Valentine’s Day is just a week away! If you haven’t gotten your flowers ordered, do it now before it’s too late. Guys getting flowers for girls are so yesterday. That’s because anyone can get these unique bouquets for their significant other. Or why not surprise a cherished family member this year?
Here are some bouquets with a twist that caught our attention.
Flowers don’t last, they say, but this adorable bunny bouquet does! Get your dainty preserved flower bouquet with the ever-popular real cotton flower, which will last indefinitely and remind bae of your love for him/her. Take your pick between blue or pink. You may be interested in the Everlasting Flower Bouquet (S$29) too!
Cotton Dreams has a Cotton Candy Bouquet Series with prices ranging from S$38 to S$238. The one featured above is the most pocket-friendly version at S$38. You can opt for pink strawberry or an original flavour. The brand also has a special oreo crunchy bites with grey cotton candy arrangement (S$68) for the gentleman who loves monochrome.
This is a lavish-looking cash flower bouquet coupled with fresh baby’s breath. It’s lovingly handcrafted and arranged with pastel pink, and gold border rice paper wraps with purple ribbon. Money Flower has more options starting from S$48. Click here to view their collection.
Indulge your loved ones with a bouquet combination of Kinder Bueno, Kit Kat Chunky, fresh roses, and baby’s breath. You may even complete the lovely gift by personalising it with special add-ons.
Those thinking of getting an extremely practical bouquet for parents or grandparents should give Magical Bloom’s Season’s Harvest (S$68) a go. It’s so fresh we had to show it to you:
Furry cotton plants and dried wild florals in lilac packaging will serve as an eternal gift to brighten up his/her days ahead. Do avoid exposure to excessive humidity and sunshine to preserve its state. Petals Artistry is one of the few florists that’s accepting Valentine’s Day orders till 9 February. View their Valentine’s Day collection here and place an order soon.
We will round up our list with Well Live Florist’s bouquet of dried roses, filler flowers, and foliage with LED light. It’s the most expensive bunch of the ones we’ve seen thus far in this article, but hey, it’s only once a year. This one’s great for the gram’ too!
Last chance to order, ladies and gentlemen. Get it before you regret it.
The practice of gift recycling or re-purposing gifts is often considered as taboo. While we all have given gifts to our loved ones and friends in several occasions, finding the right gift is extremely hard. There are many factors such as the time spent on travel, queues in the malls, and overwhelming options. It comes as no surprise that Singaporeans will opt for alternatives to the gift giving process such as giving personalized items.
It is probably safe to assume that we all, at some point, have regifted something. I will not blame you if you deny it. It is typical to feel a sense of guilt when passing along an item that was picked out just for you. A gift is something special and you do not want the giver to feel that his or her efforts were put to waste.
However, regifting is acceptable. The rising popularity of sustainable goods has welcomed the process of regifting. Why toss something that may be cherished by someone else? It is alright to regift as long as you follow certain guidelines.
#1: AVOID RECYCLING GIFTS WITHIN THE SAME CIRCLE
As obvious as this may sound, you must not regift to someone who interacts with the original giver. You will be caught in an uncomfortable situation if you give your co-worker’s present to your boss. Keep in mind that some of your social circles may overlap.
#2: REGIFT ITEMS IN PERFECT CONDITION
When re-purposing a gift, ensure that the item is brand new or still in its original packaging. Inspect the gift to look for signs of wear and tear. Moreover, the present must not be personalized for you. Watch out for engraved monograms or hidden letters inside the box.
#3: DO NOT REGIFT FAMILY GIFTS
Do not give family heirlooms away. Your mother may have given your grandmother’s ring as a Christmas present. The design may not be your cup of tea, but you have a friend who loves vintage items. As much as she would love the ring, please do not regift the ring. Hit up a thrift store or a flea market instead. Your grandmother’s ring belongs in a jewelry box to be passed down to your future daughter.
#4: BEAUTIFY THE PRESENTATION
Elevate the presentation by rewrapping the gift. If the cardboard box or the original packaging is crumpled, purchase a fresh box. Then, pick out a beautiful wrapper that the recipient will like. Add ribbons and bows too!
#5: PUT THE RECIPIENT IN MIND
When regifting an item, you must think about what the recipient will want to receive. Regift an item that you would have purchased for the individual had you gone to the store. Who would be excited to own the item?
