Saturday, March 1, 2014

FAIRY BEAUTY Fairy Blossom [Sponsored post]

  知道有机会试用Fairy Blossom,很是兴奋,除了含丰富的营养价值,最重要是可以舒缓经前症候群和月经问题,这也是嘉嘉每个月的困扰。刚收到产品时,好大一盒喔!里头有三盒Fairy Blossom,一盒有10瓶x22ml,是一个月的份量。再一次谢谢 HiShop.


  Fairy Blossom 是专为调理女性荷尔蒙和舒缓荷尔蒙不平衡所带来的不适。

  Fairy Blossom is an ideal, innovative formula for hormone regulation and will help to alleviate discomforts caused by hormonal imbalances. 


Benefits

Fairy Blossom标榜的10项功效:

  1)丰满胸部
  2)紧实下垂胸部
  3)紧实臀部线条
  4)恢复阴道润滑何增添性生活满意度
  5)提升能量与活力
  6)舒缓经前紧张和月经问题
  7)减少和延缓更年期症状
  8)加强睡眠质素和防止情绪波动
  9)维护骨骼和关节的健康
  10)含丰富营养价值,滋润我们的身体

Fairy Blossom promises 10 enchanting benefits:

  1) Develops full, plump breasts.
  2) Firms and uplifts sagging breasts.
  3) Firms up the hip lines.
  4) Restores vaginal lubricants and increases sexual satisfaction
  5) Enhances vitality and increases energy.
  6) Alleviates pre-menstrual tension and menstrual problems.
  7) Reduces and delays menopausal symptoms.
  8) Enhances the quality of sleep and prevents mood swings.
  9) Improves bone and joint health.
  10) Nourishes the body with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants.


Ingredients

  当我们选择美容饮料时,最重要的当然就是里头的成分。Fairy Beauty 最重要的两大天然活性成分就是越橘和桑椹。相信很多人和嘉嘉一样,对这两个名词都有点陌生吧。

越橘

  越橘是一种莓果,含丰富的纤维,维生素A,维生素C,镁,大量的黄酮类化合物和木酚素。黄酮类化合物和木酚素被认为是具有抗癌功效。越橘也有很好的抗氧化功能,能清除自由基,对抗衰老。


桑椹

  桑椹在中华和日本传统医药中扮演非常重要的角色。研究显示,桑椹富含花青素,是有效的抗氧化剂。


  The main ingredients in Fairy Beauty:

Lingonberry

  We all know that berries are superfood. strawberries, cranberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries... they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. A new berry, lingonberry, is receiving intense research attention recently.

  Lingonberry is a rich source of fibers, sugar, vitamin A, vitamin C and magnesium. It also consists of large amount of flavonoids and lignans that are believed to be anti-cancer. Lingonberries have high content of antioxidants and polyphenols that reduce free radicals and slow the aging process.


Mulberry
  Another main ingredient is mulberry which has long been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine. Research shows mulberry is an excellent source of anthocyanin which encourages antioxidant activities.


Direction of use

  1)打开前,先摇晃瓶子3-5秒。Shake the bottle for 3-5 seconds before use. 

  2)打开塑胶的盖子。Remove the cap.

  3)塑胶的开瓶器插入瓶子中心。Plug the opener into the centre of the bottle.

  4)最后插入吸管就可以喝咯。Insert the straw.


Taste

  饮料嘛,最重要的还是味道。刚开始喝时,有点不习惯,味道似混合许多莓果,倒没有五味杂陈那么严重,不过嘉嘉觉得有点太甜。问过Mabel,是否可以加水,或果汁混着喝,不过他们并不建议那么做,只建议冰在冰箱里。果然,冰镇后再饮用,口味更佳。

  When i first tried the drink, it tastes a bit weird and i think it is too sweet for me. 

  I check with Mabel if we can improve the taste by mixing it with fruit juice or water. But they do not advise to mix the product, as it is only meant to be drank from the bottle with a straw. However, they suggest to refrigerate the product before drinking to improve the taste.

