Counting calories is not a one size fit all method. Some people count every single calorie and still don’t lose much weight and some don’t count their calories and still lose weight! This boils down to genetics and genetics influences metabolism. However, having a slim body does not mean one is healthier. I know many…
I went to Phuket, Thailand for a 5-day holiday recently. Phuket is more of a beach town and most people walk around with swimsuits and a hat all day long. The roadsides are lined with massage parlours and manicure pedicure shops and it seems to be the home of many foreigners. You will see more…
Hotpot has existed for the past 2000 years and it was introduced by the Chinese. There are a few different types of hotpot namely Sichuan style, Northern Chinese style, Korean style and Japanese style. All these different type of hotpots have different soup bases with Sichuan style having the fiery base, Northern Chinese style using…
I recently watched a video on Instagram comparing the lives of Vietnamese citizens and Malaysian citizens. Vietnamese are the skinniest population in South East Asia and Malaysians, the most obese population. The rates of overweight & obesity in both these countries are 2% vs. 54%. The reasons are simple, choices of food and poor physical…
In one of the health events that I organized recently, we had a request for one vegetarian meal. All other 40 individuals had a delicious non-veg meal but the meal for the vegetarian was forgotten. Finally, the meal arrived but alas it was really pathetic. The vegetarian got a packet of rice, half an egg…
A client recently approached me for dietary and lifestyle consultation. Her complaint was that she has been doing Zumba everyday but not losing weight. This Zumba is of low-moderate intensity and she sweats a lot but alas, the results on the weighing scale show otherwise. I asked her about the exercise and she showed me…
We were excited when we found out that the amazing Dutch Master Chef Sidney Schutte has brought European Fine Dining to the heart of Kuala Lumpur with the opening of MOLINA. Chef Sidney Schutte is a 2-star Michelin chef and his new restaurant, MOLINA, is located on level 51 of THE FACE Style Hotel. MOLINA…
Maristar always amazes and delights with the many fun events held at this happening place. A recent one showcased a fashion show featuring OUTDWELL by Oscar Lee and there were also smart cars plus a special appearance by LASH eyewear from Korea. Then there were the fragrances by ARK which were appealing and had a…
When you go to Qristina’s Kitchen you will step into a fusion of flavour where East meets West in style. The wonderful thing here is that you can indulge in exquisite Chinese cuisine, Western ambience and the finest, MSG-free ingredients. Taste luxury with every bite in this lovely restaurant located at The Signature Suites &…
Nutrition labels are always found at the back of food packaging. Many times, we do not pay much attention to it even though it can help us make healthier eating choices. On this week’s posting, we share with you some tips on how to better read and understand the information on these labels. 1 –…
