tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post4060916500579585451..comments2024-03-29T14:52:22.904+08:00Comments on A Daily Obsession: Bao Hao Sao (Full, Well, Little)Terri @ A Daily Obsessionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220600890256142215noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-36734960631919028682010-03-14T18:47:00.397+08:002010-03-14T18:47:00.397+08:00Hey Terri! Awesome article! I always hang out to r...Hey Terri! Awesome article! I always hang out to read your pearl of wisdom! I like that you have a weakness for chocolates (I am NOT alone, hehehe) and that you eat ONLY birthday cakes. I love to bake but am sooo discouraged now cos my waistline!! Now with CG, I am looking forward to baking again. How do YOU handle baking and eating your cakes?<br /><br />I do cook for my kids and they like their broccoli. They like drink water but also like 'diluted' cordials (I've taught them a few drops of cordial and lotsa water) from time to time. They don't like the milk here too much, which is fine with me cos I find it's sweeter than the milk Down Under. I am also getting them to eat more protein and less carbs. Sweets and junk food never make it into my shopping trolley unless its for parties or for road trips (naughty, naugthy I know). Yet still more to learn about kids diets, huh? :-PArtiSandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423875050366652072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-41276481688448011102010-03-13T15:13:52.619+08:002010-03-13T15:13:52.619+08:00Terri, you are right.30years ago when I was workin...Terri, you are right.30years ago when I was working in the health dept.We used to do stool tests for the hawkers. 98% tested ++++ for parasites eggs.(A+).Now they goes to the private lab. They do magic.It take 30 min. to cook up a healthy meal for your family. Modern family are too lazy as they prefer to watch tv and computer. They are not willing to drip their fingers in water-chinese saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-79743449983360611762010-03-12T18:41:54.713+08:002010-03-12T18:41:54.713+08:00Cutting down white rice intake for dinner could be...Cutting down white rice intake for dinner could be extremely difficult for certain Chinese families especially with the elder ppl around, my family is one of those. One effort I make is to mix white rice with brown rice or whole grain rice, first, they complained about the taste and texture, but gradually, they get used to it and I'm happy to see the transformation. ;-)<br /><br />MoonAh King and Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16679950997464364804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-87305364167623222342010-03-12T16:48:42.198+08:002010-03-12T16:48:42.198+08:00Even in France , I have seen a doctor who didn'...Even in France , I have seen a doctor who didn't wash his hands after going to the toilets . I think it also depends on people .....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-45659356966923236602010-03-12T15:59:11.077+08:002010-03-12T15:59:11.077+08:00I agree with most of what u've said. My parent...I agree with most of what u've said. My parents, who are in their 50s and 60s respectively would whole-heartedly agree as well. <br /><br />But being a chinese, I'm having a hard time cutting out rice from dinner meals. Somehow having oyster sauce kailan, steamed fish and sweet and sour pork on its own without rice is weird. I also prefer noodles over rice but I cant seem to just have dishes without the carbs. How do u overcome that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-69779124427224063922010-03-12T15:01:50.601+08:002010-03-12T15:01:50.601+08:00permission to share this,please.very thoughtful an...permission to share this,please.very thoughtful and informative.crookerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08310725946011292187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-64595683921594181562010-03-12T01:12:33.102+08:002010-03-12T01:12:33.102+08:00nee: i really hope you make the change. hun n i we...nee: i really hope you make the change. hun n i went running this morning n then he wanted a bowl of noodles (we usually don't). we shared a bowl while the younger couple (in their mid to late 30s) who shared our table had a full bowl each. i could see myself at tt age, tucking in a whole bowl of carbs. crazy. start now.<br /><br />bbo: no, i'm not offended. i think you've been eating too much:))<br /><br />joe: n you too, been eating too much outside.ah, don't be so sure tt your expensive restaurants are so hygenic. unless it's a 4/5 star hotel, i'll bet tt kitchen conditions aren't what you think. i once went into a popular (still very popular), big, air cond'ned restaurant here n there were roaches everywhere n the workers were spraying insecticide, n the chopsticks n plates were all laid out on the table...<br /><br />gerrie: oh, i must get tt. thanx!