Are Whole Eggs or Egg Whites Better For You?
I was on a weekend trip with some friends recently and one of my friends was cooking breakfast for the whole group. I went over to see what he was cooking and saw he was getting ready to make…
Discover silky smooth skin. Moisturise.
Moisturising is the key component to maintaining healthy, youthful skin along with cleansing. While cleansing removes dirt, grime, and dead skin cells, moisturising not only increases the skin’s water content, but also protects the skin and makes the skin appear…
The Great Malaysian Diet: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Can we live in this food paradise and still be healthy? Can we enjoy our food without killing ourselves? Malaysia is a food haven. However, Malaysian foods are notorious for helping us put on the extra weight and clog our…
The TRUTH about Potatoes, Glycemic Index, and “White Foods”
I’d like to start a little discussion today about carbohydrates… and in particular, “white foods” as well as potatoes. One reason I wanted to mention this is because so many health and fitness professionals trash talk potatoes about being a…
Dance your way to Fitness
Cardio workouts can be a chore at times. But you can always instil excitement by combining some sleek dance moves to rev up the energy or do it entirely on its own. Dance fitness, also known as “beat-based” fitness, is…
Superfoods: Lady’s Fingers/Okra
Lady’s Finger: Smooth Operator Lady’s fingers is another name for okra or gumbo. Its scientific name is “Abelmoschus esculentus” and also “Hibiscus esculentus” – a flowering plant in the mallow family related to cotton, hibiscus and hollyhock. Lady’s fingers is…
Power of Crystals
“Crystals can also help you but they will only help you achieve what you are ready to achieve” For centuries, crystals have been used as alternative method to heal various ailments and protect the user from negative energies. Due to…
10 Weight Loss Secrets From Around The World
Diet has become such an obsession nowadays. What happened to the joy of good eating without all the guilt? Eating in moderation, that is. In case you’re wondering how others around the world are taking care of the pounds, here…
Contest Winners Announcement (6 to 27 Sept)
Congratulations to all the reviewers for Hiruscar Anti-Acne Pore Purifying Cleanser, Hiruscar Anti-Acne Spot Gel, Oilum Moisturizing Soap, Signature Market California Almond (Raw) and Natural Pumpkin Ramen, Back To School Set, Oilum Hydro-Rebalance Firming Cleanser, Puzzle in Tin, Lenticular Puzzle, Signature Market Healthy Nut Mix and Natural Spinach…
Caring for Malaysian Environment Dutch style (part 2)
If you have read the previous article, you will recall me mentioning the difference between Malaysians and the Dutch in caring for the environment. Let me remind you that in no way I am taking a ‘we are better than…
