How to Increase our kids' Immune System? Nutrifresh with Nutriact

NUTRIFRESH is always my girl's favourite drink in the morning!

I added NUTRIACT as double booster to her immunity enhancement! 

She loves it! :) 

Drinking Nutrifresh with added Nutriact 

1. Why I Choose NUTRIFRESH?

• Made of Organic and non-GMO-Soy Bean + 15 different types of fruits and vegetables 

• For plant-based protein - healthier than animal protein

• To ensure enough vitamins and minerals from wholesome food source

Read more on Why choose Soy Plant-Protein?

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2014/06/soy-protein-or-animal-protein.html

2. Why I Choose NUTRIACT?

• Made of ABM mushroom + Shitake mushroom + Maitake mushroom + Ganoderma Ling Zhi

• Rich in polysaccharides - important nutrients to help destroy viruses and abnormal or cancer cells

• For a better prevention of catching flu and fever (which usually caused by viruses) 

Read more about Why Choose Mushrooms Superfood:

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2013/10/power-of-mushrooms.html

3. Why I Choose MILLENNIUM also?

• Made of Cactus Extract

• To boost her immune system as Cactus is very rich in Phytochemicals 

Read more about Cactus Superfood:

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2013/09/cactus.html

MILLENNIUM is also her another favourite drink since young! 

I started feeding her at 2 month old.  

I hope to see my girl growing healthily as to me, health is the most important foundation to her growth. 

Without good health, it will affect other aspects of her growing process. 

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Joselyne

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Fried Noodle with VegeColor

We can also sprinkle VegeColor into fried noodles! 

That's how I usually eat my fried noodle. :) 

To find out more, read below: 

Why I choose VegeColor?

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2015/03/new-recipe-with-vegecolor.html

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Milo with Aromantic Powder for tea break

My tea break ! 

A cup of hot Aromantic Milo beverage simply warms my body. 

I mix milo with a pack of Aromantic powder. 

Can add E-Sweet if want the beverage to be sweeter. :) 

Why I Choose Aromantic Powder?

• To get healthier source of Calcium and Amino Acids
• Read more:

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2015/06/superfoods-rich-in-calcium-amino-acid.html

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Fish Soup with VegeColor

Do you experience asking for more vegetables from the stall owner in the food court? 

Usually I would love to ask for more vegetables, however there is still limited variety and amount of vegetable added. 

So now it has become my habit to put VegeColor in my bag, as I can easily open a sachet of VegeColor and add into the food I ordered! :)

The below is the fish soup with VegeColor!

It tastes simply awesome!!! :D

To find out more, read below: 

Why I choose VegeColor?

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2015/03/new-recipe-with-vegecolor.html

Together, we live a healthier lifestyle!

Warmest Regards, 

Joselyne

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How to prepare a simple noodle with VegeColor

My helper helped me cook a bowl of noodles in the morning. There are only limited vegetables and some meat inside.

Certainly, I know it's more enough vegetables inside. 

As usual, I open a pack of VegeColor and pour all into the noodle! 

Here's a simple nutritious noodle meal added VegeColor as the soup base now! 

The taste of VegeColor is always so great! I love it! :) 

To find out more, read below: 

Why I choose VegeColor?

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2015/03/new-recipe-with-vegecolor.html

Together, we live a healthier lifestyle!

Warmest Regards, 

Joselyne

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EE Family Day - Part of Fund Raising Charity Project

I have been looking forward to this day to arrive - EE FAMILY DAY!

It's a special day for me for the following reasons: 

1. Bringing my 1.5 year-old girl to Sentosa for the first time with my husband

2. Being the volunteer to help out in the EE Food Stall for fund raising project

3. Enjoying the meaningful day as part of E.Excel Big Family 

So the day had finally arrived.

On 6-Jun-2015, it's a beautiful saturday afternoon!

We arrived the place Port Of Lost Wonder, POLW earlier, at 3pm although the admission time is 4pm.

The Palawan Beach is so beautiful with the pre-set up of E.Excel tents.

The EE Stall set up.

We arrived earlier to help out in the EE stall.

Together with other E.Excellers as the EE volunteers, we took turns to prepare and sell foods and drinks using E.Excel wholesome food products at the EE Stall. 

• Sandwiches - with Evernew and VegeColor to make the jam

• Drinks - with Triflora, Aromantic, Orchestra

• Muar Chee - with Nutrifresh added to the peanut 

The response was good!! Many visited the stall =)

After helping out in the EE stalls, I joined my husband and girl for the rest of the family day programs.