SUMMARY
There are certain situations when regifting a present is acceptable. You can only regift an item that has never been been opened before, that does not belong to the same social circle, and that has the recipient in mind. You can also regift something generic such as a box of Valentine’s Day chocolates. In the event that you get caught regifting, opt for honesty. Be upfront about it, especially to the people close to you.
Did you click in because you’re suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Those who aren’t aware of what IBD is, just know that there are two main types:
Crohn’s disease – frequently happens in the small intestine and the colon.
Ulcerative colitis – inflammation of the lining of your large intestine, rectum, or both.
Whether it’s your genetics or your immune system that’s causing IBD, it’s wise that you know how to spot the symptoms. These are some common ones:
Do a quick search on the internet, and you will find various proven health benefits of blueberries. They are low in calories, may help protect against ageing, and can even lower blood pressure.
It’s sweet too. What’s there not to like about it?
#3: Bone broth
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When you visit a doctor, you will most likely be prescribed IBD medication. But there might be a better option for you, and that is bone broth.
You want to take in more bone broth because it’s rich in collagen, amino acids, and minerals. A 2016 study revealed that collagen has an impact on reducing rectal bleeding and down-regulated inflammatory markers in mice.
Other than salmon, oily fish like trout, sardines, and mackerel provide inflammation-fighting benefits. This is thanks to its omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
The main idea here is that you take in naturally occurring beneficial probiotic bacteria. They can help regulate bodily responses and homeostasis and up your immunity.
Yes, go ahead and eat your kimchi, miso, yoghurt, tempeh, and kombucha.
Don’t let an unhealthy gut affect you
An unhealthy gut can mess up not only your digestive system but your overall health. The American Heart Association News said that gut bacteria have an interconnected relationship with anxiety, depression, and the brain’s areas that process emotions.
Don’t let an unhealthy gut create unnecessary problems for your body. Your health starts with what you put in your mouth. Pay more attention to that!
It’s tough enough trying to figure out your CNY plans whilst adhering to recent regulations. Give yourself a break this Chinese New Year, skip the fuss and hassle of cooking and treat your friends and family to a Chinese New Year feast all the same with these delivery options!
For those looking for a Pencai to complete their feast, search no further too! Symbolising an abundance of prosperity and wealth, we’ve rounded up the best Pencai for you.
8 CNY Sets on Delivery
1. Shiok Kitchen SK Catering
With a minimum of 9 dishes from each set, savour Shiok Kitchen SK Catering’s Prosperity Yu Shengwith Smoked Salmon, Trio Platter of Cocktail Prawn Fruit Salad, Marinated Jellyfish and Money Bag Dumplings, alongside mains such as Salt Baked Kampong Chicken, Wok-fried Whole Mala Chicken, Whole Barramundi Fish, Steamed Broccoli with Shiitake Mushroom, and many more!
Choose from three different sets (min. 10 pax):
Golden Treasures Set (S$22+ per pax)
Bountiful Harvest (S32+ per pax)
Imperial Delights (S$58+ per pax)
Available from 2 Jan through 6411 4994 or [email protected], with delivery fee of $20.
2. Crave
Crave, the Original Adam Road Nasi Lemak by Selera Rasa, has launched a specially curated Chinese New Year Party Pack, featuring their signature favourites nasi lemak and teh tarik!
The festive bundle ($108) comes with signature staples prepared using Abdul Malik Bin Hassan’s (owner of Selera Rasa) family recipe that has been passed down over generations, including the fluffy and fragrant coconut basmati rice, crispy chicken wings, fish fillet, chicken otah meatloaf, bergedils, fried eggs, fragrant sambal chilli, and Rafee’s Corner’s teh Tarik. The bundle is ideal for up to 8 persons.
Call +65 9189 9747 or [email protected] for the full delivery menu and placement of orders.
3. Shilin Taiwan Street Snacks
Shilin Taiwan Street Snacks introduces the Prosperity Family bundles, which includes the signature XXL Crispy Chicken, Egg Crepes, Handmade Oyster Mee Sua, Sweet Plum Potato Fries and Lemon Ai-Yu Jelly (with Honey)! All bundles include the limited-edition red packet, which features the brand’s very own adorable XXL Crispy Chicken mascot, Handmade Oyster Mee Sua mascot, Happy! Ricebox mascot and other cute snack mascots riding on an ox!
Enjoy over 28% savings when you order the CNY Bundle from its website (https://sg.shihlindelivery.com.tw/), and over 37% off Prosperity Family bundles on the delivery platforms of Grabfood, foodpanda and Deliveroo.
