Jolene Foo

A writer with a penchant for alliteration, Jolene is also a seaweed and green tea junkie in a love/hate relationship with working out. She likes reading everything, from cereal boxes to tombstone inscriptions, and trying to find meaning behind the words.

10 Healthier Malaysian Recipes: Nasi Lemak, Satay, Rendang & More!

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Malaysia is famous for being a country brimming with delicious, taste bud-tingling, and possibly even life-changing food. When travellers visit our beautiful country, their agenda usually includes binging on our famous nasi lemak, satay, and several other delectable Malaysian goodies. Unfortunately, our food is also known to be not all that healthy. Malaysians are particularly fond of foods that are …

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30 Romantic Recipes for a Hot & Healthy Valentine’s

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We challenge you to do something different this Valentine’s. Instead of jamming to the restaurant for an overpriced but sub-par meal, why not brave your kitchen and surprise your loved one with a homemade candlelit dinner? Nothing says “I love you” more than a handpicked menu, carefully prepared by your own two hands. You don’t …

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Did My Water Break? Your Guide to the Entire Labour Process

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Birth is a normal and natural process. About 70%-80% of babies are delivered via normal birth each year. Delivering a baby is a great challenge and yet, most women find the thought scary and intimidating initially. With better information and preparation, most women find it comforting to know what to expect during labour and delivery. …

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[Infographic] What The Colour of Your Snot Says About Your Health

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You’ve probably not paid much attention to your snot the last time your blew your nose, as it’s probably not the most pleasing of images, but your snot can actually be the sticky, slimy window to the state of your health. While the colour of your snot on its own isn’t going to pinpoint any illnesses, …

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Sports Drink or Water: Which is Better After a Workout?

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The Gist of It  According to the scientific community, sports drinks are only necessary if you are exercising at high intensity for 90 minutes or longer. Sports drinks come with quite an amount of sugar and calories, and may defeat the purpose of your workout if you aren’t careful. For the average person working out, water …

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[Infographic] The McD Workout

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Since we were kids, McDonald’s has always been an important part of our lives. Childhood birthday parties, college project meetings, flight transits, they were mostly spent at a McDonald’s outlet. While we’ve practically grown up with McDonald’s, we all know that it isn’t the healthiest place we can get a meal from. Despite that, it’s sometimes hard to deny the appeal …

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