Partnering with Uber is almost similar to partnering with Amway. You be your own boss and you determine when you want to work. The difference is, as a Uber driver, if you don't work, you don't earn because you are self employed.
Other things is the startup cost.
Before you even starting earning, you need to spend quite an amount of money.
When you first sign up to be Uber driver, you will be invited to the first session called 'Ignition Session' where you will be informed of the requirements to become Private Hire driver in London. The aim of the session is to find out how to get a PCO license which is a private hire driver license.
Three main things to obtain in order to apply for PCO licence.
1. Topographical test. No fee for this and the test can be taken during the Ignition session.
2. Medical checkup. The cost of this varies from £39 or more. Depends on which GP you go to.
3. DBS/CRB check. This will cost £62 and can be applied during Ignition session.
Once you have completed those three, you can submit PCO application and that will cost £250.
That's not all the cost you have to pay to become Uber driver. Another cost that will incur are insurance as a private hire driver, private hire vehicle license (this is not the same as private hire driver license), MOT certificate (if applicable). And last but not least, you need to have a car that meets Uber vehicle requirement. You are allowed to rent a car if you want to as long as it meets the criteria.
After your PCO application has been approved, you will be invited by Uber to the next session called 'Onboarding Session'.
Uber is a great platform to becoming your own boss. I guess the start up cost is not as huge as opening a restaurant or your own private hire company. Uber has the system ready for you. You just download the app and drive. Everything else Uber will handle. That's kind of similar to Amway but Amway is free to join, so starting a business from break even.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Battle against diabetes: White rice is not worse than soft drink and here's why
I saw someone sharing on the facebook about an article that basically saying that white rice is more potent than sugary drinks in causing diabetes. I was curious so I clicked on it and have a read through. If you haven't read it, here is the source.
For me, I think it's a misrepresented comparison and it can be misleading to people who know nothing about nutrition.
Before I go further, let me first say that these opinions are purely my own. I have also taken nutrition training courses and that's why I think the comparison is nonsense in terms of scientific clinical facts.
Now let's take a look at soft drink, Coke for example:
screenshot from coca-cola website
If you look at the food label on a can of Coke, it contains 139 calories and these calories come from sugar and only sugar.
Now how about rice:
According to Fatsecret, a bowl of rice contains 204 calories. The calorie in the rice can be broken down into different source.
The graphic in the article shows that one bowl of rice equals to two cans of soda drinks and says that a bowl of rice has more than twice the carbohydrates content of a can of soft drink.
Sure, carbohydrates wise, rice is more than coke but if you look at sugar content, rice contains merely 0.08g but 35g is in the coke. So what does it mean?
You see, not all Carbs are created equal
Carbohydrates can occur in three main forms:
Simple carbs which is sugars. That also include fruit sugar (fructose), milk sugar (lactose) and others.
Complex carbs like those in whole grains, beans, rice and many others. Those contains starch and fibre. Fibre is another form of complex carbs that can slow the absorption of sugar and help improve blood sugar levels.
Simple carbs cause glucose is released into your blood faster. Complex carbs take longer to digest and provide slower release of energy. You can see from the picture below how the blood sugar levels rise very quickly for simple carbs but rise is less sharp for complex carbs,
Another thing I would like to point out is, soft drinks contain mostly sugar. These are classified as empty calories as they are high in calories with no other nutrients. So the calorie is 100% carbohydrates and it is a simple carbohydrates.
Rice on the other hand, as you can see, rice doesn't contain sugar only. It also contains fat and protein. Fat and protein don't affect blood sugar the way carbs do. These two nutrients normally do not turn into glucose. They are utilized differently and used for other purposes.
Beside, I am sure most of us don't eat rice on its own. Normally there should be some meat dishes and vegetables to go with it which in better in controlling blood sugar level. Meat usually contains protein and vegetables are mostly fibre, so when eaten with rice, protein slows stomach emptying, producing smaller blood sugar rise and fibre slows the absorption of sugar into the blood which also produce lower blood sugar rise.
