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Thermomix: How a small kitchen appliance helps stay-at-home dad

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I was not sure whether I should write about it. But the more I think of Thermomix, how it helps me in running the household and especially the time I can save by using this awesome little machine, the more I should share with you.

Thermomix is a superb piece of kitchen invention. It is made in Germany and the quality is top notch.

Mind you, this machine is not meant only for work from home parents. In fact, Thermomix is more than that. It is well adored by some world class chefs as well. So when I talk about Thermomix from my point of view as a stay at home dad, there are many professional cooks out there are using it. [Read more…]

My True Story: How I Lost 10 kg Naturally In Two Months (or Less)

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My friend came to visit me recently and he was shocked to see how slim I have become.

All this while he is interested in losing weight (he weighs 90 kg and it is big for an Asian) as well and he was curious how I did that.

I shared with him my “secret” formula.

As an afterthought, I guess many people out there who are like my friend – trying very hard to lose a few pounds but can’t see the results they wanted. Then they give up.

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The Simple Guide to A Healthy, Wholesome Family Diet

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I changed our half-meat, half-veggie family diet to one that is mainly veggie-based after Chinese New Year this year.

The change was inspired by Dr Junger’s Clean book. Followed by reading up a bunch of books on raw foods and healthy eating. Plus testing out new recipes.

It is more than that. I started to throw away processed foods (canned, packaged foods) and began to introduce whole foods to my children, especially raw and unprocessed foods. [Read more…]

How to Get Your Child to Eat Raw Foods

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Why raw? You might ask.

Being Chinese, eating raw is not part of my culture. I was quite skeptical about raw foods myself. And eating raw is not an experience that I would enjoy back then.

Lately, something changed my perspective on raw foods and I embrace more raw foods than ever now. [Read more…]