Try this easy healthy recipe with our mushroom quinoa meal prep for weight loss yourself!
V. That’s how most of us want to appear. While chubby cheeks are extremely cute for babies, it does not feel the same when you’re older. Most of us prefer a sharp jawline or elevated cheekbones and no double chin. However, the reality is that as we age, we can’t prevent nature from taking its …
Help! I have no motivation to lose weight 🙁 Haven’t you heard this before? Maybe you’re feeling it right now. You want to lose weight and you already know what needs to be done to achieve your weight loss goals. But…to start on this seemingly “daunting” task would be tough especially when you’re low on …
Spinach is one of the most nutrient-dense leafy green vegetables you can eat and it contains more protein per calorie than beef and is considered one of the vegetables that has the highest fiber content which keeps you full, curbs hunger and activate metabolic cells. Similarly, tofu is extremely high in protein and has both …
Counting Calories For Weight Loss Many people who want to lose or maintain weight believe in counting calories. It is believed that if you consume less calories than what you burn, you will lose weight. However, the caveat here is this: calories counting only works in the past where there are no processed food. Imagine …
Are you eating your meals at the correct time? Is there a correct time to eat your meals? If you’re constantly stuck at your desks or work irregular hours, then you must understand the perils of eating lunch at the “correct” time, or even eat lunch at all. We’re often so busy that the “correct” …
Untitled Document Heard of the Paleo diet? Almost everyone has. For those who haven’t, Paleo diet is essentially about going back to the basics by following the way our ancestors eat during the Stone Ages. This diet plan is low in carbs, but rich in lean protein and plant foods. Plus, Paleo diet omits salty, …
Are you guilty of eating too much junk over the weekend/holiday? Trust me, I can relate (#GUILTY). So how to get rid of all the nasty in the body? DETOX. Imagine our body is an engine. Each part has an important role to play to keep us moving. If any of the systems is compromised, …
Untitled Document What is the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber? Fiber is the edible part of the cells of the plants that helps to fight off diseases and it is proven to help in weight loss. Fiber takes a longer time to digest and slows down the absorption of glucose (sugar) into blood stream …
Why do we need insulin? When we eat, our body extracts sugar from the food breaks them down and they become carbohydrates. It takes a long time to break down the food to carbohydrates if they are complex food (raw vegetables, sweet potato, yam, brown rice, quinoa, oats, whole wheat pasta and bread etc) but …
Most of our fans asked us the age old question – How do you lose weight? And our answer is always the same – change your diet. But when there are so many superfoods out there, how do you know which ones are good for you? This is why we picked two of our favourite …
Our social media contest prompted fans to write down what they would lose their first kg for and the response has been incredible! However, we noticed that these 4 main reasons are hindering people from beginning their weight-loss journey. 1. I don’t know how to start losing weight The journey to weight loss can be …
It can be difficult to follow a weight-loss journey consistently. Most of us are in the yo-yo diet phase- sticking to their diet for the first two weeks and then plateauing till we’re back to where we started. We understand, so here are 3 tips to get you to stick to it! 1. Pen …
The common thinking for those looking to shed off some weight is to hit the gym. Sure, that might work but would it be the most effective way to lose weight? The answer is a hard NO. Everyone knows that to achieve weight-loss, you either reduce your calorie intake or you burn it through exercise. …
Imagine our body is an engine. Each part has an important role to play to keep us moving. If any of the systems are compromised, the “engine” will not run and likely, to shut down.
