Weekend Reflections:Healthy Eating

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This week I have been hearing and reading about the different toxins in foods and “so called” healthy food which in fact was not really healthy. I read an article which stated that TOFU is not good and other Soy products that have not been fermented may cause breast cancer and brain shrinkage among other things. I also read up on fake oils, butter vs margarine and other processed foods.

It got me thinking about what types of food should I be serving the kids and to moderate out their intake of Soy. The kids really love eating TOFU and do occasionally indulge in chicken nuggets and other processed foods. We do eat out very often but I cook their meals for them during the weekdays. We have also been limiting their intake of junk food and visits to fast food restaurants during the weekends.

Recently I have received quite a few cook books and have been doing more meal planning as I’m introducing new dishes to the kids. So far I am doing a new bake and a new dish every month and trying to add in more whole foods to our diet. I’m slowly introducing the kids to the various different cuisines that is available here in Singapore. I’m also looking for more efficient ways of healthy cooking so that the kids and I get all the proper nutrition which we need.

Are you into Healthy Eating too?

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February 9, 2013

Weekend Reflections: Learning about Precision

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R teaching Doggie boy how to play Snooker

A few weekends back while out at Pasir Ris Park the boys came across this snooker table in a restaurant and bugged their dad to let them have a round. It cost $2 for a round of snooker so R obliged them. The boys eagerly slotted in the coins and released the clasp for the balls to drop. Taking them out of the socket they happily set them up before starting the game.

It was the 3rd time that Monkey boy is playing snooker and it was Doggie boy’s first. R gave the boys some pointers on how to play the game properly. They were taught the correct position to place their hands and how to pot in the shots.

It isn’t an easy game for kids however if they are able to master it , it will certainly be more enjoyable for them and we can play the game together as a family.

It takes a lot of precision and carefully planning to land a shot into one of the pockets. One needs to properly study the placements of the balls on the table before executing his/her shot in the hope of landing the targeted ball in the pocket.

Playing snooker is a great way to teach the kids about calculated risks and analysis. It shows then first hand the results of the executed moves. Was the move a good or bad decision? Did it get the desired results?

Hopefully in a few years time the kids will be able to play well enough to have a game with us.