant's name used in the lucky 
draw form must match his or her passport/NRIC 
upon verification. Each lucky draw form must be 
filled in a legible manner with all information 
furnished being accurate and complete. Failure to 
comply with these pre-requisites will result in the 
card being disqualified from the lucky draw.

Rules and Regulations

Prize vehicle is only furnished with ARF but does not include COE or any other fees. Other terms and conditions may apply.

Lucky draw coupons that are incomplete or illegible 
will be disqualified from the lucky draw.

Staff and management of the organizers, their 
agencies and their immediate families are not 
eligible to participate in the lucky draw.

The organizer's decisions on all matters relating to 
the lucky draw are final and no correspondence 
will be entertained.

The winner will be announced on SINGAPORE MOTORSHOW 2019 Facebook and Website on 
16 Jan 2019.

Prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged 
for cash.

Prize not claimed within 3 months from the date of notification will be donated to a charity of the organizer's choice.

NOTE: Information correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice.


* Photography/videography will be carried out during the event. Singapore Motorshow reserves the rights 
to use these images/videos in its print 
publications, digital platforms and/or marketing
 channels.

RUSS SWIFT STUNT SHOW

RUSS SWIFT STUNT SHOW

Whether on two-wheels or four-wheels, going forward or backward, as long as he’s in the driver's seat, you can be sure it will be an exhilarating ride. Russ Swift, the fan favourite of the Singapore Motorshow, will be back in 2019! In collaboration with Subaru, the Guinness World Record holder for parallel parking in the tightest space will once again entertain fans and families with his showmanship and nerve wrecking driving stunts. From J-Turns into the tightest spaces 
to the fastest doughnuts, attendees are in for an 
exciting show! Stay tuned for more information!

Terms & Conditions

Stunt Show Entry Wristband are available for FREE 
on a first-come-first-served basis at level 4, STUNT 
SHOW (WRISTBAND COLLECTION) counter.
A valid Motorshow admission ticket must be 
presented.

Entrance to the Stunt Show is strictly restricted to 
those with valid Stunt Show Entry Wristbands.

Wristband will only be issued 1-hr before each show.

Entrance to the Stunt Show will open 10 minutes 
before each published show time and close
 5 minutes after each published show time.

All individuals, including children, must at all times possess a valid Stunt Show Entry Wristband.

Purchase of a Motorshow admission ticket does not guarantee entry to the Stunt Show.

Due to limited seating, 1 person will only allowed to 
1 Stunt Entry Wristband redemption per valid 
Motorshow admission ticket.

Stunt Show Entry Wristbands are non-transferable 
and must be applied in person by Motorshow staff.

Stunt Show Entry Wristbands are issued for specific date and show time; they are non-transferable or exchangeable.

For safety reasons, only a limited number of Stunt Show Entry Wristbands are issued for each Stunt Show.

Duration of each show is approximately 45mins.

Please note that high noise levels and burnt 
rubber smell are expected during the show.
 Advised to bring along your personal earplugs and facial mask.

NOTE : Information is correct at time of publication 
and subject to change without notice.


* Photography/videography will be carried out during the event. Singapore Motorshow reserves the rights 
to use these images/videos in its print 
publications, digital platforms and/or marketing
 channels.

CELEBRITIES APPEARANCE
Singapore Motorshow 2018
Singapore Motorshow 2018


Singapore Motorshow 2018

NOTE: Information correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice.


PROMOTIONS
KAH MOTOR CO SDN BHD
Booth No: 115

Special DJ appearance

(Sat 12-2pm) Gold 905 Mike & Denise (Sun 3-5pm) Yes 933 Weibin & Chen Ning
Ticket rebates for each Honda car purchase

Enjoy ticket rebates for each Honda car purchase!
Honda premiums

Receive a bag of Honda premiums for each Honda car purchase!
KOMOCO HOLDINGS PTE LTD
Booth No: A20A / A20C
Maserati Singapore
Maserati Singapore

Prolong your peace of mind with extended warranty and servicing coverage on all 2019 models.
PERFORMANCE MOTORS LIMITED
Booth No: 121
EXCLUSIVE MOTORSHOW 2019 DEALS.

Enjoy unbeatable trade-in offers, roadshow gifts and more.
MOTOR IMAGE ENTERPRISES PTE LTD
Booth No: 112
Lucky Draw Contest

Find out how to win the Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S at the Subaru Booth.
SHELL EASTERN PETROLEUM (PTE) LTD
Booth No: 152
Guess & Win

Guess the number of Shell Helix Bottles and win.
SENSATEC (ASIA) PTE LTD
Booth No: A22
Armor All & STP up to 60% off! 
Armor All & STP up to 60% off!

