Food

9 changes in food consumption trends

March 10, 2022 0

As a result of growing awareness of sustainability, the environment, and health, our food consumption patterns have already been changing. The Covid-19 pandemic over the…

Food

Foods that help you sleep

February 19, 2022 0

There is all manner of relaxation tips floating around in the ether. Ranging from screen-free time to yoga to camomile tea to not eating right…

Food

8 Reasons to Eat More Mushrooms

February 12, 2022 0

While mushrooms are considered vegetables, it might surprise you to realise that they are not part of the plant kingdom because they are unable to…

Food

How to eat a stress-relieving diet?

January 17, 2022 0

Everyone wants to reduce or eliminate stresses from their lives. Besides removing stressors and partaking in activities that are known to alleviate stress, such as…

Food

6 reasons to consume fibre

December 25, 2021 0

While we are all aware that dietary fibre is crucial for good health, do we really know the extent of its importance beyond the fact…

Food

6 Health Benefits of Moringa

December 24, 2021 0

Health supplements derived from the Moringa plant are gaining popularity as health trends move towards natural remedies. The consumption of parts of the Moringa is…

Food

Why we should all consume durian

December 22, 2021 0

The durian has the fearsome reputation of being smelly and spikey. While some adore its pungent smell and taste, others utterly loathe it. However, no…

Food

5 Benefits of Mangosteen

December 20, 2021 0

The thick purple hide of the mangosteen has the reputation of staining if it comes into contact with your clothes. This tropical fruit is also…

Fitness

What is Active Recovery?

December 14, 2021 0

We all know that after a period of stress, illness, or strenuous activity, the body needs to rest and recover. We may also have heard…

Food

7 Foods that promote glowing skin

November 10, 2021 0

Everyone wants radiant and glowing skin. This is what explains the proliferation of skincare products that promise this. Indeed the beauty industry is a multi-billion…

Food

4 reasons to reduce meat intake

September 30, 2021 0

A recent study by United Nations (UN) scientists have sounded alarm bells for the state of the environment. UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called the…

Food

6 foods to avoid for brain health

August 30, 2021 0

The brain is the organ that controls virtually all of our bodily functions. Unsurprisingly, brain health is of utmost importance. Just as there are foods…

Food

8 easily available brain foods

August 29, 2021 2

The brain controls all of your bodily functions. Without a healthily functioning brain, virtually every aspect of your body will be affected. With that in…

Health & Wellness

What is Heat Rash?

August 23, 2021 0

Heat rash also known as prickly heat and miliaria can affect anyone from babies to adults, especially in hot and humid weather conditions. Generally, heat…

Food

Five reasons to eat Lychee

August 20, 2021 0

Lychee is famed for its delicate sweetness. Associated with the famed Chinese consort, Yang Guifei, it was said that the Emperor set up a special…

Food

Side effects of too much coffee

August 7, 2021 1

Caffeine is a stimulant found in various foods, drinks, and other products such as coffee It’s commonly used to keep you awake and alert. Caffeine…

Food

7 benefits of coffee

August 6, 2021 0

Everyone talks about their morning cuppa as a start to their day. Indeed, many the world oversee drinking their morning coffee as an integral part…

Food

What are nutrient-dense foods?

July 29, 2021 0

Nutrient-dense foods are foods (composed primarily of whole foods) that are high in nutrients like vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre, and healthy fats. They include fruits,…

Food

Demystifying Honey

July 8, 2021 0

The benefits of honey have been known to us for time immemorial. From the ancient Egyptians to our modern skincare brands, honey has been a…

Food

Should you eat before bed?

June 28, 2021 2

We have all been to bed feeling just a little bit hungry, wondering if we should have a little bit of a midnight snack. Some…

Hello Doctor

What are Covid Nails?

May 20, 2021 0

Common symptoms of Covid-19 include a loss of smell or taste, fatigue and/or hair loss. Some have even reported memory loss and brain fog. The…

Food

What is Intermittent Fasting?

May 17, 2021 0

Fasting or abstinence from food for specific periods of time is not a new concept. From health reasons to religious sacrifice, the concept of fasting…

Food

5 Zero Waste Tips

May 14, 2021 0

Most people hate wasting food. Yet, we are also aware that consuming certain types of food when its not altogether fresh may not be healthy.…

Food

The Rise of Plant-Based Meat

April 19, 2021 0

There has been a shift to adopt plant-based diets in recent years. While it has largely been more prolific in Western countries, Asia is increasingly…

Health & Wellness

Detoxing your Liver

March 23, 2021 1

Our livers are vital organs in the human body. Among other functions, the liver clears the blood of toxins, drugs, waste products and hormones. They also…

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History of Biryani in Singapore

December 28, 2020 0

How Biryani arrived in Singapore? By: Ravi Chandran Although Biryani is not among the dishes listed among the national dishes of Singapore in the Michelin…