Chinese New Year is over, which means that it’s time to detox again! Gone are the bakwas and the pineapple tarts, and say hello to detox’s best friend… QUINOA. After a weekend of feasting, we know it’s tempting to stop your healthy journey. But don’t give in (and don’t your allow your friend to fall …
This recipe is low in calories, you can eat it as a full meal or a side dish, and it tastes great even after a few days in the fridge (hence great for your weekly meal prep!). It’s one of those recipes that simply requires you to throw the ingredients in the oven and let …
Hey Superfriends! Chinese New Year is filled with feasts that are high in calorie, salt, sugar and cholesterol. However, there are ways in which you can make your reunion dinners healthier without compromising taste. Minor changes in diet can lead to big differences in health! Here are 6 ways to make your Chinese New Year …
Hey Superfriends! Today, we wanted to share a 7 Day Detox Meal Plan that we’ve specially crafted just for YOU. We know that Chinese New Year is nearly here and there are bound to be feasts coming your way! To prepare yourself for it, why not do a little detox before the festive season begins. …
Hey Superfriends! We have a special promotion for you starting from today all the way until next Thursday, the 18th of January 2018 (23:59pm). For every purchase of 500g or 1kg White Quinoa, you will get FREE SHIPPING! *That’s a saving of $6! 😉 All you have to do is use the following code upon …
One of the top health goals set by people all around the world every year is to LOSE WEIGHT. The concept of weight loss is actually very simple. All you have to do is: Exert more energy than you consume. We consume energy in the form of food, and this can be measured by calories …
Untitled Document Come on! Face it! We know of so many people who has this new year resolution of "My new year resolution this year is to lose weight" However, how many of you actually follow through a consistent diet plan that allows you to successfully lose weight sustainably? I know of so many of …
12 Days of Quinoa Christmas Recipes Day 4 – Roasted Chicken Breast stuffed with Quinoa, Spinach, Feta & Walnuts Cooking Time: 40 minutes Serves: 2-3 This recipe is inspired by “the fourth day of Christmas” in the classic song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to …
12 Days of Quinoa Christmas Recipes Day 3 – Easy Oven Baked Chicken & Quinoa with Pumpkin Cooking Time: 40 minutes Serves: 2-3 This recipe is inspired by “the third day of Christmas” in the classic song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Three …
Did you know that eating quinoa can burn calories? It was found in 3 research studies that a high protein diet help to burn up to 100 calories per meal (Johnston et al, 2002; Veldhorst et al, 2009; Westerterp et al., 2010). Quinoa as a staple is considered a high protein meal as it is …
Let us tell you… 1. It has a UNIQUE texture & PURE cacao taste! Unlike your commercial chocolate off the shelves, our 4pm Quinoa Cacao Bloc is made with love by ONE skilled Singaporean chocolate maker. The entire chocolate making process is done by him, from ordering the best quality cacao beans from Tanzania to his …
Hi Superfriends! BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY is coming up… And we have some exciting promotions for you! BLACK FRIDAY: 1-for-1 4pm Quinoa Cacao Blocs (Shop here) Normally our 4pm Quinoa Cacao Blocs are priced at $4.90 per bar. BUT, just for this weekend, we’re giving you a special promotion of 1-for-1, so for $4.90 …
Want to cook something easy and detoxifying at the same time? Here’s a deliciious recipe for you! All you need is a rice cooker and a few simple ingredients to put this meal together. This dish is great for those of you who are vegan/vegetarian and for those of you on a detox. Ingredients: 1 …
Are you feeling fat or have you really gained fat? Figure out the difference! How many times have you said this or heard someone saying this: “I feel really fat” “I look fat today” “I look swollen / bloated today :(“ “I’ve been eating too much recently and I’m getting flabby” The key thing to …
