Effective Way To Lower Blood Sugar With Just One Drink A Day

10 / 15 / 1910 / 15 / 19

Having high blood sugar is incredibly common these days. When our body cannot effectively transport sugar from blood into the cells, high blood sugar will occur. When this problem is left unchecked, this can lead to diabetes. According to the Health Ministry of Malaysia, some 3.6 million Malaysians are suffering from diabetes, the highest rate of incidence in Asia and one of the highest in the world. This is definitely a major health concern in our country.

My mother is one of the people in the statistics. She became a diabetic about 20 years ago. She has to inject insulin into her body using a syringe every day. Recently, Joymix has sent over a box of Insourin to help her manage her blood sugar level. Insourin is a drink which consists of the following superior food extract:-

1. Citron Juice Powder / YUJA/ 유자

2. Patented Momordica Charantia Polypeptide ( bitter melon) 고야

3. Erythritol- Zero Calorie Sugar (sugar replacement)

The packaging consists of 3 small boxes that have 10 sachets in each box.

The Patented Momordica Charantia Polypeptide, an extract from bitter melon which is digestion-resistant, effectively activates inactive insulin receptors and allows more glucose channels to bind into the membrane. Hence, more blood glucose can be utilized.

The Patented Momordica Charantia also has excellent effects on body-fat reduction and can prevent muscle atrophy that is common in diabetes.

My mother was very excited to give it a try because she really wants to reduce the blood sugar level which fluctuates eventhough she is on insulin. After consuming it daily for a week, she has seen effective results.

How To Consume

Pour 1 sachet of Insourin into a small cup and fill it with room temperature water.
Drink it with meal.

My mom drinking pleasantly flavored Insourin.

Here are the readings after taking Insourin

High reading after consuming noodles, bread and kuih for a day.

Blood sugar level reading after taking Insourin for over a week. As you can see, it is under control. My mother is very happy with the result. Thank you very much Joymix.

Benefits of Insourin

1. Immediate Reduce Blood Glucose (diabetic) after meal

2. Reduce Glycated Hemoglobin ( HbA1c)

3. Reduce Body Fat

4.Reduce Total Cholesterol and Triglyceride

5. Prevention of Fatty Liver and Liver Disease

Can Insourin be taken while on medication?

According to their website, you can drink Insourin even when you are on insulin or any diabetes medicine. But if your blood sugar with medicine or insulin on that day has dropped to <5.6 mmol/L, you do not have to drink Insourin.

If you find that your blood sugar reading is high, it is recommended that you drink Insourin during or after a meal. Your blood sugar will go down within 2 hours. After consuming it for 1 month, you may go for the HbA1c test.

Important Note

Insourin is only suitable for pre-diabetic and diabetic patients.

It is not advisable to take Insourin as a slimming supplement.

If you want help to manage your blood sugar level, give Insourin a try. Together with exercise and a healthy diet, you can reduce your blood glucose level more effectively.

FREE TRIAL 5 SACHETS X 10g

Joymix is offering 5 sachets of FREE Insourin samples for those who want to try it. Here are the instructions:-

Only for diabetic patients. Must write your current blood sugar result in the remark column when you click Buy Now. Use voucher code FREE.

Taman Tugu Forest Trail

9 / 10 / 199 / 10 / 19

On Saturday, we decided to explore the Taman Tugu Forest Trail after reading about this and also seeing a friend shared her visit to this park. The Taman Tugu Forest is located next to Tugu Negara (our National Monument) in the south-west and Padang Merbok in the Southeast.

It is about 40 acres consisting of approximately 4km of forest trails which is open daily to public from 7am – 6.30pm and admission is free of charge. Project Taman Tugu aims to open more trails by 2020 which will have approx 7km of forest trails.

I found this information here:-

The Taman Tugu Project is a not-for-profit corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) initiative led by Khazanah Nasional Berhad (“Khazanah”) with the support of various public sector agencies, private sector companies, and civil-society organizations.

Taman Tugu – Conserving a 66-acre green-lung in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and turning it into an urban forest park for the community.

