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Four nutrition myths that we can stop swallowing
You’ve probably heard it multiple times growing up. Don’t eat too many eggs in a day, coffee is bad and eliminate as much fat from our diets as possible. But just because it’s common knowledge doesn’t...
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Baking quick and tasty snacks in a microwave
When it comes to creating quick and tasty foods, don’t discount using the microwave oven. This much maligned appliance has rarely been associated with the creation of great dishes, but that can change...
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Techniques for a more restful bedtime
Getting a full night’s sleep isn’t just beneficial to our energy levels the next day. Poor snoozing habits can lead to long term effects on health, mood and productivity. Here are some methods for...
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Spice up your snacking with these healthy dips
A healthy snack doesn’t always mean that you have to give up on taste. If that sweet potato chip or taro chip isn’t quite doing it for your taste buds, don’t turn back to fat and sodium-laden...
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Filling up on seafood without busting your wallet
Seafood can be some of the most nutrient dense and healthy foods we can eat. But buying quality seafood on a regular basis can be a strain on a tight grocery budget. The good news is that adding...
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Creating healthy eating habits with a taste bud reset
If you’re finding that your foods are losing their flavours, or previously salty foods are becoming more bland, consider a taste bud reset. Taste buds acclimate to our diet and start responding to...
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The wonderful effects of vitamin C
Vitamin C is possibly the best-known vitamin due to its ability to boost your immune system and prevent illnesses like the flu. But its beneficial effects go beyond just health. Vitamin C also helps...
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Staying fashionably sustainable with vegan chic
People who wish to cut out animal products from their lives may not want to stop at just following vegan diets. Living a true vegan lifestyle means choosing sustainable options in all aspects of life,...
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The five places in Asia to find fresh food
Fresh food in the supermarket is rarely truly fresh. Due to the need to package, transport and put food up for display, it is often days or weeks before the food actually gets home for consumption....
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Developing your sense of Umami in cooking
Most people describe their food as sweet, sour, bitter and salty. Most, however tend to overlook the fifth sense of taste, Umami. Discovered about 100 years ago by Japanese scientists, Umami is best...
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Balancing healthy meals with your budget
In a perfect world, every meal time would find a balanced and varied mix of fresh meats, vegetables and carbohydrates on the table. But cooking three meals each day for an entire family can be tough....
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Organising spaces for peaceful living
Much as we may love our families, sometimes we all just need a little space of our own. It might come in the form of a wardrobe where searching for your own stuff doesn’t become an archaeological dig;...
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Four Asian cures for the morning after
Whether it’s soju, sake or baijiu, consuming too much leads to the same result – the hangover – no matter where you reside. Fortunately, if you are in Asia, there are a few traditional remedies that...
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An ode to the joys of bacon
Just what is it about bacon that makes it irresistible? These cured strips of pork have captured a place in popular culture. This has given rise to the term “Bacon Mania”, which refers to the...
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Exercise & eat smarter to keep those pounds off – here’s how!
Spending hours on the treadmill may not be the best way to go about dropping those pounds from your waistline. Studies show that while exercising may burn calories, the body may respond with a lower...
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Quick tips for delicious food photos
In the age of social media, sharing what we eat has gone beyond splitting a portion of food. Photos of meals taken by smartphone are quite frequently put up on Facebook, blogs and other online channels...
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Diets that keep us happy – and healthy
Most people are aware of the phenomenon of emotional eating – the habit of reaching for comfort food whenever we are unhappy or upset. But the link between food and our emotions go both ways, as...
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Spooktacularly healthy Halloween treats
Halloween may be a time for fun frights, but that doesn’t mean you have to load up your kids with scary amounts of sugary treats. With the right all-natural substitutes or simply through the use of...
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The quick guide to putting together an antipasto plate
Hosting a multi-course dinner party can be a stressful event to prepare for, with the need to get everything assembled, cooked and served at the right times. If you’re looking to keep things simple,...
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Crisper storage for fresher produce
A crisper drawer in the refrigerator can be your best friend when it comes to keeping your produce fresh. This special compartment, which can be found in modern fridges like the Electrolux Nutrifresh...
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