Ingredients 1 Superlife Co. Thai Green Curry Quinoa Pack 200g Mini Zucchini, cut into bite size chunks 200g Prawns, cleaned and deveined 200ml Water 2tbsp Coconut Oil 1/4 of a Lemon, cut into wedges Salt/Pepper to taste Takes 15 min, serves 2. Instructions Marinade the prawns with a pinch of salt and pepper Open up …
12th September 2017 Dear Gracy, I’ve been overweight and have struggled with weight issues for as long as I can remember. Recently, I’ve started going to the gym 6 times a week, but sadly my weight has not changed and I don’t see much of a difference. I’m starting to be discouraged… Please help me! Best, Joy ————————– …
Hey Superfriends! We’ve got a new easy recipe for you 😉 This is one of our favourite recipes to cook for dinner parties! It makes for a great and delicious finger food, and every time we make it, we always get showered with “oh, this is delicious!” compliments 🙂 You can’t go wrong with this …
Servings: 1-2 Throwing a little dinner party? Try to make these easy Korean inspired Quinoa lettuce wraps using our Korean Kimchi Quinoa! Sure to impress your guests and all you need is 3 main ingredients! 1. Superlife Co.’s Korean Kimchi Quinoa 2. Sliced Pork 3. Lettuce Ingredients 1 Superlife Co.’s Korean Kimchi Quinoa Pack 150g Lean …
All you need is 3 simple steps to cook our Asian Quinoa Packs perfectly on a stove top. Total Cooking time: 15-20 minutes 1. Add the contents of the Asian Quinoa Pack into a small pot. 2. Add 2 cups of water (320ml) into the pot and bring to a boil. Once it starts …
Hi Superfriends! Did you know that we recently launched a Quinoa Starter Kit? Now that our product range has expanded, we wanted to create a value set that allows you to try every single thing that we have to offer! So here it is… Our Quinoa Starter Kit 🙂 What does it consist of? …
Hi Superfriends! Our Korean Kimchi Quinoa has finally launched and ready for sale on our website. Check it out here. What can you find in the pack? Our Organic Premium White Quinoa, Dried Kimchi, Korean Chili flakes, Salt & Sugar. What is Kimchi? Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made of fermented vegetables, often cabbage. …
Hi Superfriends, Exciting News: You can now mix & match various flavours to go in your Asian Quinoa Bundle of 10! 🙂 Why should I buy the Asian Quinoa Bundle of 10? 1. You will save $40 compared to when you buy 10 individual Asian Quinoa packs. 2. Now that you can mix and match …
Wonderful news Superfriends! You can now get our Quinoa Cacao Protein Blocs at Caffè Vergnano 1882 (South Beach Avenue #B1-17) to go along with your coffee, as well as at Yoga Instiinct (13A Upper Circular Road) to enjoy as a post-yoga snack. The Quinoa Cacao Protein Bloc is an all-natural, high protein cacao bar. Made …
Up your plant protein intake with this delicious Quinoa Lentil Tabouleh! It is beautifully fresh, tangy and savoury; the perfect as an addition to a Mezze platter alongside hummus, tzatziki and warm pita bread. Bring it to a dinner party and impress your friends with this simple dish 😉 This recipe is Vegan AND Gluten-free! …
Want to bring your Quinoa game to a whole new level? The key is to pair your quinoa with just the right oil to enhance its flavours! Keep reading to learn which oil goes best with which Asian Quinoa pack. 1. Coconut Oil An oil renowned for its wonderful nutritional benefits, such as its …
Hello Superfriends! Hope all of you are having a great Chinese New Year thus far, filled with lots of family reunions and amazing food. If you’re feeling a little guilty from all that festive season food indulgence, give our quinoa a try! Quinoa seeds are good carbs that aid in weight loss and increase metabolism due …
On the 12th of January 2017, we threw an intimate soft launch for the latest addition to our Asian ready-to-cook series… Thai Green Curry Quinoa pack! Thai Green Curry Quinoa is an individually portioned blend of organic white quinoa and Thai spices that makes for a “good-for-you” easy-to-cook, convenient food. It is the perfect food …
We hope that 2017 will be wonderful year for all of us filled with great health and happiness! Happy New Year everybody! Much love, The Superlife Co. Team. Start your fabulous New Year in a healthy fashion with our quinoa: Shop here.