<br /><br />anne: thnx, i hear you n what you feel. i was aware when i wrote tt tt it would be offensive but i do believe tt the level of education n background of restaurant workers do affect their hygiene habits.yes, even indutrialized countries hav dirty kitchen helpers. i rmber reading about a study done on kitchen workers (maybe 20 years ago)in america, and they found tt 8 out of 10 kitchen workers DO NOT wash their hands after using the toilet!! what are the chances of poor, illiterate kampung folks who come here due to desperate economies (or they won't be here?) washing their hands or being hygenic and conscientious when working? in these politically sensitive days, it does seem bad to point out certain groups of ppl but it can't be denied tt some of the workers come from the deep country where facilities r lacking (a friend hired an indo maid who didn't know how to flush bc she'd never used a flush toilet b4..). i stand to be corrected by you: i should include malaysians kitchen workers who are also ignorant and dirty.it doesn't matter what country they come from: i mean workers who aren't knowledgable about hygiene n it so happens tt kitchen help now is mostly foreign workers.i'm not picking on the nationality but rather the hygiene standards of kitchen workers (who happen to be mostly from poor foreign countries) in this country.if we get kitchen helpers from, say, japan, i think the standard is different.what do you think?terri@adailyobsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027727551942336449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-988235604171334432010-03-12T01:11:39.719+08:002010-03-12T01:11:39.719+08:00johnathan:u r right about diabetes being a result ...johnathan:u r right about diabetes being a result of the pancreas not making enough insulin (type 1 diabetes)n tt sugar does not directly cause diabetes. but in people who are pre-diabetic or have type 11 diabetes (like my parents), they have either a combination of impaired insulin production or the body cannot make use of the insulin tt IS produced.usually the 2nd type is due to obesity and inactive lifestyle. one analogy i always remember from a diabetes handbook is tt of a door having door knobs (the insulin) but the knob is too greasy resulting in the door being impossible to open.being overweght will cause your 'door knob' to become greasy. high intake of sugar WILL lead to diabetes if you eat too much sugar n become fat. i know of a kid who ate a lot of sweet stuff incl fizzy drinks n he became diabetic at 12. there r ppl who r at higher risk if they eat a high sugar and/or carbs diet. i def have to watch my sugar intake bc my father died of ketoacidosis about 14 years ago. he complained tt milo, which he drank a few cups a day, was becoming too sweet. i never cooked in those days (ate at my MIL's) n didn't know about 3 in 1 which just got on the market. he slowly killed himself by drinking milo n all those 3 in 1 drinks. i wish they would label these 3 in 1 things for diabetics. also, we didn't bother to learn about diabetes n dad wasn't properly monitored.<br /><br />so, again, diabetes is not directly caused by sugar but it can lead to it eventually. diabetes is a lifestyle disease n the way people eat n live these days, if you eat too much sugar, it's like playing with a time bomb. <br /><br />lilyann: we still need some sugar thrills once in a while:)<br /><br />belinda:n you are right. one thing i learnt was tt even tho they r on meds, diabetics fare better if they take frequent small meals to prevent the sugar spike you were talking about.just because a person is on meds doesn't mean tt the level of sugar cannot shoot up. there are new 'smart' meds to counter tt but still, if i were diabetic, i'd stay clear of sugar.terri@adailyobsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027727551942336449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-29112842499971833142010-03-12T01:10:54.829+08:002010-03-12T01:10:54.829+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.terri@adailyobsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027727551942336449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-61301941243756116062010-03-12T00:11:49.383+08:002010-03-12T00:11:49.383+08:00zurin: tt's good, n your family is in good han...zurin: tt's good, n your family is in good hands i'm sure. i totally am with you about not storing soft drinks n cordials (but i do love instant noodles) n i too hav had many embarassing moments when visitors come n there's nothing but plain water! my kids, thankfully, are weaned off fizzy drinks and they always drink iced tea in restaurants altho i do hav reservations about the quality of tea restaurants serve. we are sugar-free enough to enjoy cold water with a few slices of lemon or lime, very refreshing.<br /><br />hmm, i doubt if you'll ever stop cooking. you may end up cooking for your children n grandchildren. nothing wrong with tt, it's a blessing to have them enjoy your cooking :))<br /><br />winston: it's good to know tt you r convicted to eat healthier n you've encouraged me too, thanx!<br /><br />creatingobj: yes, ppl eat out so often these days. if we sit down n do the math, it's shocking how much is spent eating out. n there's no way outside food is better quality than home, bc of the profit factor.<br /><br />btw, i found ur posts on tibet very interesting n u take beautiful photos! it's late n i'm rushing to finish up here so i'm def going back to check out ur blog.