My girl was so excited to play in the water playground and refused to come up! 

I missed to take photographs for her in the water playground! 

      

After drying up, she started playing on the field and enjoying the foods! =) 

Successful Fund Raising!

For the Entire Family Day, a total fund of $38,899 has been successfully raised to Community Chest to help support the necessary projects such as 

• Children with special needs to reach potential
• Adults with disabilities to integrate into society
• Relationships of families in difficulty to stay strong
• Elderly to age gracefully in the community 

E.Excel has actually brought a group of less privileged children joining the event too! 

With the help of the volunteers and donations of food coupons, the children had enjoyed their day also! 

I have donated food coupons to them also,

Coming to the end of the event, it's an exciting moment - Lucky Draws! 

I was lucky enough to win a lucky draw and brought back the following prizes! =) 

After the lucky draws, it was followed by Children's performance at stage! 

The entire Family Day event ended with a stunning fireworks at around 8.30pm!! 

Everyone was very happy including my family members! 

It was indeed a very joyful yet meaningful day! 

Thanks E.Excel for having us and providing me the platform to contribute back to the society. 

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Plant A Tree Program

It's a meaningful charity project in E.Excel - Plant A Tree Program. 

On a beautiful sunday morning on 12-April-2015, we, a group of volunteers went to the destination place in Singapore to carry out our volunteer task of planting 50 trees there. 

 

The objective of planting trees there is to make the place (mangroves) to become a nature reserve in near future. 

Here we started. 

After demonstration by the local in charged who are expert in tree planting, we selected a small tree and started our task! 

1. Carrying the tree to the spot

The small tree itself carry some weight also. Can you imagine it required min 2 persons to carry together! 

2. Digging a hole 

 

The hole cannot be too shallow or deep, but be just nice! Digging task with the heavy tools is not easy also especially for ladies. 

Really thankful to Meg and Jenny who helped in the whole process as I can't really do the above job as expecting my 2nd child =) 

3. Putting the tree into the hole

4. Watering the Tree 

Final procedure - watering the plant!!! I can do this job! =) 

It was a SUPER HOT day! Everyone was sweating profusely! 

However, we had a sense of satisfaction after seeing the small tree has been planted here!!!

Not only 1 tree, but there are a total of 50 trees planted here in this project!! 

Thanks to E.Excel for giving us a precious and meaningful opportunity to make the world a better place to live!! 

Our tree, please grow well! We will come back to see you in near future! =) 

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How Can I Contribute back to the Society?

Yesterday I had a conversation with my husband that what we want our child to be like when she grows up. 

We then talked to the point which we want her to contribute back to the world. 

To my husband, even giving a smile to people is also considered making the world better as lightening up a person's day with a beautiful smile. I agreed also. Ha Ha 

After we reached home, I was arranging my piles of letters and happened to see the below letter from SASCO.

It was an appreciation letter from SASCO which thanked me for my monthly donation to them in 2014. 

It's a little help that comes from my heart which I hope I can help the poor elderly in Singapore to have a better place to live in. =) 

I hope I can do more to contribute back to the society. 

Joselyne 

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Healthier Aromantic Cupcake using E.Excel Blended Cooking Oil

My first attempt of making cupcake. 

Aromantic Cupcake using E.Excel Blended Cooking Oil

I have been searching for a healthier recipe in the internet, as i wished to make ones for my daughter. 

After searching, I realised that it requires butter or margarine as the basic ingredient. 

Thanks to Dr Jau-Fei Chen and E.Excel for newly-launched E.Excel Blended Cooking Oil!! 

I can easily replace the butter with this cooking which are very low in Omega 6 and exceptionally high in Omega 3 as it's made of Macadamia Nut!

Due to very high smoke point, I can bake it with relief without having concern of exceeding the smoke point. 

Besides that, I have added Aromantic powder to make the cupcake taste even better! =)

Aromantic Powder

E.Excel Blended Cooking Oil

So, Why I choose E.Excel Blended Cooking Oil?

• Ingredients: 95.5% Macadamia Nuts and 4.5% Perilla Seed Oil

• NO added CHEMICALS AND ADDITIVES

• Very Low in Omega 6 to prevent body inflammation which may lead to heart diseases or even cancer.  

• High Smoke Point - which is good to prevent our cooking temperature exceeding the smoke point, Once exceeded, the oil will break down and produce toxins and even carcinogenic. FDA states that "Cooking oils must not be used to the point where they exceed their smoke points."