4. Jumbo Seafood
JUMBO Seafood returns with set menus centred around its Award-WinningChilli Crab 获奖辣椒蟹 that features live crabs drenched in a mouth-watering sauce expertly fused by the culinary team with a myriad of over 10 different Southeast Asian spices, including chillies, turmeric, lemongrass, candlenuts and tau cheo (Chinese fermented bean paste).
Its Reunion Sets (from $298 for 4pax) are available on the eve of Chinese New Year (11 February) for those looking to enjoy a one day-exclusive menu. The Reunion Set Menus include Chinese New Year staples such as Prosperity Salmon ‘Yu Sheng’ 发财三文鱼鱼生, Seafood Soup Braised with Fish Maw and Crab Meat 海鲜蟹肉鱼鳔羮, Live ‘Soon Hock’ (Marble Goby) Steamed with Soya Sauce 清蒸活笋壳, 5-Head Abalone and Shiitake Mushroom Braised with Spinach and ‘Fa Cai’ in Oyster Sauce 发菜五头鲍鱼花菇扒菠菜, and Rice Steamed with Braised Pork and Whole Conpoy Wrapped in Lotus Leaf 摇柱卤肉荷叶饭.
Available from 25 January to 28 February (except 11 February), its CelebrationSets (from $258 for 4 pax) are specially put together with signature seafood dishes and crowd favourites such as its Award-Winning Chilli Crab with Deep Fried Mini Buns 获奖辣椒螃蟹配炸馒头, 10-Head Abalone Braised with Broccoli and Shiitake Mushrooms 十头鲍鱼花菇扒西兰花, Live Boston Lobster Steamed with Minced Garlic and Glass Vermicelli 蒜茸粉丝蒸开边活波士顿龙虾, and Supreme Seafood Fried Rice with X.O. Sauce X.O. 酱海鲜皇炒饭.
5. Zui Teochew Cuisine
Relish in their Reunion Sets (available only on 11 February), starting from S$318! The menus feature Teochew Prosperity Salmon ‘Yu Sheng’ 潮式发财三文鱼鱼生, Whole 3-head Abalone Braised with Broccoli 原粒三头鲍鱼西兰花, and Live Prawns Boiled with Chinese Wine 花雕白灼活虾.
From 25 January to 28 February 2021 (except 11 February), diners can revisit classic Teochew dishes with loved ones with a choice from nine Celebration Sets (from S$219), catering to 4, 6, and 8 pax. Highlights for these special menus include the Teochew ‘Puning’ Fermented Bean Chicken 普宁豆酱走地鸡, Teochew Steamed Pomfret 潮蒸鲳鱼, Scallops Sautéed with Broccoli and Squid 油泡苏东带子西兰花, and Wok-Fried ‘Mee Pok’ with Braised Duck in X.O. Sauce X.O. 酱鸭丝面薄.
6. Singapore Seafood Republic
Its Reunion Sets, available exclusively on 11 February, include the Prosperity Salmon ‘Yu Sheng’ 发财三文鱼鱼生, Seafood Soup Braised with Fish Maw and Crab Meat 海鲜蟹肉鱼鳔羮, Boiled Live Prawns and Wolfberries in Superior Stock 上汤杞子灼活虾, and Fried Rice Steamed with Braised Pork and Whole Conpoy Wrapped in Lotus Leaf 摇柱卤肉荷叶饭. Choose from 6 types of set menus catering to 4, 6 and 8 pax, starting from S$298.
The Celebration Sets feature unique highlights that diners can look forward to such as Live ‘Long Hu’ Garoupa Steamed with Preserved Radish 菜脯蒸活龙虎斑, Singapore Chilli Crab with Deep Fried Mini Buns 新加坡辣椒螃蟹配炸馒头, Deshelled Prawns Served Two-Ways (Fried with Cereal/Tossed with Salad Cream) 双味虾球 (麦片/沙律) and Braised Vermicelli with Seafood 海鲜焖米粉. The sets, which will be available from 25 January to 28 February (except 11 February), from S$258 for 4 pax.
