Our Inspire segment returns with Pete Deemer, CEO of GoodAgile Lanka (a tech focussed Sri Lanka BOI Company), Co-Founder of GameSpot (acquired by CBS Interactive) and 2016 Chairman of the SCRUM Alliance, the largest and most influential professional membership organization in the Agile community. Pete has resided in Sri Lanka since 2013. 1. You have been living in Sri Lanka for five years, what would you consider the highlights? Sri Lanka is a wonderful place to live — ver

A wonderful staple in a Sri Lankan kitchen since forever, we have all grown up with turmeric in our foods. As this spice suddenly becomes a "superfood" and one of the buzziest ingredients in the Western world, let's dig deeper into its health benefits that our ancestors have known for generations. It's a relative of ginger As turmeric isn't absorbed by our bodies well - it needs to be paired with black pepper to be effective It's a strong anti-oxidant with compounds called cu

We're back! Bigger. Better. Re-energized. 7 metabolic hormones. 3 weeks. A new you. This is not a diet. Let's get rid of that dirty word from our vocabulary. No one ever associated a positive emotional experience with a diet. So how could it ever be sustainable? We need to bring more self care into our lives - the way we talk to ourselves, the way we talk about ourselves, the things we do to ourselves. So, 1st tip of self care: GET RID OF THE DIETS. So if it's not a diet, th

Our April "inspire" segment brings to you the amazing Chamila Wickramasinghe, Co-Founder of Ceylon Coconut Company. We were won over by her amazing personality - filled with grace & elegance and were bowled away by her grit & tenacity and entrepreneurial spirit! Read on for a truly inspiring chat... 1. Let's talk Coconuts! Ceylon Coconut Company is one of the top selling brand in the space - how did you get started? Coming from 10 years in financial services, followed by a sm

You asked, we responded. Sugar addiction is a monster of an issue around the world and the numerous dessert options in Colombo makes both that industry AND the diabetic treatment industry a lucrative one in this town. Most people make quitting sugar a goal at least once every few years/months and after a few days throw in the towel for numerous reasons - lack of will power, lack of support, being triggered, etc etc. We hope that through our Facebook Group "Let's Quit Sugar" a