Tag: Quinoa

Recipe: Bacon Quinoa Aglio Olio Style

Stir fry chopped garlic until it is golden brown, add in cut bacon, parsley and chili flakes and stir fry till the bacon is cooked Add in one packet of cooked quinoa (serves 2) Stir fry for 3 mins and add in olive oil And thats it! Tasty and healthy, you are ready to serve!

Quinoa Apple Breakfast Bowl

A quick, low-carb, nutritious superfood breakfast bowl to boost your mornings and keep you feeling full till lunch!

Can’t seem to lose weight? We identified 8 reasons why!

Losing weight is a constant battle between laziness and motivation. But once you set your mind, it can be liberating to be healthy, young and your best self! So, why is it that I’m doing all the things right but not losing weight? We identified 8 possible reasons why. 1. You’re Not Eating Enough Protein …

Superlife Recipe: Pumpkin Quinoa

Hey everyone! We recently experimented by adding pumpkin into our quinoa and we chanced upon a happy accident because after this, we require all our dishes to have pumpkin in it because it was simply delicious! You should try this at home as well! Ingredients • 500-600g pumpkin • 1 red capsicum (optional) • 1/2 lemon • 1/2 cup Superlife …

The Powerhouse of Healthy Slimming

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 …

5 Mistakes You Are Making in Losing Weight and How to Fix Them

5 Mistakes You Are Making in Losing Weight and How to Fix Them Mistake #1: Eating lesser The true key to losing and maintaining weight sustainably is by increasing your metabolism rate. By eating lesser, you are telling your metabolic cells in your body to go into hibernation mode, which will reduce their ability to …

Carbs should be part of your healthy diet and weight loss journey

Carbs – everyone has unfortunately mislabelled carbs as the bad guy when it comes to weight loss. The truth is, there is such a thing as Good Carbs and believe it or not, it helps you lose weight. The key is not to stop eating carbs altogether, but to find the right one to fuel …

Why Your Body Needs A Detox, Especially After The Weekends

Have you heard the phrase “Your body is a temple.” And that’s the truth. You live in your body every day of your life so how you treat it is important. According to Sibylle Kranz, a registered dietician and nutrition expert at the University of Virginia, “weekend dietary intake is very different from weekday. On …

Burn the Bakwa: 5 Easy Ways to Effectively Detox after CNY

Burn the Bakwa: 5 Easy Ways to Effectively Detox after CNY After feasting hard during Chinese New Year, it’s time to get your body back to 100%. The bakwa are great, but the aftermath not so much. Pineapple tarts are uh-mazing but the pounds you can put on after is unfortunately, not. And the best …

Pairing Superfoods with Wine

  The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other – Burton Hillis   Sometimes, the best way to celebrate this festive season might be to just stay at home and enjoy a simple home-cooked meal together with the ones you love. Nothing …

Our Recommend: Top 3 Asian Beer And Food Pairing This Christmas

Beer Pairing at The 1925 When we think about pairing, we always think of wine pairing. When we think about Christmas feasting, we always think about western food. How about something a little different this year? In this article, we curated food and beer pairing in a popular restaurant in Singapore known as the 1925 Brewing Co., …

Can diabetes be reversed? If so, how?

Can diabetes be reversed? If so, how? We all know someone who suffers from diabetes. It could be a friend, neighbor or even a family member. It is a serious pandemic in Singapore, which even PM Lee addressed in his National Day Rally last year. In Singapore, Type 2 Diabetes is the most common and …

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Why are our Asian Quinoa Packs better?

Why are our Asian Quinoa Packs better? 1. Convenience / Easy to cook If you’re steering towards healthy eating, then you know that sometimes it requires a lot of effort if you’re cooking at home. The sourcing of ingredients, then different methods of preparation and the worse of all, the cleaning. I don’t know about …

Bloated? 10 Belly-Bloating Ingredients to include in your diet!

Untitled Document Were you feasting throughout the holidays and weekend and suffering the after effects of it? You probably have an uncomfortable stomach and suffering from bloatedness! We rounded up the top 10 MUST HAVE ingredients in your diet to help ease digestion and make your stomach well again! 1.           Coconut Water Coconut water is …

Cheesy Veggie & Bacon Quinoa Recipe

Untitled Document This recipe is a hot favourite – Cheesy Mushroom & Bacon Quinoa! Cooking this is an instant hit among family and friends when they come over, and there is never enough at the end of the day. What makes this recipe uh-maaaa-zing is that it’s tasty and simple to cook! You can try …

Paleo Diet may be trendy, but classic Mediterranean is the way to go!