The forest trail is very easy to navigate and it has many signages to guide the visitors. All you have to do is follow the arrows and take one loop around the forest. There were 4 adults and 4 kids in our group and we took about 1.5 hours to cover the 4km trail. It would be faster if we did not stop to take photos at the many swings and rest area in the forest. It was a fun day for everyone and we plan to go back again for another round of walking and perhaps a picnic. Scroll down to see the photos taken during our walk.

One of the rest areas for people to climb up or sit down to rest.

Spotted some monkeys

A baby snail

Can you spot a skink?

Wild mushrooms

One of the many swings available inside the forest. Fun eh?

One of the best things about this park is this bright yellow coffee food truck – @2gocoffeekl! I was delighted to see it as soon as we reached the entrance to the forest park. My family and friends know that I love coffee and I must have my cuppa in the morning or else you need to stay away from me *chuckle*

Everyone taking a rest while having some juice and ice-cold coffee.

My cup of coffee from @2gocoffeekl before I start my walk. The latte was so smooth and strong, just the way I like it. My friends jokingly said that I look like a New Yorker as I held my cuppa while hiking. You know how Americans are very enthusiastic about their coffee and walk around holding their takeaway cups.

So, if you forgot your coffee before heading to the Taman Tugu Forest Trail, fret not. @2gocoffeekl coffee food truck is waiting at the entrance.

The Tastiest Shepherd’s Pie In Singapore

9 / 6 / 19

The first time I ever tasted a shepherd’s pie was at my company’s Christmas dinner party held at my boss’s house in Toronto. Marge baked 2 big casseroles of Shepherd’s Pies and the smell was heavenly when she brought them out to the table. Both were chicken shepherd’s pies but she did something extra with one dish. She actually crumbled some Ruffles potato chips and sprinkled them on top of the pie. This is something out of the traditional way of eating the pies but let me tell you this – it was delicious!

Ever since my first experience, I was hooked and tried to bake them myself. Well, the lazy bug in me finds it a lot of work to mash the potatoes, cook the fillings and etc. After a while, I just did not bake anymore. Not many eateries offer Shepherd’s Pie on their menu either so it has been a while since I had one.

Well if you are a big fan of this British classic dish but like me, who finds it a tad too much to bake them yourself, well fret no more. You can order the tastiest and freshest Shepherd’s Pie online and have it delivered to your doorstep in a jiffy. All you have to do is go to www.shepherdspie.sg, the purveyor of the best shepherd’s pie in Singapore, who has been around since 2011. Their pies which are available in beef and chicken, are baked with love and delivered hot right to your doorstep. Shepherd’s Pie Delivery offers 3 different sizes of pies – Medium, Massive and Mini.

This is the Medium Shepherd’s Pie that elevates traditional pie to a whole new level of “mmm.” This just-right portion is good for up to 4 persons. However, it is recommended that 1 for every 2 persons if you are a die-hard shepherd’s pie fan. I can definitely polish off this pie all by myself *wink*

Check out this mouth-watering Massive Pie. Comes with seasoned meat (beef or chicken) that is so delicious and a top layer of mashed potato that is smooth and yummy. This casserole gets baked in the oven until the mashed potatoes are slightly crispy on top. This hearty dish is good for up to 4 people.

Here comes the Lil Mini Shepherd’s Pie that is made with flavorful diced chicken meat cooked in a rich, seasoned gravy. These cute cupcake size pies are perfect for parties, events and gatherings with friends and families.

Boy, my tummy is growling by just looking at Shepherd’s Pie Delivery photos. They have been receiving admiration for their pies which are made up of a hearty filling of meat, a creamy layer of mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables.

How To Order

Ordering the pies is simple. Simply select the pie you want, and click on the cart icon in the top right of their website.

As their pies are baked fresh and the ingredients are prepared freshly, orders have to be made one day in advance.

Delivery Timing

Cut Off Timing For Next Day Delivery: 5pm
All pies for next day delivery will have to be ordered before 5pm.

Delivery Time Slots:
Time Slot 1: 11-1pm
Time Slot 2: 1-3pm
Time Slot 3: 6-8pm

Delivery Costs

Standard Delivery Cost: $7
Free Delivery For Orders Above $80

So if you want some hot comfort food delivered to your doorstep, head over to Shepherd’s Pie Delivery today to place your order. Your belly will thank you later.