<br /><br />marlene: high 5:) i think if i don't speak my mind, there's no point writing a blog. i think most bloggers r opinionated, probably attention-seeking too :D. lately i've begun to find michael smith appealing...*sigh* a man who cooks...<br /><br />ah king & moon; i think they think it's more macho? how many vegetarians are men? then again, my mid child loves veg n i really like tt about him.<br /><br />belinda: from what friends tell me, it's hard to give up rice if your're a 'fan tung'. i'm a 'mien tung'so it's painless for me to give up rice. but do try it n you'll find tt after a few weeks, you'll feel better. n giving ur hub fruits rather than cakes or rich sweet desserts is life-saving, tell him.terri@adailyobsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027727551942336449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-42305284561917547442010-03-11T23:33:31.746+08:002010-03-11T23:33:31.746+08:00Hi Terri, I've been following your blog for th...Hi Terri, I've been following your blog for the past year and always love your post. But I don't quite feel the same way this time. <br /><br />While I love the topic in this post, I'm appalled by your statement of having restaurants workers from the neighboring countries (Thailand, Indonesia, and Myanmar). I don't think it's a fair statement. Unhygienic people are everywhere, even in industrialized countries. I hope you'd consider that as well.<br /><br />Other than that, Great post :)<br /><br />anneAnnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-61574958605508619242010-03-11T22:01:56.040+08:002010-03-11T22:01:56.040+08:00A good read is Michael Pollan's "The Omni...A good read is Michael Pollan's "The Omnivore's Dilemma".<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Omnivores-Dilemma-Natural-History-Meals/dp/1594200823<br /><br />I just got the "Young Reader's Edition" for my 16 yr old son, and I might have to bribe him to read it.gerrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-83925769478150111972010-03-11T16:25:37.413+08:002010-03-11T16:25:37.413+08:00you pay for wat u get..cheap food means cheap ingr...you pay for wat u get..cheap food means cheap ingredients and a cheap way of serving it.<br /><br />cutting carbs at nite can b quite a challenge, did it for a couple of years but im slowly drifting back, the temptation of white rice can sometime b overwhelming."Joe" who is constantly cravinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394450113346260318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-19574740010612825402010-03-11T12:16:00.429+08:002010-03-11T12:16:00.429+08:00I am staring at your post now . . . . . I think I ...I am staring at your post now . . . . . I think I can get rid off my craving tho! :) please forgive me Terri! :)Big Boys Ovenhttp://www.bigboysoven.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-39634755140716730982010-03-11T10:41:28.095+08:002010-03-11T10:41:28.095+08:00heay thanks A Terri, for your advice here. really ...heay thanks A Terri, for your advice here. really appreciate the heartfelt honesty on today's current eating habits and lifestyle. <br /><br />Greg and I only eat out about ave once a week for dinner which is usually taking dad and mum out. other than that, unless i have a very late work evening or during the heavy baking times. <br /><br />when we first got married because things are not very ready w the house, we eat out until poor greg very politely say he would eat even the simplest thing if it is home like fried egg with rice. he was prob very desperate at the time. yeap from then on, Nee becomes a cook/baker, ie the slave. nowadays, we usually have to crack out our head and brain juice just to think about what to take away until i normally give in and say i will cook. much easier.<br /><br />I find that a lot of people say this " how to cook for 2 or 3". that is plain excuse i find. nothing is too difficult with a bit of advanced planning. i had been doing that for at least 5years but of course i have a not so fussy husband la and sometimes he even likes to pack the leftover for lunch because he hates going out in the hot weather to eat the greasy food which our hawkers provided.<br /><br />but guilty as can be when it comes to snacks n carb. am a absolute fan tung (rice barrel). N you are inspiring me! since i head my 3, the fat grew stubborn. TQVM. will start the new style right away.NEEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-43432393549488375312010-03-11T06:39:46.901+08:002010-03-11T06:39:46.901+08:00Just a comment back to Johnathan. Terri is right ...Just a comment back to Johnathan. Terri is right about eating too much sugar causing diabetes. What you say is true about the pancreas. But indulging in sugar too often causes the pancreas to have to work overtime. Especially if simple sugars, like candy, are eaten often. Sugar-levels can spike quickly, which causes the pancreas to have to produce more insulin quickly to deal with the spike in sugar. If this happens too often, the pancreas starts to work more inefficiently and eventually can shut down entirely.