WITH Filipinos becoming more conscious of their well-being these days, but quite a challenge to find healthier yet easy-to-prepare foods, Mekeni Food Corporation gathered moms in an online event to help them make healthier choices to foods they serve their families. Titled “Enjoy More, Guiltless,” the Facebook live event also shed light on what gluten is and why gluten-free food is beneficial for everybody. Hosted by celebrity mom Issa Litton, the speakers were St. Luke’s Medical Center senior dietitian Regina Latt and Chef Vince Garcia Culinary Group President and CEO Vince Garcia. They talked on how moms can serve delicious food and enjoy more guiltless using gluten-free ingredients like Mekeni Chicken Longanisa. Latt mentioned certain medical conditions that should follow a strict gluten-free diet like Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity. She said that a gluten-free diet is not only for people with these conditions as there is a growing interest in exploring the potential ... » Learn More about Mekeni offers gluten-free chicken longanisa
Marshmallow gluten
Fat to fit at 40: How this dad in Hong Kong shed 27kg
Keon Woong Lee has battled the bulge as long as he can remember, he says, showing a school yearbook photo of his "fat kid" 11-year-old self. "I had ajummas always giving me food but at the same time saying, 'why are you so fat?" recalls the Hong Kong-based Korean of the family friends he called "aunties" when he was a child attending Sha Tin College. Lee, the general manager of Faust International Youth Theatre in Hong Kong, says his voracious appetite for soft drinks and foods such as Choco Pies and French fries played a role. He tried everything from juicing to eating healthily for months, but never sustained those habits, so the weight always crept back. In late 2019, Lee hit his heaviest weight: 115kg. "I was 38 then, and was going to be 39 in November that year. I knew I wanted to lose weight before 40," he said. Whether it was a symptom of a midlife crisis, or just the idea of reaching a milestone age that inspired him, a determined Lee sparked a transformation that saw him ... » Learn More about Fat to fit at 40: How this dad in Hong Kong shed 27kg
Learn about these hidden food allergy triggers commonly found in local cuisine
If your child has a food allergy or intolerance, eating out can be difficult, because there are so many multicultural dishes in Singapore and, typically, local eateries (think hawker stalls) don’t list out ingredients. The good news? “Around 90 percent of kids eventually outgrow their dairy, egg, wheat and soy allergies,” says Dr. Andrea Rajnakova , the founder and director of Andrea’s Digestive, Colon, Liver And Gallbladder Clinic . Nevertheless, food allergy triggers can sneak up on you in unassuming dishes. In the meantime – or if your child has a nut or shellfish food allergy, of which the chances of outgrowing it are lower – here’s how to deal. The good news? “Around 90 percent of kids eventually outgrow their dairy, egg, wheat and soy allergies,” says Dr. Andrea Rajnakova , the founder and director of Andrea’s Digestive, Colon, Liver And Gallbladder Clinic . Nevertheless, food allergy triggers can sneak up on you in unassuming dishes. In the meantime – or if your ... » Learn More about Learn about these hidden food allergy triggers commonly found in local cuisine
Best cafes in Singapore 2021: Have your next cuppa at these popular coffee estabs
The Finder hosted it's very first Best Cafes Awards last month. You voted for your faves – and now, here are the much-awaited results! With Singapore’s vibrant food scene consisting of a multitude of cafes scattered around the island, when it comes to cafe-hopping, where does one even start? Our team began the search for the best cafes in Singapore early this year. The cafe culture in Singapore is still going strong, despite 2020’s rise of the ‘Rona. While the number of people joining snaking lines has been reduced due to social distancing measures, people are still queuing at trendy or popular spots. And, based on the continued traffic to our website, we know people are always searching for cafes to check out. It’s why we decided to celebrate the best of the brunch, er, bunch, with our first-ever cafe awards. After weeks of online voting in January, hundreds of residents in Singapore selected among dozens of contenders in these categories: brunch, coffee, heartland, ... » Learn More about Best cafes in Singapore 2021: Have your next cuppa at these popular coffee estabs
I tried the viral flour and water ‘chicken’ from TikTok and it actually tastes good
You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs, or so the saying goes. According to TikTok, though, you can make 'chicken' with just two ingredients — flour and water. Of course, this meat substitute that's been taking the video platform by storm isn't groundbreaking by any means. It's really just hydrated gluten, also known as seitan. Seitan originated in China some 1,500 years ago and is also widely consumed in other Asian countries, including Japan and Korea. But thanks to a TikTok by @futurelettuce , which has been viewed over 10 million times, it's become the recipe du jour. If you're up for the challenge and have got time to spare, here's how to do it. Steps 1. Mix flour and water in a 2:1 ratio to make your dough. I used two cups of flour and one cup of water, which makes a single patty. 2. Knead the dough till it's smooth. It took me about 25 minutes to knead by hand, but it will probably be much quicker if you have a stand mixer. Be careful not to ... » Learn More about I tried the viral flour and water ‘chicken’ from TikTok and it actually tastes good