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, …

What should I eat if I want to prevent cancer or I am recovering from cancer?

Food Good For Cancer Patients Quinoa is a vegetable seeds that is in the same family as spinach and contains rare plant-based complete protein along with high fibre, minerals and vitamins. It is gluten-free and suitable for vegan. Quinoa has high anti-cancer, antiangiogenic and anti-inflammatory properties that has been proven to inhibit the growth of …

Is it safe for my child to eat Quinoa?

Untitled Document If you’re looking for the short answer – Yes! Quinoa is safe (and great) for children as it is for adults. If you’re looking for a more detailed answer why, do continue reading. Quinoa is a vegetable seed, categorized as the same vegetable family as beetroot and spinach. Not only is it high …

Quinoa – The Must have for Vegan Diet

Untitled Document In the previous article, we talked about the importance of complete protein. Complete protein can be found mainly in meat and eggs and plant based complete protein is extremely rare. This is critical for vegan to know since meat and eggs are not part of the diet. Unusal among plant based food, our …

What should I eat to improve my running performance?

Untitled Document Having the necessary nutrients and good diet is critical to ensure that you are at your top notch condition to train as hard as you want. During training, your muscles can get damaged or put under stress. Hence, it is important to get enough: 1) good source of complete protein for cells and …

Diet vs Exercise – Which is better for weight loss?

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. …

Why do I need to detox?

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.

Why is quinoa expensive?

Untitled Document Why is quinoa costly? Quinoa, which is healthier than brown rice is fast becoming a popular rice replacement in Singapore as people becomes more health conscious. While the cost of planting and sowing quinoa is not that expensive, the bulk of the cost for good quality quinoa goes into removing saponin, which is …

Counting Calories Is Not The Key To Weight Loss, It Only Makes You Miserable

Untitled Document We believed that counting calories does not work and eating nutritiously densed real food is the key. We have also written an article on this before where you can read it here The recent article published in New York Times and republished in Business Times Singapore supported our view: “I think one place …

DETOX Mushroom Turmeric Quinoa Porridge Recipe

Here is a DETOXIFYING Porridge Recipe. Yes, you read that right. DETOXIFYING. Not only is this recipe low in calories and very high in protein, but it also has extra health benefits from the turmeric and quinoa. Turmeric is known as an anti-inflammatory root, used to treat health problems like headaches, bronchitis, arthritis and even …

My Detox Buddy Launch

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 …

Throwback to KpopX Fitness & Korean Feast Night!

Hey Superfriends! To celebrate the relaunch of our Kimchi Quinoa packs, we threw a mini party on the 9th of February at Caffe Vergnano 1882! It was an action-packed, Korean-inspired evening filled with kpop music, fitness, and food! 😀 It started off with an hour of KpopX* Zumba conducted by professional dancer, Eleanor Fong, followed …

A Spicy Hot Chinese New Year!

Hey Superfriends! It’s the time of the year again to gather around a pot of bubbling broth and various steamboat ingredients! The significance of reunion dinner is for families and friends to bond and share happiness. Be it chitchatting, playing board games, or even immersing yourselves in some song and dance. There will always be …

Spread the Love with Cacao this Valentines!

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Chocolates are sweet, But cacao‘s for you ❤ Make this Valentines special by gifting your loved ones a bar of Detox Quinoa Cacao Bloc Gifting chocolates have a strong symbolic meaning of love, passion, and happiness. However, the symbolic meaning of gifting a cacao bloc is stronger than that …

6 ways to have a healthy CNY Steamboat

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 …

The ULTIMATE Chinese Quinoa Fried Rice

Today, we’re covering the topic of Leftover Quinoa! Two of the most common questions regarding leftover quinoa are: 1. How long can cooked Quinoa last in the fridge? 2. What can I cook with leftover Quinoa? First of all, cooked Quinoa can last in your fridge for up to 5 days, making it the perfect …

7 Day Quinoa Detox Meal Plan

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. …

Spicy Thai Tofu Quinoa Wraps (Easy Recipe)

Hey Superfriends! Here is an exotic recipe inspired by delicious Vietnamese and Thai Cuisine: Spicy Thai Tofu Quinoa Wraps. Serves: 4-5 Cooking Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 1 pack of Superlife Co. Thai Green Curry Quinoa 1 container Tau Kwa/Firm Tofu (400g), drained and patted dry 1 Pack of Rice paper 1 carrot, julienned 1 cucumber, …

Kpop X Fitness & Korean Feast Night

Hey Superfriends! As many of you may already know, our Korean Kimchi Quinoa was out of stock for quite sometime… BUT we are making a come back, stronger than ever, with this special Korean event 😉 Date: Friday, 9 February 2018 Time: 7pm to 11pm Ticket: $28 – inclusive of KpopX class, dinner and a …

Our CEO’s Trip to PERU… The Motherland of Quinoa!

