8 September 2021
Dear Sushila
Does this card made you want to eat chocolates? If you love chocolates, go for the dark ones, those with 70% or 85% cacao. Studies have shown that cacao with its high polyphenols can improve blood flow and reduce cholesterol, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease and its complications. So you don't have to feel guilty when eating chocolates. The key is moderation, which applies to all other foods that we love. I myself do not fancy chocolates at all, or chocolate cakes or chocolate ice-cream, for that matter. My children call me 'weird' but are gleeful that they can have my share as extra piece!
I prefer my Chinese tea or red wine, both of which contain high polyphenols (natural antioxidants). So cheers, Sushila!
The Singapore government's roadmap to managing the covid-19 pandemic and opening up the economy has met with some hiccups. With a successful rate of 82% of the population vaccinated, they were hoping for a herd immunity. So rules are relaxed; 50% of workforce could return to office and social gathering of 5 pax allowed. But since last week, community case have been going up. From 100+ to 200+ and yesterday 300+. The transition to live with covid, accepting it like the seasonal flu is a novel idea, but we do not know much as yet, about this highly infectious virus; how they mutate, how they spread. More research needs to be done.
As for the vaccines, a big question mark looms, on its efficacy, its ability to build antibodies and if so, for how long? So now we are advised to stay home for the next two weeks and to go out only for essential services. Scientists are now saying vaccination alone is not enough. So we are back to square one, which is personal hygiene, wash hands, wear mask, avoid crowded places. (sigh!)
Do take care Sushila. May the good Lord protect you,
Sylvia
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