Do you feel like you always gain weight after a holiday? You definitely did not intend to. Perhaps the first day, you just had to try something from that street side stall. The following afternoon, you may have booked a dinner reservation at a really famous restaurant. What’s more, that city has two food markets that is planned for the day after and the one…
This is not an article about how to deal with fussy-eating (even though it may solve some of those problems!) What this article seeks to achieve is to plant a seed of curiousity about food in kids, especially since it’s such a huge part of our lives. I want to improve the relationship your kids have with food, because it teaches them about sustainability, food…
Want to have fresh vegetables every night but find them a hassle to prepare? I used to think that too, until I figured out that there were easy to prepare vegetables that can be cooked in a jiffy, and others that require more tender loving care (read: time). Once I created a list of “fast-to-cook” vegetables, I started picking only those to cook when I…
This may not be a nutrition-related article, but I think having certain essential kitchen equipment can definitely support you on your journey to preparing healthier food at home. These items help you become a more efficient cook in the kitchen so you can spend less time cooking, and more time eating home-cooked meals with your family and friends. Want to find out other ways to…
Always struggle with preparing quick meals after coming home from work? Want to prepare a warm and nutritious home-cooked meal for your family every night, but find that it’s never a reality? Well, let me tell you this. It can be a reality. A lot of times, recipes that promote quick “30-minute meals” work ONLY because systems have already been set up in place. With…
It's 3pm, your child came back from school not long ago and is starving. You have a stash of “healthy” wholemeal biscuits or plain crackers available, but you don’t want to resort to that all the time. You see full-time mums come up with elaborate afternoon tea snacks for their kids on Instagram. Not everyone has the time for that, you think, as you plate…
Know you should have dinner but don't have the time or energy to cook something up? Ever wished there was a "liquid meal" that you could just drink? Look no further.This smoothie was designed to replace a meal. At about 500 calories and 20 grams of protein, it resembles a typical meal. It contains calcium from milk, fibre from grains, fruits, and vegetables, and also…
I’ve never met anyone who hasn’t had loss of appetite before. That dry, clammy mouth, the bloating sensation deep in the gut, the revolt at even the tiniest hint of food smells…the list goes on. Loss of appetite will make you push away the juiciest piece of steak or the flakiest apple pie, fresh out the oven. It gets you questioning your love for food,…
Have you ever wondered what’s the “worst” disease you could be diagnosed with? I have. Having worked in the acute hospital setting for the last 6 years and witnessed the pain that patients go through, I can give you an entire list. There is no one disease I fear, there are many. Of them, cancer is probably in the top 5. Without doubt, there is…
What are complementary proteins? If you consume a plant-based diet most of the time or are vegan or vegetarian, this is something you should know! Read on to find out more. What is protein? Protein is one of four macronutrients. It provides us with calories and is an important part of every cell in the human body. It is truly essential for growth and development.…