This is our CEO, Valerie. Recently, she visited Peru on holiday. Peru is mostly known to be the land of Machu Picchu and the Incan civilisation. However, what many don’t know is that the Andes of Peru is the originating land of Quinoa. This native crop has been a food staple in their society for …

We are officially Halal-Certified

Hi Superfriends! We are proud to announce that three of our Asian Quinoa Pack flavours are now officially Halal-Certified! The Halal-Certified Asian Quinoa Pack flavours include: 1. Chinese Mushroom Quinoa 2. Spicy Curry Quinoa 3. Thai Green Curry Quinoa The other three flavours – Korean Kimchi Quinoa, Enoki Mushroom Quinoa and Japanese Quinoa – are …

FREE SHIPPING for Plain White Quinoa

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 …

3 Easy Quinoa Meal Prep Recipes for Weight Loss

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 …

Our Enoki Quinoa is Back in Stock

Hey Superfriends! Our Enoki Quinoa is finally back in stock. Since you all love our Enoki Quinoa so much, we decided to prolong this limited edition Asian Quinoa Pack and make more for you to enjoy 🙂 Get your hands on this premium flavour if you love mushrooms as much as we do! – No …

Happy Boxing Day!

Untitled Document DID YOU KNOW? Boxing Day is a holiday that is celebrated on the next day after Christmas Day. Traditionally in the United Kingdom, people will celebrate Christmas and go to the stadium to watch a match (football or rugby) the next day. Countries that were previously part of the British Empire generally celebrate …

Superlife Co.’s Upcoming Christmas Booths – 2017

Hey Superfriends! Our Raffles Exchange POP UP Booth has now ended, but we have two more booths to come this week 😉 So don’t fret if you haven’t gotten our event promotions and limited edition Matcha Chocolate! We still have more for you. Mercy Relief’s Bangladesh Refugee Crisis Relief Date: Friday, 22 December 2017 Time: …

12 Days of Quinoa Christmas Recipes

Here are 12 Quinoa Recipes inspired by “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song! Ft. Some of our favourite Quinoa recipes this Holiday Season. All of these recipes are low in calories, high in protein, high in fibre and overall delicious and good for you! Day 1 – Quinoa, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad On the …

Crispy Quinoa Crusted Chicken Fingers

12 Days of Quinoa Christmas Recipes Day 12 – Crispy Quinoa Crusted Chicken Fingers Cooking Time: 45 minutes Serves: 2-3 This recipe is inspired by “the twelfth day of Christmas” in the classic song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Eleven Pipers Piping… These …

Smoked Salmon, Avocado & Quinoa Sushi Burrito

12 Days of Quinoa Christmas Recipes Day 11 – Smoked Salmon, Avocado & Quinoa Sushi Burrito Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 2-3 This recipe is inspired by “the eleventh day of Christmas” in the classic song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Eleven Pipers …

Roasted Chicken Breast stuffed with Quinoa, Spinach & Feta

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 …

Easy Oven Baked Chicken & Quinoa with Pumpkin

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 …

Quinoa, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

12 Days of Quinoa Christmas Recipes Day 1 – Quinoa, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 2-3 This recipe is inspired by “the first day of Christmas” in the classic song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in …

The CRAZE about Matcha Quinoa Chocolate

What makes Matcha Quinoa Chocolate so UNFORGETTABLE? Matcha, Quinoa and Cacao are three trending superfoods loved by many! Put these three ingredients together and you will you get a delicious, UMAMI-RICH & UNFORGETTABLE treat. Not only does this Matcha Quinoa Chocolate taste amazing, but it also has tons of health benefits from its Superfood ingredients. …

PRE-ORDER for our Raffles Exchange POP UP!

Hey Superfriends! As many of you may already know, we are having a POP UP Booth next week at Raffles Exchange B1 (Raffles Place MRT). We noticed that there’s quite a number of interest in our products, HOWEVER, we have a limited number of stocks! So to ease the tension and simplify matters, we have …

Wrapping up your Superlife Co. Quinoa Christmas Gift Sets!