Cho Won Korean BBQ Old Klang Road Is The Most Affordable In Kuala Lumpur

8 / 27 / 1910 / 7 / 19

Ever since we came back from our holiday in Seoul, I have been missing all things Korea. I have been checking out online stores that sell Korean clothes and also eating Korean BBQ. Hubs and I discovered a newly opened Korean BBQ along Old Klang Road. We actually wanted to have Bak Kut Teh that day and after parking our car, we walked past this Korean BBQ restaurant. It is called Cho Won Korean BBQ and it is opened by a Korean lady so you can be sure that it is authentic.

This restaurant is situated on the corner lot, which is the same row as Ambank. If you are coming from Mid Valley’s direction, Cho Won is on the right-hand side, just before Scotts Garden.

Can you see the menu? It is an all-you-can-eat at RM25 for lunch and RM29 for adult and RM15 for children below 10 years old for dinner. That’s a good deal right?

Some of the banchan served. These are refillable. My favorite is the peanut with ikan bilis.

The Korean BBQ includes this bowl of flavourful soup that is filled with mushrooms, vegetables, tofu and more. We were given a packet of Korean Noodles to cook with the soup. These are refillable too.,/p>

Can you see the green onion pancake? That’s part of the banchan. Our meat was grilled by the cook in the kitchen on our first and second visit because we were seated inside the air-cond area. If you want to grill the meat yourself, you can opt for outdoor seating.

However, on our latest visit to Cho Won, we have to grill our own meat which includes pork neck, pork belly and marinated pork. You can order as many plates of these meat as you like (Remember not to waste food). Our favorite is the marinated pork. It is so delicious when eaten with the lettuce and dipped into the oil/salt and some bean sauce.

So if you are craving for some Korean BBQ, do visit Cho Won Korean BBQ at Old Klang Road. Just waze for Ambank Old Klang Road and you will be able to find it.

UPDATES

Cho Won Korea BBQ at Old Klang Road has closed down. I was shocked to see that the restaurant is no longer there. If anyone knows where it has moved to, please let me know. Thank you.

Bukchon Hanok Village In Seoul

8 / 14 / 19

On Day 3 of our holiday, we took a cab from our Airbnb to the Bukchon Hanok Village. It is a Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.

Bukchon Hanok Village is a great place to experience a Korean village and see old houses in Korea. This area has a fascinating collection of restaurants, tea houses, cultural centres and more.

A hanok is a home built in a traditional Korean style of architecture. Han means Korea, and hanok literally translates to Korean house. It is characterized by deep eaves which create shade in the summer (when the sun are higher in the sky) and allows sunlight to enter in the winter (when the sun is lower on the horizon).

Although Hanoks are similar in appearance to Japanese traditional houses, there are differences that make them uniquely Korean.

We rented a hanbok, traditional Korean wear for missy to wear while walking around Bukchon. It cost about RM35+ for an hour. It was rather hot for her to walk around the village in a hanbok hence she was making noises. She wasn’t very happy with the number of photos we took of her because she had to pose for us *chuckle*

Anyway, I think it is a good experience for her and I am glad that we visited this place. If you are in Seoul, it would be good to add the Bukchon Hanok Village in your itinerary.

The Power Of Social Media

8 / 2 / 1910 / 9 / 19

Yesterday was a harrowing morning for all of us at home. Hubs went out to the market nearby at around 7.30am and he did not latch the gate properly. Men! So I believe it was Cooper, who is always trying to open the gate or the front door so that he can go in or out, opened the gate. All hell broke loose because once the gate was opened, he and Buffy went out. The neighbour opposite my house saw everything. He told hubs who came back 15 mins later that the 2 rascals ran off towards the right side. Hubs quickly went searching for them but couldn’t find them anywhere.

He came back and asked me to look with him while he drove his car. Sadly we couldn’t see them. All of us was so upset. At around 9am, I sent a message with photos of the rascals to a few dog groups on Facebook – Malaysia Independent Animal Rescue and All Aboard KLO Pet Home Boarding & Services. My post was quickly shared by many people to help find my furbabies. I was so touched. There were so many comments praying that the dogs can be found soon.