Thousands flock to Iceland’s erupting volcano
Sunday hikers watch the lava flowing from the erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano. FAGRADALSFJALL, Iceland: Thousands of curious onlookers have flocked to an erupting volcano in Iceland to marvel at the hypnotic display of glowing red lava, the bravest of them grilling hot dogs and marshmallows over the smoldering embers. The eruption of a fissure near Mount Fagradalsfjall, which began late Friday, was the first in the same volcanic system in about 900 years. The volcano is located only about 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the capital Reykjavik and can be reached after a 90-minute hike from the nearest road. "It's absolutely breathtaking," says Ulvar Kari Johannsson, a 21-year-old engineer who spent his Sunday visiting the scene. "It smells pretty bad. For me what was surprising was the colours of the orange: much, much deeper than what one would expect," he tells AFP. The incandescent lava bubbles and spurts from a small cone in the Geldingadalur valley, piling up in the basin ... » Learn More about Thousands flock to Iceland’s erupting volcano
Best Lip Balms on Amazon
Many of us find Amazon lip balm products without knowing the benefits they provide. In reality, a lip balm can be much more useful than you realize. Lip balms on Amazon are more especially useful when you live in a cold area. So, if your home town tends to be cooler than warm for the most part of the year, you might want to have a lip balm at the ready. If you have the tendency to have cracked and chapped lips, this is where a lip balm is most helpful. If you’re concerned with beauty, makeup, and skincare, you shouldn’t disregard lip balms either. It can also give your lips a much fuller, shinier, more attractive look. Although the aesthetic is just the icing on the cake. CBD Topicals for Dry Lips Blosum’s CBD Lip Balm 100mg 100% USDA Certified Organic This lip balm by Blosum has a higher CBD content than other cannabidiol-infused lip balms. This is to ensure that your lips receive the proper hydration and nourishment it needs. With 100 mg of CBD isolate, ... » Learn More about Best Lip Balms on Amazon
Online cookie businesses are huge pandemic hits
A few months ago, I realised my Instagram feed was being surreptitiously filled with a series of hedonistic, sinfully decadent images and videos of ... cookies. Very often, these visual stimuli depicted huge, chunky New York-style cookies broken apart to reveal thick streams of chocolate/marshmallow/peanut butter oozing out of tender, doughy cores. This powerful virtual sensory experience was so masterful; it was enough to propel an instant purchase (I certainly fell for it hook, line and sinker). But the more I looked at these images, the more I realised just how many home-based businesses were quite suddenly selling cookies in the online market. These days, there are at least 30 Klang Valley home businesses (and counting) on Instagram dedicated to selling all sorts of cookies – chewy, ooey-gooey, soft-baked, stuffed, huge – whatever your predilection, there’s a cookie out there for you. Interestingly, most of these cookie businesses are very, very new – at least 95% of them ... » Learn More about Online cookie businesses are huge pandemic hits
CBD Holiday Gift Guide
CBD products are taking the world by storm. CBD can now be found in different forms, including slaves, tinctures, and even gummies! It isn’t surprising that this popular yet controversial product will be on everyone’s holiday shopping list this year. In this CBD holiday gift guide, we talk about the best CBD holiday gifts to give to your loved ones. If you have a former athlete in the family, the CBD Herbal Botanical Salve is a great idea to help with soothing muscles and aching joints. If you know a stressed-out new mom, think of giving them one of the CBD gummies mentioned below to help reduce anxiety and increase better sleep. What’s the best part? As of today through mid-December, you can buy one get one on all BlosumCBD’s products . This is great because you can spread the gift-giving to not only one person but throughout the entire family. Best CBD Gummies for Holiday Gifts One of the most exciting types of CBD products that seems to be a hit amongst almost everyone is ... » Learn More about CBD Holiday Gift Guide
How Gut Health is Important for a Healthy Body and Mind
CHIANG RAI – Do you sometimes feel physically exhausted, have a foggy brain, and feel moody or depressed for no apparent reason? Usually when we don’t feel well we know it’s the result of partying too hard, not getting enough sleep, or stress at work. But sometimes when we don’t know why we are feeling bad, the reason could be hidden deep inside your digestive system. You might have a food intolerance or food allergy and are suffering the symptoms. And for people who live or travel in tropical countries, you might even have intestinal parasites and not even realize it. This is what happened to Nikki Kachum, whose experience led her to study nutrition as part of her healing journey. “After giving birth to my son a few years ago, I became severely intolerant to most foods. I got down to about seven foods I could tolerate and my brain began to shut down. I couldn’t really think straight and was so foggy and down all the time. Anxiety was bad and I had no energy to do ... » Learn More about How Gut Health is Important for a Healthy Body and Mind