Most of us would eat healthier to take care of our physical appearance which is a good thing but ever wondered if your mind is being fed well too? Research has shown that there is a connection between what we eat and how efficient we are when doing important thinking and memory tasks [1]. Your lifestyle and overall diet …
Move over overnight oats, chia seed puddings and smoothies! Now it’s all about thick and creamy smoothies loaded with toppings that you eat with a spoon instead of a straw. Instagram is flooded with really pretty and yummy looking shots of smoothie bowls but surprisingly, we don’t have any smoothie bowl haunts around Malaysia yet. …
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Beans, lentils, peanut, long beans, petai, snow peas, edamame and chickpeas all fall under the legumes category (plants that produce a pod with seeds inside) [1]. But not many people are fans of beans especially because of the texture and the fact that it could give you gas. Prepping legumes are not an easy feat either, and is …
With Raya round the corner, we bet that you’ve received about a year’s worth of dates as gifts, and even though you eat it at every meal, you’ll probably never get around to finishing them. Instead of snacking on them till there’s no tomorrow, why not use them in some creative dishes? If you are …
Myths and urban legends exist in every culture. Elaborate stories are told, and somehow, somewhere, people come to see them as true and pass them along. Can poker cards predict the future? Will whistling at night attract ‘things’? Similarly, a range of myths and tall tales exist in wine culture. You might have heard of …
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Spread, bake or blend them, avocados are one of the most versatile superfoods out there! It might be a little pricey, but it is worth the health investment we say. Fun fact: It is a fruit. Why Avocados Rock It’s rich in healthy fats, vitamin K, vitamin C and has more potassium than bananas [1]. …
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Healthy eating always had the bad rep of being an expensive lifestyle choice that many of us can’t follow. What if we tell you that it’s not that hard to achieve after all? In the long run, healthy eating can actually save you money and sometimes even prep-time if you pick a day to just …
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Everybody knows that fiber is extremely important in your diet because it prevents constipation, reduces heart problems and it can slow down your body’s digestion system, making you feel fuller longer [1]. Fiber comes from plant-based food and is a type of carbohydrate that your body can’t digest (With no added calories to boot!) [2]. …
Food trends such as juicing and raw food diets are ubiquitous today. It seems that almost every week sees the birth of a new healthy lifestyle bestseller. Sue Mah, a Toronto-based registered dietitian and media spokesperson, says consumers are always looking for a sexy quick fix to cure their ailments, but a quick solution isn’t …
“Peanut butter and jelly! Nutella! Butter and kaya!” The possibilities are endless with spreads and it makes breakfast and snacking more convenient too. Just slap it on your toast and you’re good to go. Besides picking a healthy spread, it’s also important to pick a nutritious base too to not add unnecessary calories to your meal. Go …
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