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3 tips to lose weight

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  According to an article, many people wish to exercise more, eat healthier, save money, lose weight, and reduce stress at the start of every year. Losing weight especially has been tough when working from home! When you’re sitting in the same position all day long, it’s hard to ignore that your favourite pair of pants may have become a little tighter over time. Not to fret! There’s still time to lose weight at home, and it’s less of a hassle than you think. Here are three ways to do so: 1)     Exercise Home workouts are now more popular than ever. Gyms and fitness studios now host virtual classes, offering a variety of activities from Pilates and Zumba, to strength workouts that you can do at home with your household items. You can even find apps that act as a virtual personal trainer, complete with features to track your calories burned and workout plans with detailed instructions to help you achieve your fitness goals. Since you don’t have to worry about taking a trip ...

Catering during the pandemic

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  Singapore catering industry has seen significant changes over the decades as along with demographics changes, consumers’ preference to higher disposable incomes per household. From where it used to be  buffet catering  for events such as business seminars and luncheons, ‘house-warming’, ‘baby showers’ to current demands for a bespoke wedding reception, ‘ Tingkat ’, schools, senior living facilities and hospitals, and even to just a simple house gathering amongst close friends & relatives are some of the current occasions where organisations and individuals will give thoughts to engaging a caterer. This is especially true with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic where social distancing measures and travel restrictions are in place. Outside dining at restaurants has taken a heavy toll due to the restrictions and safety measures in place since the start of the pandemic. Le Xin Catering   has some  buffet catering recommendations  and packages for cus...

Healthier choice of food, Tingkat.

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  Healthy living is the ongoing trend for the 21 st  century and most people are seriously switching up their lifestyles for healthier living. People are now working out more, eating the right foods, cutting down on sugar and fats. Even government bodies and agencies are also actively promoting healthy living by raising sugar tax among many other initiatives. But when it comes to food, we all know how easy it is for us to slip right back to our unhealthy habits of consuming sugar and oils. While they may not be as unhealthy as before, the accumulation of such diets is still going to cause us inconveniences in the future. Obesity and many other health conditions are still relevant in our society. However, it is also apparent that there are many healthy food operators appearing in the market. Food trends are also slowly inclining towards healthier choices. It is no doubt that people are starting to eat healthily. However, there is one option that has always been in the market fo...

How to choose a caterer?

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  Finding the perfect caterer for your event is never an easy job. Different caterers specialize in different types of events. Ask the caterers if they have experience in serving at your kind of events. Verify by checking out their profiles, websites and social media handles. When it comes to selecting the perfect caterer, few things that are important to consider; Customer Service No matter which caterer you choose, their customer support has to be strong to handle your enquiries and requirements. She has to be easily contactable and respond to your calls or emails promptly. You wouldn’t want to engage a caterer that replies to you a week later to your enquiries. Is your caterer flexible enough to accommodate your simple request such as the level of spiciness of the foods? If the caterer is not willing to accommodate, then you have to seriously consider another caterer as you do not want to be tied down to the caterer inflexibility. Customer Reviews Finding a caterer that provides...

How Did Playgrounds Evolve In Singapore

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  Do all playgrounds look the same? Even 20 years ago, there were different kinds of playground. Some were built on concrete, some on sand and some were just made of different structures pieced together on the same compound and we still call it a playground. But as time advances, we get to see more and more complex looking  playground design in Singapore . The one thing that is common in all playgrounds is the kind of flooring they have. It is a type of rubber flooring called, the “ EPDM flooring ”. The EPDM flooring is commonly used for all playgrounds as they one of the cheapest and safest types of flooring to use. Not to mention, they abide by American’s safety standard for flooring when it comes to playground equipment. Thus, it became a necessity for all playgrounds unless better flooring is suggested. Nowadays, we have all kinds of playgrounds. As playgrounds are no longer just for the point of having fun, they are also beacon of development for growing kids. If you noti...

The benefits of family meal

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  No matter how busy our lives have become, it’s more important than ever to eat together as a family. As mental health becomes a growing concern, mealtimes are the best way to check in on our family members and their mental well-being. Plus, there are many advantages to eating together at home, especially if you have young children in the family. Children can pick up good table manners during mealtimes   No one likes a messy eater at the table or someone who unashamedly snatches up all the abalone pieces during the annual reunion dinners. Because young children learn by observing their family members, it is up to parents (and grandparents or older siblings) to be good role models for them. This includes important concepts such as filial piety and respecting one’s elders, especially before big family gatherings! Having shared meals together also allows children to learn lifelong habits which will benefit them in future social situations. However, when you find that your childr...

Common Catering Misconceptions

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  When it comes to  buffet catering , you often see many reviews about a certain buffet caterer online, complaints, rants and basically negative stuff on them. While there are a lot of buffet caterers out there, there is bound to be one or two black sheep just like any other industry out there. But of course, in today’s digital age, all you need to do is a little research on  buffet catering recommendation , you should be safe ordering from a specific buffet caterer. Before we make some judgement, we need to be clear of certain misconceptions regarding buffet catering. Here are some misconceptions you need to clear – Food is of poor quality Take note that, these foods are prepared by professionals and their food sources are often fresh from the day’s harvest. But of course, food quality is often hard to judge. If you are comparing to top restaurants, then the quality is sure to be lower as compared to restaurants. Otherwise, it is perfectly fine. Be it any type of caterin...