Beauty From The Inside Out

Whether you're seeking a total overhaul or just need a few tips to sort out your smokin' new look, nothing works better than getting your skin and body looking - and feeling - right, first. Here are top eight consumables that will help you save yourself from that unnecessary guilt trip.

YAKULT

Don'u underestimate the power of this tiny bottle - each bottle of Yakult comes fortified with probiotic fermented milk containing 30 billion Lactobacillus casei Shirota strain bacteria.

 JUVANEX

Designed to detox and remove free radicals from your system, the Juvanex 7-Day Program has a secret weapon - the Total Cleanze. This formulation is a blend of proprietary fibers, probiotics and herbs that work to help support your liver and digestive health.  

MIREICA

This nutricosmetic is the world's first, fortified with a unique patented extract of nutrients from natural plant stem cells. Rich in collagen and elastin, consuming one sachet of nutri-peau will re-energise your skin, replenishing it with healthy and fresh, new skin cells. Skin's structure is strengthened and better protected against environmental factors like stress and sun exposure. That baby smooth skin is now yours!

 

 TRIPO-X 

Forget dieting - if you're looking to effectively block the carbs (fat and starch) from being absorbed into your body, look to tripo-X. Thanks to its phyto-chitosan proprietary complex called 'LipoX', it works by reducing fat up to 60%, by trapping them in 'fat sponges' which are then passed out in normal stool. tripo-X also neutralises the enzymes that converts starch to glucose, reducing starch absorption up to 75%!

TruDtox

Feeling bloated, even after you've just eaten a little? This is usually attributed to irregular digestion or long-intestinal-transit time, which causes decomposing food in the intestine and colon that ferments and produces intestinal gas, making your abdomen feel full and tight. What you need is a body detoxification programme, like TruDtox Original (relieves bloatedness) and TruDtox ThermoG (reduces tummy fat). Both products work gently and do not contain any harsh laxatives like senna that can create bowel dependency.

KELLOGG'S

The world's leading producer of ready-to-eat cereal and convenience foods first introduced its 'Special K' breakfast cereal, made from rice and wheat with a crisp, malty taste, to the Unites States in 1956. It was initially marketed as a low-fat breakfast alternative that can be eaten to help one lose weight. Now, Kellogg's Malaysia has re-introduced the breakfast cereal into our market to help homemakers and business professionals - basically, women-on-the-go - to kickstart a healthier lifestyle. Packed with 5.8g of protein and 165 calories per serving, this cereal contains 2% fat and eight essential vitamins and minerals such as folate and vitamin B to give you that much-needed energy boost in the morning, while helping you to keep unhealthy weight gain at bay.

NUVAFEMME


We all know the signs of ageing - tired, sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, sagging busts, a bent spine and bone fractures. An activated isoflavone derived from soybean, which helps to regulate hormonal imbalances in a woman's body. Nuvafemme creates firmer, plumper skin that erases fine lines and wrinkles, tone breast and calcium is "locked- into" the bones to maintain bone strength. This process results in visibly younger-looking skin, firmer breasts and stronger bones.

GLOW AND PYNOCARE

Fight dark spots, brown patches and skin pigmentation with the Glow and Pynocare combo pack for it is loaded with SKHN Complex and MSCC Complex. 

What it contains:

SKHN Complex

• 11 essential nutrients
• Natural plant extract
• Marine proteins

 MSCC Complex

• Antioxidants
• Seaweed extracts

A dewy fresh, radiant skin with a natural glow is now achievable! 

Tantalising Taiwan Treats

Tasting local treats in a new country is always an experience to savour. Not only are the smells, colourful sights, the feel of the air and the movement of people a feast for the senses, it also sheds new light on living life the local way.

Majestic peaks, basins, coastlines, rolling hills and plains are some of the natural wonders that line the landscape of Taiwan. Affectionately known as the "Heart of Asia", this country's rich multifaceted culture is the perfect destination for foodies from all around the world. Placing emphasis on the perfect combination of aroma, flavour, colour and shape, Taiwanese culinary experts have managed to fuse traditional local Chinese specialities from all areas of China into new culinary treats. Its street food, which is by no means, inferior to Chinese delicacies, provides its hungry and curious visitors with further insight into the origins of its people. Here are some must-tries when travelling in Taiwan:

Beef Noodles

Also known as "niu rou mian", this is tender stewed beef, vegetables and noodles served in a thick yet light beef broth that is spicy and dark reddish-brown in colour. One cannot leave Taipei without visiting Niu Ba Ba or (Father Cow) on Chungsiao Road. Though humble in decor, with a clean and friendly atmosphere (it once had the privilege of welcoming the famous Jet Li), it serves 16 amazing types of beef noodles. 

Bubble Tea

Bubble tea, pearl tea or "babo", is a dessert drink served chilled or cold. Usually in milk tea form, it contains chewy balls known as 'bubbles' or 'pearls'. These pearls are made from tapioca starch in almost perfectly round shapes, not too hard, yet not too mushy. There are many variants for the types of tea used, but green tea and red tea are most popular in Taiwan. Travellers in Taichung City could choose a stall to try "babo" from the 300 to 400 vendors at Zhonghua Night Market, which also happens to be the favourite night market for the people of Taichung. 

Tau Foo Fah Ais

Taiwanese "tou foo fah" or "douhua" is very soft tofu in pudding form, served with sweetened topping such as beans, cooked oatmeal, tapioca and peanuts. Ginger or almond-flavoured syrup is usually paired with the unsweetened pudding. During summer in Taiwan, it is served with crushed ice, a perfect companion when visiting Dianji Temple in Keelung City.

Xiao Long Bao

Consists of a small bun, steamed in little bamboo baskets. Although it originated from China, the world's best "xiao long bao" is said to be found in Din Tai Fung, Taiwan. Din Tai Fung, Taiwan's pride, is an award-winning restaurant that has now found its way worldwide. The ideal "bao" should have a thin skin that does not tear up easily and is able to just hold the meat sauce. Its savoury filling should consist of succulent non-pasty meat.

Shaved Ice Dessert

Shaved ice dessert or "baobing" is actually finely shaved ice with texture as soft as snow. Varieties of this dessert include milk ice or finely shaved ice topped with fruit syrup, condensed milk and small chunks of fresh fruit. Sweetened beans and brown sugar syrup is added to compliment the refreshingly cold dessert! Cold dessert shops in Shilin Night Market's "Lover's Lane" usually attracts students from Taipei City.