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There are so many reasons to cook at home and yet, it is alarming to note that urban dwellers are not having much of it. Studies has revealed that having home-cooked meals as a family regularly leads to healthier and happier beings, especially the kids. A close knitted family through daily get together meals would also most likely to have grown up children who are less likely to abuse alcohol, drugs and smoking in their teenage years. Having home-cooked meals on a regular basis also tends to be healthier as we naturally consume less sugar and processed foods as compared to outside food. Preservatives, MSG, sugar, salt are commonly found in most outside foods for various commercial reasons which usually result in lower energy levels and poor mental health. Having home-cooked meals five or more days a week is even associated with a longer lifespan. Communal meals not only can make us feel happier but also brings along better mental health benefits in the long term. The reason bei

1. Save Money! Having homemade foods is usually much cheaper than eating out at a restaurant, buying takeaways from roadside stalls or hawkers and buying processed canned foods from super-marts. To do so, one needs to go into some form of preparation should you be keen to embark on this home-cooked journey; Plan several days of meals to save more by buying in larger quantity Make a grocery list and never purchase extra food when tempted by great offers Some leftovers such as rice and soup can be frozen in the fridge and reheated for future consumption, though advise to be consumed within the next 2-3 days. This is possible as most home-cooked food are without additives and MSG. 2. Save Time! Yes, you never heard it wrongly! Home cooking does save time! It might seem to most that driving to a nearby eatery, packing from hawkers, grabbing a quick meal are the usual solutions especially when you are in a hurry. In reality, it can be much faster to cook something at home, e

Winter time is usually associated with illnesses like colds and flu. We tend to consume vitamins and other dietary supplements which we believe will protect us from these on-off illnesses. However, most of us will still end up with some form of flu and cold symptoms during the winter months. Soup consumption has been known to be a traditional remedy for such illnesses in the olden days from the European continent to the east such as China, Korea & Japan. This practice has been documented from as long back as 4000 years back, as a soothing remedy especially during time of sickness and the winter season. So, why is Soup good for you when you are sick? And its health benefits… Dating back to thousands of years of history, soup has been one of the staple diets in our meals. There’s no doubt that soup is so good for you because of its  nutritional benefits . Research has shown that the ingredients in most soup can help the body boost its immune system and also, a healthy sou

When you first start working, it can be a hard transition from managing an allowance to managing a proper income in thousands. Though it may seem like you just have more money to spend, there are also a lot more things you need to pay for now as a “financially independent adult”. There are many things to learn on how to budget to make sure you have enough for loans, insurance, investment and future savings. Books and articles will tell you how to budget and fully utilize your income but one thing they don’t tell you is how to be disciplined. If you allocate a monthly budget to food expenses with the intention to save money, do you really think you will spend that little? In Behavioral Economics, there is a term called present bias that describes how people value things now more than they would later. It is a theory that captures our tendency towards immediate gratification — something we have all been guilty of one way or another and is often the thing that derails us from our

A bowl of piping hot soup is the essence of a good meals for everyone. It is also a nutrition powerhouse, packed with vitamins , proteins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. For the Chinese, double boiled soup is a must have for almost every meal and this is as important as rice in our diet. That is the same for Korean, they love kimchi soup and the ginseng chicken soup. Actually Chinese soup has alot more varieties than any other culture in the world and the method of cooking soup is almost same for anywhere- throwing all the ingredients in the slow cooker or a pressure cooker. Soup is easy to prepare. After putting all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, a steaming pot of soup will be waiting for the entire family in the evening. And the options for soup of the day are limitless! Soup has medicinal value, have you heard of cooling soup ? Yes, ingredients such as old cucumber and winter melon have cooling effect on the body. So having the right soup for the ri

We are all growing old and with declining birth rates and the loss of the kampung, Singapore’s ageing population problem is an issue that must be tackled as a country. It is not something to leave to government agencies; it is something we must all do our part to prepare for. In the study “Supporting Singaporeans’ Aspirations in Aged Care”, 998 respondents were surveyed to find out what concerns they had about growing older. Some concerns identified were not being able to care for themselves or carry out their daily living, being financially prepared for old age and worries about being able to live independently and comfortably. There was a clear preference for ‘ageing in place’ or the ability to live in one’s home safely, independently and comfortable, regardless of age, income or ability level with 78% saying that they preferred to stay in their own home. This survey may help explain why your elderly parents or grandparents are stubborn about living on their own. The elderl

Wholesale Food suppliers Singapore  are those who act as sales agents between manufacturers and F&B owners, or in certain cases, individual customers. Generally, a  wholesale food distributor  operates out of a warehouse or food storage facility. There is a vast array of food products distributed each day by wholesale suppliers, and these include dairy and meat products, vegetables and fruit, seafood, frozen goods, and confectionery. Wholesale Food Distributors who specialize in certain items can also be found in today's marketplace. Food wholesalers usually deal in grocery products, while systems distributors typically specialize in items such as spices, seasonings, coffee and tea. There are also specialty wholesalers who focus on the distribution of dairy products or poultry. A. Clientele base  As previously mentioned, wholesale food supplier generally operate from a warehouse and do not usually conduct business with walk in customers, as displays of their products are

When you are planning your big day, the list of items to plan is endless even though you have a wedding planner. Right from the start of the day to the end of the day, there are many things to consider and plan ahead. Let me skip the dresses, accessories and make up this round, I will show you how to plan your wedding day to ensure that your guests enjoy and remember this special occasion. The entire day has to be instagrammable and yet affordable. 01 Ambience Be it at your parents’ or your new home, you need to decorate the place to make them beautiful and instagrammable. Props such as balloons and flowers are a must! Without leaving your home, you can get from Taobao that ship to Singapore directly. You will be spoilt for choice for the kind of variations that they have and you can even customise the balloons according to your names, dates or special wordings. Most of them come in a package incase you do not have the time to shop around and mix and match. For last minute shop

There are many Tingkat providers to choose from and they vary a lot in what they serve, where they deliver, and how much it will cost you. Some of them have extra administrative charges and some don’t do deliveries to condominiums. There’s a multitude of factors to consider if you are thinking about ordering a Tingkat and trying to get the most bang for your buck. With so many things to consider, what should you focus on to make your decision? The most important factor in your choice should be what’s on the menu. You may be ordering Tingkat delivery service because you don’t have time to prepare dinner or you may like the convenience. Regardless of whether you are ordering for yourself or for your family, the most important thing is that the food isn’t boring. All Tingkat services have one thing in common and that is the duration that you must stick to their service. You will have to eat whatever is delivered for consecutive weekdays for a month (at least). If you get sick of

With the world population expected to grow to over 10 billion by the end of the century, stakeholders (Producers, Processors, Distributors, Consumers) all round the world are finding sustainable ways to meet the consumption demands of the human population in years to come. Some of the local food wholesalers and distributors such as  Oregano Trading  & SSKim had took noticed of this trend and are finding ways to achieve food sustainability through their work processes. Adding to the woes of a sustained global food supply chain are climate changes, limited farming lands due to urbanisation, and lack of capital investments & innovations especially in under-developed & developing countries. It remains to be seen if governments and regulators all round the world are able to achieve desirable outcomes for all stakeholders. Issues such as supply chain efficiency, market volatility (trade curbs), innovation to support growth, energy efficiency, waste management, addressing n