JULY , 2018 | The HEALTH nutrition 27
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JULY , 2018 | The HEALTH nutrition 27
Editor ’ s Pick
Healthy delectable dishes at Mama Kim Sauna Mee
Sumptuous meals made with only fresh ingredients
Sauna Mee is available in three types of broth and a selection of rice noodles or pumpkin noodles .
Enjoy a burst of flavours with every spoonful of Black Porridge .
OOKING for a healthy fivecoloured balanced meal
L while cutting off white sugar , white flour and white rice with an 80 per cent veggie and 20 per cent meat ? Or a diner where vegetables and fruits are chemical free ?
Mama Kim Sauna Mee is the perfect place for you . Apart from its warm and cosy ambience that nurtures family meal time together , the outlet uses only fresh ingredients . Different styles of cooking is used to naturally enhance the flavours thus abstaining from the use of monosodium glutamate ( MSG ).
Delectable food is also prepared with less salt and less deep fried , that it is safe to be consumed by the elderly .
Among its signature dishes are Sauna Mee which was inspired by Yunnan ’ s crossing-the-bridge noodles . The broth is boiled and stewed for over five hours in a specially made earthen pot filled with noodles heated up to 250 degree Celsius , so that every mouthful of soup is hot from start to finish .
Each bowl of Sauna Mee is filled to the brim with complete nutritious , delicious goodness with two choice of soup bases : chicken and fish soup , or vegetarian soup . As for the types of noodles , you can either opt for rice noodles or pumpkin noodles .
Served with a Western twist , savour a plateful of ‘ Baked Cheesy Mushroom Rice ’ rich in vegetables in brown rice with an inclusion of delicious cheese .
The ‘ Black Porridge ’ made with selected rice and black wild mushroom that are boiled together is a must try .
The ‘ Baked Cheesy Mushroom Rice ’ combines vegetables and brown rice baked at low heat to lock in the nutrients and original flavours of ingredients . Apart from observing the five colours rule in the preparation of this dish , extra care is taken to ensure that it is both healthy and tasty with the inclusion of delicious cheese .
Start the day right with good breakfast
“ foods you eat for breakfast can affect how you feel and perform throughout your morning ,” says Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training director Susan Bowerman .
She pointed out that there are several things that a good breakfast can do such as keeping you fueled up until the next meal .
“ Foods with protein help to satisfy hunger and high fiber foods help to fill you up . It also supplies the body and brain with energy . In the morning , your body ’ s gas tank is running close to empty . When you eat the right foods for breakfast , you ’ re providing your muscles and brain with the fuel they need for optimal performance .”
“ It helps avoid blood sugar swings and reduce cravings . A balanced meal that contains both protein and healthy carbohydrates can provide sustained energy throughout your system , and help prevent wild swings in your blood sugar that trigger cravings for sweets or other unhealthy foods .”
“ You would also be able to make better food choices throughout the day . Breakfast skippers often experience food cravings for sweets and fats that can persist throughout the day ,” she said .
In addition to these , it provides enough protein to help support muscle health . For many people , typical daily meals tend to provide little protein at breakfast , a bit more at lunch and a much larger amount at dinner . This is a pattern that may not provide the best conditions for building and repairing muscle tissue . Muscle protein synthesis can improve when protein intake is more evenly distributed throughout the day .
Avocado toast with spinach and eggs makes a great start to aiding muscle health .
Oats with fruits is a good alternative that supplies nutrition and bulk to stay full till lunch time .
Shakes supported with a healthy meal not only provides bulk to reduce mid-morning hunger pangs while providing sustained energy .
10 healthy breakfast ideas
A BALANCED breakfast should provide you with 20-30 grams of protein . This helps satisfy hunger and supports muscle health and along with some healthy carbohydrates can provide sustained energy and fiber .
Here are six easy guidelines to put together a healthy , wellbalanced breakfast .
1
. Cook fresh or frozen spinach , top with scrambled eggs or egg whites and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar , fresh fruits on the side .
2
. Protein shake made with protein powder , low-fat or soy milk and fruit .
3
. Plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese topped with fresh fruit and cinnamon , or chopped raw vegetables and fresh black pepper .
4
. Corn tortillas , heated and spread with black beans ; top with grated low-fat cheese , salsa and fresh fruits .
5
. Whole grain toast spread with avocado and topped with slices of turkey breast and fresh fruits .
6
. Scramble extra-firm tofu , drained , crumbled in a little olive oil with fresh vegetables and herbs and fresh fruits .