Diet & Nutrition by Peg's Cottage

I am not selling or promoting any products here. But in this article, i would like to share with all of you on how to motivate yourself by starting your day earlier daily. I remember there is 1 quote during MCO: if you didn't achieve anything during the MCO period, means you are wasting your time! First, what time will you wake up in the morning? Did you know that many of the successful CEOs like Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple, Ellevest CEO and co-founder Sallie Krawcheck, wake up at 4am in the morning? Think back, what are you gaining by sleeping? What would you accomplish by sleep? The answer is NOTHING . When you sleep well at night, your biology clock will tells you to wake up even you have only 5 hours of sleep. These days, i go to bed at 10.30pm and wake up as early as 4am in the morning and i feel fresh,  i will prepare breakfast and lunch boxes for my kids, make my own breakfast, my daily cardio, shower, wake kids up and send them to school. ...

Sample of Meal Preparation from Home By Peg's Cottage Have you ever find any excuse for yourself for not eating healthy? If you love yourself, you want to give your body the best nutrients! Below are some common excuses which we normally will say to ourselves: I’ll start tomorrow. Or Monday. Or next week. The problem is that tomorrow never seems to arrive. One bite won’t hurt. That may be true, but one bite often turns into two, and then a full serving. I’m too hungry.  I deserve a break . Of course we do, just do within the boundaries will do. As for me, i will give myself a break when if is only Mum's love, that cannot be avoided. Or my birthday, but i will choose the food which has high nutrients for my body. Remember high carb food or sugary beverage is not going to make you feel better for more than a few seconds, and it certainly will not solve any problems. I already blew it for today. Is ok, just restart again! We are all human being after all. Healthy...

How to increase your metabolism rate? When age is catching up, our metabolism rate tend to slow down, and while we can’t avoid these natural changes that come with age. However, we can do some things to increase our Metabolism rate. Today, i have compiled few items which can increase your metabolism rate, and thus lead to a healthy lifestyle. 1. Do not cut your calorie intake As our body is design to defend our usual weight, if our body suddenly realized NOT enough food come in to our body, that will definitely slow down our metabolic rate. Hence, eat as usual, do not starve yourself, but try to choose good quality of food to consume. 2. Take more protein/ Dairy products Protein from whole food such as meats or dairy are made up mainly of amino acids, which are harder for your body to break down , so you burn more calories getting rid of them. And it can also encourage to stimulates secretion of growth hormone. However, do not overdo your protein, you may you want ...

Today, i am going to share with all of you in regards to stomach bloating. As you may aware, sometimes you will feel discomfort, gassy and stomach bloating after your meal. I have done some research online, and compiled 10 main causes of stomach bloating and how to solve it. 1. Are you getting enough fiber from your meal? When we eat eat too little fiber, waste moves through our digestive system will be slower and will make us feel bloated. Solution: Eat more non starch vegetables and leafy greens like cucumber, iceberg, celery, white mushroom, spinach, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, cauliflower, asparagus, radish and tomatoes to make sure you have enough fiber.  Cruciferous vegetables contains raffinose which will cause excess gas to our body, the example of Cruciferous vegetables are broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts hence please cooked or steamed well before consume. 2. Excessive fiber? In contradiction, when we eat too much fiber, especially...

Good Morning to all my friends, From now onward, I shall share my knowledge on health nutrition, as well as how to achieve your goal weight by eating right. I am not a certified nutritionist yet; but I read, study and do a lot of research online as well as I read a lot in regards to health nutrition. And also, most of the articles which i am going to share are based on my personal experience and work with many people who has health problems.  In this modern world, I believe to lose weight healthily has become everyone goal or every year resolution for many of us here. And you might already try out a lot of slimming products, MLM, protein shake. However, Have you wonder, what are the ingredients in the products? Can it be long term? Or you just want short term? Many of you might already use some slimming products before that will cleanse your colon, but did you know this will actually destroy your colon in the long run?  Some might have constipation pro...