Take a look at our 2nd Anniversary party that happened on the 19th of November 2016. A charity cooking competition involving 4 professional chefs who cooked a Singaporean-inspired quinoa dish. Check it out! Want to buy our Quinoa? Superlife Co Asian Quinoa Packs Want to learn new Quinoa recipes? Check out our …
We recently launched a NEW series of Asian-flavoured, Superlife Co Asian Quinoa Packs. One of the flavours we created is Mushroom Quinoa, which a lot of people say reminds them of their mom’s/grandma’s Chinese-style cooking. Why did we develop our ready-to-cook series? We often hear from friends, family and strangers that the top reason they do not …
HO HO HO! LOSE WEIGHT this Christmas with Superlife Co.’s Asian Quinoa Packs! This is your chance to feast GUILT-FREE. Get 20% off our bundle of 10 ($3.92 per pack after discount) as our gift to you this Merry Merry Christmas! Simply enter coupon code: “secretsanta” upon checkout. Get ready to eat more and weigh …
Packed with antioxidants, this naturally sweet breakfast is the perfect energy booster you need before facing your day! Ingredients 1/2 cup Superlife Co. White Quinoa 1 1/2 cup Almond Milk 100g Blueberries 1 tbsp Superlife Co. Cacao Powder *Optional: 1 tbsp sweetener of your choice (eg. Maple Syrup, Agave, Brown Sugar, etc) Toppings: Blueberries, almonds, …
Don’t know what to do with leftover cooked quinoa? TURN IT INTO “FRIED RICE”! Here is a veggie quinoa “fried rice” recipe that you can make in less than 5 minutes. 1 Serving (Individual Portion) Ingredients 1 tbsp Olive Oil Handful of Frozen Vegetables 1 cup Cooked Superlife Co. White Quinoa 2 tbsp Light Soy …
Fragrant and delicious! This side dish is perfect for garlic, mushroom & quinoa lovers. Mix it with some spinach to make a warm salad, eat it with mains, or simply eat it on its own. Ingredients 200g Button Mushrooms, sliced 2 cups Cooked Superlife Co. White Quinoa 5 Garlic Cloves, minced 2 tbsp …
Did you know that you can cook Quinoa in a rice cooker?It’s so easy and simple. Just like cooking rice! The ratio you need to stick to is for every 1 cup of Quinoa (2 servings), you must add 2 cups of Water. 1 cup Quinoa : 2 cups Water It only takes about 15-20 …
We love quinoa salads! Sometimes the simpler, the better. The main ingredients for this salad recipe are avocados, tomatoes and quinoa, all brought together with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette. Give it a try! It will soon be your salad staple 😉 Ingredients 2 Avocados, chopped 250g Cherry Tomatoes, halved 1 tbsp Roasted Pine …
Drinking green juices is one of the quickest and most effective ways of consuming the nutrients that your body needs. A green juice a day keeps the doctors away! Ingredients 1 ½ cup of coconut water A handful of baby spinach, washed 1 apple, chopped 1 banana, chopped 1 tbsp Superlife Co. Chia …
An easy and quick Mexican-inspired weeknight dinner idea! Quinoa Taco Bowls are deliciously comforting and good for your overall wellbeing. A wholesome meal in one bowl 😉 Ingredients 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 cup frozen corn 10-15 cherry tomatoes, cut in quarters 1 can …
Here is a little Mexican-inspired quinoa recipe! We love guacamole and we love quinoa, so why not put the two together and make it an easy pop-it-in-your-mouth snack? Trust us, you won’t be able to put these bites down. Ingredients 2 avocados, mashed 1 cup Superlife Co. Mixed Quinoa 2 cups of water …
Thinking of what finger food to make at your next party? Try out this Veggie Quinoa Patty recipe! With only a few key ingredients needed, this recipe is crazy simple and unbelievably delicious. Ingredients 1 tbsp Wholewheat Flour 1 cups Mixed Quinoa (uncooked) 2 cups Vegetable Stock 1 Egg 1 Handful of Mixed …
Sangria is the perfect social drink! Make it in a big jug, add some chia seeds and enjoy it all day and all night long. Ingredients 2 tbsp Chia Seeds 1 bottle of Red Wine 1 cup of Apple Juice 1 can of Tonic Water 2 Oranges sliced (in quarters) Directions Add orange …
You’ve probably already seen several families out in parks or at void decks carrying lanterns recently. Yes, the Mid-Autumn Festival is upon us! This means that it’s also mooncake time; the mooncake is a traditional (and delicious!) pastry eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It’s probably difficult to disagree that this delicacy is a must-eat during …
