Tag Archives: health

Can I Go Back to the Nineties Please?

Posted on March 24, 2022 by bookjunkie

I must be missing out I think, as I watch people get ecstatic on social media, posting jubilant memes in response to Singapore lifting some covid restrictions. Alcohol consumption will soon be allowed after 10.30 pm and live music. You … Continue reading →

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Delayed Gratification

Posted on March 25, 2013 by bookjunkie

I’m a sucker for immediate gratification. I guess it’s the reason why I pick a greasy burger over a salad even though the salad will make me feel light and energetic an hour after, while the burger would make me … Continue reading →

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#11. Wraps

Posted on March 3, 2013 by bookjunkie

I have abandoned my list of healthy food I like and decided to take it up again. Trying to inspire myself and the folks around me. I like the idea of eating so that I feel better physically. Cleaner foods … Continue reading →

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One Bad Ritual I Broke

Posted on March 3, 2013 by bookjunkie

Am trying to get healthier so that I will have less to worry about as I age. Seeing people around me suffer due to heart attacks and strokes really scares me, and I want them to be healthy as well. … Continue reading →

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The Quiet of Sembawang Beach

Posted on January 7, 2013 by bookjunkie

Headed towards the quiet of Sembawang beach and it felt good to walk around (although there is still renovation going on and lots of barricades up). Trying to get with the usual New Year promise that everyone makes – to … Continue reading →

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Talking About the Panic Attacks and My Need for Space

Posted on July 10, 2012 by bookjunkie

I hope you never ever suffer from a panic attack, but if you do, you might be able to relate to what I wrote recently. Well if you have any phobia that is intense, you might be able to relate … Continue reading →

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Singapore Food & Calories (Briyani, Claypot Rice & Wan Tan Mee)

Posted on August 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

The Health Promotion Board has a very useful tool where you can calculate the nutritional content of various hawker foods found in Singapore. I was surprised by some of my findings. Food that I thought was healthy, turned out to … Continue reading →

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Sweet Indian Snacks: Jalebi & Kesari

Posted on July 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

Jalebi: North Indian dessert, with Persian origins. Deep fried flour with ghee, sugar, rose water and saffron. I searched the web and the calorie count for this dessert is listed as just 250. That’s about the calorie count for a … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Blowouts & Why Can’t People just Appreciate the Beauty of Curly Hair

Posted on July 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

I don’t know at what point only straight hair and skinny bodies became acceptable and it seems that women will do anything to get what’s in fashion right now. Most often they are told that their hair looks messy when … Continue reading →

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#8. Watermelons & Watermarks

Posted on February 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

Check out Sister Earth Organics for Wellness Tips. I have to also thank her for helping me produce my very first photo with a watermark using Picnik.  She not only gives health tips, she gives tech tips too. Basically you … Continue reading →

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