Well, the heading says it all. We are about two weeks away from Chinese New year and it’s the time to stock up on all the festive cookies, delicious Kueh Lapis and sinful meat jerky. However, remember your new year resolution, folks! Even if you did not lose any weight, try not to put on …
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3 things to remember when you are having Hotpot this reunion dinner
As Chinese New year approaches, many of you must be busy planning for your upcoming reunion dinner. Steamboat is an all-time favourite for many Chinese during this season and I must say, we are spoilt with so choices nowadays. Many steamboat restaurants are coming up with unique flavours in their broth selection to wow the …
What is in your bowl of instant noodles?
Are you a fan of instant noodles? This is worrying because as the demand for instant noodles increases, Singaporeans may face more health issues such as obesity, hypertension and even kidney failure that comes from eating more of their favourite processed food. Instant noodles are the all-time favorite food of Singaporeans and according to an …
3 ways to lose the post-Xmas- bulge!
I am sure you have enjoyed your Christmas dinner and Boxing Day dinner and now feeling slightly guilty for indulging too much in the roasted turkey-and-ham platter, festive cookies and free flow alcohol. Well, to assure you, you are not alone because the year-end-feasting is the usual time that people put on extra weight. When …
Top 5 Xmas goodies and their calories
Ho Ho Ho! It’s the time of the year for some merry festive bingeing! Before you weigh yourself post-Christmas and blame yourself for the reckless gluttony, let us take a peek at some of the festive dishes that are lurking with calories. *turkey breast without skin is 305 calories. So here is an easy and …
Take more Omega 3 to a better memory!
“Eat your fish!! It will make you smarter!!!”…many people would have heard this phrase from their mothers who believes that eating more fishes, does makes one smarter. So does eating more fishes really make you a…. genius? Well let us find out the magic behind this “brainfood”. Fishes contains high amount of fatty acids known …
Honey, the magical nectar
We all heard how honey is the best cure for dry cough, sore throat, constipation, and they are even used in skincare products to make your skin to glow! It has also, been deemed as the best substitute for sugar because it is perceived to be a more natural type of sweetener, unlike refined sugar …
Avocado, the superfruit!
Avocado has always been prized as a diet booster to many health junkies, and many add them in their daily breakfast as they swear by its health benefits. So what is so amazing about this “alligator” pear? (got its name from the rough skin and pear shape) There are three main reasons why you should …
Does eating Collagen-rich food really make you more youthful?
Beauty junkies! Alert! Have you ever consumed/used collagen as part of your beauty regime? So what exactly is collagen and does drinking soups and eating collagen-rich food really create that doink doink, supple effect in your skin? First of all, lets understand what is collagen. Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and is found …
Cut down on salt in your food today!
We all heard the doctor’s memo. TAKE LESS SALT! We have probably tried to want to take in less salty food at some point of our life, either out of guilt or fear from all the advice that you have been hearing. So how much salt are we allowed daily? The recommended salt intake is …