Madeleines and Boba. Nothing in common actually (except they are both high in carbs and should be consumed as an occasional treat) 😁 Weekdays and weekends have become a big blur since CB started; WFH, HBL, cook, clean, look after kids and exploring new collaboration opportunities for my business. Hence, public holidays are precious as I can spend insane hours in…
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Today’s post is all about FOOD! Since early this year, I have lined up a series of thematic blog posts relating to nutrition – from deconstructing popular diets to nutrition in babies and childhood. However, since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, my plan to post my thematic articles have taken a backseat as the demand for nutrition-related news have shifted…
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Starting solid foods is a big step for your baby. At around ages 4 months to 6 months, most babies are ready to begin eating solid foods as a complement to breast-feeding or formula-feeding. If you are a first-time mum, the options available for baby’s first foods can be overwhelming! Here, we highlight 4 common baby food myths and the…
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It’s a fact – You lose your muscle mass when you start losing weight. Why should it matter? Well, the loss of muscle mass is problematic for a number of reasons: Metabolism slows down More fatigue Higher risk of injury Regain in fat mass! Hence, when embarking on any weight loss program, it is important to prevent the loss of…
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I do not have a Ph.D. in Immunology. But I consider myself an expert in food and nutrition and who understands the science behind how your diet affects your immune system. You might ask, what exactly is the immune system? To explain it simply, your immune system is the guardian of your galaxy, protecting your body from all types of…
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Don’t rely on supplements, diet is key Pounding the pavements during my usual evening jogs allows me the time away from the busyness of motherhood to reflect, plan and strategize whatever topic that comes to my mind. And for today, it was the topic of 2019-nCoV. I have been closely keeping tabs of the developments online via Straits Times news…
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I thought I start off my next post by explaining why I have such keen interest in this emerging and exciting field of Nutrigenomics or Nutrigenetics, depending on which definition you use. You see, back in 2017, when I was working in my corporate role as a senior nutrition scientist in a MNC, I was tasked to work on a…
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Welcome to Pinnacle Nutrition! Today is Christmas Eve and I have decided to make this website live and share the fruits of my labour with friends and family. This website took a few months to get to this stage and I must admit that it’s still not perfect (yet). The perfectionist in me is not very satisfied with some parts…
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