Not just that, soft drink is not food. It doesn't fill you up. Rice helps you stay full for a greater amount of time than soft drinks. Soft drinks increased hunger and cravings, usually for sweets which will resort to overeating, often on more carbs.
So how on earth can the food like white rice is worse than a can of soft drink let alone 2 cans in causing diabetes. I think not. So everyone, if you could, do your own research and judge for yourself.
For me, I think it's a misrepresented comparison and it can be misleading to people who know nothing about nutrition.
Before I go further, let me first say that these opinions are purely my own. I have also taken nutrition training courses and that's why I think the comparison is nonsense in terms of scientific clinical facts.
Now let's take a look at soft drink, Coke for example:
If you look at the food label on a can of Coke, it contains 139 calories and these calories come from sugar and only sugar.
Now how about rice:
The graphic in the article shows that one bowl of rice equals to two cans of soda drinks and says that a bowl of rice has more than twice the carbohydrates content of a can of soft drink.
Sure, carbohydrates wise, rice is more than coke but if you look at sugar content, rice contains merely 0.08g but 35g is in the coke. So what does it mean?
You see, not all Carbs are created equal
Carbohydrates can occur in three main forms:
Simple carbs which is sugars. That also include fruit sugar (fructose), milk sugar (lactose) and others.
Complex carbs like those in whole grains, beans, rice and many others. Those contains starch and fibre. Fibre is another form of complex carbs that can slow the absorption of sugar and help improve blood sugar levels.
Simple carbs cause glucose is released into your blood faster. Complex carbs take longer to digest and provide slower release of energy. You can see from the picture below how the blood sugar levels rise very quickly for simple carbs but rise is less sharp for complex carbs,
Another thing I would like to point out is, soft drinks contain mostly sugar. These are classified as empty calories as they are high in calories with no other nutrients. So the calorie is 100% carbohydrates and it is a simple carbohydrates.
Rice on the other hand, as you can see, rice doesn't contain sugar only. It also contains fat and protein. Fat and protein don't affect blood sugar the way carbs do. These two nutrients normally do not turn into glucose. They are utilized differently and used for other purposes.
Beside, I am sure most of us don't eat rice on its own. Normally there should be some meat dishes and vegetables to go with it which in better in controlling blood sugar level. Meat usually contains protein and vegetables are mostly fibre, so when eaten with rice, protein slows stomach emptying, producing smaller blood sugar rise and fibre slows the absorption of sugar into the blood which also produce lower blood sugar rise.
Not just that, soft drink is not food. It doesn't fill you up. Rice helps you stay full for a greater amount of time than soft drinks. Soft drinks increased hunger and cravings, usually for sweets which will resort to overeating, often on more carbs.
So how on earth can the food like white rice is worse than a can of soft drink let alone 2 cans in causing diabetes. I think not. So everyone, if you could, do your own research and judge for yourself.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
My Second Wedding Reception
Two years has passed since I last posted and there were few life changing events taking place.
In Dec 2014, my sister give birth to a baby girl. So I am officially becoming uncle.
Then on 2nd January 2015, we finally tie the knot. It took place in UK
In Dec 2014, my sister give birth to a baby girl. So I am officially becoming uncle.
Then on 2nd January 2015, we finally tie the knot. It took place in UK
we invited our UK friends and families to our ceremony and the reception. I am grateful for those moment. I am now in Malaysia to have my second wedding reception and traditional tea ceremony. One in KL and one in Penang which means I have 3 wedding receptions!!
After getting married, we were getting back to biz and attempt to achieve the free incentive trip by Amway. We did it and were invited to a cruise trip to Bruges. It was great because we get to hang out together with our biz partners on the cruise.
I have been upgrading myself as part on the biz activities because my aim is to help and educate people about losing weight the right way, what exercise best for losing fat or gaining muscle. So I have taken a nutrition and clinical weight loss course and also successfully qualified as Personal Trainer. Hopefully will help assisting me to the next level. Those who want to lose fat, feel free to contact me for free consultation.
Till then..
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