Milk Alternatives

As COVID-19 heightens fear about animal-based products – virus, medication and hormones – plant based alternatives have come into the spotlight due to their clean and safe position.  The trend towards vegetarian or flexitarian diets was gaining momentum before COVID-19 and looks set to grow.

Ingredion has just entered a commercial agreement to distribute Quinoa flour and pregel flour globally. Nutritious quinoa is a complete protein, containing all the essential amino acids needed, high in fibre, with Calcium, Iron, Folate and vitamin Bs.

Cakes

Practicing self care is important to relieve feelings of anxiety. Getting quality sleep is one of the best ways to treat yourself. It’s been recommended that we keep to a normal bedtime every night. But did you know that the type of food we eat before going to bed affects our quality of sleep?  Taking sugary foods right before bedtime is linked to restless and disrupted sleep. Hence, reaching for sweet desserts like cakes as late night snacks may not be the best choice if you’re after a deep sleep. 

Sweet biscuits

Being confined at home is actually the perfect moment to organize family activities together with kids.  During this time, it's important for children to remain physically and mentally active to avoid becoming anxious, bored and sedentary.  Whether they are bonding over video games, gardening or arts and crafts projects, it's never complete without a few nibbles. Kids certainly won't say to indulgent biscuits while having fun. Treats that come in small, bite-sized packs are perfect so as not to overindulge.

Vitamin drinks

Vitamins and minerals help the body cope with anxiety, and vitaminized drinks will appeal to the masses during and after the stress of COVID-19 being a more natural and gentle than popping pills. The drinking experience will be mild with less intense sugar peaks.

•       Vitamin B1 helps to balance blood sugar levels, Vitamin B5 supports the adrenal glands¹ and Vitamin C help to reduce anxiety²

•       Sweetened with only natural Stevia

Processed Seafood

With gyms and fitness studios temporarily closed, some people attempt to preserve a sense of normalcy through home exercises.  Thanks to the rising number of virtual at-home workout options, staying physically active with Pilates, spinning classes, or even bodyweights is no longer far fetched.  Eating foods with protein such as tuna after your exercise may help in building new muscles and also prevent breakdown of existing ones.  That’s optimizing muscle health.

RTD Asian tea

Traditional Chinese medicine explain how body “heat” leads to stress, and prescribes “cooling” foods to restore balance. Herbs, such as chamomile, chrysanthemum, jasmine are commonly used for calming and reducing stress-related insomnia, anxiety or anger.³ These ingredients are traditionally mixed with tea or steeped in water as a “tea”. 

The idea of balance is found in other traditional Asian health philosophies as well. In tropical regions like Southeast Asia and India, the bitter astringency of tea is balanced with sugar to provide refreshment in warm humid climates. Natural sweeteners are the solution to keep them naturally healthy.

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_{1. https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/healthandlife/naturalmedicine/natural-health-vitamins-to-help-with-anxiety-and-panic-attacks-400334.html
2. https://scialert.net/fulltext/?doi=pjbs.2015.11.18
3. https://teafloor.com/blog/morning-tea-to-boost-your-immune-system/}