Hey Superfriends! I’m sure you’ve heard by now that we have Limited Edition Quinoa Christmas Gift Sets for this Holiday Season. BUT, did you know that we also wrap the gift sets up for you? Here is what the gift sets look like when it arrives at your doorstep… 1. Stocking Stuffer, $10 – buy …

The Most Thoughtful Gift You Can Give This Christmas

Christmas 🙂 For many, Christmas is the best time of the year. It is all about spending time with family and friends, eating delicious holiday foods and, of course, exchanging PRESENTS! Sure, receiving gifts is fun, but really, nothing feels better than giving your loved ones a little present to show them how much you …

Superlife Co. Pop Up Booth at Raffles Exchange (14-20 Dec 2017)

SURPRISE Superfriends! We’ll be having a POP UP Booth at Raffles Exchange from the 14th of December until the 20th of December 2017. We’ll be around from 10am until 8pm, so you’ll have plenty of time to come and visit our booth! What will we be selling at our Raffles Exchange POP UP? 1. LIMITED …

Why our Quinoa is better than your average Supermarket Quinoa!

1. Our Quinoa is not toxic for you. Because our Quinoa is Saponin-free! But, what is Saponin? And why is it toxic? Saponin is a glycoside compound that forms the outer layer of quinoa seeds. Saponin protects Quinoa from being eaten by birds and insects during farming period. You reduce saponin levels in quinoa by …

Black Friday & Cyber Monday SALE

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 …

Superlife Co.’s First Anniversary as a Quinoa Company

Hey Superfriends! Last Sunday, the 19th of November 2017, was our very FIRST Anniversary as an All Quinoa Company. Last year, we decided to make the bold decision to change our entire company vision. After seeing rising numbers of people suffering from diabetes in Singapore, we realised that there is a massive need to refocus …

The TGIF Tips

Quinoa is extremely high in fibre. The fibre content slows down your stomach’s emptying time and hence ensures that the alcohol sinks in slowly and not hit you suddenly =)

3 things you can expect from Superlife Co.’s Cooking Workshop

Hey Superfriends! This Saturday we are having a fun LIVE Cooking Workshop, where we will be teaching you how to cook 3 Easy & Party-Friendly Quinoa dishes, perfect for the upcoming festive season 😉 Why feel guilty of indulging this holiday when you can balance it out with some delicious, detox meals along the way? …

Detox with warm quinoa salad with pomegranate and beet!

Steps: 1) Cook 80g of Superlife Co‘s organic certified saponin free white quinoa with 1/2 teaspoon of salt pink in a rice cooker 2) Cut 1 pomegranate into dices 3) Cut one beet into dices 4) Mix the cooked quinoa with the promegranate and beet with salad vegetables of your choice 5) Drizzle with olive …

Hello Smart Pac! – Our NEW Shipping Solution

Monday, 13 November 2017 Hi Superfriends! Over the past few weeks, we have been hearing growing concerns about our shipping system and partner, Honest Bee. We hear and feel your frustrations as deliveries of packages have been delayed, products have been broken during shipping, and packages have been delivered to the wrong addresses. We want …

Easy One Pot Japanese Quinoa with Tofu and Spinach

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 …

2 simple ways to get rid of the “I LOOK FAT TODAY” feeling

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 …

Dear Gracy: Weight loss tips for BIG Snackers!

10 October 2017 Dear Gracy, It’s always been very difficult for me to lose weight. Admittedly, I do snack quite often, but I’ve been eating much healthier snacks lately like apples, bananas, gaucamole with vegetable sticks. I don’t understand why I’m still not losing any weight! I really need your help. What are some of …

20 mins Healthy Laksa Quinoa Recipe Ingredients 200g White Fish Fillets 100g Bean Sprouts, cleaned 1 Pack of Superlife Co.’s Singaporean Laksa Quinoa 220ml of Water Pinch of Salt/Pepper Takes 20 min , serves 2. Instructions Season the white fish fillets with a pinch of salt and pepper, then set aside Pour all content from laksa …

Dear Gracy: How can I prevent cooking dry, grainy Quinoa?

3 October 2017 Dear Gracy, I’ve eaten many Quinoa salads in restaurants. Most of them were amazingly tasty, but I’ve had a few that were disgustingly dry and grainy, simply unpleasant in texture. I want to start cooking Quinoa at home, but how can I prevent cooking dry, grainy Quinoa? Sincerely, Sharon __________________ Dear Sharon, …

Dear Gracy: How long can I keep Quinoa in the fridge?

