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Singapore Reimagined through A Local Scenic Traveler’s Eyes

They say Singapore is small, fast-paced, modern and in foreigners' eyes: man-made. But if you slow down and change your angle, it’s also incredibly scenic with histories going back to the 1800s - 1900s. And not just that, it is a free walkable tour. Or maybe you can cycle around too by spending a small amount to rent a bicycle. As a local Singaporean, it’s easy to take the streets we walk every day for granted. But lately, I’ve been picking up my camera again to look at my home country through the eyes of a traveler. No rushing, no text-heavy guides. Just Singapore, reimagined. By Your Truly. FULLERTON SQUARE How to get there: Alight at Raffles Place MRT Station, take Exit G . The interchange station in CBD area, serving the North-South Line (NSL) and East-West Line (EWL). The Fullerton Hotel Singapore with Marina Bay Sands in the background Cavenagh Bridge with The Fullerton Hotel in the background The former General Post Office and the Exchange Anderson Bridge  is par...
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Best sources of vitamin D

Are you getting enough of Vitamin D? Maybe you want to read up this article which I find it useful. Can be found in Yahoo! Best Sources Of Vitamin D

Sunlight is the best way to get your vitamin D fix.

The best source of vitamin D is sunlight, which causes the vitamin (actually a hormone) to form under your skin. Exercising outside is an excellent way to ensure you get your daily dose.
There are only a few foods that provide good levels of vitamin D, including oily fish (eg salmon and sardines), eggs, fortified breakfast cereals and spreads. 

The chief medical officer for England has advised health workers to consider suggesting at-risk groups take vitamin D supplements to avoid the risks of deficiency. A lack of vitamin D can lead to rickets in babies and children. Find out more about rickets at our sister site netdoctor.co.uk

Vitamin D also has several important functions, including regulating the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. These substances are needed to keep bones and teeth healthy.

The NHS Direct website advises: 'You do not need vitamin D in your diet every day. This is because any of the vitamin your body does not need immediately is stored for future use. Most people should be able to get all the vitamin D they need by eating a healthy balanced diet and by getting some sun.'

The Department of Health recommends that the following people should take daily vitamin D supplements:
  • all children aged six months to five years old
  • all pregnant and breastfeeding women
  • all people aged 65 and over
  • people who are not exposed to much sun, such as people who cover up their skin for cultural reasons or those who are housebound or confined indoors for long periods 
  • people with darker skins such as people of African-Caribbean and South Asian origin
Bear in mind, however, that taking high doses of vitamin D for long periods could weaken your bones.
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