7. White Restaurant
In their Bountiful, Fortune & Prosperity Sets, expect Chinese New Year staples such as Abalone & Foie Gras Wonton Collagen Soup 鲍鱼鹅肝云吞浓汤, boasting 14-head abalones and foie gras shrimp wontons in a rich, nourishing broth base yielded from simmering a winning combination of fish bones, chicken skulls and bones, pork bones, lean pork and chicken feet for over 6 hours; Ancient-style Steamed Red Grouper 古法蒸红斑, where a whole red grouper is steamed together with shredded pork, mushroom, ginger and preserved greens; XO Sauce Prawns with Broccoli XO 酱虾球西兰花, Fragrant Glutinous Rice with Conpoy in Lotus Leaf 瑶柱荷香糯米饭; Signature Orh Nee with Lotus Seeds 天山雪莲粟米芋泥; Red Bean with Lotus Seed & Lily Bud 红豆沙莲子百合羹 and more.
Prices:
Bountiful Sets
$238 (4pax), $518 (8pax)
Fortune Sets
$288 (4pax), $568 (8pax)
Prosperity Sets
$328 (4pax), $628 (8pax)
8. Soup Restaurant
Available from 12 January 2021 to 28 February 2021, Soup Restaurant’s Celebration, Prosperity and Reunion Sets include Singapore’s first pumpkin collagen Pencai, Golden Collagen Treasure Pot with Abalone, Traditional Steamed Rice with Baby Abalone as well as familiar dishes by Soup Restaurant such as Samsui Ginger Chicken. Each set also comes with Handmade Longevity Bun and Snow Pear Aloe Vera Dessert.
Prices: from $118 (2pax) to $868 (10pax). To order, contact www.souprestaurant.com.sg or call hotline 66459330 (Monday to Friday (9am to 6pm).
10 Pencais to complete the CNY Feast
1. Ya Lor Braised Duck
An offshoot of the famous Sean Kee Duck Rice from Geylang Lorong 35, Ya Lor is launching Singapore’s first-ever Braised Duck Reunion Treasure Pot at an affordable price! Priced at $168 ($138 from 15 – 29 Jan 2021), the treasure pot consists of its signature braised duck meat and hearty braised duck sauce – a recipe with over 40 years of history, together with abalone, prawn, shiitake mushroom, dry scallops, enoki mushroom, Chinese cabbage, broccoli and carrot.
The Braised Duck Reunion Treasure Pot is available for pre-order from 15 January to 5 February 2021 at Ya Lor Braised Duck Guoco Tower outlet or via its website at www.yalorbraisedduck.com/order. Collection Period: 8 – 26 Feb 2021 at Ya Lor Braised Duck Guoco Tower, #B2-32.
2. The Real Peranakan
At The Real Peranakan, Chef Philip Chia rounds up the freshest ingredients with an abundance of auspicious items while imbuing the Prosperity Pencai (from $198++) with his distinct Peranakan flavours and Midas touch. Diners will be treated to Chef’s Special Crab Meat Ball and Chef’s Special Roasted Pork which are unusual pencai suspects, artfully held together with Chef’s unique seafood broth simmered for hours to extract the essence of abalone, scallop, prawns and crab.
3. ZUI Teochew Cuisine
The Teochew Festive ‘Pen Cai’ stands out with its Teochew Additions such as dried oysters and pig’s tendon. It also comes with luxurious ingredients such as 10-head abalone, fish maw, sea cucumber, live prawns, fresh scallops, conpoy, ‘fat choy’ and roasted duck – all slow – braised to perfection in a superior stock. As this dish is one that requires intricate preparation, advanced orders are highly recommended to ensure availability.
Available in both Zui Yu Xuan Teochew Cuisine and Chui Huay Lim Teochew Cuisine, from $288 (pre-order one day in advance)
4. Soup Restaurant
A first-of-its-kind dish in Singapore, the Golden Collagen Treasure Pot with Abalone (from $298) features pumpkin collagen. Pumpkin and chicken are simmered over low heat for over eight hours to produce a moreish supreme stock. Nourishment for the skin, each sip of the stock is packed with a palate-enveloping sweet and savoury note. The pen cai also features a splendid array of ten other ingredients: abalone, fish maw, fresh scallops, sea cucumber, shitake mushrooms, prawn, broccoli, roasted pork, lotus roots and cabbage.
