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Hi all, I just found 4 packs of instant noodles in my cabinet which have expired on Nov last year. However they are not opened yet and I googled in some sites that it is safe to eat because they are dehydrated food and bacteria won't grow inside. The MSG is salt and so won't get spoil too. So should I eat them or throw away?

SFA recalls Bellamy's Organic pasta for infants due to ‘excessive levels’ of arsenic The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Tuesday (Nov 3) directed the importer of popular baby food brand Bellamy's Organic to recall its Organic Brown Rice Pasta Stars. This was after “excessive levels” of arsenic were found in the product. The product is targeted at infants from the age of seven months. SFA said that it has detected arsenic in samples of the product, at levels exceeding the maximum limit for arsenic in baby food as stated in the Singapore Food Regulations. Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/sfa-recalls-bellamys-organic-pasta-infants-due-excessive-levels-arsenic?cid=emarsys-today_TODAY's morning briefing for Nov 4, 2020 (ACTIVE)_newsletter_04112020_today

The words 'pork fat' and 'nutritious' don't quite go together, but that may soon change, given a surprising finding by scientists which was first published in 2015 but went viral only recently. According to a BBC report in January, researchers who analysed more than 1,000 raw foods found that lard is among the top 10 foods which provide the best balance of a person's daily nutritional requirements Pork fat was ranked 8th in a list of 100 foods, with a nutritional score of 74 - the higher the number, the more likely it will meet your daily nutritional needs. It is listed as containing "a good source of B vitamins and minerals" as well as being "more unsaturated and healthier than lamb or beef fat". Here are the top 10 most nutritious foods and their nutritional scores, according to the study: 1. Almonds, 97 2. Cherimoya (a type of fruit), 96 3. Ocean perch (a deep-water fish), 89 4. Flatfish, 88 5. Chia seeds, 85 6. Pumpkin seeds, 84 7. Swiss chard, 78 8. Pork fat, 73 9. Beet greens, 70 10. Snapper, 69 In addition, pork fat contains oleic acid with 60% monounsaturated fat. Monounsaturated oleic acid has been found to be good for the heart, arteries and skin, and also helps to regulate hormones. As a comparison, butter contains 45% monounsaturated fat But as with many things, moderation is key. Excessive consumption of fat can lead to obesity, according to a Singapore-based nutritionist interviewed by the Chinese daily. "As long as it's pure and unprocessed, it can be beneficial for the body," said the nutritionist. But she recommends not consuming more than six spoonfuls a day, and stresses the importance of a balanced diet: "For example, meat is a better source of Vitamin B than fat, and essential omega-3 fatty acids are obtained from other foods." Still, it's good news for the rest of us who can tuck into our favourite roast pork or kou rou bao (pork belly bun) with just a little less guilt.

I think Chee Cheong Fun is still going strong. Quite a standard of me when going for dim sum. Last time have this whitish coconut cake.

have not bbq for long time so thinking of doing one just for meself and wifey soon...just 2 of us so quantity little but hope i can grill some good stuff to enjoy... usual meat suspects are chicken wings, prawns etc... usual condiments/sauces are lee kum kee char siew sauce, honey, margarine etc... usual vegetables are potatoes, corn etc.... any bbq experts here care to share some other great tasting foods & condiments for bbq? thks

Ever notice that kids nowadays are very active, or should I say Hyper-active ? Want to know what is my take on this ? If you notice, all our process foods and nutrition, have Fortified this, More of that, new improved "formula", full of rich sources of "Goodness"-gracious-me. They have to find all ways to attract you to buy their products, so by adding more Protein, Calcium, Iron, Vitamins, Minerals, Clinically proven substances, your kids can be Smarter, Stronger, Grows faster, "healthier"... But in reality, it makes them : Hyperactive, Irritable, Distracted, Restless, etc. Who would buy a Milk Powder that has Lesser of the "Goodness" ? Question : Is more of these Goodness, really good ? Imagine your kid drinks 1 serving of fortified milk that has enough of "Nutrients" for the day, but he needs 4 feeds a day ? Next he has crackers that have that same of those good nutrients Next he goes to a Fast Food meal and drinks Isotonic and eats some snacks... all claim to contain all the essential Nutrients his body needs... No wonder our kids are on Overdrive these days. My brother was having a tough time managing his ever active children and they ran around like monkeys, can't sleep and consistently perspiring. I recommended that he change the Milk Powder from the Fortified one to a very normal one. Guess what ? All his children slept that night from 11pm to 4pm the next day and have been "toned down" to normal mode. Time to rethink on the things you buy. I really suggest we stick to the normal ones. but where are you gonna find foodstuff that has Lesser Goodness ??

Does anybody know what food or herbs can encourage faster healing of wounds? I know prawns will slow down the healing of wounds. I need to find out the opposite food.