Armor All & STP booth will have massive discounts of up to 60% OFF!
HYDRO JET
Booth No: A16
HydroJET Portable Car Washer
HydroJET Portable Car Washer

12V Lithium Battery. Water Pressure 185 psi with 32L Water Tank
Worx HydroSHOT Power Cleaner
Worx HydroSHOT Power Cleaner

FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND, Truly Portable Power Cleaner
KOREI PTE LTD
Booth No: A23
Official Licensed Singapore Motorshow 2019 Event Model Cars on sale at $39.90 each!
Official Licensed Singapore Motorshow 2019 Event Model Cars on sale at $39.90 each!

Grab the exclusive Singapore Motorshow 2019 Event Model Cars(3rd ed) at Korei's Booth (A23)!
Grab the Singapore Exclusive Tarmac Works Model - BMW M3 DRM 1991 Tic Tac Edition at Korei's Booth (World exclusive launch!)
Grab the Singapore Exclusive Tarmac Works Model - BMW M3 DRM 1991 Tic Tac Edition at Korei's Booth (World exclusive launch!)

Grab this Singapore exclusive Tarmac Works Model at our Singapore Motorshow Booth (A23)! While stocks last!
Official Licensed Singapore Motorshow 2019 Event Model Cars on sale at $39.90 each!

Please visit Korei Booth (A23) to secure your Official Motorshow Cars 2019! While stocks last!
Official Singapore Motorshow 2019 Event Car $39,90
Official Singapore Motorshow 2019 Event Car $39,90

Please visit our booth A23 to secure your Official Singapore Motorshow 2019 event car !
UNITED AUTOMOBILE SERVICES
Booth No: A21
Hummer Jump Starter
Hummer Jump Starter


Hummer H3 Jump Starter Promotion @ $108 (SRP $138) Multifunctional Powerbank Jumpstarter with LED

http://www.motorshow.com.sg/2019/assets/img/floorplan/3d_fp.jpg

http://www.motorshow.com.sg/2019/assets/img/floorplan/3d_fp.jpg



Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Energy Needed By The HUMAN Body

is produced by the cells.

THE AMAZING HUMAN BODY - 100 TRILLION CELLS

There are approximately 100 trillion cells in the average human body, and they all synchronize and regulate the entire body's processes, most of which we do not even have to think about (like your heart beating right now, your food digesting, breathing, etc.), It is estimated that the human body has somewhere around 100,000 complex macromolecules performing an estimated 400 billion or more chemical reactions each second. These molecules (like ATP for example) perform very complex tasks within your 100 trillion cells. ATP stands for ATP Molecule. The Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecule is the nucleotide known in biochemistry as the "molecular currency" of intracellular energy transfer; that is, ATP is able to store and transport chemical energy within cells. ... Energy is released by hydrolysis of the third phosphate group.



To give you a sense of how big 100 trillion is, imagine yourself counting from 1 to 100 trillion. If you counted 1.2.3.4... For each second of a 100 year lifetime, you would only get to about 3 billion seconds. You would need about 33,000 lifetimes to count from 1 to 100 trillion! Here is another staggering example of how big this number is -- if you laid 100 trillion US dollar bill end to end lengthwise, it would span a distance equal to the sun and back to earth 50 times. You have than many cells in your body! In fact, you have 300 times more cells in your body than there are stars in the entire galaxy.

THE AMAZING HUMAN CELL --100 TRILLION ATOMS

Okay, so the human body has about 100 trillion cells, but each cell consists of organelles and 100.000 distinct molecules with specific structural and functional purposes carrying out complex processes such as energy production, protein synthesis, ion transport, nutrient assimilation, waste removal, cell division, and reproduction!

And each organelle in the cells is made of complex macromolecules, smaller molecules, and ultimately atoms (which are constituted as electrons). There are 100 trillion atoms in an ordinary human cell !!! I feel so awed and awesome right now.

SCALING LAW OF THE HUMAN BODY

Subatomic particles > Atom >Molecule > Macromolecule > Organelle > Cell> Tissue > Organ > Organ System > One Human Body !

I am presenting you the unfathomable complexity of the human body, so we may further explore how outdated and inadequate modern medicine is.

The first idea is that of determinism being strongly rooted in the current model of medicine. Determinism means that we are victims of a fateful universe, and we have no power to change the outcome of events.

In medicine, the two deterministic principles are genetic determinism and the germ theory of disease.

Genetic determination means we are victims of our own genetic heritage, where diseases run in the family tress and there is nothing we can do to change our genetic fate.

The other deterministic model is the  germ theory of disease, that we are victims of germs, bugs, bacteria, viruses, etc., and modern medicine drugs "tries" to come to the rescue with antibiotics and vaccines to 'kill' these invaders. Unfortunately, both these approaches have negative side effects and complications.