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When it comes to diets, a plant-based diet seems to be the “newest” kid on the block, trending after the likes of keto, raw food, paleo and flexitarian, just to name a few. But in actuality, plant-based diets have been around for quite some time, merging with philosophies behind vegetarianism and veganism and a love for all things living. A plant-based diet has many different variations, based on a person’s goals. But the strictest definition comes down to eating fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, lentils and beans, nuts, and everything else that comes from the ground, explains Louis Chan, Master Trainer and Sports/Fitness Nutritionist, ISSA Academy Singapore. It’s a good recourse from modern-day, meat-heavy diets, adds Jacyln Reutens, Clinical and sports dietitian and founder of Aptima Nutrition & Sports Consultants. “It is also lower in saturated fat, sodium, trans fat and added sugars, which are linked to lifestyle diseases like diabetes, heart problems, stroke, cancer ... » Learn More about 4 things to know before adopting a plant-based diet

A plant-based diet is based on foods derived from plants, including vegetables, wholegrains, legumes, nuts, seeds and fruits, with few or no animal products. People choose a plant-based diet for a variety of reasons, such as environmental threats, health concerns and treatment of animals. While plant-based foods and diets are becoming more and more popular, there are a few things that still confuse most people. Here are 5 facts you might not know about plant-based foods: 1. Not all plant-based foods are healthy Just because something is plant-based doesn't mean it's automatically better for you. It’s easy to get vegan versions of almost anything now, but sometimes because of the large amount of processing plant-based foods entail, the final product isn’t necessarily healthy. An ideal plant-based diet should ideally be whole plant, and high whole-grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, fruits and veggies and very limited in processed foods. 2. Plant-based eating is not the same as ... » Learn More about 6 things you didn’t know about plant-based foods

The soybean is a wonderfully versatile legume that, when processed, takes many forms. They include soybean milk, soy sauce, miso, doenjang and fermented black beans, and ingredients that many vegetarians depend on for protein, including bean curd, tempeh and natto. Vegan glass noodles with tempeh and bean curd This vegan dish uses four soy products: salted yellow bean sauce (which comes in a bottle or jar); light soy sauce; bean curd; and tempeh. If you like, you can add another one: dried bean curd skin (fu pei). Soak a sheet of the bean curd skin in warm water until pliable, then drain. Cut the sheet into thin strips and add the pieces to the pot when you add the tempeh and bean curd. You will probably need to add more stock to the ingredients when cooking, so the bean curd skin becomes tender. Many cooks discard the coriander roots, which come attached to the stems and help keep them fresh a little longer. The roots have a lot of flavour, though, and are used often in Thai ... » Learn More about How to make vegan glass noodles with tempeh and bean curd – a delicious plant-based dish

Around the region there are many countries starting to re-open their borders to allow some business or diplomatic visitors, even tourists, to enter their national borders. The situation is changing frequently and we’d urge you to contact the national embassies in your countries before making any concrete arrangements or paying money for airfares or accommodation before you clarify the situation, specific to your circumstances. Here’s some of the latest information as we whip around the region… THAILAND Thailand’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed that the new Special Tourist visa will only be available to tourists from countries “deemed to be at low risk from Covid-19”. At this stage Thai officials have not identified who the low-risk countries are, but it has been reported in Thai media that the list will probably include China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong. The Thai Sports & Tourism minister has also hinted that the government would probably be admitting selected ... » Learn More about UPDATE: Covid-19 visitor entry around the region

With Ramadan 2021 just around the corner, Muslims worldwide are bracing themselves to take full advantage of the blessings and mercy bestowed upon the holy month by the Almighty Creator. Ramadan is a month where Muslims may be granted pardon and reprieve for all their past transgressions, thus enabling them to return to a state of purity and starting their journey anew. However, not all Muslims are afforded this divine pardon. To acquire the blessings of Ramadan they must first prove themselves worthy by completing (or at least attempting to complete) one of the five pillars of Islam namely, the Ramadan fast. Muslims believe that by performing this month-long fast their submission to God may reach its zenith as their minds and bodies are cleansed of impurities. For a successful Ramadan fast, here are xx healthy eating tips for a fulfilling iftar; some recipes to keep you nourished. What is iftar? During Ramadan, Muslims typically have two meals per day; the pre-dawn meal, ... » Learn More about Iftar for Ramadan 2021: Tips and ideas for a healthy and fulfilling iftar

PETALING JAYA: Despite being thousands of miles away from home, Malaysians abroad found their own ways to celebrate Chinese New Year in familiar ways. Jerry Tan Hai Kok, who is a medical student at Newcastle University, United Kingdom, made dumplings from scratch to mark the occasion. Together with a Chinese national flatmate, he also made vegetarian dumplings for their British flatmate, who is a vegetarian. Tan, 23, said he did not feel so lonely during the festive season due to the tight-knit group of students there. “CNY abroad is still CNY. The tradition never changes, ” said Tan, who is from Sarawak. However, he missed the open houses that used to be held in Malaysia. “I miss the wide array of food, treats, firecracker shows, the merriment of gongs accompanying the lion dances and of course, angpow (red packets) from the parents of my friends! “The Spring Festival is also a good time to catch up with friends and relatives whom I have not seen for a whole year, ” he ... » Learn More about Malaysians abroad make do for CNY

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

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

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

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