Recipe

Spinach Salad & Avoturmeric Smoothie

Some quick and healthy options amidst the Corona fear.

Speaking of warmth, it has been rather nippy here in Hong Kong and I’ve been souping like there’s no tomorrow. Today, I’ve opted for a change and rather than going for winter soup warmers, I’ve decided to get my heat up with some spicedup salads.

Ingredients

- 1 packet of washed drained and plated up baby spinach - 1/2 cup broken walnuts - 1/2 carrot cut into thin coins - 1 avocado cut into thin slices - Arils of 1 pomegranate - 1/2 -1 cubed feta cheese

Dressing

Just whisk all this together and pour over desired amount - - 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar - 3 tablespoons honey - 1/2 cup olive oil - 2 cloves minced garlic - 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes

Balsamic Spinach Pomegranate Spiced Salad

Avocado is so rich in omega fatty acids and when combined with the antiinflammatory benefits of coconut, turmeric, cardamom and fruits, you will have the perfect filling of a green smoothie.

Avoturmeric Smoothie

Ingredients

- 1 cup spinach - 1 ripe avocado - 1/2 cup coconut yoghurt or greek yoghurt - 1/2 teaspoon organic turmeric powder - 1 pinch black pepper (essential to increase the bioavailability of the turmeric) - 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional but tastes great!) - 1 small piece ginger, peeled and grated - 1/4 cup chopped banana - 1/4 cup chopped pineapple - Enough coconut milk to blend into a thick smoothie

Preparation

So simple. Just blitz all the above ingredients with enough coconut milk to get a nice thick smoothie

FIND 8 DIFFERENCES

Please send your entries in the form of a photo or scanned pdf to gp@aplomhk.com and put the subject line as 'Contest Entry Adesiflava Mar-Apr Issue'. The First 3 correct entries will each receive a Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker.

We will announce 3 winners for the adults' section and 3 winners for Kids section.

Start small, DREAM BIG. A piece of advice by Aunty Poonam Mehta

Entrepreneur means an activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit. The new business opportunities have encouraged entrepreneurship on a grand scale. You have to have the courage to follow your dreams and remember, there will always be obstacles you have to face before you reach your dream.

Face challenges and never be discouraged. Believe in yourself, you are unique and no one can take your place. Make your own place with determination and persistence. Work hard and be a learner. Learn from every experiences whether it is big or small, share with your friends so you will multiply listening to others experiences. Attend seminars and workshops as that will motivate you. When taking big decisions, listen to your inner voice and don’t procrastinate. Becoming entrepreneur is not just about making money.

The qualities of a successful entrepreneur are: 1. Passion. 2. Self-discipline 3. Risk-taking ability 4. Creative thinking 5. Persistence

A successful entrepreneur is one who has the confidence or over-confidence to create his/ her vision for a world in which his/her idea is establised as a thriving business.

• Ask yourself these questions:

1. What can I do well? How am I doing?

2. What do I know less well? 3. What repels me, and why?

4. What are the main criticisms addressed to me?

5. What qualities does my environment recognize in me? 6. What makes me vulnerable?

7. What made me fail or feel bad about my past jobs?

• Attend motivational seminars • Watch videos of motivational speakers

Educate yourself no matter what your age is. Take some hobbies of your interest and read autobiographies of famous people.