26 September 2017 Dear Gracy, I cooked a massive batch of Quinoa this weekend for a dinner party and I have quite a bit left over. Can I keep Quinoa in the fridge and eat it over the next few days? How long can I keep Quinoa in the fridge? Best, Linda __________________ Dear Linda, …

A Look Back at our Quinoa & Zumba Affair

Hey Superfriends! Last month, we held our very first Quinoa & Zumba Affair at South Beach Avenue. It is an event that promotes a healthy lifestyle with Zumba as a morning exercise and Quinoa bento boxes as a post-workout lunch. The event turned out to be a major success! We brought together a group of …

Dear Gracy: How to cook healthy in the easiest way possible

19 September 2017 Dear Gracy, I’m a college student who wants to eat healthy, but I don’t have much time to meal prep nor do I have the kitchen space and utensils to cook a full meal in my dorm. How can I cook a wholesome, nutritious meal in the simplest, easiest way possible? Best, …

ONE POT QUINOA RECIPE: Thai Green Curry Quinoa w/ Zucchini & Prawns

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 …

Dear Gracy: Losing Weight with Quinoa

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 ————————– …

Quinoa Recipe: Chicken Teriyaki Quinoa Croquettes

Ingredients 3 Superlife Co. Mushroom Quinoa Pack 350g Minced Chicken 600ml Water 1/2 White Onion, finely chopped 4 tbsp Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce 1 tsp Brown Sugar 5 eggs 100g Panko Bread Crumbs 100g Whole Wheat Flour 2 tbsp Sesame Oil 2-3 cups Canola Oil Toppings: Kewpie Japanese Style Mayonnaise, Chopped Parsley Takes 3 hours , …

Quinoa Recipe: Bacon Kimchi Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

Hey Superfriends! We have a new recipe out for you today of the second dish from our Sake Quinoa Night 🙂 A few days ago, we posted the first recipe from our Sake Quinoa Night of Japanese Quinoa & Salmon Seaweed Wraps. Go ahead and check that out too! It is a definite crowd pleaser. …

Easy Quinoa Recipe: Japanese Quinoa & Salmon Seaweed Wraps

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 …

It’s official… We’re on REDMART!

Hey Superfriends! Exciting News… We’re officially on Redmart 😀 We’re very glad to finally be on this platform as we now have more ways of getting to you! Currently on Redmart, we are selling our original Quinoa Starter Kit ($38), our individual Asian Quinoa Packs ($8.90-$9.90) and our 4pm Quinoa Cacao Blocs ($4.90). However, we …

Dear Gracy: Getting used to Quinoa’s Texture & Taste

29th August 2017 Dear Gracy, I’ve never tried Quinoa before, but after hearing so much about its benefits, I do want to give it a try. My concern is that I won’t get used to the taste and texture of the seeds as it does look quite different to rice, and I don’t want to …

5 Reasons Why Laksa Quinoa is BETTER than your average Laksa

Hey Superfriends! What better way to celebrate Singapore’s 52nd birthday this month than to launch a NEW Asian Quinoa Pack flavour inspired by one of Singapore’s beloved traditional dishes… Singaporean Laksa 😉 It’s no secret that most Singaporeans love their local hawker food, but it is also no secret that these famous hawker specialties are …

Sake & Quinoa Pairing

Hey Superfriends! Have you ever thought of pairing Premium Sake with Quinoa-based tapas? Well, it’s possible and it’s pretty darn delicious! On the 26th of August 2017, 7pm to late at 15-4 Jalan Riang, Singapore 358987, we will be hosting a fun Japanese-inspired Sake and Quinoa pairing event. We have teamed up with one of …

A MUST-have for every modern working mom!

Hey Superfriends! Last week, we interviewed an inspiring woman named Diana who juggles full-time work and being a wife and mom of two. She mentioned that the biggest difficulty in dealing with both her work and family is managing time! Time is of the essence and she does not have much of it, so finding ways of …

Join Facebook Group: Quinoa Food Share!

Hi Superfriends! With growing numbers of conscious eaters in the world (including ourselves here in Superlife Co.), we wanted to create an online platform where Quinoa lovers can share their favourite Quinoa tips, recipes and experiences. Through the contribution of the community, we want to show how versatile Quinoa is and how easy it is to …

Every Busy, Modern Bride-to-be NEEDS This!

