When it comes to staying healthy as you age, trying to find accurate information can be a daunting and confusing task. This is due to a variety of things, especially when your first port of call tends to be the internet. Whilst it may seem contradictory to say in a blog, it can be difficult to trust a lot of the “tips & tricks for staying healthy” that you find online. So, after speaking with a doctor in Prahran, we’ve decided to try a different tact. Instead of trying to convince you of the many hidden secrets you can use to stay healthy forever, we’re going to ... Continue Reading...
Archives for April 2018
What to consider before buying a bra
One might say a bra is just a bra, but it's actually fascinating to read about the history of this undergarment and its evolution in the Western World. From the constrictive corsets of the Victorian era, underwear has come a long way and continues to be a symbol of the freedom and progress women enjoy in society. It's certainly survived the famous bra-burning protests of the 70s when feminism was at its peak. It's now 2018 and a brassiere is not just something that's imposed on us by our mothers, or what we've grown up with. It is a fashion statement or something that ... Continue Reading...
All about the ketogenic diet and fast food
Doing the ketogenic diet appears to be "in" thing to do these days among the figure-conscious or those wanting to lose weight. Am seeing a few of my Facebook friends who are into this diet, which probably means it's effective. Going on keto simply means you adopt a high-fat, low carb food intake, with just enough protein in between. Meat, fish, butter, olive oil, coffee, cheese, eggs, among other stuff, are allowed. No-no's are bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, sugary drinks, candies and chocolates. The ketogenic diet first gained renown for its success in the ... Continue Reading...
Recipe: Cheesy Baked Beans Breakfast Quesadillas
Cheese is one of my favorite food items and because it's a staple in our pantry, all my kids have grown up loving them too. My youngest Lucia can munch on cubed cheese while doing her favorite activity (online games!). I am thankful that she prefers this over nibbling on candies or other junk food. Cheese is known to be rich in calcium, protein and other essential nutrients. Of late, there's even some research correlating cheese to anti-cancer and weight loss properties because it is a source of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Indeed, some studies have shown that ... Continue Reading...
Tips on traveling by air with young children
If you are planning your summer holiday for 2018, you are probably already really looking forward to some relaxing, fun time away from home with your family, having fun new experiences and spending some good bonding time in a nice place. Of course, before all that lovely stuff can begin, you have to get there, and often, this is far less of an enticing prospect than the rest of the holiday! Nobody really loves the time spent at airports or on flights, but this hassle that comes with every holiday is something that can become even less enjoyable when you have young ... Continue Reading...
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