Sunday, September 27, 2020

Review: A Healthier You SG Online Health Food Store

As I grow older, I start to pay more attention to my well being and incorporate healthier diet into my daily life. With the hectic work life and many late night working that I am currently experiencing, I'm guilty of not taking good care of my well being. Thankfully, A Healthier You has come to my rescue.

A Healthier You is an online health food store that provide products that are most beneficial for health, in a convenient way and affordable pricing. The products include floral teas, everyday herbs, herbal tea blends, herbal soup packages and premium herbs. This is also a great gift idea for your family and loved ones to strengthen their immune system.

Thanks A Healthier You for sending the the lovely packages which contained the different floral teas and herbal products that were nicely sealed in a packet. The products are only prepared and packaged upon our order to ensure maximum freshness. Delivery is free for purchases above $70.

Here's what I have received:

Floral Teas
Jasmine Buds (60g at $11.80)

Health benefits:
- Contains antioxidants which reduces risks of chronic diseases and coronary artery disease 
- Promotes good oral health 
- Boost brain function 
- Fights bacteria 
- Anti-aging 
- Reduces cholesterol levels

We used it to make Jasmine Tea.
The method of brewing is easy. Just rinse the dried jasmine with boiled water, place jasmine into boiled water (1 teaspoon for 200ml of water) and steep for about 2-4 minutes with covered cup.

I enjoyed the pure brewed Jasmine Tea where I could taste the floral fragrance from the buds, taking in the aromatic notes of Jasmine. It calmed my mind and brought me to a state of relaxation.

I was ready to kickstart my work after the tea session.

French Rose Buds (90g at $11.50)

Health benefits:
- Hydration and weight loss benefits 
- Rich in antioxidants which reduces risks of chronic diseases and coronary artery disease 
- Alleviate menstrual pain

If you prefer tea that is caffeine free, Rose tea is the option for you. The method of brewing is the same as Jasmine Tea. The rose buds scent was captivating and will definitely boost a sweeter note than Jasmine Tea. Having the tea after a meal was just so comforting and at the same time helping us to cleanse our palates.

This gonna be my favourite choice of floral tea and I'm so glad the French Rose Buds that I have is the big packet.

Kunlun Snow Chrysanthemum (20g)

Health benefits:
Caffeine free 
- Anti-inflammatory properties 
- Antibiotic effects 
- Improves cardiovascular system 
- Alleviates cold symptoms 
- Improves eye health 
- Eases tension headache pain, remedies bad breath and soothes dry mouths/throats
- Relaxing effect - calms nerves and clears mind

As the name suggests, Kunlun Snow Chrysanthemum originates from the Kunlun mountains. This is a very rare herbs as it only blooms once a year. I'm saving this for the last, will try it soon.

Everyday Herbs
Dried Blackcurrants (280g at $4.50)

Health benefits:
- Contains high levels of Vitamin C, antioxidants and anthocyanins 
- High in potassium and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which can lower blood pressure and also helps cells in heart resist damage 
- Packed with GLA and linoleic acid which treats dry eyes 
- Improves eye function such as relieves symptoms of visual fatigue and increases blood flow to the eyes

I have the habit of snacking especially in the afternoon while working, so I replaced the pack of dried blackcurrants with the unhealthy snacks. Whenever I feel like having some snacks, I will reach out to this pack of dried blackcurrants and seal it back when I am satisfied with the munching. The dried blackcurrants carried a subtle sweetness with a raisin-like taste.

Alternatively, it can be added as a topping for cereal, yogurt or your baking.

Dried Longan (190g at $7)

Health benefits:
- Induces better sleep
- Low in calories
- Good source of Vitamin C and fiber 
- High in antioxidants, reducing risk of chronic diseases and coronary artery disease 
- Treat post-illness weakness

Dried longan acts as a great snack too. Alternatively, you can use the dried longan to make Red Date Longan Tea.

Herbal Tea Blends
Dried Baby Chrysanthemum with Goji Berries and Red Dates Tea (5 sachets at $12)

Health benefits:
- Anti-inflammatory properties 
- Improves cardiovascular system
- Alleviates cold symptoms 
- Improves eye health 
- Eases tension headache pain, remedies bad breath and soothes dry mouths/throats 
- Caffeine free 
- Regulates blood pressure and blood circulation 
- Provides immune system support

I like how they have packed the ingredients required for herbal tea nicely in a packet. 
Since young, I really dislike drinking herbal teas because of the bitterness. I decided to give Dried Baby Chrysanthemum with Goji Berries and Red Dates Tea a try because lately I am having itchy throat.

Preparation is simple too. Just rinse the ingredients with boiled water and steep it with boiled water for 8-12 minutes in covered cup. If you prefer more sweetness, you can cut the red dates into smaller pieces.

The herbal tea tasted bitter sweet where the use of red dates added natural sweetness to the tea. After I finished drinking the cup, I added boiled water again from another round. Just don't feel satisfying drinking only a cup. 

Herbal Soup Packages

Ginseng Chicken Soup ($9.50)

The package consists of ginseng, codonopsis, goji berries, Chinese yam, poria and astragalus. All we need is just to add chicken to it and the ingredients for Ginseng Chicken Soup will be complete.

Homecooked food is the best. The method of cooking is also simple, just simmer the ingredients and chicken wings on low heat for 1.5 hours.

Despite the ginseng chicken soup colour may looked bland, the soup is armed with strong herbal aroma from the slow boiling of the herbs. Not only was the soup full of flavours, it provides nourishing health benefits to our body.

A Healthier You has added a healthier touch to my daily life where we used the herbs and ingredients to prepare the drinks and dishes to prepare healthier meal. Let's work towards a better health and wellness.

Health is a gift - gift it to others and yourself. The health products can be purchased online from A Healthier You website. If you are interested in getting, you can get 10% discount (no minimum spending) by entering the discount code 'SHUQING10' at the checkout page. The discount code is valid till 31 Dec 2020.

For more information, please visit A Healthier You


This post is a collaboration with A Healthier You and expressed in my own opinion.

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