10 Ways to Spice Up Your Porridge
byThere are many different kind of porridge, eaten by many people and enjoyed by various cultures. In Malaysia, the two most common types are,…
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You Don’t Have to Give Up Sushi During Pregnancy! Here’s What You Can Enjoy
byPregnancy is a time filled with excitement, joy, and, let’s be honest, a whole lot of advice—asked or not. Suddenly, everyone’s got an opinion…
Strengthening Immunity: How a Balanced Diet May Reduce the Risk of Falling Sick
byAs a former educator married to an early childhood education specialist, I understand the frustration from teachers and parents when their child (teachers do…
8 Surprising Brain Foods Your Children Will Enjoy
byAt this point in human history, I’m sure most of us can list down at least five brain foods. Salmon, walnuts, avocados, blueberries, almonds,…
Don’t Ignore This: The Dark Side of Apple Cider Vinegar Exposed
byApple cider vinegar (ACV) is said to help people lose weight and help with acid reflux, among many other things. But is there really…
How Plant-Based Lifestyles Can Save You Money
byAs Malaysians, we may cringe at the word vegan. After all, our local cuisines are notorious for containing lots of chicken, beef, fish and…
Sleep-Friendly Diet to Help You Get Your 7 hours
byContrary to popular belief, diets are not just for weight loss (or weight gain). By making a few tiny tweaks to your daily meals…
Why You Should Consume Antioxidant-Rich Foods for Breast Health
byWhen we talk about breast health, the topic of breast cancer is inevitable. According to this survey, 1 in 19 women are at risk…
Watch Your Super Picky Eater Lick Their Bowls Clean with These Quick and Nutritious Meal
byDo you know how kids can be such picky eaters that they would rather go hungry than eat something they don’t like? You are…
Alternative Options for When You Aren’t Able to Breastfeed
byThere is no denying the powers of breastfeeding. The magic goes far beyond the milk. The natural mother-child bonding that occurs is what gives…
Combat Childhood Obesity: Top 10 Lifesaving Tips for Parents
byChildhood obesity. Parenthood can sometimes feel like navigating a labyrinth, especially when it comes to ensuring your children adopt a healthy lifestyle. A prominent concern…
7 Superfoods to Enhance Daddy’s Health
byWhen it comes to maintaining dad’s health and diet, sometimes mums have to step in to make sure they’re not just eating friend chicken…
Foods All Mums Must Eat for Good Health
byIt is no secret that women face a multitude of health challenges throughout their lives. From menstruation to motherhood to menopause, their bodies go…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 4 | Do Probiotics Help Your Immunity?
byStrengthening their kids’ immunity has been a growing concern among parents in recent years. With so many bugs and viruses about, it’s become more…
How a Mother’s Diet Helps her Mental Health and Healing After Delivery
byGiving birth is a remarkable experience for any mother. While it brings immense joy, it also comes with its fair share of physical and…
Yummy Strawberry Recipes for Your Little Ones
byStrawberry Strawberries are rich in nutrients, including sugars, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, carotene, folic acid, nicotinic acid, ellagic acid, dietary fibre, calcium, iron,…
Post-CNY Detox Plan Just for Mums
byChap Goh Mei is here, which also means Chinese New Year celebrations have come to an end. Or at least for this year. You…
Are You Expecting? Avoid These Chinese New Year Foods and Beverages
byThe Chinese New Year is a time for reunions, celebration and of course, good food. A holiday is not complete without a table full…
Who Says Pregnant Mummies Can’t Have Yee Sang? Here Are Some Pregnancy-Safe Alternatives
byChinese New Year is not complete without the iconic Yee Sang or Yu Sheng (Prosperity Toss). Each ingredient has its own symbolism and meaning…
This or That: Veganism Vs Vegetarianism
byWhile often lumped together, veganism and vegetarianism are two different kinds of plant-based diets. People adopt plant-based diets for many reasons; often ethical or…
Top Meat Substitutes to Get You Started on Your Vegan Journey
byVegan food doesn’t have to be boring. Yes, they’re made from plants and vegetables, but with all the seasoning and spices we have on…
6 Foods to Improve Your Child’s Eyesight
byNutrition plays a big role in your child’s overall wellbeing. When it comes to vision and eye health, food can be the first line…
Should Kids Be Allowed to Drink Coffee?
byCoffee is one of the most popular drinks on the planet; outranking soda, juice and tea in many parts of the world. It is…
Healing Cancer with Food: Is it Possible? Here’s the Truth.
