SAM SAYS...

Love Life Dessert (蜜爱堂.甜品) was launched about 1 year back, serving mainly on dessert, such as smoothies, seaweed bird-nest, black sesame paste, matcha and etc. Apart from that they also serve some creative main dishes such as  Signature "Grandmum Green Rice Nasi Lemak", pumpkin spaghetti, pumpkin soup noodle, pita bread with blueberry sour and spicy sauce vege chicken and etc. The interior design of the cafe, together with the lighting and the jazz music make up a pretty good place for mentally unwind after a long day. Even thoughtful enough to serve free lemon juice (and FREE REFILL) to every table, regardless of what have you ordered! Simply ❤ this concept so much! FYI lemon juice is rich in Vitamin C and it helps in digestion and detoxification. Lets start with their Signature "Grandmum Green Rice Nasi Lemak" (RM7.50) . It comes together with hard boiled egg, cucumber slices, papadom, sunflower seeds, fried chicken substitutes and samba...

Vitamin C is undoubtedly the most well-known among all vitamins. Ladies use it to synthesize collagen; kids use it to boost immune system; athletes use it to relieve bone and joint pains.  Lets first get to know to major functions of Vitamin C: 🍊 acts as body's main antioxidant 🍊 protects the immune system 🍊 helps build collagen for connective tissues 🍊 heals wounds 🍊 helps body to absorb iron and calcium 🍊 maintain blood vessels, bones, teeth, and the formation of brain hormones 🍊 to fight cancer and heart disease Sources ?? 🍊 citrus fruits (eg: lemon, orange, pomelo, grapefruit) 🍊 leafy green vegetables (eg: kale, watercress, spinach) 🍊 kiwi 🍊 peppers 🍊 broccoli 🍊 strawberry 🍊 guava 🍊 tomato 🍊 etc... Deficiency ?? 🍊 scurvy  (symptoms: spots on legs, sore & bleeding gums, tooth loss, wounds that reopen) I've seen many people practice taking Vitamin C supplements to prevent or to treat cold/flu, including myself . But wh...

  It's Iron deficiency day today so I've decided to share some basic info about IRON!  🤔 IRON? Can eat one ah? 🤔 What is Iron? Iron is an essential mineral that helps to transport oxygen throughout the body.  Iron is an important component of  hemoglobin , the substance in red  blood cells  that carries oxygen from your  lungs  to transport it throughout your body.  If you don't have enough iron, your body can't make enough healthy red  blood cells.  Insufficient healthy red blood cells will cause insufficient oxygen in the body which then cause fatigued.  It can also affect everything from brain  function to immune system. If you're  pregnant , severe iron deficiency may increase your baby's risk of being born too early, or smaller than normal. Where do I get Iron? Dried beans and dark green leafy vegetables are especially good sources of iron . Iron absorption is increased markedly by eating foods con...

Vegetarian diet has become a leading trend in recent years, it could be due to religion beliefs, health issues, environmental awareness or simply not to kill. Regardless of the reasons behind, one thing for sure is that risks of getting cardiovascular diseases (heart diseases) in vegetarians are definitely lower than meat-eaters. One study has found that typical vegetarian live about 3.5 years longer than meat-eaters. However, studies have shown that there are often some sort of nutrients deficiency in vegetarians, such as vitamin B12, proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium. Vegetarian diet isn't necessarily healthy, you still need to eat a balance diet to stay fit. After all, French fries and potato chips are animal free but that doesn't mean they are healthy. When it comes to vegetarian diet, variety is the key. Now lets look into further details of some essential nutrients where vegetarians may be lacking of 👇👇👇 Vitamin B12 Function: To boost energy, maintain hea...

A part time Nutritionist blogger who  ❤ to explore vegetarian foods (regardless of cafe, restaurant or hawker stall),  ❤ to share healthy food recipes and health related articles. If you have any questions about Nutrition or health, or if you have any awesome recipe or nice place to dine in where you would like share with me, please contact me at  samantha.t810@gmail.com

Lets kick start my first food blog with Real Food @ 1 Mont Kiara !! The moment when I plan to feature healthy vegetarian food dining places, Real Food is the first one which hits my mind. Real Food started out in Singapore, soon then they'd extend their concept in Penang Straits Quay and 1 Mont Kiara Mall, aiming to serve health conscious group of consumers by  making foods with only fresh and ‘recognisable’ ingredients.   Real Food is not just simply a dining place. With their pleasant ambience, this place is actually ideal for couple dating, high tea gathering or private discussion.  Real Food offers a wide variety of food options, from western to asian cuisine, from breakfast set to main dish to dessert, from tea to coffee to dairy free beverages, so get prepared for the dilemma! I've had 2 main dishes, 1 dessert and 1 tea set. Organic Fried Vermicelli (wheat & gluten free/soy) - RM18.02 + free range egg - RM3.00 ...

SAM, derived from my full name of Samantha. I was formerly a certified Nutritionist whom attended various public speaking, radio interview, managed wellness program for obese/overweight individuals and also in collaboration with corporate organization to enhance employees' performance and images. Also, I was used to provide health advice and consultation to clients with different needs. Soon then I've came across an opportunity to pursue my dream to start up a pets hotel thus I had to give up my full time Nutritionist job. After running my pets hotel business for almost 1 year, I found myself missing my job as a Nutritionist but at the same time  ❤ my current job too (yeah I'm greedy), and a sudden thought strikes me that I can eventually become a part time Nutritionist blogger!! And then it motivates me to create this blog and everything later on! Personally, I'm not fancy of obsessively clean eating or counting calories (I love chocolates and pasta 😂) . My ph...