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Chocolate Orange Smoothie

Chocolate Orange Smoothie The weekend is almost here and everyone loves a good excuse to have chocolate. Oranges are a citrus fruit that is high in vitamins, particularly vitamin C. There are two types of oranges: ‘bitter’ and ‘sweet’. The…

Quick and Easy Avocado Egg Salad

It might look like kiddy food, but this bowl of avocado and egg packs a punch of nutrition. Perfect for recovery after a hard workout. Ingredients 4 eggs 4 tbs Greek yogurt 1 avocado Directions Put eggs in water; bring…

Re-wire your body to burn and not store fat

Are you an avid runner, triathlete, gym junkie but still seem to be gaining weight? Can’t understand how an active person could still gain weight? Turns out, you’re not alone and many active people suffer from metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. What is metabolic syndrome?…

Poppy seeds take the cake to an all-new high

Nutrition wise, poppy seed is a nutritionally dense spice with high levels of essential minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. However, Malaysians could end up in jail for consuming cakes topped with or containing poppy seeds. City Narcotics Criminal Investigation…

Spark up with Kiwi Chia Pudding

Kiwi Chia Pudding Did you know kiwifruit spread from China in the early 20th century to New Zealand? A medium size kiwifruit provides 1 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates, and 2.6 g dietary fiber (found partly in the edible skin) while…

Malaysian favourite Nasi Lemak now declared as healthy breakfast

Commonly known as the National dish of Malaysia, consumed daily for breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner AND supper – the Nasi Lemak is ingrained into each and every Malaysian. It is only fitting that TIME Magazine has been recognised the Nasi Lemak as…

Fuel your workout with healthy burgers

Fuel or refuel your workout with some healthy DIY burgers at home. It doesn’t have to be sinful or calorie-laden. In fact, this might even get me eating some turkey, but feel free to change it to any meat you fancy…

What do you eat before a duathlon?

If you have a race on the weekend, it’s time to start eating up and hydrating yourself before the big day. Take into account the weather and the heat, since you can lose more than a quart of water per…

Power-up your smoothies with flaxseed

Flaxseed Call them flax, flaxseed, or even linseed — Just one hundred grams of ground flaxseed provides you with about 534 calories, 41 grams of fat, 28 grams of fiber, and 20 grams of protein. More than half of the…

Supplement your lifestyle with FitAID – the Official Recovery Drink for Spartan Race Malaysia 2016

If you haven’t already heard of FitAID, it is an all-natural beverage that enhances performance and recovery of athletes, gym-goers, advocates of a healthy lifestyle, and the fitness community alike. It is not an energy drink, and functions very differently from an…