Super Fruits

Kiwi : Tiny but mighty

This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fibre. Its Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

Apple : An apple a day keeps the doctor away!

Athough an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

Strawberry : Protective Fruit

Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer causing, blood vessels-clogging free radicals.

Orange : Sweetest medicine

Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keeps colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.

Watermelon : Coolest Thirst Quencher

Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene- the cancer fighting antioxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium.

Guava & Papaya : Top awards for Vitamin C

They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin content. Guava is also rich in fibre which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes.

Tips of how to stay young...

Research has found that people who generally live longer do so partly because of good habits. Here are some of the following goods habits for longevity.

1) Laugh & have fun, don't be gloomy

2) Let bygones be bygones. Dwelling on the past inflicts unncessary stress.

3) Early to bed, early to rise, is healthy & wise.

4) Stay lean, being just 30% overweight is bad.

5) Keep learning, reading & socializing - an alert & active mind keeps brain cells healthy.

6) Keep working, doing something you like. Don't retire, it slows down your body.

7) Be the boss of your own life. Letting others push you around produces stress.

8) Exercise, quit smoking and eat less fatty foods.

9) Do not worry about health & death, just get on with your life and enjoy it.

Health Special

Cultivate beautiful skin naturally without make-up!

If you’re a woman in Singapore, you will be familiar with a sticky problem. It doesn’t matter how perfectly you’ve caked your face in foundation powder, make-up and lipstick. In our warm and humid climate, your make-up will revolt against you on a sunny day. Your overheated skin will feel icky because your makeup does not allow it to breathe or sweat.

And for all our best efforts to look beautiful, we get much pain and annoyance from irritable skin, periodic outbreaks of acne, and of course dealing with the hassle of the entire cleansing routine.It is better to go for a natural look – a beautiful glowing face with polished skin and no visible pores.

Proper Diet

The all-natural no makeup look is best achieved by starting from the very basics as your face does reflect what you eat.

One of the most important things to do with a pro-skin diet is to make sure that you get enough water. Seriously, we’re talking about more than 8 glasses a day. All the accumulated toxins from our diet and biochemical processes that affect our skin’s natural healing powers are flushed out of our bodies via the kidneys, and plenty of water helps to do just that.

Anti-oxidants help repair and defend the skin against those nasty free radicals. You have to take plenty of fruits and vegetables, as well as vitamin supplements. Avoid cigarettes and caffeine which will cause wrinkles.

Beauty Regimen

Sensible skincare is essential to building a good complexion that doesn’t require augmentation or covering by makeup. A multi-step regimen should be observed.

Cleanser – Use a cleanser that is appropriate for your skin type.

Exfoliation – It should be done at least once a week with facial scrubs.

Moisturiser – This seals in valuable nutrients in your skin and helps it fight off infections, while nourishing new cells at the same time.

Face Mask – Use a herbal face mask once a week to help declog pores and peel away dead cells.

Common Sense

Stay out of the sun, or apply sunblock lotion when you go out on a bright day. UV rays damage the skin at a molecular level, making the skin darker and age fast. In addition, while you’re washing your face, try not to buff off your facial features at the same time – a harsh scrubbing action will only result in damage to your skin.

Stress is also a factor you have to manage. If long hours and hectic schedules are what you’re malnourishing your body and soul with, it is necessary to make time to take care of your body and skin.

Don’t forget about sleep – there’s a reason why it’s called “beauty sleep”. Skin is the largest organ in the body and it needs time to repair and recharge itself properly after long hours of exposure to light.

That should be all you need. If you don’t see immediate results, remind yourself that like all natural methods, change takes time. According to experts, you can expect to see results in six months.Remember what you sow is what you reap!