I swear, my 1 year old Luca Olesya, must have been a meg gifted baseball player in her last life. She keeps throwing us these mighty curve balls with great agility. The latest being refusing to eat her baby food.. rice, porridge etc. Initially we were at our wits end trying to figure out what […]
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Benefits of Juicing your Vegetables
Sometimes, all I want is a huge chlorophyll kick in the mornings, after my run. That’s where juicing my vegetables come in. The beauty of juicing vegetables is that you can really go to town with all the raw greens in your fridge, and yet you don’t have to chew till you get lock-jaw, if […]
5 Anti-aging skin care Tips in your 40s
Anti-aging skin care in your 40s is something all women should pay attention to. These are the years estrogen levels begin to decline. Your skin looks more dull faster (with lack of sleep) and dry (especially when you travel). That whole elasticity mechanism is breaking down, and you need to combat the ravages of gravity! […]
I heart Banana Hearts
One of the tasty things to eat in Yangon, as a part of Myanmar diet, is the banana heart. Usually these are eaten with rice, as a vegetable side dish, and the nutritional value is amazingly high. Walking around Yangon markets, we were fascinated with this pseudostem. 100g of banana flower has the following nutrition […]
5 Health Benefits of Peppermint
I love peppermint! It changes the flavour of Asian cooking, plus it has a whole host of benefits to the system. Did you know that Peppermint is a great source of Vit A, C, magnesium, folate, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamin B2 as well? Alongside it’s super tasty properties, the oil of the plant can […]
InnerShine RubyCollagen Essence
I’ve never been a great believer in collagen drinks nor all the skin fads out there that come and go. For me, maintaining healthy skin is all about, being diligent about a couple of things. Drinking lots of water a day, eating loads of vegetables and fruits, eating less deep-fried food or junk food, and […]
Cikipedia’s InnerShine RubyCollagen Essence Contest!
Cikipedia’s InnerShine RubyCollagen Essence Contest! I’ve been taking InnerShine RubyCollagen Essence now for 2 weeks, and already I’m seeing incredible result in my skin! Here’s your chance to win some terrific RubyCollagen Essence Prizes, by just answering this simple question. The first 20 correct answers, on our FB page, will win RubyCollagen Samples for themselves! […]
The Fantastic Fig!
There’s nothing like a huge bowl of plain, sugar-free Greek Yoghurt to kick-start my day in the mornings. Well that, and figs. Instead of reaching for the sweetened yogurts, I find adding “live foods” and natural sugars, to my plain yoghurt, in the form of fiber rich fruits, so much more appealing. Figs are a sweet […]
A Cute Infographic on Beer & Coffee!
We are not condoning drinking too much of either here, but this is a rather cute infographic of the good and the bad, of both Beer and Coffee. We all drink these from time to time… some more so than others – but as we say, everything in moderation, of course. Picture Credit : […]
That ancient grain called Amaranth ..
We have recently experimented with Amaranth in our diets, in more ways than one. Like quinoa, amaranth is an ancient grain that’s packed with protein. Its seeds are high in fiber, iron, and calcium. The plant’s spinach-like leaves are also edible too. When you cook it, don’t expect it to be fluffy like quinoa, it […]