  Anyway, it tastes better after refrigerated.


Results

  饮用了一段时间,那么效果如何呢?
  • 丰满胸部,这点嘛,并没看到明显的效果。。。
  • 经前症候群,这个确实有改善。通常月经前几天,都会感觉腰酸背痛,情绪不稳,焦虑。这个月呢,感觉腰酸背痛的情况有改善,也没有感到焦虑或莫名的心烦。
  • 提升能量和活力。感觉没那么容易累,尤其是晚上。有时候熬夜,嘉嘉会喝一瓶Fairy Blossom,取代咖啡,还蛮有效。

  The Results:
  • I don't see any breast enlargement...
  • Premenstrual syndrome. Reduce back pain and less mood swings.
  • Feel more energetic and less tired. If i stay up late, i will replace my coffee with a bottle of Fairy Blossom.

Where to buy

  This product retails at HiShop.


  Enjoy 15% rebate when you use coupon code: SARA

  Check out their social media sites for more info:

HiShop Website: http://www.hishop.my/subscribe
HiShop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hishopmy
HiShop Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hishop.my


Disclaimer: 
This product is sponsored by HiShop for review purposes. However it does NOT affect my honest judgement and opinion. I am not affiliated with the company. 


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Friday, February 14, 2014

元宵节~不可缺少的摩摩喳喳(Bubur Cha Cha)

  以前在吉打老家,元宵节并没有吃摩摩喳喳(Bubur Cha Cha)的习俗,来到槟城,才发现元宵节大家都会吃摩摩喳喳。在福建话,Cha Cha译音为Che Che,就是“多多”的意思,讨个好彩头咯,吃了希望新的一年,钱多多,福多多。

  摩摩喳喳的做法很简单,平日有空,也可以在家里自己煮喔。


材料:
紫蕃薯
黄蕃薯
橙蕃薯
香蕉
芋头
椰浆

香兰叶


做法:
1)蕃薯和芋头去皮切块,放进蒸锅蒸熟。
2)水,香兰叶,放入锅里煮沸。
3)拿掉香兰叶,加入香蕉再煮(香蕉稍微煮一下会更甜)。
4)加入糖,椰浆,再煮沸即可(椰浆不宜煮太久,一煮沸就熄火)。
5)最后加入蒸熟的蕃薯和芋头就可上桌咯。


Wednesday, January 29, 2014

过年咯~食物性质小贴士+Gaviscon【邀稿文】

  又过年咯,亲们最喜欢吃什么过年食物呢?相信一定少不了新年糕点吧!kuih kapit,kuih bangkit,ribbon 饼,黄梨酥,炸慈姑片,炸木薯片,等等等。在我们吃这些好吃的糕点时,常常会听到长辈们说,别吃煎炸的糕点那么多,会热气,会上火。听多了,大家都会对某种食物是「热」的,某种食物是「寒」的有一些模糊的概念吧。

  从中医的理论上,食物可分为「四性」:寒、凉、温、热,(不寒不凉,不温不热,就属于「平」性)。寒与凉在性质上是相同的,只是程度上有所不同。同样的,温和热的性质上也是一样的。简单一点,我们可以把食物分为:「寒性」,「热性」,和「平性」

  那么如何辨别一种食物是属于「热」或「寒」呢?热乎乎的一碗薏仁汤不一定是属于「热」,而一杯冰冻的咖啡也不一定属于「寒」喔。嘉嘉帮大家百度一下,辨别食物的热性和寒性的窍门。

  一般情况下,可从食物的颜色、味道、生长环境、地理位置、生长季节几方面来看。 

  从颜色来看,绿色植物与地面近距离接近,吸收地面湿气,故而性偏寒,如绿豆、绿色蔬菜等。颜色偏红的植物,如辣椒、胡椒、枣、石榴等,虽与地面接近生长,但果实能吸收较多的是阳光,故而性偏热。

