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Six Healthy Tips for Festive Eating

Festivities like Chinese New Year are perfect for creating cherished moments with loved ones and, of course, indulging in communal feasting. From sumptuous buffets to reunion hotpots, it is easy to overindulge, leading to discomfort and a few extra kilos. The good news? You can still enjoy the celebrations without compromising your health. By making mindful choices and adopting a few simple strategies, you can strike a healthy balance between indulging and taking care of your well-being. Here are six tips recommended by a dietitian to help you stay healthy during this festive season: 1. Do not skip meals before...

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Tips to Staying Healthy and Living a 龙 Life!

Start the new year right! As we indulge ourselves this season with a wide array of festive delights, it is also timely to consider how we can stay healthy and take charge of our health. As they say, prevention is better than cure. Do not wait till it is too late! Here are some tips for you to stay healthy this new year. Healthy gut microbiome with pre and probiotics Celebrating occasions like Chinese New Year becomes even more vibrant when incorporating a diet rich in prebiotic and probiotic foods, aligning with diverse culinary traditions. Prebiotics, found in fruits like...

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4 Common Side Effects of Overeating and How to Overcome Them

Chinese New Year is around the corner and this means it is time for reunion dinners! Reunion meals are one of the best moments to foster bonding with our loved ones. Besides, who could resist hotpots and festive snacks? While overeating is common during festive celebrations, one might overlook other health consequences it brings. Before you take another sinful bite, let us take a step back to understand the side effects of overeating and how you can overcome them. What Happens When You Overeat? Food Coma One of the common side effects of overeating is feeling drowsy or lethargic after...

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Your guilt-free alternatives to traditional Lunar New Year delicacies

When you think about Singaporean culture, the topic of food and eating cannot be excluded. Deeply embedded in our culture, the act of preparing and consuming food is an act that not only bonds people together but it is a big part of our cultural identity. Lunar New Year is one festivity where food takes centre stage, it is the highlight of the festival, one which is a source of pride for many people as they celebrate the Lunar New Year. The reunion dinner feast is a sacred tradition still kept by many Chinese families today, but beyond the dinner...

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