Which reusable products do I bring on the go?
Read moreWhether you are travelling or just out for the day, you can do yours for the environment by buying simple products in stead of single-use products! Zero Waste items can last you a long time and help you to reduce plastic and waste every day, question is, where do you get them? Below is your guide to 10 items you can bring on your travels or keep in your bag if out for the day and the guide gives you direct links to great local vendors! DRINKS
How do I teach my child to have a positive mindset?
Read more“The future of our planet is in our children’s hands”. A phrase we hear often, but for our children to take on this heavy responsibility and save a world that we have been part of destroying, they need to be educated. By us as parents, by the schools and whoever else they are already learning from on a daily basis. But when educating our future eco-warriors, how can we make sure that all this important information will also be converted into action? Well, it takes work, and it takes a “growth mindset”. Maguelonne Rousseu takes you through the process, so you as a parent can get a positive, patient and resilient child – and perhaps one day an eco-warrior!
How Do I Make a Healthy Kids’ Lunch?
Read moreSchool season is one of the most hectic times for families. From making sure everyone is up and out the door on time to shuttling the kids between after-school activities and correcting homework assignments, not to mention our own lives — weekdays can go by in a whirlwind. I know that one of the most challenging parts of the school routine is making sure you can get tasty, nutritious meals on the table. After all, you know that’s not happening at school. What are your kids eating at school? Suffice it to say, it’s the opposite of healthy food. I’ve seen many articles about the unfortunate link between childhood obesity and school lunches and unless you have a very unusual school that serves farm-to-cafeteria lunches, I recommend that you continue to incorporate new ideas for packing school lunches. Lunch break is the kid’s ultimate fuel stop for the busy day at school. Research shows that by giving them a balanced meal we can help prevent blood sugar highs and lows, help them concentrate for longer, and also prevent them from unhealthy snacking when they get home. Providing them with nutritious lunches also provides them with essential nutrients required for strong immune systems, better cognitive function (brain-food) and every day functioning. Lets find out how to create the healthiest lunch box for your kids following Karin G Reiter top 5 tips. (Functional Medicine Nutritionist) A balanced Lunch Box should include: – A lean protein (animal or vegetarian source) – A whole grain (Low GI carbohydrate) – A good Fat – Fruits and vegetables Top 5 Tips for a healthy Lunch Box: Every Lunch Box should have fruits and vegetables of all sorts and all colours. Eating like a rainbow offers your children many important nutrients, that are essential for their growth and development. Vary the Whole Grains: brown rice, quinoa, pasta, millet, whole grain bread, rolls, pita or flat breads, starchy vegetables like sweet potato and pumpkin offer your kids a sustainable fuel source for the busy day ahead. Protein will ensure that your kids stay fuller for longer. Ensure you include a serving of lean meat, chicken, egg, chickpeas, lentils, salmon, sardines, tofu, yogurt or cheese. Opt for organic when possible and avoid added hormones and antibiotics in animal produce. Avocado, tahini, pesto, olive tapenade, or hummus can be used as a spread instead of butter or margarine. Use natural, full fat, Greek Yogurt, or raw tahini substitute for mayonnaise in tuna or egg salad. Water is the ultimate hydration. Try to avoid sugary juices and sports drinks because of high sugar levels. Fresh coconut, water and fresh green, vegetable juices are healthier options too. Freezing fruit, like orange segments and grapes, is also a great way to keep hydrated! Lunch Box Idea/Recipe: Main: Zucchini Patties Fruit: Pear and Grapes Vegetable: steamed Edamame Snack: Kale chips
Why is Flexibility so important?
Read moreLet’s face it – flexibility is what we all desire but are least motivated to achieve – I am sure this resonates with most people outside of the yoga industry! The reasons for this are clear, we are drawn to a particular fitness regime because we mostly want to lose weight or get fitter and improving our flexibility doesn’t appear to reach either of these goals faster – or so it seems. I am going to tell you how you can improve your flexibility as well as burn calories and increase your strength all in the one session if you so desire. I will also tell you why maintaining or improving your flexibility is vital to your overall health and wellness especially as you age.
How To Reduce Waste In The Kitchen
Read moreWhen was the last time you took a good look around your kitchen? The next time you try, you may be shocked to discover that some debris has received a fair share of the space in the kitchen? Why is that so? It mainly boils down to the excessive littering of the kitchen with items that ought not to be there.
How Can Meditation Help With Migraine Headaches?
Read moreMigraine headaches are one of the more excruciating types of head pain the people experience. While some people may only experience them occasionally, others are more susceptible to migraines and deal with them regularly. Unfortunately, there’s only so much you can do to prevent them because there is no known cure. However, there are a number of things you can do to reduce their frequency and intensity. Meditation is one of them. While meditation alone may not be the most effective means of treating migraine headaches, when used in conjunction with other options, it has shown significant promise.
