Family & Life Magazine Issue 8 | Page 5

THE MOP TO END ALL MOPS HEALTHY SALAD EATING BY YES SUPERMARKET We haven’t invented self-cleaning floor tiles yet unfortunately, which means we still have to use our trusty old mop, one which has been relatively unchanged since it first came out in 1496! As anyone who has mopped floors before can attest to, the hassle of wringing the wet yarn attached to the end of the mop handle and the inability of the mop to reach inside small crevices, such as under a couch, makes mopping a tiresome activity. We all know how important the colour greens are to our diet but let’s face it, we don’t want to eat like rabbits our whole lives. However, there are a variety of ways that you can spruce up a bland salad; all you need is a little creativity and some help from the other healthy food groups! But, how do salads benefit your health? 1. Eating a high-fibre diet can help lower cholesterol levels and prevent constipation 2. Fruits and vegetables provide a host of powerful antioxidants that protect the body from damage 3. Studies have shown that eating a low-calorie appetiser before your main meal enhances satiety and reduces the total number of calories you consume during the meal 4. Eating a little good fat (found in olive oil, avocado and nuts) with your vegetables helps your body to absorb phytochemicals, the good stuff found in fruits and vegetables Well, Leifheit International wants to turn mopping into a hassle-free, enjoyable activity with the Profi Mop Press Set. Finally coming to Singapore, this mop set emerged triumphant in a German floor-wiping systems test in 2009, a testament to its mopping capabilities. The microfiber solid cloth enhances cleaning and saves on detergent at the same time while its bucket compatriot has an easy foot release mechanism and integrated rollers that lets you wring the mop without bending down or using strength. It’s the perfect cleaning companion for any smart household, that’s for sure! The Profi Mop Press Set is distributed by Modern Link Pte Ltd. To discover the range of stockists, we recommend heading to www.modern-link.com for more details. NATURAL CARE FOR YOUR BABY’S SKIN Your baby’s skin is extremely delicate and highly susceptible to the effects of the chemical ingredients found in numerous off-the-shelf skincare products. Furthermore, the long-term impact of chemicals on your baby’s skin is still not yet fully known. However, fortunately for you and your baby, there are a plethora of organic skincare products in the market that are formulated specially for your bundles of joy, and one of our favourites – Sophie La Girafe Baby – has finally made its way to our shores! This long-standing Finnish brand, famous for its baby toys, has extended its product range and brewed a series of certified natural and organic cosmetics using only the best ingredients from Mother Nature. That means there are no nasty chemical villains such as chlorine, paraben, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate and more. In fact, it’s so effective for baby’s skin that adults with sensitive skin and eczema problems have also begun using Sophie La Girafe Baby! So, if you’re looking to replenish your toiletries supply, why not give Sophie La Girafe Baby a spin? Your baby’s skin will thank you for it. For more information on Sophie La Girafe Baby or to discover where you can purchase its products, do visit them at www.sophie.sg. We’ve put together a few salad recipes with help from YES Supermarket. ANTIOXIDANT FRUIT SALAD Ingredients • 1 mango • 1 cup of blueberries • 1 pomegranate • 2 teaspoons of lime juice Directions 1. Slice the mango in half before dicing it into cubes 2. Remove the skin from the mango flesh and pour the mango cubes into a bowl 3. Cut the pomegranate into half and remove the seeds with a spoon before letting the fruit join its mango brethren 4. Pour in the blueberries, squeeze the lime juice and serve! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• NUTTY APPLE SALAD Ingredients • Handful of vegetables, cabbage or lettuce is best • 1 tablespoon of cashew nuts • Half a green apple • 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar Directions 1. Slice the green apple into bite-sized pieces and chop or grind the cashew nuts 2. Combine the vegetables, the cashew nuts and the apples into a bowl before finishing off with the apple cider vinegar 3. Mix well and serve! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD Ingredients • 1 cup of plain fat-free yoghurt • Half a cup of halved grapes or one-quarter cup of raisins • 2 teaspoons of curry powder • A dash of salt • Lettuce • Two cups of chopped leftover chicken D \