Me Time!

[MrsKiasu]

Mp, I m referring to those drinking alkaline water…cut apple soak in salt water.

[zac's mum]

janet88\" post_id=\"1904670\" time=\"1554183865\" user_id=\"12950:

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"1904663\" time=\"1554183429\" user_id=\"14025:

Zac Mum
Some said there may be pesticide on the skin and so I usually remove it.

I peel off apple, pear and also grape skin because of pesticide sprayed on the fruits.

Haha ok. My entire extended family has been eating the skin of all these fruits for 40+ years, we are all still very healthy with no problems, not even fertility problems. I think it’s fine lah.

[Estéema]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1904674\" time=\"1554183998\" user_id=\"28674:

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I got a white board with days/mth for DS. He will update daily & whenever there is any assignment so I’ve full view & award. I leave it to this young man to exercise his discipline & almost letting go (hopefully by next year). He’s on his own whilst DH & I outbof sight. Works well to give him more space to manage on his own. Then we’ll discuss the gaps when back.

For most kids, they should get the hang of it by sec school, or at least, parents should be able to gradually reduce the supervision. I just have 2 opposites. The older one is the one I am having to supervise fairly closely, but she is improving. The younger one has been pretty much handling things on her own since Pr school, although I keep a distant eye on things. Now she is halfway across the world, I really don't have any oversight. But we have confidence in her so we just leave her to it.

The Japanese kids are trained to be independent fr young. Seen so many kids travelling on their own here & I'm imagining DS on his own & were truly free. DH says “NO”!

[sharonkhoo]

MyPillow\" post_id=\"1904675\" time=\"1554184003\" user_id=\"70594:

slmkhoo, my ds also procrastinates ... he waits till last minute or once forgotten his work & squeeze all the work/assignment essay together n do at one go .. few times was until late night
i did wonder does he have learning needs , as in my opinion he is bad in time management - seem like he take it for granted that time is on his side, bad planning and not v self disciplined OR teens syndrome - he commented some of his classmates sleep late most time to rush work :roll:

Yes, it's a very \"teens\" thing, and most will (hopefully) learn how to cope better during their teen years. Some will learn better than others, of course. The thing which I find tiring is that my daughter is 22! And I don't think it's that we've pampered her a lot or not given her sufficient training. Like I have said, the other child has been very organised and independent all the way. This older girl is a late developer in many ways, though, developmentally more like 16 than 22, so we have to just keep going with the coaching in time management and planning.

[lee_yl]

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janet88\" post_id=\"1904670\" time=\"1554183865\" user_id=\"12950:

Haha ok. My entire extended family has been eating the skin of all these fruits for 40+ years, we are all still very healthy with no problems, not even fertility problems. I think it’s fine lah.

I read somewhere that for fruits like apples, the skin of apples tends to trap lots of pesticides as compared to other fruits.

However, removing apple skins, it’s like removing ALL the nutrients of the fruit as the most nutritious part of apple is the skin.

Thus, for fruits like apple, it is worth paying more to get organic. Strawberries’ skin is also quite toxic but fruits like kiwi and corn, whether organic or not, the difference is negligible. So can eat a mixture of organic + non-organic fruits & vegetables to save our wallets.

[Estéema]

Agree. Apple skin is most nutritious part. But I must take note of yr info o strawberries. Bcoz it’s such a delicate fruit, I’ve not realized it’s most prone to trapping pesticides. Tmr, will try Japanese strawberries. Was at Kuromon this morning but bcoz of catching train, didn’t get to buy any.

[lee_yl]

Estéema\" post_id=\"1904713\" time=\"1554200189\" user_id=\"66413:

Agree. Apple skin is most nutritious part. But I must take note of yr info o strawberries. Bcoz it’s such a delicate fruit, I’ve not realized it’s most prone to trapping pesticides. Tmr, will try Japanese strawberries. Was at Kuromon this morning but bcoz of catching train, didn’t get to buy any.

I have not eaten strawberries from Japan as they are so expensive. Can only admire them from afar (Isetan or Taka).....

[Estéema]

You’re right lee_yl, they are very expensive. But we only hv those half the size of what they’ve here & it costs at least S$7-8 at Cold Storage.


Saw them at Kuromon market. They’re huge. Just try since hv a chance to whilst here. One pkt costs ¥10,000. They’ve smaller pkts which mixed white & peach colored ones. Think this are either unripe, half ripe or alr ripened.

DH day it’s a holiday. Be kind to self. When back home hv to care for his parents & kids. DH kept reminding me just look at food I like & not the price coz for same, u getvit fresher then Spore, more variety & cheaper. My only complain is when they use Ajinomoto for their soup. I’m very edgy after those msg meals. Suffer reactions. DH try select good meal places, after we left Tokyo & our frds’ guidance. It’s hard to tell tho. And we can’t communicate in Japanese on our own. Some specialized meals experience not even available, but those are more authentic & traditional eating places with organic stock.

[MyPillow]

Cs usually sell Korea berries only

Jap ones in Isetan , Don Donki
Abt $10 plus for that few pieces
The white / beige strawberries only available in Japan - they are riped just diff color abit more ex than the normal red - all are sweet !
Leeyl , go to jap supermarkets this coming June to buy n taste the seasonal fruits

[Estéema]

MP,

You’re right! Me bad. I forgot they’re dmsller Korea ones at CS.
Saw those fr Don Donki but didn’t indulge. But here, so nice try la coz look so big & juicy with at least 12 per pack.