After learning this fact, imagine when our cooking oil start to become smoke on the frying pan, actually it's a very dangerous thing as it starts to become toxic in our dishes.

Therefore, i have changed my cooking oil to the EE Blended cooking oil already although it's generally higher price than other cooking oils. 

Why I Choose Aromantic Powder?

• To get healthier source of Calcium and Amino Acids
• Read more:

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2015/06/superfoods-rich-in-calcium-amino-acid.html

Other Recipe using Aromantic: 

Aromantic Macaron:

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2014/04/recipe-1-aromantic-macaron-recipe.html

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Recipe - Healthy Home-Made Jam with VegeColor and Evernew

My Healthy HOME MADE JAM using VegeColor and Evernew:

Why I prefer to make my own Jam using the above food?

• Healthier - using the wholesome plant food as ingredients
• No artificial colouring and preservatives
• Less sweet
• Rich in fiber to help digestion 
• Rich in variety of vegetables and fruits (min 28 different types)

Recipe: 

1. 1 pack of VegeColor and Evernew Orange
2. Then stir with water (50ml)
3. You may want to add honey to make it sweeter

VegeColor is a convenient wholesome freeze-dried food 

• using 28 fruits and vegetables 
• NO preservatives and additives
• to provide variety of plant foods for a healthier meal

Evernew Orange is a convenient wholesome freeze-dried food 

• using Psyllium Husk, Orange, Banana and Oat
• NO preservative and additives. 
• to add plant fiber on your daily diet  

It's definitely healthier for our children to take. 

More Recipes using VegeColor can be found on: 

• VegeColor Pancake:

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2015/04/vegecolor-pancakes.html

• Why I choose VegeColor?

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2015/03/new-recipe-with-vegecolor.html

Together, we live a healthier lifestyle!

Warmest Regards, 

Joselyne

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Parents Must Read: 10 childhood illnesses to look out for

Chickenpox (Varicella)

What is it? - Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection caused by a virus called Varicella Zoster. Although symptoms are more severe in adults, chickenpox is more commonly spread among children.

People with compromised immune systems like pregnant women, newborn babies and the sick can be seriously affected by chickenpox.

How does it spread? – This very infectious disease spreads through direct contact. The virus could also spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or when you touch the fluid in the chickenpox blisters.

The scabs of the blisters are not considered infectious.

Incubation/ infectious period – The most infectious period is 1 or 2 days before the blisters appear until a week or so after they have dried up. Once infected it would take 10 to 20 days for symptoms to appear.

First signs and symptoms – Children will usually feel sick and have a fever. Sometimes a cough, sore throat, loss of appetite and a headache may be present. The red spots will appear 1 to 2 days after the onset of fever.

Preventive measures – The best way of preventing chickenpox is to get vaccinated.

References

http://www.webmd.com/vaccines/tc/chickenpox-varicella-topic-overview

https://www.hpb.gov.sg/HOPPortal/health-article/6434

Croup

What is it? – Croup is a viral infection of the respiratory tract that usually occurs as part of a cold. The infection causes the vocal cords to swell, resulting in a hoarse voice and the disease's distinguishing symptom, which is a low raspy ‘barking’ cough.

How does it spread? – Croup is contagious and will spread by close contact and touch. Germs can spread when an infected person coughs and sneezes.

Incubation/ infectious period – Croup could last 5 to 6 days and those having croup or a cold associated with it will be infectious within this period.

First signs and symptoms – A cold which will progress to the ‘barking’ cough which will be worse at night, a low, raspy voice and slight difficulty in breathing when coughing.

Preventive measures – Limiting contact with those who are infected and regular sanitising and washing of hands can help prevent the spread of croup.

References:

http://www.webmd.com/children/tc/croup-topic-overview

http://www.singhealth.com.sg/PatientCare/ConditionsAndTreatments/Pages/Croup-Child.aspx

E. Coli infection

What is it? – E. Coli (Escherichia coli) is a form of bacteria that lives in the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. Some E. Coli bacteria are harmless whereas some are very dangerous — one of the most dangerous is the strain O157:H7, which causes diarrhoea and vomiting.

How does it spread? – You can get infected with E. Coli by consuming contaminated food (undercooked food, unpasteurised milk, fresh produce, and unhygienic preparation of food), water contaminated with animal or human faeces and through personal contact.

People with compromised immunity such a pregnant mothers, young children and the sick are especially susceptible to this.

Incubation/ infectious period – Symptoms start 3 to 4 days after contact with E. Coli and the symptoms could last up to a week.