While hubs and missy were driving around in search for them, hubs received a call from a man, informing him that he could have found the dogs. He was with them at the TNB Substation in the next neighbourhood. Hubs quickly drove over and found the 2 rascals looking tired.

The man is Chris who happened to be at the TNB Substation that morning. He saw the 2 dogs and gave them some food and water. He then shared the post on his FB, hoping that he can locate us. Chris was so kind to stay with them because that area is dangerous to be walking around. Below is Chris’s post on FB. Someone saw his post and informed him of my post in one of the groups.

What a great relief! Thank God for a good samaritan like Chris. Our dogs were so lucky to be found by Chris who does not live in this area. So happened that he was undergoing training at the TNB Substation that day. We are so grateful for his help. Social media is indeed a very powerful tool because it has the ability to reach a huge number of people. When used in the right hands, it can be good and bad.

What a sweet reunion and a great ending to our day. I really cannot imagine what would happen if we cannot find our furbabies. Thank God they are safe and are home. Thank you to everyone who had shared and prayed that Buffy and Cooper can be found. We won’t be able to get them back without all your help.

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Are You Getting Ready For Mid-Autumn Festival?

7 / 29 / 19

I just saw some lanterns being sold at a shop in my neighbourhood. Wow, this means that the Mid-Autumn festival is around the corner. This festival is also known as the Mooncake Festival or Lantern Festival. Every year it falls on the 15th day of 8th month on the lunar calendar. The Mid-Autumn Festival is about giving thanks for abundance and for joyful reunions with loved ones.

Many Chinese celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival by visiting family and close friends, casually chatting under the moonlight while enjoying tea and mooncakes. It is an opportunity to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. When growing up, the Mooncake Festival was my second favourite festivals after the Chinese New Year of course. I looked forward to this celebration as we would always go to my aunt’s house to celebrate. My siblings, cousins and I will be playing with our lanterns and lighting candles on the gate, around the flower pots and the floor. The adults will be sitting around the table, eating mooncakes, baby taros, pomelos and water caltrop, a kind of water chestnut that is in the shape of a bull’s head. It was so much fun.

On the weeks leading to the Mid-Autumn Festival, there will be mooncakes for sale in many places such as Bing Liang Bakery. Business people would dutifully gift boxes of mooncakes, which range from the classic to the contemporary to clients and families would buy their favourites for their own Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations.

Gifting mooncakes is one of the hallmark traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Asia. Every year mooncake makers outdo themselves by churning out delicious pastries with beautiful packaging.

Shopping for mooncake gifts is a big event for the Chinese and this tradition never goes out of fashion. So have you done up a list to gift your friends and families some delectable mooncakes?

What To Do In Hongdae, Seoul

7 / 25 / 19

Day 2 of our Seoul holiday was spent in a few places. The first stop was to Ewha Womans University. This is a private university for women and its campus has a very interesting architectural design. Its campus is so beautiful which makes it a popular tourist destination.

After visiting the university, we walked around the shopping streets. This place has many boutiques, restaurants and cafes. It is well-known for affordable clothes.</p.

The second stop was to BAU House Dog Cafe located in Hongdae. If you love dogs then this cafe is a must-visit. All the dogs are clean, groomed and happy. They have an area for big dogs, and another area for the smaller breeds. There is an entrance fee to this dog cafe which includes one soda drink. We came here to get our dog fix as we miss the 2 rascals back home and we spent close to 2 hours here. There are many breeds here such as schnauzer, big poodle, labrador, golden retriever and more. Our favourite is the Malamute.

All getting ready for some snacks. I heard that you cannot bring your own dog snacks just in case some dogs have allergies. Visitors can buy the snacks from BAU House if they want to feed the dogs.

This Schnauzer is just the cutest.

Look at us! We just cannot resist playing with the Malamute.

This dog cafe is not only for resident dogs but also for visiting dogs. Canine owners can also bring their own pets so they can interact with other dogs provided they abide by the house rules. The dogs go nuts each time a new dog arrives!

Address : 64 Yanghwa-ro, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

The third stop is to Hongdae to check out the street performances. This is missy’s favorite place too, besides the dog cafe. She has been watching these street performances on Youtube and was thrilled to bits that she can watch them performing live on the streets in Seoul.

These boys were dancing to BTS “Boys With Luv”. They are good.

