Saturday 8 April 2017

Quinoa [藜麦] - The Super Food from Superlife Co.

You probably have read that the hubs and I are currently trying on some kind of "diet" - our own kind of diet.  Low carbs, no (added) sugar diet.  As such, we have been pretty much playing around with our grains, to substitute our very Asian palate of white rice.

Interestingly, we got attracted to this superfood called Quinoa [pronounced "keen-wah"].  Commonly known as a grain, it is actually a seed.  One that is packed full of benefits, thus the high rating for being a healthy food.

So what is quinoa?

It is a protein-packed seed that is low in sugar.  Also high in fibre, it is an excellent rice replacement. 

Some people dislike quinoa because they find the taste "nutty".  Some find it tasteless.  And I agree that plain quinoa can be quite unappetising especially if you are so used to white rice.  However, Superlife Co. changed the whole "food" game.




With the introduction of the Asian Quinoa Packs, Superlife Co. manage to incorporate many of the Asian flavours with quinoa.  From Korean kimchi to Thai green curry, from non-spicy mushroom to spicy curry, I am sure there is one that suits every taste buds.

As I found something the family love!  And it is non other than the Japanese quinoa.  The nori seaweed was a refreshing change to the plain quinoa we often cook.



Each individual pack is 90g and serves 1 to 2 persons.  Easily a complete meal when paired with some vegetables and meat.


Here's my version of stir-fry beef with capsicums, roasted asparagus and mushroom quinoa.  My kind of one-bowl meals.  Zero pretence, zero added sugar.  Just pure good food.  :) 



Superlife Co. only imports the most premium quinoa that is pesticide-free, non-GMO and organically-grown using ethical and sustainable agricultural practices.  Totally what I look for in superfoods.

Then there is this Protein Bloc.  Made from 70% Tanzania organic premium taco, 10% quinoa and 20% sugar, it is an interesting block.  As much as I would prefer a block with no sugar, it is not easy to find one that is completely sugar free.  The fact that Superlife Co. states the percentage of the sugar in the block makes me feel more in control as I know how much sugar it contains.

The hubs tasted it too and found it pretty tasty.  I guess we would rather eat this, than many of the other yogurt bars and chocolate bars out there.  And it's so so so so much convenient!




Thinking to try out the different flavours?  Get the Quinoa Starter Pack!  It has one of every flavour of the Asian Quinoa packs, together with 3 of the quinoa cacao protein blocs.  Perfect.

And to make these superfoods "sweeter", enter SUPERCYN17 at checkout to get a 10% off your online purchases.  Valid for a minimum purchase of $40, this code last till 30 June 2017 (excludes the Cacao subscription).

Try it and let me know how it is!  I am bringing my kimchi quinoa with more kimchi to work next week!

Disclosure: We were given the quinoa starter pack for product review purposes.  No monetary compensation was received.  All photos and opinions are true to my own unless otherwise stated.

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Sunday 2 April 2017

{Giveaway} Poultry Tales by I Theatre


In the Year of the Rooster, let's meet three famous feathered friends!

And they are:

The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs;
The Little Red Hen; and
Chicken-Licken!


I wonder what this trio of feathered friends will bring?  For sure, they will sing, dance, show and tell us their tales.  Of somebody's greedy owner, of lazy friends and of course, bread and a scary acorn!

I Theatre brings us a brand new and interactive musical production.  Presented in quite an unusual way, we are looking forward to see what this production brings as I read that there will be backstage secrets shared.





Interested to join us and bring home some valuable farmyard wisdom?  Tickets are already on sale at Sistic.  Details here.

With the generous sponsorship by I Theatre, we have 2 sets of family tickets (4 tickets each) to giveaway! 





To enter:

1. Be a B.C.D.E. That's US Facebook page fan.


2. Be a I Theatre Facebook page fan.


3. Like and share the corresponding Facebook post.


4. Check out our Instagram for an additional chance!


Giveaway ends 13 April 2017, 8pm.

Please note:


- Tickets will be for the 10.30am show on 30 April 2017.


- Winner will be chosen at random.


- Tickets are not exchangeable for cash or for other showtimes, unless otherwise notified by the sponsor.


- As the play takes place in Singapore, the giveaway is open to Singapore residents only.


- Winners will be announced on blog, Facebook and notified by email.  Please respond within 48 hours, failing which, a new winner will be chosen. 


- The giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

 
- Tickets are to be self-collected.  Location of collection will be stated in the email.


Good Luck! 



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