5. Kam’s Roast
This is the first time Kam’s Roast is launching a CNY Prosperity Treasure Pot (from $288++) – a collaboration between legendary Chefs Lee Chiang Howe of popular Teochew Huat Kee and Wong Kwan Sang of Kam’s Roast. Enjoy the best of both worlds – Hong Kong-style roasts as well as Teochew-style seafood delicacies in one pot! The pot is beautifully arrayed with luxurious ingredients including Kam’s Roast signature Roast Duck and Roast Pork, Chestnut, Fried Fish Maw, Dried Fish Maw, Shiitake Mushrooms, XL size Dried Oyster, Premium Black Moss and Australian Abalone. The premium golden broth in the Prosperity Treasure Pot is made using a secret recipe which includes pork bones and chicken, boiled for over 16 hours.
Kam’s Roast Prosperity Treasure Pot is available only for takeaway, from $248++.
6. YUNNANS
The wildly popular dish is making a comeback and is now updated with even more premium ingredients! The golden broth for the hot pot is made with a medley of high-grade ingredients: jinhua ham, old hens, chicken feet, pork bones, lean pork, pork trotters, dried scallops and carrots. The soup is brewed for six hours, and during this time all the natural essences and goodness of the ingredients are extracted. Ingredients for the hot pot include wild morel, wild golden fungus, sea cucumber, abalone, scallops, prawns, mushrooms, fish maw and chong cao hua (cordyceps). The wild morel used for the YUN NANS Prosperity Treasure Hot Pot, touted as the king of edible mushrooms, is a delicacy, costing more than S$800 per kg. All the ingredients are cooked and presented in an earthen pot that is specially imported from Yunnan. The porosity and natural insulation properties of the earthenware allows heat and moisture to circulate throughout the pot – this in turn helps to bring out the best flavours of the high-grade ingredients.
7. Ichiban Boshi
Ichiban Boshi’s first-ever Japanese Treasure Pot (Pen Cai), features a splendid array of premium ingredients. Whole abalone, sashimi-grade scallops from Hokkaido, snow crab leg meat, prawn, homemade Japanese chashu, homemade chicken roulade with cabbage and spinach, kamaboko fish cake and shiitake mushroom are braised in a superior stock for hours. Unlike the thick stock used in traditional pen cai, the slurp-worthy superior stock has a soupier consistency and can be enjoyed as a comforting broth. Then, for a touch of sophistication, this unique Japanese-style pen cai is topped with gold leaves.
Available for self pick-up and delivery at https://festive.ichibanboshi.com.sg at $188 nett (serves 4-5pax), packed in a chiller bag which includes a casserole and ladle.
8. JUMBO Seafood
JUMBO Seafood’s Festive ‘Pen Cai’ features luxurious ingredients such as 10-head abalone, fish maw, sea cucumber, live prawns, fresh scallops, conpoy, premium shiitake mushrooms, ‘fat choy’ and roasted duck – all slow-braised to perfection in a superior broth combined with the sweetness of ‘tianjin’ cabbage. As this dish is one that requires intricate preparation, advanced orders are highly recommended to ensure availability.
Available at all outlets from $288 (pre-order one day in advance)
9. The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
The Capitol Kempinski’s Signature “Treasures in a Pot Pen Cai” ($268+) is an opulent offering perfect for 5 persons and is generously loaded with premium ingredients and a smorgasbord of traditional delights. This savoury pot comes packed with Abalone 10 head, sea cucumber, fried fish maw, oysters, black moss, flower Mushrooms, roasted duck, pork knuckles, cabbage, lotus root , yam, bean cake, black fungus, dried scallops and succulent prawns.
The 10-head Abalone Treasure Pot is a glorious showcase of exquisite dishes stewed in our special housemade sauce. Choose from the Teochew style 10-head abalone treasure pot from Paradise Teochew which features 10-head abalones and Teochew specialties such as braised duck, prawn rolls, crispy pig skin and waxed sausages; OR Cantonese style 10-head abalone treasure pot from Taste Paradise with 10-head abalones, pork trotter, fish maw, sea cucumber, roasted duck etc.
Preorder is available at the respective Paradise Teochew and Taste Paradise (ION Orchard) restaurants. Collection begins from 11 January to 28 February 2021, from 11.30am to 3pm on eve of Chinese New Year (11 February 2021), and from 11.30am to 8pm on other days.
Do you know that cholesterol is not that bad a substance on its own? It is necessary for the formation of cell membranes, selected hormones, and vitamin D. But as with most things, we all know that too much is never too good.
Are you curious about how high cholesterol happens? Well, we will attempt to explain as simply as we can.
