The Milky No-Way
Have you ever wondered what the purpose of milk is, in general? I mean if human mothers breast-fed their babies and, after a while, they are weaned of it, why do humans continue drinking milk throughout their lives? And you know what’s really weird? Say if each mammalian species produces their own unique blend ideal for its babies, to…
Brain food: Fish Oil
“60 per cent of our brain is made up of fat, with 25 per cent of that fat being DHA, it made sense that we supplement our diet with DHA!” Do you recall having to take spoonfuls of a yucky, thick, whitish liquid, your parents said were good for you? I remember thinking out loud in protest each time they tried…
When is Valentine’s Day, again?
I started writing this post exactly a year ago but I’m far from finishing it. I wonder why? Perhaps my half-heartedness is a result of my being acutely aware of how commercialised this whole notion is of celebrating your loved ones on this one day. How fake and unreal it all seems. Still, as Valentine’s Day draws…
Eat Fat, Fight Fat
On November 15th last year, I attended my first ever business networking session with Business Networking International (BNI) and met with business leaders from diverse industries. It’s amazing what this community does in helping people connect with each other and secure new business deals through the power of connectivity. Of the conversations I had, the most…
Fibre Aids Weight Loss…
When you first cut out carbs, it may feel strange. And that’s perfectly normal. You might even feel hungry sooner than you think, and more often than you think (notice that it’s all in the mind? LOL!!!). But here’s how you get around that! Eat fibre. Fibre is what fills you up! And get this,…
Food Combo & Weight Loss
Along with the struggle to maintain my ideal weight, I’ve always had trouble with digestion. Even as a kid, I’d be enjoying my food one minute, chomping it down heartily, and then I’ll be retching and crying my lungs out the next. It was just awful! And this went on for years! It wasn’t until…
Cut Out Carbs, Lose Weight and Become Younger
I’ve just come back from a relaxing and rejuvenating trip to Goa, India where there’re stretches and stretches of long beautiful beaches, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets just minutes away from our resort at Morjim. When we first got there, the locals thought that I was only 28! Can you imagine my glee…hehe (oh no it’s bubbling…
Weighty Issues
Believe you me, I’ve always had a weight issue. I’m serious. I started dieting when I was 14. It was Chinese New Year and one of my aunties, those you see only once a year (and for good reason cuz of their toxic tongues), said to me, “Aiyoh, girl! Why you so fat?” Mind you, I weighed…