  从味道上来看,味甜、味辛的食品,由于接受阳光照射的时间较多,所以性热,如大蒜、柿子、石榴等。而那些味苦、味酸的食品,大多偏寒,如苦瓜、苦菜、芋头、梅子、木瓜等。

  从生长环境来看,水生植物偏寒,如藕、海带、紫菜等。而一些长在陆地中的食物,如花生、土豆、山药、姜等,由于长期埋在土壤中,植物耐干,所含水分较少,故而性热。


  从生长的地理位置来看,背阴朝北的食物吸收的湿气重,很少见到阳光,故而性偏寒,比如蘑菇、木耳等。而一些生长在高空中的食物,或东南方向的食物,比如向日葵、栗子等,由于接受光热比较充足,故而性偏热。

  食物寒热还与生长季节有关。在冬天里生长的食物,由于寒气重,故而性偏寒,如大白菜、香菇、白萝卜、冬瓜等。在夏季生长的食物,接收的雨水较多,而性寒,如西瓜、黄瓜、梨、柚子等。


  说完了食物的性质,那么,我该多吃「热」的食物,还是「寒」的食物呢?这就要看你自己的体质了。食物有分特性,人体同样也有「热性体质」和「寒性体质」之分。

  中医强调阴阳调和,所谓“寒者热之,热者寒之”,「热性体质」的人就该多吃「寒性」的食物,而「寒性体质」的人,当然就该多吃「热性」食物咯。

  那么如何知道自己属于那种体质呢?以下有个简单的方法,可以自己测试。

热性体质

1. 容易眼干,口干,皮肤干

2. 常觉得口干舌燥,喜欢喝冰凉饮料

3. 心跳速度较快

4. 手脚,体温是热暖的

5. 呼吸较急促

6. 经常便秘或粪便干燥,尿液偏黄


寒性体质

1. 喜欢喝热饮,吃热食

2. 心跳速度较慢

3. 手脚冰冷,畏冷,畏风

4. 口淡乏味,喜欢甜,咸口味的食物

5. 呼吸较慢弱

6. 常腹泻,尿液颜色较淡



  知道自己属于什么体质,该多吃些什么性质的食物,也不可以肆无忌惮的暴饮暴食喔。新年期间,大家会不自觉吃的过多,过饱,这很容易造成胃灼热或烧心(heartburn)。胃灼热是由于括约肌无法紧闭,导致食物和胃酸倒流进食管(oesophagus),造成食管粘膜腐蚀损伤,而产生灼烧感。吃东西的速度太快,饮食不定时,临睡前吃东西,或者饭后做剧烈运动也是造成胃灼热的原因。

  新年食物总是离不开煎炸,辛辣,油腻,高脂的食物。提醒大家,这些食物都属于「热性」,而且它们也是胃灼热的帮凶喔。所以新年期间,在饮食方面还是要稍稍注意,避免暴饮暴食,份量别过多,也要細嚼慢嚥。多吃一些「寒性」食物,可以帮助清热解毒,也尽量减少咖啡,酒精和巧克力,避免胃灼热的问题。如果胃灼热的情况严重,建议使用药物治疗。Gaviscon 嘉胃斯康 能迅速减轻胃灼热及由胃酸倒流所引致之不适。Gaviscon 的原理是药物的成分与胃酸接触后,在胃顶形成厚厚的保护膜,将胃里酸性的物质保持在胃里,不会涌上食管,以减缓不适。

  Gaviscon 有不同的包装供选择,有液剂,也有方便外带的片剂。有兴趣的童鞋们,可以到官方网站 http://www.gaviscon.com.my 了解更多产品的资料。


Tuesday, January 14, 2014

鲜蘑枸杞包心菜

材料:
鲜蘑菇
包心菜
枸杞




做法:
1)鲜蘑菇洗净,切片;包心菜洗净,切段;枸杞洗净泡软沥干。
2)葱,姜,蒜切末。
3)锅烧热加油,爆香葱,姜和蒜。
4)加入鲜蘑菇,煸炒。
5)加入包心菜,继续翻炒。
6)放适量的盐和糖调味。
7)最后加入枸杞,翻炒几下,即可装盘。