First signs and symptoms – Diarrhoea with blood, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting.

Preventive measures – Washing hands properly after using the toilet and not consuming undercooked meat if you have a compromised immune system will help prevent you from getting an E. Coli infection. Of course, staying away from someone who has the infection will help as well.

References:

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/e-coli-infection-topic-overview

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/e-coli/basics/definition/con-20032105

Haemophilus Influenza type B (Hib)

What is it? – Hib is a severe bacterial infection that mainly affects children below the age of 5. The bacterium Haemophilus influenza is found in the throat and nose but can invade other germ-free areas of the body like the brain.

The Haemophillus influenza bacterium has 6 different types (from A to F), with type B being the most deadly. Hib is one of the main causes of meningitis in children.

How does it spread? – Hib can be transmitted through droplets when an infected person coughs and sneezes.

Incubation/ infectious period – When a child is diagnosed with Hib through a blood test, they will most probably need hospitalisation.

First signs and symptoms – Hib causes several problems once the infection gets into the blood stream and spreads into the lungs and brain. Fever, decreased alertness, breathing problems, joint pains and stiff neck are initial symptoms of this infection.

Preventive measures – Hib is completely preventable though vaccination.

References:

http://www.hpb.gov.sg/HOPPortal/dandc-article/9642

http://www.webmd.com/children/vaccines/hib-h-influenzae-type-b-vaccine

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

What is it? – HFMD is a highly contagious viral infection that causes characteristic blisters in the mouth, hands and feet of the infected person. Although adults can get HFMD, children are more prone to getting it. In Singapore, HFMD is present throughout the year, with seasonal outbreaks.

How does it spread? – HFMD can be spread though sneezing, coughing and through the faeces of an infected person. The liquid inside the blisters also spread the disease.

Incubation/ infectious period – As this is highly contagious, school-going children with HFMD should be kept at home until the blisters dry up and their doctor gives them the green light to return to school.

First signs and symptoms – Sore throat, fever, blisters in the mouth and throat, hands, feet, and sometimes on their buttocks. Headaches, vomiting, diarrhoea and loss of appetite could also be present.

Preventive measures – Washing hands with soap before eating, washing hands thoroughly after using the toilet and avoiding contact with those infected.

References:

http://www.hpb.gov.sg/HOPPortal/dandc-article/792

http://www.webmd.com/children/guide/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-topic-overview

Hepatitis A

What is it? – Hepatitis A is a viral infection that causes acute inflammation of the liver. Both adults and children can get hepatitis A.

The inflammation of the liver can occur due to consuming food contaminated with faeces (especially undercooked seafood found in contaminated water), or due to a viral infection.

How does it spread? – The main way Hepatitis A spreads is through ingestion of faeces of an infected person. When people eat and drink contaminated food and water they can contract hepatitis A.

If the faeces of a child who has hepatitis A get on toys at a daycare or play centre, other children who touch it and put their hands in their mouths can get it as well.

Incubation/ infectious period – If the hepatitis A virus enters the system it may take 2 to 3 weeks for symptoms to be visible, and a few weeks thereafter for total recovery.

First signs and symptoms – Loss of appetite, nausea, tiredness, weight loss, abdominal pain, fever, jaundice, discoloured urine and stools.

Preventive measures – Hepatitis A can be prevented though a vaccination.

References:

http://www.hpb.gov.sg/HOPPortal/dandc-article/534

http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/default.htm

http://www.singhealth.com.sg/PatientCare/ConditionsAndTreatments/Pages/Hepatitis-A.aspx

Influenza (Flu)

What is it? – Influenza, better known as the flu, is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory system. Those with compromised immune systems such as very young children, older people, pregnant mothers and the sick are more prone to complications of the flu.

How does it spread? – Coughing, sneezing, contact with infected saliva or through touching something touched by an infected person then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.

Incubation/ infectious period – Adults can be infectious 1 to 2 days before the onset of symptoms and 5 to 7 days thereafter. Those with compromised immune systems will be infectious for a longer period of time.

First signs and symptoms – Cold–like symptoms such as runny nose and sore throat, fever, head and body aches and tiredness. In rare cases diarrhoea and vomiting may be present.

Preventive measures – For a generally healthy child or adult, following safety measures such as regularly washing your hands with soap and water or sanitising your hands.

Covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing, wearing a surgical mask if you are with someone who has the flu, and not sending children with the flu to school will help prevent the virus from spreading.

Those with compromised immune systems, may consider the flu shot.

