January 18, 2018
You love the crunch of apples; your tongue excites with delight as you chomp down on the crisp exterior of an apple and a sudden burst of flavour spills into your mouth. Apple skins are packed with a nutrients and free radical-fighting flavonoids, but they are also contaminated with pesticide residues and chemical wax – unsafe for humans if consumed in large amounts. The latter is now the regular practice […]
January 17, 2018
Today, everyone is becoming increasingly aware of their health and beauty. After all, it is the first point of visual contact when communicating and interacting with others. You wouldn’t believe the number and variety of health and beauty products out there for various concerns, skin types, skin tones and occasions. Stepping into stores like Sephora, Guardian and Watsons can be a very relieving process because everything you might need can […]
January 16, 2018
A herbarium is a collection of preserved plant and herb specimens. These specimens are typically used for scientific study, but for the everyday collectors, a herbarium can just be a unique decoration in your house. I’ll be honest, when researching, I initially thought a herbarium was like a terrarium but with herbs instead of usual plants like cacti. *cue laughter* Turns out it’s a collection of herbs in frames. So […]
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 […]
January 13, 2018
Although excessive amounts of caffeine can be detrimental to your health in the long run, you really don’t have to quit it cold turkey. So rather than going without your steaming cup of joe in the mornings, try to limit your caffeine intake and switch to herbal teas instead. Find out how caffeine affects your health and which teas can undo its negative effects. 1. Caffeine consumption may raise blood […]
January 12, 2018
With the festive season drawing close, this can only mean one thing: parties. As your house begins to fill with hustle and bustle, the pressure to whip up tasty dishes for your guests also rises. Before you pull your hair out over what to serve your guests – or worse, guests who show up without warning – amidst all the festive hustle, read to find out more about how to […]
January 11, 2018
Ah, bacon. Salty, streaky strips of pork that makes our mouths water and our knees weak. There’s no doubt that bacon is a tasty treat but all that fat, sodium and cholesterol may cause trouble in the long term. Hence, we’ve put together 5 easy, bacon-infused recipes that will not wreck your waistline or health, yet allow you to indulge in the goodness of bacon. 1. Bacon Broccoli Salad […]
January 8, 2018
Advertisements We have officially reached the month of December! Aka the Christmas month (no seriously it is Christmas every single day in December. Google it, it’s the era of awesomeness.) You’ll hear jingle bells, ‘Santa baby’s, ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’s and of course the iconic Mean Girls video that is bound to be recreated by many groups of people (myself included *winks*) Enjoy lovely strolls down Orchard […]