Hi Superfriends! Hope everyone is having a great Monday 🙂 Last week, we had a lovely chat with entrepreneur and bride-to-be, Jinyuan, about how she manages her eating habits in the middle of her busy work life and wedding preparations. Watch the video to find out how she keeps slim, energized and healthy! 😉

How to Cook: Korean Kimchi Quinoa

Hey Superfriends! Here is our latest tutorial on how to cook our Korean Kimchi Quinoa pack 🙂 It’s super easy and ready in just 3 simple steps! Watch our Korean Kimchi Quinoa tutorial below and give it a try. Get our Korean Kimchi Quinoa. Check out our other Asian Quinoa Flavors.

Spread the love with Quinoa

Hi Superfriends! We always want the best for our families and we always wish them good health and happiness. However, instead of simply wishing it, why don’t we act upon it? Our diet is a big part of determining our health, which is why we should be more conscious of what we eat to take …

Closer to Home – Easy One Pot Mushroom Quinoa with Chicken & Carrots

Hi Superfriends! We recently launched a new video series called Closer to Home. This series is your ultimate source of Quinoa recipes and tips! 😉 We’re tired of listening to excuses of why people aren’t cooking and eating quinoa at home. We often hear, “I don’t know how to cook quinoa” – “My quinoa isn’t …

Superlife Co. takes on Jakarta!

Hey Superfriends, This weekend, Superlife Co. will be taking over Jakarta for the very first time! 😀 We’ll be having a booth at Encore Bazaar -the Premiere Ladies & Kids Bazaar in Jakarta, Indonesia. Venue: PIK 2, Marketing Gallery Date: 12th to the 14th of May 2017 Time: 10am to 8pm Tell your family & …

21 Day Quinoa Challenge

Hey Superfriends! Last month, we challenged two girls, Miao and Angel, to eat Quinoa for 21 days. Every day for 21 days, the girls will have to eat one Asian Quinoa pack for lunch and one 4pm Quinoa Cacao Bloc as an afternoon snack. Why 21 Days? Because it takes 21 days to develop a …

Super Recipe: Korean Pork and Kimchi Quinoa Lettuce Wraps

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 …

How to cook our Asian Quinoa Packs on a Stove!

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 …

Super Recipe: Thai Green Curry Quinoa with Grilled Prawns & Asparagus

Servings: 1-2   Ingredients 1 Superlife Co.’s Thai Green Curry Quinoa Pack 150g Prawns, peeled, cleaned and deveined 150g Asparagus 1 ¼ cup of Water 2 Calamansi Limes Coconut Oil Salt/Pepper to taste                     (Above: The 3 main ingredients needed for the recipe)   Directions In …

Take a look at our very first Yoga Brunch

Hi Superfriends! On Sunday the 19th of March 2017, we threw our very first Yoga Brunch 🙂 We wanted to combine two of our favourite things, Yoga and Brunch! It started off with an hour of Yoga Class conducted by Yoga Instiinct, followed with a brunch session where we cooked up our White Quinoa to …

Try ALL of our Quinoa products! NEW Value Set – Quinoa Starter Kit

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?   …

Our Korean Kimchi Quinoa is finally here

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. …

3 Quinoa dishes we love in Singapore right now | February 2017

Hey Superfriends! In this blog post, our Superlife Co. Team members share their current favourite spots to eat Quinoa in Singapore. We hope to make this post a blog series where we share our current Quinoa favourites once in a while! 🙂   We want to show you that Quinoa is not just meant to be made …

Post a Pic, Get 15% off your next Purchase!

  Hi Superfriends! Want to get 15% off your next Superlife Co. online purchase?  Simply post a picture of our product on your Instagram/Facebook and tag us at @superlifeco!   Check out the pictures that some of our Superfriends have posted of us so far 😉   1. Yummy Lunch using our White Quinoa by …

You can now MIX & MATCH your Quinoa Bundles!

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 …

Two New Places where you can get our Quinoa Cacao Protein Blocs

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 …

Super Recipe: Protein-packed Quinoa Lentil Tabouleh!

  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! …

Pair your Quinoa with Different Oils to make it more SHIOK!

  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 …

Lose Weight Post CNY with our Red Quinoa! (QUINOA SALE)

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 …

Eat Red Quinoa for Good Health this Chinese New Year!

