PETALING JAYA: Biologist and nutritionist Nils Bokström (pic) believes fats that have been used since ancient times, like palm kernel butter, are necessary for a healthy lifestyle.
“In nature, you will find saturated fats in abundance. We should go back to basics when it comes to food, for answers on how to restore our own health. And saturated fats are key in this process,” said the co-founder and head of the Institute for Integrated Regenerative Medicine in Kuala Lumpur.
Palm kernel butter, he said, would help lower chronic inflammation.
“It is a revelation how the lack of a powerful fat will hasten the degeneration of your body,” he said. “But there is a lot to learn about what, how and when to eat, in order to reduce your chronic inflammation and to regain good health.”
Bokström, who runs the institute with his wife Dr Janethy Balakrishnan, will be speaking at FitForLife KL 2017.
His talk will focus on how chronic inflammation is linked to diabetes, obesity, heart diseases and gout, among others, and what to do to reverse these.
“If many diseases are caused by the wrong diet, we need to look at our diet for answers, not to drugs,” he said.
FitForLife KL 2017, with the theme “Get Fit. Live Great!” aims to inspire Malaysians to lead a healthy lifestyle by being physically and mentally fit. It is organised by Star Media Group Berhad with Great Eastern Life as exclusive event partner.
Nestlé Omega Plus is the official wellness sponsor. The fair will be held in Halls 1 to 3 of the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre from April 21 to 23. It is open from 10am to 7pm. Admission is free.
For enquiries, call 03-79671388 (ext 1529/1243/1466) or visit us at www.facebook.com/starhealthfair.
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