August 3, 2018
Social media is all the rage about getting the ‘Korean glass skin’ – the fancy smhancy name for dewy, fair skin that seems as clear and luminous as glass. While this might be easy for those who were blessed with clear skin, some of us who are more endowed in the oil department scratch at our acne-filled face in frustration. Lucky for those who struggle with skin problems and yet […]
August 1, 2018
As the saying goes, ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’, the same goes for seeds – don’t judge them by their tiny size! These minuscule yet mighty seeds are packed to the brim with nutrients such as protein, iron, fiber and antioxidants that all work together for better health and better skin. Lucky for us, seeds are also incredibly easy to incorporate into our diets – just sprinkle them […]
July 30, 2018
For those who don’t live in the East side of Singapore, it might just seem like a slow and mundane community of terrace houses and quiet neighbourhoods. But time has proven these misconceptions wrong. Over the years, numerous quaint cafes have popped up in the vicinity of the residential neighbourhoods. Think ice cream bars and brunch spots right below your block, or just a five-minute stroll away. Mmm, sounds amazing. […]
June 27, 2018
Matcha lattes, matcha ice cream, matcha cakes – we’ve been seeing a lot of these emerald desserts and beverages around lately, but hey, who’s complaining? Matcha literally means ‘powdered tea’ in Japanese – tea leaves are finely ground to form that emerald green powder everyone is obsessed with. Not only is matcha delicious, it also has a multitude of health benefits. With its high levels of antioxidants, matcha helps to […]
June 11, 2018
Hailing from North India more than 5,000 years ago, yoga has been practised in the pursuit of increasing longevity and rejuvenating the body. Today, yoga is practised all over the world – a recent study by the Yoga Journal revealed that more than 36 million people practice yoga in the United States today. We even had an interview with a dedicated yogini, Shanti Milla who has ascertained the joys that […]
May 23, 2018
After a long and stressful day at work, our skin is akin to the Sahara Desert, dry and rough. With the demands of modern-day life, the constant air-conditioning and blue light from our computer screens, our skin’s moisture is slowly zapped away. We don’t always have money for luxury facials or skincare; so how on earth do give our skin the TLC it needs without breaking the bank? Well, remember […]
March 28, 2018
“When life gives you lemon, make lemonade.” This proverbial phrase has stuck around since time immemorial – and for a good reason. Few fruits can be as versatile as lemons. On their own, they might be a bit too sour to the taste, but when paired with sweet or savoury flavours, they spice things up a notch. Apart from their culinary uses, lemons actually house a multitude of health benefits. […]
January 15, 2018
As a fresh new 2018 starts, we all know what comes next: New Year Resolutions. Let’s be honest – we never stick to the resolutions we make and often forget about them three months into the new year. If one resolution of yours has always been eating healthy, and you’ve always found it a near impossible task to include bitter greens into your diet, these 5 Vegan influencers from Singapore […]