Archive for 2015

Get Fit: Cheat days

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So, you've been on that diet for a good two months or so now, and you might find your willpower slipping little by little. Oh, how tempting that pack of fries must look, gazing at you from a stranger's tray, tempting, taunting, mocking you. To make sure you don't fall prey to despair and temptation, here's our number

Beauty Bites!: Men Vs. Women Skin Care

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His and hers products line can be commonly found on our local drugstore and supermarket aisles, with packaging and product names that are targeted specifically for each sex. Big brands like Nivea (Nivea MEN) and LÓreal (LÓREAL MEN EXPERT) manufacture gender-specific products that use stereotypical ideas of masculinity and feminity to target shoppers. Men’s products tend toward science

Good Food: Salad Dressing

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Choosing salad over laksa, nasi lemak or burgers always makes for a healthier meal, right? Thanks to hefty salad portion sizes (e.g. Toss & Turn) and extravagant toppings, certain brand name salad dressings (e.g. Kraft & Lady’s Choice) often pack up to 200 to 300 calories and 20 grams of fat per serving. When it comes to choosing

Good Food: Why Do People Eat Junk Food?

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Eating junk food regularly is linked to obesity and chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure and hypertensions, but many people still choose junk food sources over their healthy, nutritious whole food counterparts. Junk food is typically cheap, processed and prepackaged, making it easily available, but there are also several motivating factors that predispose (I LEARN THIS

Good Food: Nuts about Nuts

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Nuts are a bit of a conundrum for a health food. For one thing most health foods don't have high fat contents, they also don't potentially kill you should you have an allergy to them. However, nuts remain one of nature's best sources of vitamins, minerals and nutrition. Even the fat content in nuts tend to be of

We're Almost There!

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Four months on working on ALIVE magazine and I'm proud to say that we're in the midst of putting the final pieces of our magazine together. We have come up with stories that will advice, motivate and educate you. With everything from hair care tips to breakfast ideas, this issue of ALIVE will leave you on the right

Get Fit: One foot in front of the other

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With all the talk about newfangled fitness schemes, strict diets and organized sports, I think it's important we revisit the basics every now and then. Running or brisk walking, is a great example of a mindnumbingly simple yet effective excercise to stay in proper shape. There's not much to explain here really, you pick a direction, you start

Get Fit: Zumba

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(Dance it out, sweat it out! Source: http://www.bellymotions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Zumba-Class-Flyer.jpg) Dance classes have never been at the top of my agenda when it comes to fitness classes. My co-ordination seems to extend to only basic and simple movement patterns, rather than the elaborate choreographed ones. So when Zumba arrived on the Singapore fitness scene, I tried to ignore it. But then,

Beauty Bites!: Basic Skincare Tips for Men

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Sometimes guys are a little shy about asking for beauty tips as they fear it will make them feel a little less manly. It is definitely understandable but the weather in Singapore can be downright cruel to your skin if you do not look after it properly. Follow these suggestions to make sure your skin stays supple and

Beauty Bites!: Real Men Don’t Cry - They Moisturise

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Dry, sandpaper-textured skin; No woman's turn on. But will lathering up with moisturiser strike a blow to your masculinity? The very question seems a bit out of touch with the current reality. Take a look in the mens care products, it has boomed in the past decade as they have become more culturally accepted. More gender-specific versions of

Good Food: Go-go Avocado

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(Avocado on toast - Source: http://www.bonappetit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/easy-summer-appetizers-646-620x465.jpg) Do you find yourself constantly scrolling through Instagram and seeing the most glorious pictures of food? I do too! In my case, as I follow many Los Angeles-based bloggers I often see pictures of their fancy cafê food, a lot of the time it being avocado on toast. So one day I decided

Get Fit: Judo

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For the first issue of Alive magazine, we will be featuring two of Singapore'a very own 28th Sea Games Judo athletes. Have you heard of Judo? It is a form of martial art that originated from Japan. Judo translates to 'gentle way'. It involves throwing and subduing your opponent, sometimes submissions and locks. However, it does not involve

Get Fit: Give Soda The Boot For A Better Booty?

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Well, that's what reality television star Khloe Kardashian says. (Khloe's putting her hot new body on show! Pictures taken from her Instagram page.) Having always been labeled the 'fat one' when compared to her beautiful sisters, Khloe has definitely shut critics up with her bangin' bod! Khloe, 31, talked about her diet-free approach to looking the best she's

Good Food: A Juicery

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Beauty Bites!: All About Eczema

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Irritating, unsightly, infuriating and sigh-worthy. Eczema is all these things and then some. So we will be talking about what it is, what it does, how you can be free of this pernicious pest. How to deal with Eczema and how to make your skin look good again! Eczema, if you are bothering to read an article about

Get Fit: Are Group Exercises For You?

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A study by Stanford University shows that 40% of people prefer to exercise in groups. Esther Tam discusses the history of group exercises and suggests why the other 60% should join in the fun. "Working out in a group provides support, accountability, and structure," says Lynne Vaughan, Chief Innovation Officer of YMCA USA, during an interview with Everyday

Beauty Bites!: Treat Your Skin To Some TLC

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With the countless products promising a flawless complexion, it’s hard to find the right solution for your skin. Azra Rauff shares her favorite homemade facemask recipes to keep your skin looking it’s best. Growing up with acne was not a pleasant experience. I was insecure, hated going out and most of my teenage years were spent testing out

Beauty Bites!: Troubled Skin?

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Try BlendCo., a blend of coconut, goji berries, raspberries and more natural goodness that you helps improve skin. This Organic, dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan blend is rich in anti-oxidants and can be consumed any way you like! Check out Alive Magazine for more simple and natural ways to better skin!

Experience: Print!

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On the 2nd June 2015, our team headed down to Sunshine Plaza in order to find out more about what it would take to print magazines. Things like cost, materials and printing shop to be used were to be settled there and then if possible. We visited a number of the printer shops that were opened at the

Eat Right: Food Myths Debunked!

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Eating these days is starting to get extremely complicated. What is good? What is bad? Who even knows anymore? People are so confused as to who to believe, and what to eat as they become more cautious about what they are putting inside their body. Natasha Meah debunks common food myths so you can feel great about enjoying