1. Eating
Well
by jacqueline wong
Remember the phrases “slow and steady
wins the race” or “we are what we eat”?
Take time to prepare, eat and savour your food
and you will reap the rewards. Regardless of which
food philosophy you choose to embrace, go
ahead and enjoy these meals with a guilt-free
conscience and revel in a healthier you!
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The idea behind Ashley’s by LivingFood
is to make good food accessible to not
just vegans or vegetarians but also to
meat-loving carnivores. According to
chef Ashley Yiin, this means food that
has been prepared using both the best
ingredients as well as the best cooking
methods. Attention and care are put
into every step involved in presenting
the final dish in front of you including
how it is prepared and cooked right
down to the type of seasoning used. The
restaurant also prides itself on making
as much of its ingredients in-house as
possible, including its stocks, soups,
ASHLEY’S BY LIVINGFOOD
sauces, granolas, bread and dairy-free
nut creams which are free of additives,
flavouring, colouring, binders and
softeners.
Known for its diverse menu
incorporating all sorts of styles and
flavours, around 40 per cent of its
menu comprises raw foods, meaning
food that has been prepared under 40
degrees Celsius to retain its optimum
nutritional benefits. Do remember to
save some tummy space for Ashley’s
delicious array of healthy desserts.
#Ashley’s, Groundfloor,2 JalanTelawi3,
BangsarBaru,KualaLumpur
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There has been a sprout of food delivery
services in the Klang Valley, making it
even easier for the health conscious to
get wholesome meals without having the
need to leave their premises. Datin Dian
Lee started Healthy Ever After for that
very reason: to be able to have the luxury
of eating clean, healthy meals whenever
she wanted. “Our programme is like a
spa day for your insides,” shares
Datin Dian. Together
with a team of chefs,
Datin Dian set
up the cardinal
kitchen rules
that include
using only
dairy- and
gluten-free,
organic and
fresh ingredients
to craft eating plans.
Modern-day foods can be
filled with heavily processed ingredients,
animal meat and produce that are laced
with hormones and antibiotics. Animal
meat also takes up to 8 hours for the
body to digest so Datin Dian believes it is
better not to eat meat when you want to
let your body cleanse and heal.
HEA programmes help your body
detox, heal, lose weight and feel
amazing. Choose between the 1, 3
or 5 day healthy eating plan or order
the TLC express option for a quick
pick-me-up. All food preparations
begin at 5am each morning and
delivered to you on the same day to
ensure the freshness of the produce.
In addition, menus are changed
daily to ensure an interesting
variety of food and dishes.
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KECHARA OASIS NEW
AGE RESTAURANT
At Kechara Oasis, healthy diet entails
a bigger picture of responsible and
compassionate eating through
the practise of vegetarianism.
Vegetarianism is a diet that abstains
from consuming meat and other
animal products. A study by the German
Cancer Research Center following more
than 1,000 vegetarians over 21 years
has found that these individuals had
a 30 per cent lower risk of dying from
ischemic heart diseases compared to
non-vegetarians. Pay a visit to Kechara
Oasis and it will debunk the myth that
vegetarian food is bland and boring.
The extensive menu offers dishes
from the Himalayas infused with local
Malaysian flavours and spices, Chinese
fare and eclectic vegetarian dishes
that would appeal to even the most
picky health conscious diners. The
restaurant’s posh setting provides a
relaxing and comfortable ambience for
a new vegetarian dining experience.
Never compromising on the quality
of food, the team at Kechara Oasis
supports local producers whenever
possible in line with promoting a
more sustainable and environment-
conscious lifestyle. In addition to the
mouth-watering delicacies, it also
serves organic coffee, booster
shots of superfood, healthy juices
and herbal tonics for a complete
and satisfying meal. #Kechara
Oasis,63&67-P1,BlockD,The
Suites,JayaOne,PetalingJaya
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more decadent options such as the big
breakfast seem less healthy. However,
we use olive oil and back bacon instead
of heavy vegetable oils and streaky
bacon. The aim is to keep the calories
down and deliver minimum oils on
the plate.” In short, Alun encourages
people to make informed choices
rather than avoiding certain food types.
Healthy eating at Antipodean entails
taking quality products and fashioning
them into food that is both nourishing
to the body and delicious to the palate.
All the ingredients are self-sourced
and the cakes, biscuits and sweets are
baked in-house using recipes handed
down by famous Kiwi chefs in order
to control sugar and butter contents.
#AntipodeanCafé, No20,JalanTelawi2,
Bangsar,KualaLumpur
ANTIPODEAN
If you’ve ever experienced the cafe
culture Down Under, you would
appreciate the vibe and food offerings
at Antipodean. The team at Antipodean
Café works hard to offer a unique
‘antipodean’ style cafe food menu.
Favourites include a BLT (bacon, lettuce
and tomatoes) on sourdough bread,
double salmon fish cakes, Burmese
shredded chicken salad and a range of
delicious and healthy breakfast choices
for all ages.
Owner Alun Evans believes that
healthy eating should and can be fun.
Alun says, “We realise that some of our
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FOODMATTERS.ME
Craving for local delicacies but dislike
the excessive oil and sugar? Nutritionist
and the brains behind Foodmatters.
me, Alexandra Prabaharan has you
covered. Foodmatters.me is the first
healthy lunch delivery service in Kuala
Lumpur and offers healthier versions of
local favourites like nasi lemak.
Their mantra is using
whole grains, fresh and
cooked vegetables,
and lean protein
packed with lots
of spices, herbs
and flavour. This
results in meals
that are nutritious
without sacrificing
on taste.
Alexandra shares,
“Our target customers are
those who are on the fence about eating
well. With our bold flavours, we’re
here to show them that they can lead
a more nutritious lifestyle without the
unnecessary calories. You’ll also find
that the more you eat well the more your
body will crave for it.”
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