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Yakisoba is a classic Japanese street food made by stir-frying boiled ramen noodles, vegetables and meat or seafood with a sweet and savoury sauce. In Japan, Yakisoba can be found sizzling away in stalls everywhere from baseball stadiums to traditional Omatsuri (festivals). If you’ve ever been to an event in Japan, you probably remember the […]

Which is better – high impact or low impact exercises? Or no impact exercises? This is a question that is often asked. Each has its benefits and depending on your fitness level, each comes with its set of benefits. Impact here refers to overall intensity and calorie burn and applies to cardio workout than strength […]

4 body scrubs, 3 hair conditioners, 2 face masks, and a cleanser for your skin and hair! Before you hare off to buy expensive skin and hair care products from the shops, please step into your kitchen. Open the shelves and cabinets and you’ll be surprised at the number of regular food items you have […]

Smoothies are delicious meals you can drink. They’re nutritious fillers that combine a number of ingredients you would not eat otherwise in the course of a day. The fruit that goes into a smoothie give you the vitamins and minerals you need. Here’s a yummy recipe you can whip up to kickstart your day. This […]

Today’s busy lifestyle has you running from pillar to post – rushing off to work, ferrying your children back and forth from school, grocery shopping, washing the car, cooking… The common lament is, “We wish there were more hours in a day!”. We get so caught up in our busy schedules that each one at […]

Often, a nourishing soup is all you really need to make up a complete meal. So, here’s one that is hearty and filling and, what’s more, uses thinly-sliced beef and the goodness of your favourite Slim Pasta Spaghetti. Enjoy!

We read of so many fads and exercise routines and can become quite confused by them. And what’s more, there are now a whole line-up of combination workouts like Power Yoga, Hot Yoga, Aerobic Pilates, and the like. One question that many beginners new to exercising are faced with is the choice between Pilates and […]

We wish you all a happy and Slim 2016! The start of a new year is also resolution time. So, if you have decided to quit smoking, or know a friend or relative who wants to, you’re on the right page. We’ve put down pointers on how to beat nicotine addiction.

We firmly believe in moderation; most weight control programmes fail because of starvation that invariably leads to binge-eating. It’s simple, really – the number of calories you consume determines your weight. It follows that smaller portions of food mean less calories and hence better weight control. We humans are such visual creatures aren’t we? If […]

You’re going to love this one! This dish combines precooked meat and seafood. If you don’t like meat, double up on the prawns or use a combination of prawns and mussels. Don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients – it’s a very easy dish to prepare and makes a wholesome and tasty […]

We’re really excited and know you must be as well! Christmas and New Year’s are just ’round the corner and you’ve probably begun playing carols and decorating your home. So we thought we’d put together some ideas on keeping a beautiful – as well as healthy – table this festive season. You’d be amazed at […]

With Christmas and New Year’s just round the corner, we know there are lots of parties and celebrations to look forward to. Of course, food and drink are synonymous with these festivities – stuffed turkey, mince pies and rich gravies, sinfully tempting trifles, puddings and cakes… yum-yum! It’s also the time to dress up and […]