Eating ice cream is something that we could never outgrow. For sure, at least once in our lives we have experienced the simple delight of enjoying a scoop of ice cream. But not everyone is the same and not everyone can eat the usual ice cream which contains dairy as its no. 1 ingredient. Some are allergic to it, some are lactose-intolerant, some don’t eat dairy for religious or ethical reasons, and some are simply meticulous health-buffs. So to cater to this certain demographic, different non-dairy ice creams were created.

Soyato

Soyato was the brainchild of a lovely couple whose only desire at the beginning was to eat as much ice cream as they want during their dates. But eating much ice cream poses the problem of piling up those unwanted pounds. So they sought to create a better version of this all-time favourite dessert and came up with their own brand of soy-based ice cream. Soyato ice creams are made with non-GMO soy beans and for an extra dose of goodness they’ve included the prebiotic inulin into the mix. Prebiotic inulin is a good source of soluble fibre that helps maintain a good environment for our intestines. Soyato soy ice creams have 3x less fat, half the calories, and 100% trans-fat- and cholesterol-free. These creamy delights come in 9 flavors, of which are Belgium Chocolate Chip and French Vanilla. Soyato ice creams are available at selected NTUC Fairprice and specialty stores. To check out the complete list of their locations, you could visit them at facebook.com/soyato/info.

Brownice

This non-dairy ice cream is proudly Singaporean! A pioneer in creating non-dairy, vegan ice creams in Singapore, Brownice provides a healthier alternative for the usual dairy-, sugar-, and fat-laden ice creams out in the market. What’s unique about this brand’s ice cream is that instead of soy milk, they use brown rice as their base. They want to provide the general public with better dessert options that’s why they only use organic, plant-based food in their concoctions and rest-assured that all their ice creams are absolutely free of artificial ingredients. Brownice continues to prove that the taste of healthy desserts doesn’t need to be compromised. At Brownice, you’ll get to indulge in yummy flavours such as Hazelnut Chocolate, Vanilla Almond, and Peanut Butter Caramel. For a taste of their guilt-free concoctions, visit their shop at Sin Ming Centre.

Sure, it can be said that anything that has dairy in it is delicious and relatively nutritious. And when it comes to desserts, dairy is an ingredient that makes up most of them – cakes, chocolates, and ice creams. But not everyone can consume this food group. Some people have allergies to it and some have simply chosen to stop eating it for ethical reasons. Whatever the reason may be, excluding dairy to your food choices shouldn’t be an unfortunate thing because nowadays there are more and more delicacies made with ingredients that can substitute for dairy products. As proof of that, here are some dessert shops that serve only 100% non-dairy treats which are nonetheless just as delicious as their dairy counterparts.

Delcie’s Desserts and Cakes

This sweet shop provides plenty of options to satisfy your sweet tooth. They’ve got cakes, cupcakes, macarons, muffins, cookies and much more! As you indulge in their decadent desserts, you’ll certainly forget that you’re munching on treats that are completely dairy-free. What’s even better is that all of their recipes are low in calories, high in fiber, made from organic ingredients, and contain no trans-fat, saturated fats, or cholesterol.  One of their top sellers is their Mud Fudge cake. A slice of this cake will no doubt satiate you as the rich chocolate melts in your mouth and the texture of the cake is just perfect. For a taste of their guilt-free desserts, you can visit their shop at 951 Upper Serangoon Road.

Soyato Premium Non-dairy Ice Cream

Finally, a yummy ice cream that won’t add inches to your waist! Soyato is a soy-based ice cream, which has added probiotics, has 3x less fat than most ice creams, and has no trans-fat or cholesterol. With all these goodness, is it still fair to include this ice cream to the junk food list? That aside, Singaporeans should also take pride in Soyato because it is a local brand that only uses non-GMO soy beans and other vegan ingredients. Their ice creams are delightfully creamy and the flavors of their ice creams are perfectly blended with their soy base to create a delicious, balanced taste. Their flavors include Wickedly Chocolate, Honey Lemon, Mint Chip, and Green Tea.

