Vitamin D is one of the essential vitamins that your body needs to have stronger bones as it promotes calcium absorption and it regulates your immune system. Also, it lowers your risk of cancer too [1]. This chart below shows the average of how much vitamin D you need according to your age. The most …
The weather has been going hot and cold to us lately, don’t you think? Also the unpredictable weather spells F.L.U and C.O.L.D. Noticed how many of your loved ones are down with a cold or flu almost back-to-back? Cause it’s pretty infectious so it passed on to you too. Loads of water, rest and taking your …
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We love Nutella, there’s no doubt about it. Heck, there’s even a World Nutella Day (5th February every year) which really shows the commitment we have towards that velvety chocolate hazelnut spread. However, one must learn to balance health and indulgence. Since the commercial version is not exactly good for you (lots sugar and over-processed junk!), eating …
Whether you’re working out in the morning or evening, what you had before your workout could either keep you going strong throughout your workout or burn you out fast. You need pre-workout snacks that have more carbs for energy and a bit of protein to help you build muscles. Depending on your schedule, the best timing …
Oh chocolate, you have stood by us during our happy and sad moments without fail and brought joy to us all. Maybe that’s why sometimes we can’t help but to reach for all things chocolaty. While we don’t want to discriminate, dark chocolate is better for your health. The higher the cocoa content of your dark chocolate, the better …
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 …
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 …
Expensive Wine is Better Wine & 4 Other Wine Myths Debunked Read More »
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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