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09560611403456776547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-65190621893866320402010-03-11T01:12:52.565+08:002010-03-11T01:12:52.565+08:00I am a bento mom all the way! :) cheers to this p...I am a bento mom all the way! :) cheers to this post & yes I am a believer in homecook food and healthy eating & still I like to steal a slice of cake once in a while.LilyAnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00765743632180913581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-25371317512798189902010-03-10T22:43:29.677+08:002010-03-10T22:43:29.677+08:00agrees w most of wat u haf posted except for diabe...agrees w most of wat u haf posted except for diabetis n sugar intake. Ppl suffered diabetis due to the failure of their pancreas to generate the required insulin n not because they took too much sugar Ü <br />keep up the interesting posts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02285219031034404466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-16499799134501707822010-03-10T21:00:55.197+08:002010-03-10T21:00:55.197+08:00Thank you so much for this post, Terri. My husban...Thank you so much for this post, Terri. My husband and I work on a daily basis at being healthy, but still give into temptation too often. Your post was great in reminding me that there are more areas to work on. I am Chinese and grew up eating white rice with almost every meal and I loved it. It's also an easy way to make a meal go farther. That's also the hardest thing to give up for me - rice and all the delicious things that are made with rice! You have inspired me though. My husband also has a big sweet tooth - he thinks he has to have dessert every night, but these days "dessert" is a piece of fruit. : )Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09560611403456776547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-82829941608764861902010-03-10T20:52:22.478+08:002010-03-10T20:52:22.478+08:00饱,好,少!说的好!
I always tease my hubby for being such ...饱,好,少!说的好!<br />I always tease my hubby for being such a carnivore, i wonder, are men generally hate veg? <br /><br />Absolutely agreed with you, cut down dining out will definitely make us healthier. I make an effort to cook nowadays even after work since I realise "eating out" is the culprit for my tremendous weight gain.Ah King and Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16679950997464364804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-61088730995627480282010-03-10T19:49:07.087+08:002010-03-10T19:49:07.087+08:00Well said, Terri. Love reading your blog because y...Well said, Terri. Love reading your blog because you never mince words and always speak your mind. I completely agree with the nonsensical so called "history" that they teach in schools. <br /><br />I'm a huge fan of Jamie Oliver (including my 4 year old who thinks he's the bees' knees).Chocolate Cookies & Candieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552211805778583838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-16118328238588460282010-03-10T18:43:41.907+08:002010-03-10T18:43:41.907+08:00Kudos to you Terri, for the food for thought. Mode...Kudos to you Terri, for the food for thought. Modernisation sure comes with many temptations. Eating out is one such convenience. Thanks for the reminder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-25181247966522900402010-03-10T15:43:23.645+08:002010-03-10T15:43:23.645+08:00Hi,
I've been following your blog for quite a...Hi,<br /><br />I've been following your blog for quite a while now but never actually commented here before.<br /><br />But this time, I feel like I really need to thank you personally for such an inspiring and deeply convicted post. I am sure a lot of people are touched by it just as much as I have, so thank you again.<br /><br />And here's to encouraging each other to start anew with good eating habits!<br /><br /><br /><br />Warmest blessings,<br />Winston.Winstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07536704297054335614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304437690959603870.post-6133411892056477642010-03-10T14:34:17.644+08:002010-03-10T14:34:17.644+08:00very inspiring post Terri. And believe me, Ive gon...very inspiring post Terri. And believe me, Ive gone on the "never(almost never) eat out" for donkeys years. thats why I slave in teh kichen n never know when its going to end.<br /><br />I guess we all know how dirty outside food is....teh stories of rats in soup or curry (my son saw this himself), reused oil...unwashed veg even tho theyve been scattered on the floor (A relative restaurant oenwer told me this) but i guess we just close our eyes sometimes. 'Sometimes'...i thnk thats the key word in this case. <br /><br />I too never stock on soft drinks or cordials or snacks or maggi mee ever since teh kids were little. its alwasy water. so much so I got rahter embarrased when I had nothing else to serve but water whn we had a guest and he wanted something cold! LOL<br /><br />I pity my kids when they live out during college years and soon whenthey start work. they have to eat out for lunch at least. what to do. but I always tell them to order wisely....food cooked on the spot not those sitting on shelves. <br /><br />lets hope they get married quickly so their wivews can cook for them (hopefully)n I can hang up my apron/pots/pans/cook life...LOLOLZurinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10209420293425025235noreply@blogger.com