Singapore is known for the sport football after a continuous streak of trophies that they have won in 1998 (defeated Vietnam 1-0), 2005 (defeated Indonesia in a 5-2 two-leg aggregate), 2007 (defeated Thailand in a 3-2 two game aggregate) and 2012 (defeated Thailand in a magical 3-1 two-leg aggregate) in ASEAN Football Championships. They are the only team to win four times in the tournament. Also, they have been chosen by the Asian Football Confederation to be the “Mover of the Year” in 2005.

Singapore’s Chronicle in Football

Football is famous around the world. In fact, it is the most one of the most popular sport in the globe and has the most number of players in the world. Although football is famous in other countries, Singapore wasn’t left behind by this game. The first football game and also the introduction of football to Singaporeans were on 1889; there were two teams battled their wits and skills in the sport. Then, followed by the formation of Football Association in Singapore in 1892 and until today, many football aficionados continue to learn football. Because of the popularity of Singapore football team in Southeast Asia, there are a lot of people who like to know the roster of the National Squad.

Singapore National Team:

• Afiq Yunos – Defender
• Baihakki Khaizan – Defender
• Fadhil Salim – Goalkeeper
• Faris Ramli – Midfielder
• Faritz Abdul Hameed – Defender
• Gabriel Quak – Midfielder
• Hafiz Abu Sujad – Midfielder
• Hariss Harun – Midfielder
• Isa Halim – Midfielder
• Ismail Yunos – Defender
• Izwan Mahbud – Goalkeeper
• Khairul Amri – Forward
• Madhu Mohana – Defender
• Safuwan Baharudin – Defender
• Shahdan Sulaiman – Midfielder
• Shahril Ishak – Midfielder
• Shakir Hamzah – Defender
• Sufian Anuar – Midfielder
• Zulfadli Zainal Abidin – Defender
• Zulfahmi Arifin – Midfielder

If your itinerary is Singapore, be mindful that this country has laws that you will be afraid to violate. These laws are very simple that even a grade school pupil can comprehend.  Literally, simple laws in Singapore have heavy penalties and fines especially when it talks about cleanliness.

The most common law in the country is the prohibition of selling chewing gum as well as eating it. Once you are caught, fines and penalties will cut down the budget for your trip. To be able to save money, simply follow rules and regulations imposed in the country and obey other laws which include the following:

• Avoid hugging in public: Basically, this is a no-no in Singapore. Hugging in public maybe a manner for many but in Singapore you’ll be unluckily fined.

• Walking around your place naked is illegal: This one has something to do with pornography and Singapore is strictly imposing laws which talks about pornography. Even when you are at your own hotel and you are caught naked, you’ll be punished. So, better check the windows and close the curtains before you undress everything.
• Never connect to unsecured Wi-Fi hotspots: In Singapore, connecting to unsecured Wi-Fi is illegal because it means hacking. Whatever happens or for any purpose, do not connect to these open hotspots otherwise you’ll go to jail and if it’s your lucky day, you’ll only be paying a fine; however, it is not the fine that you think. It’s actually beyond that.

No matter what happens, just obey these laws and stick with your plans. Do not try to do something that will possibly harm you not just physically but also financially.

The Marina Bay Sands SkyPark is a remarkable and breathtaking architectural masterpiece. This one of a kind engineering work of art, which was designed by the visionary Moshe Safdie, is located 200 metres into the sky, on top of the three high rise Marina Bay Sands hotel tower. The park’s length can fit two Airbus A380 Jumbo jet or a laid down Eiffel Tower.

It has an awe inspiring 12,400 square metres of floor space and can host a maximum of 3900 people. This gravity-defying giant structure is one of the largest of its kind around the world. The Sands SkyPark can also function as an observation deck wherein hundreds of visitors can feast their eyes on the visual banquet that the remarkable panoramic view offers.

The Marina Bay Sands SkyPark houses luxury rooftop lounges and restaurants. The park offers high-class perks, privileges and a taste of living a life in luxury to hotel guests and some lucky visitors. The park is home to landscaped gardens that houses 250 types of tress and 650 types of plants.

The SkyPark also features a 150 metre infinity pool (the largest around the word at that altitude) and an observation deck. Regardless if one comes for a refreshing cocktail, a gourmet feast or to simply take pleasure in the marvelous views of the country, the new National Gardens by the Bay in particular, any visitor will be eternally be held at awe by the mesmerizing Marina Bay Sands SkyPark.