The older you get, the less you tend to sleep. Many older people assume sleeping isn’t as important as when they were younger. However, that’s a misconception. It’s still very important to get a good night’s sleep, no matter how old you are. According to research, older people generally needs 6 hours of sleep. Here…
“Spice up your healthy foods so they taste good!” – My golden advice. The last thing I would want people to think is eating healthy is a chore and that it’s boring, daunting and you never get to eat what you want anymore. Wrong! Eating healthy can be fun, as long as you throw in…
Goji berries, red dates and longans are perfect for revitalising the body, tonify the blood and promote overall well being and longevity. Drink this once a day for its maximum benefits. (Yields: 1 cup, Serving: 1, Prep time: 5 mins, Cook time: 25 mins) Ingredients 5 dried longans 2-5 dried red dates (jujubes) 1 tablespoon…
Often, we overlook what our bodies are telling us. In fact, even when we’re not getting enough sleep or eating properly, our bodies often show symptoms. The important thing is that we recognize these symptoms and do something about it! Not getting enough Sleep You may experience stuffiness on your chest, a slight discomfort around your stomach…
I hadn’t started thinking about this until a couple of months ago when we went to Movie World and I went on a bunch of rides. One of which is the Scooby Doo roller coaster. My husband and I went in expecting it to be all nice and kid-friendly, and then the darn thing turns…
As an emetophobic, I’m always on the lookout for what food may make me sick. After discovering that candlenuts were toxic, I went to do some search on other foods that may be toxic if eaten the wrong way or certain parts, so here’s the list. Ackee This fruit is mostly found in Jamaica and…
My husband absolutely loves sauces and I was determined to make one based on healthy ingredients without so much sugar. He calls this “lifeblood sauce”. (Yields: 1 bowl, Serving: 15, Prep time: 5 mins, Cook time: 5 mins) Ingredients 3 tablespoon reduced sodium miso paste 4 1/2 tablespoon vegetable broth 1 tablespoon red wine 1/4…
Losing someone we love is hard for every single one of us. There’s no denying that as long as we have a connection with someone, we’ll feel the pain of loss if they’re gone. Although we can’t get rid of grief unless we’re simply alone for the rest of our lives, there are ways to…
Emetophobia is the irrational fear of vomiting. Be it yourself, your family, friends, colleagues or people you work with. It can even be random people on the road! Even the thought of it is unthinkable and sends you into a panic attack. All humans have this amazing way to protect ourselves so that we’d have…
Water is something we often overlook. For years, I’ve never kept up with the 8 glasses of water a day to stay hydrated and healthy thing. Mostly because, whenever I drank over a cup of water, I felt so full and bloated in a weird way, it’s kind of like the beginning of being nauseous…
I absolutely loved the chickpea dip at a Greek restaurant we recently went to, and unfortunately because most supermarket bought ones tasted like Doritos, I decided to make my own. (Yields: 1 bowl, Serving: 2, Prep time: 10 mins, Cook time: 15 mins) Ingredients 1 can cooked chickpeas 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup water 3…
There’s a number of things we can do to keep us in glowing, healthy conditions in the morning! Let me share a few of my secrets. 1. Drink a Cup of Warm Water (Feel free to add some lemon juice.) Warm water in the morning is beneficial in many ways. It flushes out your kidneys,…
So often, I see someone make a new site and it looks amazing and see huge potential because it’s updated each day with exciting new things, and then it suddenly stops. Either the person goes on hiatus or the site completely dies. I think I’ve worked out why this happened. I think the biggest reason…
I weigh 46kg at most, and before anyone stares at me green with envy, let me say that I envy those who are actually able to put on some weight, which I’ll explain soon. Most people are so shocked that I could eat all the fatty and sugary junk food but not gain a single…
Note: Leeks go extremely well with rice! (Yields: 1 plate , Serving: 1, Prep time: 5 mins, Cook time: 6 mins) Ingredients 1/2 leek 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil A sprinkle of salt A sprinkle of black pepper Instructions Chop the garlic and leeks in small pieces, starting from the white part and…
Did you know that eating a handful of nuts five or more times a week can reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer by about 60%? Many research and studies have even documented on how beneficial they are for health because of the rich nutrients found in the nuts. So, what are the most…
One of the most priceless advice I’ve heard is the time you have with someone isn’t as important as how you spend it. The amount of time we have with someone is meaningless unless we understand the concept of appreciation. Look at these two situations: 1) You live with your loved ones, be it your…
Whenever people debate on the good and bad sides of meat, people always say: If meat was so bad, then why do we like the taste so much and why do we just seem to dislike vegetables? Similar to my Food Philosophy post, I want to try and explain my beliefs about why we love…
We all want to be healthy but it’s just so hard to find the time! How do you deal with managing time when you have to handle studying or work, cooking or even kids. Here re some tips for successful time management and better health. Multitask if Possible One of the best methods to manage…
We all know that fruit are good for us, but sometimes, special parts of the fruit may have even greater health benefits that we weren’t aware of! Grape Seeds Next time you buy grapes, get the ones with seeds, and don’t spit them out! Chew and eat them! A while ago, my mother told me…