Chinese New Year is soon approaching! One of the things we always wish each other during this festive season is an abundance of good health. With this being said, we want you to eat your way to good health this year with Red Quinoa! Use the code “SUPERCNY” at checkout to get 28% off our Red …

NEW Kimchi Quinoa – Soft Launch

Hey Superfriends! Guess what? We’re launching yet another flavour to add to our Asian ready-to-cook Quinoa range! Say hello to Kimchi Quinoa 😉 Korean culture has been booming in the past decade and what better way to celebrate their delectable cuisine than with their own special Korean Kimchi Quinoa flavour. It’s tangy, savoury and addictive! …

How to Cook our NEW Thai Green Curry Quinoa

We recently launched a NEW series of Asian-flavoured, Superlife Co Asian Quinoa Packs. The most recent flavour we launched is Thai Green Curry Quinoa. It has the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, salty and herby taste! If you love Thai Food, you are guaranteed to love this Thai Green Curry Quinoa! Why did we develop our …

Thai Green Curry Quinoa – Soft Launch by Superlife Co.

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 …

Happy New Year Superfriends!

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. 

Aftermovie: Superchef Charity Challenge 2016

  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 …

FLASHBACK to Chef Wu Ye Wen – Superchef Charity Challenge 2016

  It’s been a month now since Superlife Co.’s 2nd Anniversary Party in the form of Superchef Charity Challenge 2016. In our belief that there’s no greater gift than the gift of giving back, we decided to throw a fun charity fundraiser on our birthday to celebrate our company. 4 professional chefs volunteered to take …

FLASHBACK to Chef Ivan Yeo – Superchef Charity Challenge 2016

  It’s been a month now since Superlife Co.’s 2nd Anniversary Party in the form of Superchef Charity Challenge 2016. In our belief that there’s no greater gift than the gift of giving back, we decided to throw a fun charity fundraiser on our birthday to celebrate our company. 4 professional chefs volunteered to take …

How to Cook our NEW Mushroom Quinoa

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 …

Christmas SALE – Our Christmas gift to you!

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 …

Super Recipe – Breakfast Quinoa Cacao Porridge

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, …

Super Recipe – Easy Quinoa Veggie “Fried Rice”

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 …

Super Recipe – Sautéed Golden Garlic, Mushroom & Quinoa (Side Dish)

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 …

Super Recipe – How to cook Quinoa in a Rice Cooker

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 …

Super Recipe – Quinoa Avocado Tomato Salad

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 …

Super Recipe – Quinoa Taco Bowls

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 …

Super Recipe – Guacamole Quinoa Bites

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 …

Super Recipe – Veggie Quinoa Patties

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 …

Introducing: Our Superfarm!

Dearest Superfriends, We’re excited to announce that we are officially launching our YouTube Channel today! Get ready for exciting recipe videos of our favourite healthy meals and snacks, interviews with our fellow superfood lovers, and many other behind-the-scenes action that will show you how easy and fabulous it is to have a SUPER lifestyle. We, …

Spicy! – Quinoa with Tomatoes, Chilli and Corn

To spice up your Thursday evening, here’s a visual delight of quinoa with tomatoes, chilli and corn – one of the infinite ways to make use of superfoods! Made anything using our products? Tag us at #superlifeco on Instagram, post on our Facebook wall, or simply drop us an email at hello@superlife.co. We’d love to …

The Goodness of Quinoa – in Numbers!

Not convinced by our previous articles about the health benefits of quinoa over white rice and even brown rice? In this article, we let numbers do the talking. If rigorous scientific studies from experts around the world can’t convince you to start consuming quinoa, we don’t know what will! Quinoa is full of important nutrients …

Super Recipe – Cherry Walnut Quinoa Salad

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 …

Start Eating Clean – It’s easy!

It’s easier than you think to eat clean. With countless pretty healthy diet possibilities such as this quinoa salad with pomegranate and beet, you just need to look in the right places. Stop making excuses and start executing – it’s definitely within your reach. You and your body deserve this!

Quinoa… Pudding?!

