Budget-Friendly Ways To Strengthen Your Immune System Against nCoV

As the shelves of the local groceries leave zero traces of stocks, you will notice how much panic the nCoV (novel CoronaVirus) has brewed in the shoppers all over Singapore. You cannot blame these shoppers as the total confirmed nCoV cases rose to 33 last Friday. It is alarming to see how prevalent the nCoV cases are in Singapore and across the globe. With hundreds of deaths worldwide, The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the novel CoronaVirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Nonetheless, it is best to stay calm in this situation.

There are no current vaccines or cures for the nCoV as of the moment. Your best defenses against its infection are boosting your immune system and practicing proper hygiene. On that note, here are some budget-friendly tips that you can follow.

#1: QUIT SMOKING

The novel CoronaVirus is a respiratory disease first identified in Wuhan, China. Its nature makes people with weak respiratory systems more susceptible to having it. Smokers are more likely to be infected with pneumonia and influenza and have longer-lasting display of illnesses. These observations may be due to the lower levels of protective antioxidants in a smoker’s blood.

#2: WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN

Never touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unclean hands as germs spread this way. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 30 seconds or the entire “Happy Birthday” song. You may also use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Make it a practice to cleanse your gadgets as well, especially before using them.

#3: STAY AT HOME

If you display flu-like symptoms, it is best to stay at home or to consult a physician. You may rest for 5 to 7 days. Cover your mouth when your sneezing or coughing. Be courteous to other people when you are sick. Spread love and not the virus!

#4: EAT RIGHT

Fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals can help strengthen your immune system. I am referring to citrus fruits, broccoli, and yogurt. Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C is thought to increase the production of white blood cells, which is key to fighting infections. Incorporate grapefruits, oranges, lemons, and tangerines to your diet now!

Broccoli is supercharged with vitamins A,C, and E as well as other antioxidants and fiber. It is one of the healthiest vegetables that you can put on your plate. Keep its nutrients in tack by cooking it as little as possible. Lastly, Greek yogurt or plain yogurt is a great source of vitamin D. Vitamin D helps regulate the immune system and is believed to increase our body’s natural defenses against diseases.

#5: GET ADEQUATE SLEEP

Studies have shown that people who do not get enough sleep or who do not get quality sleep are more likely to get sick after being exposed to a virus such as the common cold. It can also affect the speed of your recovery. Combat the effects of sleep deprivation by getting adequate sleep.

#6: EXERCISE REGULARLY

Dedicate a portion of your day to exercising, whether it be indoor or outdoor. Exercise has been shown to result in positive changes in the white blood cells and antibodies. Moreover, it releases happy hormones and helps lower an individual’s stress levels.

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Lowered stress levels can contribute to premium health.

Sources: 1, 2, & 3

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4 Small Appliances without Which Your Kitchen Is Incomplete

When you are renovating an old kitchen or are gettina new one build, you pay a lot of attention to the woodwork, the floor, the ease of access and the large appliances. But it’s not just the large appliances or the shelf work that makes your kitchen great. The small appliances in your kitchen are equally important as well. In this article, I have mentioned a few small appliances without which any kitchen is incomplete. Let’s have a look:

Coffee Maker

There is nothing better than a sip of fresh coffee in the morning. And if you do not have a coffee maker, then you are missing out on this luxury. Coffee makers are one of those small appliances that you can fit even outside the kitchen as well. Making coffee with powder is one thing, but picking your beans and making it with the fresh aroma is special. So, if you have not got a coffee maker for your kitchen yet, you should check out the best home coffee machine and get one right away.

Wi-Fi Pressure Cookers

In today’s modern age, it is not only your TV lounges and living room that are running on Wi-Fi, but you can also operate your kitchen with Wi-Fi as well. With a Wi-Fi pressure cooker, you can not only control the functions of your cooker from outside the kitchen, but you can also set the temperature and pressure of the cooker as well to make sure you are not overheating or overcooking. There is a screen on the pressure as well so you do not really need to connect it with your phone all the time. These cookers are advanced and they can cook your meat to perfection.

Infrared Toaster Ovens

With an infrared toaster oven, you can cook your meal faster than any other microwave oven. It also comes in models that let you set the maximum time as well so you do not get a burnt toast to eat. But while you are purchasing an infrared toaster, make sure that you are getting the one with fixed rack height so your toast always gets the right amount of heat. With the moveable rack, you are never sure where to adjust it and you always end up with a not so perfect toast.

Air Fryers

Another great small appliance that every kitchen should have is Air fryers. This appliance is for the people who love to eat fried food but they also want to control their cholesterol level as well. And with their own crunchiness and tenderness home fries will taste even more delicious for you. This appliance has a non-stick drawer for frying eatable, and guess what! It is dishwasher friendly and can be washed easily. When you buy an air fryer, you will get a book of simple recipes as well, which you can try any time. This appliance will give a whole new meaning to your snack time. Also, even though the inside is extremely hot, it will always feel cooler from the outside.

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The Chinese New Year VPN Deal You Shouldn’t Miss – PureVPN for 76% OFF!

The Year of the Rat is set to start, and we can’t wait to begin with the celebrations ?

Since we’re talking about celebrations, there is one VPN brand that wants to celebrate the New Year by offering an exclusive new deal. PureVPN, the Hong Kong-based VPN brand, is launching a massive deal to celebrate the Chinese New Year!

