Do you read food labels on the packaging of the foodstuff you’re buying? I normally don’t but in recent years I do, especially when buying health foods and those I’m not familiar with. One particular term, “natural flavour” (or “natural flavor” in the US spelling) has caught my attention. You may have assumed it is …
I have known Ligo Raisins for 40 odd years (oops, now you know what age group I’m at) and it is one of my favourite snacks. Yesteryear, I used to buy boxes of Ligo raisins either at the school canteen or “Kedai” operated from a house in my neighbourhood. Now, there are many other brands …
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Feeling sleepy while studying is normal for many school children. After a long day at school, doing revisions or coping with school homework at home in the late afternoon or night time can be tiring. Keeping the eyes open can be challenging. Have you seen your children dozing off while studying? Or you, a college …
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In my childhood years, snacking on salt roasted cashews is common and that’s a long time ago. Hey, what does a child know except eat and enjoy, right? Fast forward, for a few years now, I’ve been receiving jar of roasted cashews in the annual Chinese New Year gift basket. So then, this means cashew …
Snacks are often thought to be unhealthy but I say it’s not entirely true. You need to understand not only children, but adults also need snacks because there are important for energy and nutrients. Snacks can provide the energy you need throughout the day plus the nutrients you may lack. Having said this, it does …
Lately, I’m hearing a lot about overnight oats, mostly because someone I knew started consuming them regularly for health reasons. Oats are known to help in lowering LDL “bad” cholesterol levels. This I knew, probably you too but how healthy overnight oats is, you and I need to know. Firstly, let’s find out exactly what …
Are you shopping for oats and realised there are different types to choose from? Most commonly seen on the market shelves are quick-cook or instant oats and rolled oats. Wait, what? They’re not the same? Some of you may have bought either thinking they’re the same. Did you buy quick oats? Well, the term “quick” …
Pumpkin seeds have made its way to become a popular snack due to the many health benefits they provide. Though small in size, they give you some of the best nutritional value in minerals and vitamins. If you want to experience the benefits of pumpkin seeds, read on to find out how you can incorporate …
Granola bars is one of the most convenient breakfast cereal or snack-to-go. You can easily buy them at hypermarkets at the cereal aisle. Rows and rows of vibrant granola packs calling out to you. Very often, granola bars are marketed as healthy breakfast or healthy snacks but how true this is? Surely, you want the …
You can basically eat muesli the same way you would any breakfast cereals. Simply add a splash of milk or spoonfuls of yoghurt but the question is, is muesli healthy as people claimed it is. On top of that, if you are health conscious, surely you like to find out if you are eating muesli …
