7 tips: How to Sleep Better
Did you know that four out of 10 Singaporeans clock less than seven hours of sleep on weekdays, according to a study by SingHealth Polyclinics?
Category: Lifestyle
8 ways to live simpler, healthier & happier
Hectic schedules. Barrage of emails. Endless mobile notifications. The daily grind we’re all too familiar with. Somewhere along the way, we forgot to take the time to smell the roses.
If you’re ready to slow things down this new year, then this a great place to start! Here are 8 easy ways to start living on the lighter side of life – simpler, healthier and happier.
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8 fresh & fabulous mocktails your guests will love
It’s December again! That time of the year to get down to some serious merry making in honour of the season’s festivities. How do you celebrate the season? Whether it’s hosting house parties or chilling out with family and friends, we find that a fresh, homemade mocktail always steals the show at a party. Continue reading “8 fresh & fabulous mocktails your guests will love”
The key to effective weight loss
When it comes to losing weight, most of us are guilty of relying on the weighing scale to measure the effectiveness of our efforts. But weight alone doesn’t tell the whole story.
According to our nutritionists, people should focus on getting leaner instead of lighter. Not only will you look more toned, you’ll feel a lot more energetic and have lowered health risks too!
Is it better to have whole fruit or juice?
Whether to eat your fruit or drink it is a contentious issue. Do we have to choose sides or can we have our fruit and drink it too? We speak to the Associate Nutritionist at HIC, Lee Thoong, to get her take on this issue.
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6 Ways to Detox Naturally
Juice cleanse aside, here are 7 natural ways to detox lifestyle. Continue reading 6 Ways to Detox Naturally
6 fun ways to burn calories during CNY
Burning calories doesn’t have to involve a 10 min HITT workout or 60 min hot yoga session. Try out these fun ways to increase your level of physical activity and burn some calories, while still having fun with your family and friends!
How to combat mindless snacking during CNY
It’s that time where we usher in the New Year with well wishes of prosperity, back-to-back lo hei sessions and the quintessential Chinese New Year goodies. What’s Chinese New Year without those buttery pineapple tarts, fragrant bak kwa or crisp love letters?
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Tips for a healthier reunion dinner
Whether you’re celebrating Chinese New Year with family or friends this year, one thing’s for sure, no Lunar New Year is complete without a reunion dinner. All the better if it’s home-cooked with lots of love. Keep these easy tips in mind for a healthier spread for your family:
3 ways to stay hydrated during your travels
When it comes to globetrotting, hydration isn’t always top of mind. It starts with the flight, the dry cabin air seems to suck moisture out of you and those petite cups of water, while helpful, aren’t sufficient. Lugging a 1 litre water bottle around town isn’t a girl’s definition of travel chic. Here are 3 ways for you to stay hydrated while quenching your wanderlust.
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Healthy Strategies for Festive Feasting
With the season of festive feasting and merrymaking upon us, we asked our in-house nutritionists for that ONE tip to help you navigate the holiday feasting without giving up your favourite treats. Here’s what they said: Continue reading Healthy Strategies for Festive Feasting
HIC The Lighter Side 