Now You can grab Annual Plan of PureVPN premium features for just $31.92

This is enticing, isn’t it?

Considering that PureVPN’s monthly plan usually costs around $10.95/month, the annual plan is worth about $131.4. But if you get the latest Chinese New Year deal, then you can use the feature-filled VPN service for a whole year after paying just $31.92! This makes for just $2.66/month only.

That’s not all! Once you’ve subscribed to PureVPN, you can also gift 12 free PureVPN monthly accounts to your loved ones! And if you’re not satisfied with the overall service, you can always go back and ask for a refund, to which you shall be eligible to for 31-days.

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What do you get from this deal?

PureVPN is not just light on the pocket. It offers loads of amazing privacy and security features to its users.

In countries like Singapore, where government-sponsored online surveillance is pervasive, PureVPN can offer complete online security and anonymity.

With PureVPN, users can enjoy complete end-to-end encryption that safeguards their online traffic. Even the most talented hacker or the most notorious surveillance agency cannot bypass the encrypted security on offer by PureVPN.

PureVPN is renowned for offering complete online anonymity to its users. It is one of the few VPN brands that is no-log certified by a reputable auditing company. The service stores no logs of its user’s online activities, guaranteeing their privacy on the web.

And if that isn’t enough, then users would be delighted to know that PureVPN also offers complete internet freedom to its users. The service runs a network of over 2,000 servers in 140 countries. This means that users can access websites in any of these countries with ease.

PureVPN offers access to multiple versions of Netflix from anywhere. These include the US and the UK version of Netflix, which are said to contain the largest Netflix libraries.

PureVPN is also one of the few VPN brands that offer complete access to Disney+ from anywhere. PureVPN offers access to multiple regions of Disney+, guaranteeing access to numerous libraries.

PureVPN keeps its servers optimized at all times so that users enjoy the fastest VPN speeds. It is the best VPN for streaming because of its fantastic VPN speeds and its unlimited bandwidth policy.

So now that you know all about PureVPN’s Chinese Year Deal, we suggest that you grab it today before it expires!

 

 

 

 

 

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CNY SURVIVAL KIT: $8,888 Prize Pot, $8 Collectible Hongbaos and $5 Grab Vouchers

Happy Chinese New Year! Enjoy this holiday even more with these 3 hacks that will maximise the HUAT as you welcome the Lunar New Year with your family and friends! Time to roll in prosperity and abundance, are you ready?  

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Winning the TOTO is every Singaporean’s dream. But we all know how likely that will happen. ShopBack has a MUCH easier plan for you to win some extra angbao money. 

Make a lucky guess of 6 numbers (in any order) and you might just win up to $8,888. Those with 3 correct numbers will share the $2,020 prize pot. 

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FIND THE HUAT

Surviving Chinese New Year would be a lot easier if you actually enjoy it. Go on a virtual scavenger hunt and win $8 collectible hongbaos if you’re the first lucky 88 to find the “Huat” on the ShopBack App! 

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5 Obvious Ways Buffets Earn Money

The primary job of an all-you-can-eat buffet manager is to fill the customer’s belly as inexpensive and as quickly as possible. Apart from this, they must employ other strategies to keep the customers back! For starters, Singaporeans must be sold with the idea of the buffet’s capability of providing an ample variety while maintaining high quality. At the same time, food wastage must be minimized.

On that note, here are 5 Obvious Ways Buffets Earn Money.

#1: BEVERAGES ARE HUGE

As you enter an all-you-can-eat buffet, notice how huge the beverage glasses are. There is a method to the madness! Firstly, providing tall drinking glasses fill customer bellies fast. They would be able to eat less for the same buffet price. Secondly, they can up-sell the soft drinks to earn huge mark-ups without spending a lot for it.

#2: MENU ITEMS ARE CHOSEN CAREFULLY

To strike a balance between cost and quality, the menu items have been chosen carefully. You may notice how a restaurant will constantly change their array of meats. A buffet may have a long line of satisfied customers if you offer unlimited lobsters or steaks every night. However, you cannot expect a huge profit by doing this. Managers need to find cheaper cuts of poultry, fish, and other meat products. They get more savings by buying in bulk.

#3: CUTTING IN SMALLER PORTIONS

Have you noticed how buffets cut pricier meats into smaller pieces compared to cheaper breads? Rationally, a person would take two pieces of a buffet item instead of one. Can you imagine if all the guests take two huge pieces of lobster? That would be costly! Instead, they have to follow society’s unspoken rule and offer smaller pieces to keep the line moving.

#4: CHOICES ARE PRESENTED STRATEGICALLY

Buffets apply another strategy that is hidden in plain sight. Pay attention to the layout of the buffet line. Cheaper and more filling carbs and sides are laid out in the beginning of the line. By the time you get your entree, your plate will be so full.

Another trick is placing an expensive item along with a variety of cheaper items. For instance, an expensive protein among several cheaper side dishes. Pricier desserts are surrounded by a platter of fruits.

#5: MENUS ARE FLEXIBLE

Successful restaurants usually keep its food and beverage costs below 30% of its revenues. All-you-can-eat buffets achieve this by offering a flexible menu design. Its menu can change every day based on what ingredients are cheap and what food items are seasonally available.

You can apply the same ideal on your next trip to the grocery.

Sources: 1 & 2

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