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Keto Gift Basket Ideas

The holiday season is upon us.  Do you have a keto or low carb person on your gifting list and you are not sure what to get them?  You can make a custom gift basket or gift box if you do not want to just get one specific gift.  Do scroll down to get the best low carb or keto gift ideas for a keto gift box or basket.

Zerro – Erythritol ( ZERO CALORIE SUGAR) which is a sugar substitute that looks and tastes like sugar, yet has almost no calories. Erythritol has been approved for use as a food additive in the United States and in many other countries.   I have used them for my baking and they are amazing.

MCT Oil which stands for medium-chain triglycerides.  It is a form of saturated fatty acid that is found in certain foods like coconut/coconut oil. MCT oil is a concentrated source of these fats since it provides more than would be found in whole foods like coconuts.  I think that a good quality coconut oil would be one of the first things I would add to your low carb or keto gift baskets.

Caroma Tik Tik Low Carb Coffee which is a Malaysian slow brew coffee in a teabag.  This conveniently packed coffee is made from 100% Arabica ground coffee bean.  Caroma Tik Tik Low Carb Coffee is available in 3 flavours.  I think they would make a fantastic addition to your basket!

Chocolates are popular gifts and one of my favorite treats is  Lindt Excellence 99% Cacao Dark Chocolate.  It is delicious, smooth and silky.   Lindt chocolates are available at Tesco and Jaya Grocer.

Himalayan Pink Rock Salt contains beneficial nutrients and minerals that are good for our health.  It is an ideal substitute for your normal table salt.  You can find them in the supermarket like Tesco or Jaya Grocer.  Watsons also carry them.

A low carb or keto gift basket is a great way to go and they are pretty easy to put together.  Any of these single items would make a great gift or keto stocking stuffer for that low carber or ketoer on your gift list!  Whether it is your coworker’s birthday, your anniversary or Mothers’ Day,  if the recipient follows a low-carb lifestyle, then I have got you covered with keto-friendly gifts for every occasion.

My Quick Low Carb Breakfast

On days that I don’t know what to eat or when I am tired of having soft boiled eggs for breakfast, I would grab some avocados from the market.  They are filing and easy to prepare.  Well, actually, just cut them into half and dig in.   With a cup of coffee, I am all set!

Having breakfast at my office desk.

Can you share any other low carb or keto breakfast ideas?

A Simple & Healthy Lunch

Yesterday I decided to have something different for lunch.  Usually I would have noodles like wanton mee, prawn mee, pan mee, pork noodle or fried meehoon with egg.  After seeing so many Tastemade videos online about food, I made this :-

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Salad with half an avocado, 2 eggs, onion, cucumbers and little tomatoes.  Added in some lemon juice and it’s good to eat.  The recipe calls for a pinch of salt but I forgot to bring that.  This simple lunch is quite delicious and filling too. Going to have this more often.

 

My funny lunch

My friends and co-workers always say that I have the most interesting lunch.  On days that I do not feel like eating, I would make my own salad.  It is usually organic lettuce and chicken or tuna salad with lots of onions.  Sometimes I use crabsticks and cucumbers too.  One of my favourite food is curry chicken.  I like to eat it with noodles or bread.  My lunch today is bagel with curry chicken.  Interesting or weird?

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Overnight Oats

Recently overnight oats is getting to be rather popular.  I see them in my Facebook as well as Pinterest.  Overnight oats is actually oats soaked in milk and keep in the fridge overnight so that it absorbs the liquid.  You can actually put in whatever you like such as kiwi, mango, apple, nuts or chia seeds.  No cooking is involved.  Just leave the overnight oats in glass jar.  I decided to give it a try recently.

Preparation for my lunch the next day.

I added the yoghurt and mango as well.  I only put in the banana when I am about to eat the oats.

I like that it is cold and flavourful.  Some people add a spoonful of honey, a muffin, a cookie or a teaspoonful of peanut butter.   Give it a try one day and make your own combo.

 

a little change

Inspired by my dear friends, Elaine and Annie, I have decided to get this.

 

Organic oats which I will be eating for dinner, at least twice a week.

My first bowl of oats.  Honestly, I am not a big fan of oats.   Only tried Quaker oats in my drink once and that was it.  I decided to change because I want to start eating healthily.  A bowl of oats with fruits and milk is easy to make, especially after a long day.    So, this will be my dinner twice or thrice a week.

