Smoothie-licious

by Alexa P., on Tue, January 05, 2010 - 1:32:25 AM
Health, Diet & Family

2010 is here and among the resolutions out there, eating right is always high on the list. I’m sure after the festive season your waistline could use a little something friendly to shed a few pounds and help you feel better in general. Kick start your day with a nutritious smoothie and you’ll be well on your way.

When it comes to smoothie making you can be pretty creative about the types of fruits and combinations you use. Just toss it all in the blender and blitz away…  More »

Healthy Nasi Lemak @ Home

by Alexa P., on Fri, November 20, 2009 - 6:40:09 AM
Health, Diet & Family

Ok let’s face the facts…as wonderfully delicious as nasi lemak is, it’s terribly unhealthy. This is mostly due to the rice that is cooked with santan and the ikan bilis that is fried. So this got us thinking…if we could eliminate the unhealthy elements could we create something that tastes just as good?

The verdict? Our healthy version of nasi lemak totally kicked ass and checked on all the crucial points! Is it truly healthy? Does it taste like regular nasi…  More »

The Post-Raya Diet

by Keeta B., on Wed, September 30, 2009 - 3:23:33 PM
Health, Diet & Family

The fasting month is long gone, but we’re still making up for it by eating to absolutely excess! With all the Raya goodies like Rendang, Ketupat and those sinfully delicious Raya cookies and cakes, only a fool would not have gained a pound or two, although in most cases it’s probably more! So if you’re starting to feel sluggish and a little guilty about all that eating, here are a few tips to whip yourself back into shape…

Make a conscious decision
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Yummy Healthy Lunchboxes

by Alexa P., on Tue, March 10, 2009 - 2:56:12 PM
Health, Diet & Family

Toss that boring old soggy tuna sandwich into the trash and pack yourself a healthy and fun lunch instead! Why settle for a greasy meal at a stall when you can have something just as flavour packed right in your own bag? I’m not bad mouthing our delicious local stalls by any means but sometimes our bodies need a bit of a health boost and lunch is the perfect time to infuse a little bit of nutrition into our system. One important thing you must remember though is that healthy does not…  More »

Detox = Revitalised!

by Keeta B., on Mon, February 02, 2009 - 6:09:19 PM
Health, Diet & Family

If you’re feeling tired, drained, stressed or just generally icky, then maybe it’s time you gave yourself a detox! We’ve still got a whole year ahead of us, so this is probably the best time to get back into shape- and revatilise your body, mind and spirit!

But don’t worry, we’re not talking about those detox diets with a “7-day fruit and vege only” meal plan that would definitely keep any foodie away! A detox plan doesn’t have to be so hard, it’s just about…  More »

The Wonders of Spinach

by Alexa P., on Wed, November 19, 2008 - 5:00:25 PM
Health, Diet & Family

We all know that Popeye took his daily dose of spinach to get strong but did you know that he was gaining so much more from it? Spinach has many health benefits and nutritional properties and yet it seems to be one of the most difficult dishes to serve to picky children and adults.

Nutrition and Health Benefits:

Anti-cancer agent
Spinach has at least 13 different flavanoid compounds that function as antioxidants and anti-cancer agents; so…  More »

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