byCancer. A word that sends chills up the spine. Something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy. And yet, the numbers don’t lie. More…
This or That: Breast Milk Boosters (Pharmaceutical Vs Natural)
byNursing mothers who have trouble with breastfeeding will probably know all about ‘milk-boosters’ or ‘lactation supplements’. Scientifically known as ‘galactagogues’ (from the Greek word…
The Secret Behind the Magic of Mother’s Milk
byMother’s milk, or rather, breast milk, is a highly nutritious food naturally produced by pregnant and nursing women. It has helped mothers nourish their…
Breast Milk Home Remedies for Mums and Babies
byBreast milk has always been exclusively used to feed babies. Any other uses besides this might be considered taboo or even sacrilegious, depending on…
ColourFULL Food: What Works and What Doesn’t
byColours will always spell fun and excitement to children. When it comes to food, brightly coloured meals are a visual cue of how something…
Keeping Your Health In Check While Celebrating Ramadan And Raya With Nutrilite
byHere comes the holy month of Ramadan where healthy adult Muslims practise daily fasting from dawn till sunset. Some children would also follow in…
Top Sea Bass Recipes for Your Confinement
byGood news! New mummies may eat sea bass during their confinement period. But they do need to control their consumption of it. This fish…
Dates: Why This Sacred Fruit Is a Ramadan Must-Have
byDates (also known locally as kurma) are a quintessential Ramadan delicacy enjoyed by all Muslims around the world. It is almost unheard of to…
Sahur Secrets for Staying Full and Hydrated This Ramadan
byThe month of Ramadan is a time of reflection, humility and worship. While it is definitely more than just about fasting from dawn to…
Best Cabbage Recipes for Your Confinement
byIt is not recommended to eat a lot of cabbage during your confinement period as cabbage is termed as a ‘cooling’ vegetable which may…
Consume Your Greens During Pregnancy: 7 Healthy Salad Recipes
byPregnancy days are the most crucial period for every woman. From food habits to lifestyle, everything changes in this phase. After all, carrying a…
17 Easy Confinement Fish Recipes
byI know some postpartum mummies might run out of fish confinement recipes ideas at some point. Fret not! We have here a list of…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Medicinal Herbs
byBefore this, we covered which beverages are safe for your little ones. Now, we are going to explore which medicinal herbs are safe or…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Beverages
byBefore this, we covered seasonings and sauces that are safe for toddlers and which should be avoided. Now, we are going to explore which beverages…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Seasoning & Sauce
byWe last discovered which nuts and seeds are safe for toddlers. Now, let’s explore seasonings and sauces! Many Malaysian mummies might want to expand…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Nuts & Seeds
byPreviously, we covered which eggs, legumes, and soy are safe for your little ones. Now, we’ll be looking into nuts and seeds! Nuts and…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Eggs, Legumes & Soy
byBefore this, we covered which seafood is safe for your toddlers. Now, we’ll be moving over to eggs, legumes, and soy! Which eggs, legumes,…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Seafood
byWe last covered which meat and poultry are safe for your toddlers to consume and which should be avoided. Now, we’ll be exploring seafoods!…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Meat & Poultry
byEarlier, we covered which dairy products are safe for toddlers and which should be avoided. Now, we’ll be discussing meat and poultry! As we…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Dairy
byPreviously, we covered which herbs are safe for toddlers and which should be avoided. Now, let’s discover about dairy products! Can my toddlers consume…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Herbs
byEarlier, we covered on which vegetables are toddler-friendly which aren’t. Now, let’s dig into herbs! Are herbs safe to be consumed by toddlers? Well,…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Vegetables
byBefore this, we covered which fruits are safe for toddlers and which aren’t. This time, we’ll be exploring our favourite greens! Vegetables are known…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Fruits
byPreviously we covered grains and potatoes that are safe for toddler’s consumption and which should be avoided. In this article, we will be discussing…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Grains & Potatoes
byNew mummies might wonder which grains and potatoes are great for toddlers. Grains and potatoes are known as important food intakes. Grains and potatoes…
Postpartum Diet: Breast Milk Boosters
byWe last covered on which medicinal herbs are safe for your postpartum body and which should be avoided. Today, we are going to explore…
Postpartum Diet: Medicinal Herbs
byPreviously, we covered on which beverages are safe for you to consume after childbirth and which should be avoided. Now, it is time to…