We have previously shared several versions of chia pudding on our blog, either accompanied by a recipe we created (try creating our tricolour pudding, vanilla pudding or chocolate pudding) or to share genius creations by our Superfriends (check out this amazing vanilla yoghurt pudding). What we have not posted about, and did not even think about till today, …

Quinoa v.s. White Rice – A clear winner

Recently, The Straits Times shared that health authorities such as Singapore’s Health Promotion Board and the United States’ Harvard School of Public Health have identified white rice to be one of their main concerns in the war against diabetes. This should not be new to our Superfriends, most of whom already know that besides being …

“Quinoa is KEEN-WAH”… and other healthy foods you aren’t pronouncing right

Recently, one of us here at Superlife patronised a Subway outlet. When choosing her vegetables, she said, “Lettuce, please.” “What?” said the Server. “Lettuce,” she repeated. “Leh-tes.” The Server blinked in confusion. She sighed. “I mean Leh-teeeus.” “Orhhh!” the Server laughed. “Leh-teeeus ah!” — It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Singaporean English deviates by …

Super Recipe – Goji and Pistachio Quinoa Porridge

It’s Friday evening! What better way to spend it than to indulge in some ‘me’ time, or quality time with your significant other? And what better way to do so than treating yourself and your body to a healthy meal packed with goodness from superfoods? Starting from today, we will be sharing Super Recipes – …

Quinoa – A powerful breakfast option!

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 …

YES! – Superfoods for Babies

It is well-known that superfoods are beneficial in many ways (why else would they be called “super” in the first place?), and we have written about these benefits in several of our articles. However, what’s lesser known is whether or not it is safe to give superfoods to babies. Parents, here’s good news for you …

The Pain of the Grain: Why Grains Are Harmful

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. …

Super Recipes – Superfoods Made Easy

You perhaps have already heard about the power of superfoods, and know that you will benefit from including them in your diet. However, are you hesitating on laying your hands on superfoods because you are unsure of how to consume them? You aren’t alone. The best part? Your solution is simple. Below are three easy …

Super Recipe – Warm Quinoa Kale Salad with Mushroom & Duck

Here’s a super heartwarming dish for the festive season. Ingredients: Kale, Quinoa and Duck Salad 2 cups quinoa, dry 4 cup water 1 tbsp olive oil 3 duck legs (optional, or you can replace it with another protein) 2 tbsp of salt to season the duck 2 tbsp of pepper to season the duck 2 …

Do You Know? – The quinoa preparation process

This is why Superlife Co.’s quinoa tastes less bitter than the average scoop of quinoa!

How Do You Differentiate The Different Grades For Quinoa?

Quinoa grows best at between 2500 and 3800 m above sea level. Quinoa is highly sought after in recent years due to its high quality proteins, high proportion of essential amino acids, Omega 3, 6, 9 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Quinoa contains saponins which is a coating level that protects the grain from pests. …

How to regain confidence with the right diet? Take Charge & Look good

Do you know that most people excess abdominal fat also known as belly fats? Most people view abdominal fat as being ugly and hence lower their self confidence. However, lower abdominal fat not only causes one to be ugly but it also a high risk factor to good health. It is empirically shown that abdominal fat …

Top food to reduce bloating, increases metabolism rate to help you stay lean?

The incredible benefits of superfoods There seem to be an endless range of possibilities where superfoods are concerned. While it is well- documented that superfoods are making great strides in the field of medical science, what most of us do not know is that superfoods have the ability to raise vital force and energy. Food …

Daily Foods To Boost Your Energy Levels Naturally

Getting tired of being constantly tired? Ever wondered why your energy levels deplete faster than they replenish? Or are you just simply unaware of what’s needed to kick start your day on the right note? If this is making out to be all too familiar, take heart. Unlike time, energy is certainly not a scarce …

How To Stay Lean & Reduce Bloatedness While Traveling

Often when we travel overseas, having consistent meals and workouts become a hassle. You won’t have access to your regular gym and grocery store so you’ll have to make do with whatever you can get your hands on. Staying fit while travelling should not be complicated. All you need to accomplish this is a healthy attitude and …

Using Natural Diet to Detox, Increase Metabolism Rate and Stay Lean Sustainably

The aspirations and search for a healthy body is, more often than not, contradicted by our lifestyles and routines. People today are immensely captivated by the quick fix of health complications through the means of pill and medicine consumption that are potentially disastrous in the long run. The provision of an external source of help …

Quinoa Fritters Recipe in 3 Easy Steps by Superlife Co

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 …

Daily Habits To Lose Weight Healthily

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 …

What Are Super Foods?

Superfoods – high nutrients per calories Superfoods is the new buzzword and is already part of many people’s everyday food diet in countries such as United States and Australia. It is used to refer to food that are high in density for their nutrients and health benefits per calorie. The up and coming superfoods that more …

How to Cook Quinoa?

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, …

How To Lose Weight With Quinoa?

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 …