French crepes are delicious, but add some cacao powder, tweak the recipe, and you’ll get a low calorie, fat burning, highly nutritious, and oh-so-delicious crepe! This recipe is perfect for those of you who love to indulge in chocolate and desserts, without the guilt of consuming all the “bad stuff” that typically comes along with it. …
Guess what? Not all popcorn is bad for you! Here is a healthy popcorn recipe that uses premium ingredients known to promote fat-burning and weight-loss. It’s sweet, it’s savoury, it’s everything you want your popcorn to be – and you can get slim by eating it! 😉 (Check out our YouTube video for a visual guide.) Ingredients 1/3 …
We have previously written several articles on quinoa (e.g. this and this), chia seeds (e.g. this and this), cacao (e.g. this) and maca (e.g. this and this). However, we haven’t really went in-depth with Superfoods, which is why this week’s educative article centers around this miraculous superfood! Before we delve into the benefits of coconut oil, …
We don’t mean to scare our readers but truths, though hard to swallow, have to be faced in the eye – and one of these truths is that the link between obesity and conditions in the workplace is growing. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health in the United States, two …
In this Friday’s episode of our Super Recipes, we feature the humble but amazing acai berry! Besides being amazingly effective at combating heat when consumed, acai berries have several other health benefits. Firstly, they improve heart health – research shows that acai berries are high in anthocyanins[1], a plant antioxidant that lowers blood cholesterol levels. …
There is a lot of debate over how many meals one should be eating per day. In Camp 1 are proponents of sticking to the ‘conventional’ three-meals-a-day diet, arguing that eating any more will more often than not lead to weight gain due to calorie overconsumption of calories. In Camp 2 are those who recommend …
Because we are feeling punny, here’s a matcha smoothie bowl in a coconut husk topped with chia seeds, goji berries and DRAGONfruit. Wishing all who celebrate it a Happy Dragon Boat Festival, and remember not to overstuff yourself with zongzi (rice dumplings)!
In this Friday’s episode of our Super Recipes, we bring to you our cherry walnut quinoa salad! This is a hearty, healthy meal – while we have previously mentioned countless times about the benefits of consuming quinoa (if you have only started following us recently, read some of it here!), walnuts have plenty to boast …
Quinoa doesn’t necessarily need to be consumed only for lunch or dinner. It works as a breakfast ingredient as well – can you spot the quinoa functioning as cereal in this scrumptious-looking foodie #flatlay? By consuming quinoa in the morning, your body would be loaded with protein from this powerful superfood before you start your …
Cacao is more than just chocolate and a food enhancer; it can actually play an important role in improving the quality of your life. So the next time you get hold of a bag of cacao, you may not know it, but you’re holding a powerful superfood in your hand. Having cacao in your diet …
The Chinese New Year season’s over, folks, all 15 days of it. This reality should also encourage you to curb your snacking habits, which you have probably let loose over the past two weeks. But we all know that this is easier said than done, so the question that naturally follows is – how? Here …
Rice has long been recognised as a global staple food – more than half of the world’s population depend on rice for at least one fifth of their calorie intakes[1], with that dependence approximately tripled in Asia[2]. However, what is lesser known is the harmfulness of such grains to human health, especially in recent decades. …
CNY Tip 1 – Start your day on a high! A breakfast that is high in protein, such as milk, chia seeds, eggs or quinoa. It will keep you feeling stuffed for a longer period of time, which makes it easier to fight off that pineapple tarts temptation. CNY Tip 2 – Today’s tip …
Keeping up with the pace of the hustle and bustle of the city life can be a tiring task for many of us. There are endless uncertainties to how a day can turn out to be, often leaves us gasping for rejuvenation. Whether it is about catching that train during the dreadful morning peak hour …