Hubs bought this bag of muesli from Tesco a few days ago to give me some variety.  He wants to try having them for dinner too.   I find it a bit chewy but not too bad.

Should you let your kids eat junk food?

Ashley, like all kids, loves eating chips, pops, candies, chocs or snacks like twisties or mamees.  I try to limit them because Ashley has a heaty body.  Somehow, she tends to develop ulcers, etc after consuming chocs or cookies too much eventhough she drinks lots of water after that.  I don’t buy Twisties or chips so Ashley only eats them when given at parties, at other people’s house or when her grandpa secretly gives them to her.  I prefer that she eats ice-creams which she gets to, twice or more a week.  She knows what are junk food and that she’s only allowed to eat them once in a while 🙂   I know I know, some parents may not agree with my parenting style.  They think I am being too strict with her 🙂  We don’t live in a perfect world and there’s junk food everywhere. I am not shielding her  from them.  I just don’t want her to eat too much.  I believe moderation is the key and that she can eat to her hearts content when she’s older because that’s when her immune system is stronger.

Ok enough mumbling for today.  What’s your take on junk food for your kids?

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Important Nutrition During Pregnancy

When I was pregnant with Ashley, I remember reading about playing music or reading to the child in the womb which assist in their mental development.  As parents, we all want to do the best for our children.  Besides teaching a child before he or she is born, the physical environment of the womb as well as the whole of the mother’s body is critical to a child’s growth and development.

In order for a healthy pregnancy, mothers must eat a balance diet which consists of fresh vegetables and fruit.  Eating fish is good too as fish contains essential fatty acids that are known to boost brain growth.  Another way of ensuring good nutrition during pregnancy is to eat or drink at least three servings of dairy products and food rich in calcium a day.  Extra calcium is required for bone growth and teeth formation in the child.

Mamil Mama which consist of IMMUNOFORCE is specially formulated to take care of the special needs of women who are planning to have babies, expecting and lactating mothers.  IMMUNOFORCE is a clinically proven prebiotic which helps to fight harmful bacteria growth in the gut by increasing good bacteria growth.

Mamil Mama is fortified with many nutrients to help women stay strong and healthy during and after pregnancy.  This is highly important to ensure the healthy development of the foetus as well as the child when they breastfeed.   Get Mamil Mama with IMMUNOFORCE today to give your child a solid foundation.

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How To Ensure My Child Gets Enough Nutrients

Whenever some of our relatives meet Ashley, they would comment that she is not putting on weight.  She is growing taller but not chubbier.  My concern is not so much about her weight.  I just want Ashley  to have a strong immune system.  Kids are exposed to bacteria and viruses in their daily lives.  It is  easy for them to end up sick constantly.  One of my least favourite times as a parent is when I see my child gets sick.  It is heartbreaking when our child has  fever, lethargic and lost his/her appetite.   The key to a healthy child is a strong immune system.

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Besides encouraging her to eat her fruits daily,  drink plenty of water and have a good amount of rest, I have also switched her milk powder to  the new Mamil Gold Step 4 recently.  Mamil Gold growing up milk powder  has just unveiled a new formula and now contains more than 5 times DHA for developing brain, essential vitamins and minerals as well as increased IMMUNOFORCE levels

You see, a large part of the immune system lies in the gut and it is filled with good bacteria to help fight the unwelcome invaders.  Mamil Gold’s new IMMUNOFORCE is a mixture of Oligosaccharides which are like food to the good bacteria in the gut. Mamil Gold has the perfect combination of ingredients to support the child’s natural defenses.  A healthy child is a happy child.

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My skinny minny in a tutu dress from Aunty Shireen.

my meals

I have been having salads for dinner since a few months ago.  My weight is still the same despite that so I have switched to having salads for lunch as well.  This means I have 2 salads a day and a piece of wholemeal bread for breakfast. I usually eat like this from Monday to Friday.  During the weekend, I allow myself to have other food like noodles 🙂  Now back to my salads.  Sometimes I’ll get the roast chicken from the supermarket and make myself a roast chicken salad.  At times, I would fry a sausage or ham.  Not very healthy eh?  Once in a while I’ll have these…

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pork chop salad

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Chicken satay with my veges.  This is only on Thursday when it’s pasar malam (night market) day in my neighbourhood.

I don’t know when I’ll stop eating salad.  Hopefully I can lose some weight before I get bored with them 🙂