We love instant noodles. They are super easy to prepare, come in so many different flavours, and tweakable to everyone’s tastes. Plus, they’re just so satisfying to munch on. What’s not to love? Many things, the doctors say. There are many negatives to consuming too much instant noodles. Along with its lack of nutrients, a …
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While most plants are generally healthy, some deserve honorable mentions. There are yummy fruits, veggies, and nuts out there which are superstars thanks to their great health-promoting properties – and we’ve listed 10 of the best ones to include in your diet: 1. Orange-coloured fruits and veggies for good vision and dewy skin Orange-coloured vegetables …
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Today, an estimated 347 million people worldwide are diabetic, according to the World Health Organisation. In 1985, the number was at 30 million. That’s a 317 million increase over 2 decades, which is staggering if you really think about it. Closer to home, 58% of new dialysis patients in Malaysia in 2009 were diabetics. Diabetes …
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Ingredients A 1 cup ground almond, leaving small pieces for a nutty, crunchy bite (Option: walnuts, cashews, and any other nut. You can even mix the nuts) 1/2 cup organic raw cacao powder (Adjust according to taste. Add another tablespoon if you like a stronger cacao taste) 2 to 3 tbsp flax meal (flaxseeds, ground …
Ingredients 2 cups almond flour (you can grind almond nuts into powdery flour texture) ¼ cup organic raw cacao butter, melted ½ cup organic raw cacao powder 1 tsp vanilla powder/extract 2 tbsp organic coconut palm sugar (or other sweetener like maple syrup or raw honey) Pinch of sea salt Yields 1 small brownie Method …
Ingredients 150g organic raw cacao powder 300g organic raw cacao butter 100g liquid sweetener (e.g. organic coconut palm nectar/raw honey/maple syrup. May adjust according to sweetness preference) Pinch of sea salt Optional Ingredients Organic raw cacao nibs, crushed pistachio nuts etc. (you can add these to the chocolate mix itself or as toppings) Yields Approximately …
While munching on chocolate treats may put a smile on our faces, it leaves our mouths stained and our hearts lamenting in guilt. Chocolate has always gotten a bad rep, but is the block of ground cacao seeds really that bad for you? Science says chocolate is good for you! Scientists have worked long and hard to debunk …
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Ingredients 2/3 cup coconut flakes 1/3 cup shredded carrots (tightly packed into the cup, as opposed to loosely filled) 1/4 cup almond meal (grind almond nuts until a powdery flour texture) 1/3 + 1/4 cup pitted dates (alternative: use a sweetener like coconut palm nectar) 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp organic raw cacao powder …
From the mamak breakfast in the morning, the coffee shop lunch at work, to the shopping mall dinner, your weekday meals are probably all covered outside your home. When the weekend kicks in, you hang out with your mates at the mamak watching a football game till the wee hours of the morning. While eating …
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Being diabetic is no reason to swear off desserts. (There really aren’t any good reasons to swear off desserts anyway). We’ve scoured the endless internet and compiled a list of low-carb, low-guilt dessert ideas for you to enjoy with your darling, or just to reward yourself after a long week. These romantic goodies won’t cause …
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