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 …
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]. …
Move over, kale. This year’s newest food craze is cauliflower. This low-starch, high-nutrition cousin of broccoli is quickly taking center stage as the food trend of the moment [1]. Cauliflower’s winning trait is its versatility. Look past the boiled and bland dish your grandmother used to make, and you’ll find that people are experimenting with …
It’s frustrating when your freshly bought fruits and vegetables becomes overripe and starts wilting after 2 days, even after storing them in the refrigerator. Since throwing them away would be a waste of money, the easiest way is to keep your vegetables fresh is to chuck them into the freezer. Here are 5 common freezing mistakes …
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Sometimes, it’s just too much of a hassle to go through the jam and find a parking spot just to get to a grocery store to stock up on your weekly needs. But fret not fellow city slickers, as more online grocery shopping stores have started popping up so you can shop from anywhere as …
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It’s been a month since Malaysia had started implementing 6% GST on food and beverages. If you, like most consumers, have learned to better manage your grocery list this month, give yourself a pat on the back! Although GST has affected our spending power, we’re viewing this policy in a positive light. The take home lesson …
“I want to be healthy, but I can’t have salads 24/7 for the rest of my life. I don’t even like vegetables!” We feel you. Some of you might struggle to finish your side salad and maybe even avoid getting one, opting for the easier route of fries or rice. But it is important for …
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Salad is a very subjective dish. Some love it, some hate it and some only eat it when they are going on a diet. As we’ve been battling with the heat these few months, a salad would help to cool things down better than bowl of tomyam noodles. It gets plus points for being healthier too! Since …
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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