Mandarin oranges or tangerines as called by their Western counterparts are general terms used to describe oranges that fall under the Citrus reticulate family. They’re basically smaller, easier to peel and sweeter than their other orange cousins and is also dubbed as “kid-glove” oranges [1]. But not all mandarin oranges are tangerines. This fruit is also …
It’s that time of the year again. That glorious time of the year where we are blessed with 50 (or more, I lost count) different types of cookies, bak kwa, mandarin oranges, and packet drinks. As much as we are looking forward to bingeing on the CNY snacks, we should probably proceed with caution. A …
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Festivities are truly dangerous times for your fitness and health goals. Not only do you have to deal with a thousand and one temptations (pineapple tarts anyone?), you also have to deal with the relatives and party hosts who can’t let you out of their sight until you’ve piled your plate with a generous assortment …
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