References:

https://www.hpb.gov.sg/HOPPortal/article?id=552
http://www.moh.gov.sg/content/moh_web/home/diseases_and_conditions/i/influenza.html

Meningitis

What is it? – Meningitis could be caused by a bacterial or viral infection. The infection inflames the lining of the brain and spinal cord.

Young children, teens and those with weakened immune systems are more prone to getting meningitis. Viral meningitis is more common and less severe than bacterial meningitis.

How does it spread? – Meningitis is contagious and can be passed on through coughing, sneezing and sometimes touching surfaces that have been touched by infected people.

Infectious period – Meningitis could last for almost 2 weeks and persons infected would be infectious during this time.

First signs and symptoms – Fever, stiff and painful neck, drowsiness, low alertness, headache, vomiting. Younger children may have flu-like symptoms and have shortness of breath. Babies may develop a rash and be grumpy.

Preventive measures – Talk to your child’s doctor about Hib, Meningococcal and pneumococcal vaccinations.

References:

http://www.webmd.com/children/vaccines/tc/meningitis-topic-overview

Mumps

What is it? – Mumps is a viral infection that causes painful swelling in the parotid glands, i.e. the glands that produce saliva.

Most often mumps goes away by itself but in some cases complications could arise in the form of meningitis, pancreatitis, or infections in the testicles or ovaries.

How does it spread? – Mumps is highly contagious and can be spread through direct contact or when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Incubation/ infectious period – The incubation period is 2 to 3 weeks, and the infectious period is 7 days before and 9 days after symptoms appear.

First signs and symptoms – Fever, swelling of jaw and cheeks, pain in the jaw, headache, earache, sore throat, pain when opening the mouth, tiredness, loss of appetite, and in some cases vomiting.

Preventive measures – Mumps is completely preventable through vaccination. The mumps vaccine is routinely given in the MMR vaccine that includes measles and rubella.

References:

http://www.webmd.com/children/tc/mumps-topic-overview

http://www.hpb.gov.sg/HOPPortal/dandc-article/564

Pink eye (Conjunctivitis)

What is it? – Conjunctivitis can be found in both adults and children and could occur as result of a bacterial or viral infection, an allergy or an injury to the eye.

The pink eye comes from the infection of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane that lines the eyeball.

How does it spread? – Conjunctivitis is highly contagious and could spread through direct contact and touch.

Infectious period – As long as the infected person’s eye is pink and there is a discharge, they could be infectious.

First signs and symptoms – Excess tearing from one or both eyes, a white or yellow discharge, itchiness and redness, an uncomfortable gritty sensation in the eye, sensitivity to light, burning sensation and blurred vision.

Preventive measures – The only way to prevent conjunctivitis is to follow good hygiene. Wash hands regularly with soap and water and avoid touching and rubbing your eyes even when they're itchy.

References:

http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/eye-health-conjunctivitis
http://www.hpb.gov.sg/HOPPortal/article?id=470

Extracted from:
http://sg.theasianparent.com/10-childhood-illnesses-look/

After reading the above, you will realise that usually most of the above infections are caused by either viruses or bacteria. Infection occurs when the children's immune system is compromised.  For example, you may have noticed that some kids/ adults are more prone to catching a cold/ fever/ HFMD than others. This is because of their immune system is weaker. 

Do you know that despite there are differences between bacteria or viruses, they share common characteristics:

They are determined, adaptable and ready to strike at any moment. 

Read more:

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2014/01/what-are-differences-between-bacteria.html

Understanding medicine bring side effects and besides vaccine and limited drugs, there is very little modern medicine can offer as protection.

The best solution is to avoid these microorganisms all together but this is certainly impossible. 

The only other alternative is to maintain a healthy immune system. The Human immune system is very complex and effective because it is also evolving to catch up with ever-changing microorganisms. 

Clearly, the health of immune system depends largely on what our children eat and their lifestyle choice. 

Immune system requires nutrition that comes from wholesome plant foods. 

Superfoods are the plant foods that contain disease-fighting nutrition for the immune system, which are Phytochemicals, antioxidant and polysaccharide. 

Do ensure we include these disease-fighting nutrients on our children's daily diet to enhance their immune system. 

Superfoods rich in

1. Phytochemical: Cactus, Soy Bean

2. Antioxidant: Ginseng Berry, Rose, Blueberries, Grape Seed 

3. Polysaccharides: ABM mushroom, Shitake Mushroom, Maitake Mushroom, Kumazasa 

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