This guy was singing an Ed Sheeran number.

The all-girls dance group. Check out all the cameramen taking photos and recording the performances. I wonder why they do that.

You can catch many performances along the street which is in front of H&M store. Don’t think you can miss it. After watching these performances, we walked around to check out the clothing and accessory stalls. There are also many restaurants and food stalls around.

We were here until 9pm. Most of the clothes sold in this area are quite expensive. Nevertheless, it was a fun and tiring day for us.

Holidaying In Seoul

7 / 22 / 1910 / 9 / 19

Sorry for the long silence. I just went on a holiday with Missy and my 2 sisters. This is missy’s and also my first visit to Seoul. We had a great holiday. I didn’t know what to expect before going because I am not a fan of K-drama or Kpop music. I must say that Seoul is beautiful and I am glad that we get to experience a different culture. We spent 5 days in Seoul and stayed in an Airbnb which is one stop away from Myeongdong.

We arrived in Seoul at 7am and by the time we left the airport, it was almost 10.30 after breakfast. We took the train from the airport to our Airbnb. The journey was almost an hour by train. As we didn’t know our bearings, we spent time walking around the train station trying to figure out what is the right exit and transfer to take. Lugging our luggage bags around the subway stations and then to our Airbnb for as quite a feat.

After putting our bags at the apartment, we headed to Myeongdong, our first stop to sightsee and shop. Myeongdong is a nice place to shop for beauty products. It has rows and rows of shops selling beauty products. You can find brands like Innisfree, Etude House, Skinfood and more. If you are a fan of Mamonde (just like moi), there is one big store here in Myeongdong. Actually, it is hard to look for Mamonde store. They are not common like Innisfree.

The busy streets in Myeongdong.

We spent hours here on Day 1 and returned to our apartment in the evening to rest. Then we walked to Dongdaemun for dinner and some shopping at Hello APM, a shopping mall that is something like the Platinum Mall in Bangkok. I couldn’t breathe when I stepped foot on Hello APM because I was so excited.

First night dinner at a roadside stall near Hello APM mall.

Dongdaemun is a large commercial district comprised of traditional markets and shopping centers and the malls open till 5 am. It is Korea’s largest wholesale and retail shopping district featuring 26 shopping malls, 30,000 specialty shops, and 50,000 manufacturers. All kinds of goods can be found here including silks and fabric, clothes, shoes and accessories, electronics, leather goods, sporting goods, office supplies, pet products and toys. We left Dongdaemun at 2am. Can’t believe we did that on the day that we arrived in Seoul. Stay tuned for more about our holiday in Seoul.

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Kwai Chai Hong Petaling Street

6 / 25 / 196 / 25 / 19

Last Saturday, my family and I checked out the latest tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur. It is the Kwai Chai Hong, a hidden lane between Lorong Panggung and Jalan Petaling. A few weeks before Chinese New Year when I was in Petaling Street to buy my baskets, I spotted a row of bright yellow and blue shophouses just behind the Basket Shop. They are pre-war shophouses which have been restored. I didn’t check them out then but lately, I have been seeing many posts on Facebook about the Kwai Chai Hong so I couldn’t wait any longer. Below is the excerpt about Kwai Chai Hong which I read online.

This April, Bai Chuan Management unveils Project ‘Kwai Chai Hong’, which involves the restoration of 10 storehouses and the laneway hidden in between Lorong Panggung and Jalan Petaling (mostly known as Chee Cheong Kai and Petaling Street).

Nestled among rich Chinese heritage in Kuala Lumpur city centre lies Kwai Chai Hong, which carries the memories of Malaysia’s Chinese community back in the 1960s. In the preservation of the cultural legacy, Project ‘Kwai Chai Hong’ turns the walls and building’s façade into interactive thematic murals, whilst staying authentic to their architectural characteristic.

The murals depict the daily lives around the Kwai Chai Hong neighbourhood, evoking the prosperous, harmonious scene during the golden era of Kuala Lumpur Chinatown – making it a superb Instagram location for all generations. Set to be the latest attraction to Kuala Lumpur, Kwai Chai Hong is the place to be for a quick weekend excursion and plenty of scenic OOTDs.

Here are some of the murals I took that day.