蘑菇的营养价值很高,是很好的蛋白质和维他命来源。蘑菇含有丰富的纤维,氨基酸,维生素,矿物质和微量元素,而且脂肪含量很低。

如果你有看烹饪节目,就会发现很多大厨是不建议用水清洗鲜蘑菇。因为蘑菇本身90%是水分,也很容易吸水,而过度洗涤会让蘑菇本身的鲜香味流失。不过在超市买的蘑菇,也难确定蘑菇是不是没被污染,所以嘉嘉还是会稍微清洗,吃起来也比较安心。嘉嘉本身的做法是:

1.  用流动的清水快速冲洗。
2.  洗干净后,用干布或厨房纸巾擦干。
3.  可以用厨房纸巾轻轻的,稍微压一下,让水出来。

Bloop Nail It Strip [Sponsored post]

  Here are the reviews for bloop nail strip and toe strip.

  Thanks again to HiShop for inviting me to join the Bloop Buddyz x HiShop's Party Nails Review Campaign!


Nail strip


  There are two items: the nail strip and a nail file

  There is a transparent protective layer.



How to apply


  The nail strip is really simple and easy to apply.

  1. Before you use the nail strip, make sure your nails are clean and dry.

  2. Remove the transparent protective layer and choose the correct strip size.

  3. Align and place the nail strip on to your nail. The round end should be facing the cuticle.

  4. Then, rub strip over the nail starting from center working it out towards the sides.

  5. Press the excess nail strip across the edges of the finger nail.


  6. Use a nail file to file off the excess strip in a downward motion.

  7. Rub striped nails again to move any excess bubbles.


Toe strip


  The biggest strip is still a little bit smaller than my toe @@


Tips

  Here are some tips on how to apply the nail strip.

  1.  Shape and file the nails

  Trim the nails into the desired shape and length. Make sure your nails are a bit longer (at least 1-2mm) to apply the nail strip. If your nails are too short, it could be quite hard to file off nicely. The best shape is to match the shape of the nail beds: Round nail beds look good with rounded nails, and square nail beds look good with squared nails.


  2.  Push back the cuticles

  Soak you fingers in warm water for 5-10 minutes. Take them out and gently dry them with a towel. Apply a small amount of moisturizer on your cuticles (Vaseline will do as well). Get an Orange Stick, gently push back your cuticles on each fingernail.


  3.  Clean the nails

  Make sure your nails are clean and dry before you apply the nail strip. Use a bit of nail polish remover to clean your nails, even if there was no nail polish on them. This step removes dirt and oils that prevent the nail strips from sticking.  


  4.    Preparing the nail strip

  Choose the best strip size for each nail. If the nail strip is too big, use small scissors to trim the edge of the stripe to fit your nail.


  5.  Place the nail strip

  Apply the nail strip from the bottom up. Place the nail strip on the center (near but not on the cuticle) and smooth from center out. 


  6.  File off the excess nail strip

  Position the file at vertical direction and downward motion to file off the strip gently. Do not do up and down motion as it may spoil the strip.


My thoughts

  This is my first time trying out the nail strip. Believe me, it is really simple and easy to apply. In 15 minutes, i had both hand done!

  The nail strip is perfect for lazy people like me (too lazy to go to the nail salon). It is also perfect for traveling. I do prefer nail strip over nail polish, no spillage risk.


Where to buy

  This product retails at HiSHop and all Bloop Outlets.



  Check out their social media sites for more info:

HiShop Website: http://www.hishop.my/subscribe
HiShop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hishopmy
HiShop Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hishop.my

bloop Website: http://www.bloop-bloop.com/
bloop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloopinc
bloop Instagram & Twitter: @bloopcosmetics



Disclaimer: 
This product is sponsored by HiShop for review purposes. However it does NOT affect my honest judgement and opinion. I am not affiliated with the company. 


With Love,
Sara

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