To help move cholesterol within your body, your liver produces lipoproteins. There are two critical names of lipoproteins you need to know:
– Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
– High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
LDL is the culprit here. When there is too much of it, high cholesterol occurs. We all have an idea what cholesterol can do to our health. If you’re not aware, stroke and heart attack are the common illnesses that may strike.
Those currently on medication may be looking for natural foods and supplements to take alongside your pills. As we’re no medical professionals, please consult your doctor before embarking on any food intakes we’re about to introduce to you.
Oh yes, while garlic may decrease total cholesterol levels, some people just aren’t fans of the smell and aftertaste. As such, we will not expand on it in this article. You can read more about it here.
Ask your parents what 黄芪 (huang qi) is, and they might be able to share with you their extensive knowledge of the heart-friendly herb.
We found a shop in Shopee selling Organic Astragalus Root (有机黄芪斜片) at S$10.80! Click through the link if you’re keen to buy a bag or two for tea-making or add to a nutritious pot of double-boiled soup.
Hawthorn berries are loaded with antioxidants and may decrease blood fat levels like cholesterol. Studies have shown that doses of hawthorn extract fed to mice lowered their LDL and total cholesterol.
There are also other researches suggesting benefits of improved heart function. In turn, some patients require lesser medications to manage their heart conditions. Hawthorn berry may also reduce the risk of sudden heart-related deaths.
Superior Hawthorn Fruit by Eu Yan Sang (S$10.90) is currently sold out online at the time of writing. You may check back at a later date or swing by the stores to get your bottle.
You should take in flaxseed or flaxseed oil because of its high levels of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) that may help lower cholesterol.
A 2019 review article reveals that flaxseed may positively affect people diagnosed with heart and blood vessel diseases. Other older studies like one in 2012 have shown that flaxseed dietary fibres can lower cholesterol and even increase faecal fat excretion.
Make a trip down to your favourite supermarket, and you may be able to find some organic flaxseeds off the shelves. Alternatively, you can also buy your Organic Golden Flaxseed by ORIGINS (S$6.55) from Cold Storage.
Guardian is currently running a 54% discount on its Nature’s Heart Milled Flax Seeds. Instead of its original price of S$10.90, you need to pay only S$5! Buy soon before the promotion ends.
#4: Red yeast rice
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Red yeast rice is also commonly known as 红曲米 (hong qu mi) to the Chinese. There are pieces of evidence to show that eating red yeast rice extract can help lower your cholesterol levels and the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
The naturally-occurring substance in red yeast rice extract known as lovastatin is the main thing to note. Lovastatin prevents the body from making cholesterol and is comparable to Mevacor, a cholesterol-lowering drug.
However, not all red yeast rice products are effective or safe to consume, so read up or do your research thoroughly before buying.
If you don’t have the time to Google, leave it to us.
We found a vegetarian-friendly Red Yeast Rice option by LAC ACTIVATED® (S$39.95) for you to consider. The product contains both monacolin K and lovastatin to tackle cholesterol. It is made using a top-quality grade of organic rice with advanced technology for its fermentation process.
Peeps who want to reap double benefits of red yeast rice and natto can check out the CholesFREE PLUS With Natto by Eu Yan Sang (S$39.90). The item is prepared using a technique called ZEROTOX® to reduce impurities and retain the active compounds needed to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
#5: Fish & Fish oil supplements
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Salmon, tuna, lake trout, herring, sardines, and other fatty fish are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Walnuts, canola oil, and soybeans are great alternatives too. If not, one can also turn to omega-3 supplements.
Meanwhile, a Harvard Medical School trial has also confirmed that a daily high-dose, 4-gram prescription of omega-3 medication can lead to a 25% reduction in the risk of dying from heart disease or suffering a cardiovascular event.
But it may not be suitable for everyone as they may come with risks or side effects. When in doubt, please seek a doctor’s opinion.
Please also note that the foods and substances mentioned in this article, including fish and fish oil supplements, cannot replace a statin. Based on the Cambridge Dictionary’s definition, a statin is “a drug that reduces the level of cholesterol”. But they may be consumed alongside medications to reduce bad cholesterol levels.
Take in more fruits and vegetables
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Think it’s too much of a hassle to introduce astragalus, hawthorn, flaxseed, or red yeast rice to your current diet?
Then why not take in more fruits and vegetables during your daily meals? Fruits like oranges, apples, avocado, and vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts are natural foods that contain plant sterols and stanols.