Good eats for better skin
Read moreThe saying “You are what you eat” rings true when we look at how to achieve healthier skin. With the skin being the largest organ in our body, it should come as no surprise that a large part of what we eat shows up on our skin. A well-balanced diet results in supple, fresh and glowing skin. On the other hand, a diet that regularly includes junk food or takeaways could be the reason why skin looks sallow and dull. Healthy skin not only looks good, it works better too. Skin that is healthy will take less time to heal from cuts and bruises, bringing you back to tip top condition in no time. Here’s how you can eat your way to gorgeous skin: Healthy fats are your friend We were once told to stay away from fats of all types, and many of us still view anything that contains fat as evil. But new research is starting to provide this theory false. Not all fats are created equal – healthy fats like olive, coconut or avocado oil are in fact essential for a balanced diet. Having enough fat in your body is also important for healthy hair and skin. When your body doesn’t get enough fat, it can cause dull, dry hair and skin. Fats help our body absorb fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamins A, D, E and K – all of which are essential to our health. A lack of body fat can even result in a vitamin deficiency. Other sources of healthy fats include eggs, nuts and fatty fish.
Mind: Turmeric-Lemon Shot
Read moreFor many of us, 2021 is a chance of a new beginning and a time to focus with a clear mind. With the lockdown, we’d also love to feel more energized, as well as happy and relaxed with our surroundings! HELP? Yes, not an easy tasks at this time, but by just choosing one, you can make a difference and we’re here to help by offering great and easy recipes + health info that will that boost energy, mind, focus, mood and help you relax. One power shot a day this week – think of it like opening an advent calendar in January – just the goal is a greater, healthier you. Enjoy!
How do I recycle in Singapore?
Read moreFor many the concept of recycling in Singapore can seem like a jungle and often attached to urban myths like “Singapore does not recycle”, “All the trash ends up in the landfill” and “No point in separating your trash, it all ends up in the same place”. Understandably, as you will find areas with many bins for separating, some with just the blue bin, and some places that don’t have recycling bins at all. So, is there recycling in Singapore? – and if so, how does it work? Well, to answer the first question, yes there is, but it’s done on an assembly line, which means that your ‘separate’ recycling bins (such as bins for paper, plastic, glass, cans) all end up in the same place. On the ‘recycling line’, recyclables are separated from non-recyclables. Separating the recyclables in the allocated bins might seem pointless, but works as a way to educate us, so that recycling can be made more effective in the future. *in Denmark, people separated trash for 10 years, until it was put to actual use. the blue bin for recyclables (located in most HDB’s, condo’s and houses in Singapore) you will need to know what can and what cannot go in them. THE BLUE BIN PAPER YES: All types of paper and carton apart form NO: tissue paper, paper towels, toilet paper, contaminated packaging paper and disposable chopsticks PLASTIC YES: Plastic bottles food and beverage, shampoo, wash bottles – SHOULD BE CLEANED YES: Plastic bags, wraps, packing, hangers, cd-cases – but NOT BIODEGRADABLE BAGS AND OXO) NO: Polystyrene foam products, plastic disposables, plastic packaging with foil, straws, cassette and video tapes, melanin products. GLASS YES: Glass bottle – drink, food, cosmetic and medicine and glassware – PLEASE RINSE NO: Borosilicate or Pyrex glassware, windows METALS YES: Metal cans, drink, food, aersol, can, bottle cap, aluminium tray or foil, paint can – PLEASE RINSE OTHERS / NO: Food waste Leftover medicine mirrors (donation possible) ceramic products (donation possible) lightbulbs (donation possible) Household batteries (rechargeable – donation possible) Old clothes (Good condition, donation possible) Stationery (pens and pencils in good condition, donation possible) Luggage bags (donation possible) Bulky waste – furniture etc (donation possible) IT Accessories (donation possible) Electronic waste (donation possible) Plant and horticultural waste (donation possible)
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Planet or Plastic?
Learn about the global plastic pollution crisis through more than 70 powerful photographs and videos in an exhibition by National Geographic.
From the Arctic to the Antarctic, plastic waste is everywhere. Planet or Plastic?, ArtScience Museum’s first exhibition to launch since re-opening after Singapore’s circuit-breaker, shines a spotlight on the fragility of the natural environment as a result of the global plastic waste crisis. Thexhibition endeavours to raise awareness of society’s dependence on plastic by visually depicting the crisis and highlighting the innovative individuals and communities who are working on solutions to this urgent problem.
Featuring the work of researchers, scientists and artists, the exhibition traces the history of plastic from its invention in the mid-1800s to present day where, seemingly everything is made of plastic. Planet or Plastic? explores the plastic pollution of our world’s oceans and uncovers how untold numbers of marine animals die each year from ingesting microplastics. The exhibition uses photographs as a means of making this urgent issue strikingly real.
Planet or Plastic? provides practical steps we can take to responsibly reduce, reuse, recycle, and refuse single-use plastic products.
https://www.marinabaysands.com/museum/exhibitions/planet-or-plastic.html
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