Start 2016, with a "Clean Eating Resolution" to live a healthier and more vibrant year ahead. Clean Eating means a healthier you, and a healthier you means a better you! As the saying goes, "you are what you eat"! Firstly, clean eating is not a diet, it is a lifestyle change for a better you! …
There are generally two different types of cocoa beans. The good quality, fine and rare cocoa bean is known as Criollo (pronounced cree yo yo). The common cocoa bean generally found in dark chocolate is known as Forastero. Forastero cocoa beans make up about 90% of the chocolate production in the world. Criollo cocoa is complex and flavours …
These delicate super bars are great for breakfast, even better as a snack and a perfect gift this Christmas. Made mainly from coconut flour, rolled oats and coconut oil, the presence of coconut oil is 8 times more effective in burning fats than tea. So it is not only a guilt free dessert, but the goji …
If you love chocolate desserts but have no time or can’t bake, then this recipe is just for you. This is the easiest chia pudding recipe which only requires 1 minute, 3 ingredients and 3 steps. It is super delicious, nutritious and a great conversation starter at a party. And I promise you it’s as …
1. What is Acai Berry? Acai berry is a special kind of berry, loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. It was found that “antioxidants in acai berries are able to enter human cells and perform oxygen quenching function at very low doeses” (Schauss et al, 2006). It comes from a type of palm tree found in …
Have you ever wondered what is your body fat percentage? It is important to determine and understand your body fat percentage because it is closely related to your health and well being. There are 2 categories to body fat – the essential and storage fat. Essential fats are needed for normal, healthy functioning of the human body. They are …
In a perfect world, the gym will always be a stone’s throw away, gym fees would be affordable and we will always have time to have frequent workouts there. However, we do not live in a perfect world. Sometimes, our schedule gets too hectic for us to travel to the gym. Does that mean we …
We are living in a era where appearance plays a vital role in shaping one’s self-esteem. The search for the best possible solution to lose weight, yet requiring a minimal effort may not always end up in fruition, it is nonetheless the right way forward. For a start, decreasing the amount of food intake while …
Ingredients 2/3 cup quinoa 1 1/3 cups water 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup grated cheese Pinch of ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 bunch Italian parsley leaves, chopped 1 egg 1 egg yolk 3/4 cup vegetable oil Method 1.Wash, drain and add quinoa into a saucepan. Toast quinoa over high heat while …
When it comes to losing weight, some of us think that it requires a strict diet of chicken breast, broccoli and limited carbs with every food calculated by the gram. Unless you’re an athlete competing at an elite level, that’s not true. In fact, small and gradual changes in lifestyle have shown to be more …
1. More nutrients, Less Calories Chia Seeds are natural, organic, gluten free and a NON-GMO whole grain food. According to United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture research service, 28 grams (2 table spoons) serving of Chia Seeds contains: Fiber:11 grams. Protein:4 grams. Fat:9 grams (5 of which are Omega-3s). Calcium:18% of the RDA. Manganese:30% of the …
Quinoa is easy to prepare, similar to rice. Cover it with water and boil until soft (about 15 minutes). Or place 1 part quinoa with 2 parts water in your rice cooker. You can also replace water with vegetable or chicken stock to make your Quinoa extra tasty! Cooked quinoa seeds become fluffy and creamy, …
Quinoa helps one to lose weight HEALTHILY & NATURALLY because it is: 1. Low in Calories One serving of cooked quinoa contains about 170 calories (Eden Organic, 2015). This means that you can have 2-3 servings of quinoa and still consume less than one serving of “Nasi Lemak” with 500 calories. So you have less …
Quinoa is a kind of vegetable seed that is in the same family of spinach. It is an ancient crop domesticated 3,000 to 4,000 years ago in South America (Balick et al, 2002). Originating from the Andes, it was important to the diet of pre-Columbian Andean civilisations who depended on this exceptional seed for its …
