DISCOVER HEALTH

This is not tomato...if that's what you're thinking. But if you know this isn't tomato, good for you. When I first met this particular fruit, namely persimmon, I have no interest in it, due to it's appearance that resembles a tomato, but orange-colored. I imagined, this has got to taste like tomato, this is a vegetable( nothing wrong with that though). Then one day, my hubby decided to buy some persimmon, because he read about the values it had on health. So, he did bought it, and together we discover how delicious the fruit was. Not at all sour as tomato, in fact it's sweetness was just right, delighting our taste buds and it was not even soft, it was crunchy and crispy. Now, we're loving it. A lesson here: no judging the book by it's cover. This fruit is originally from china, but like any other fruits, thanks to commercials and importing-exporting interrelations, we all can have a taste of it. Eat it with or without the skin. So, go to the nearest st...

Familiar with turmeric? Scientifically known as Curcuma Longa, a relative of ginger . In the Malay language it is called kunyit . A root that is mainly used in dishes and medicinal purposes. You can find it in powder form, but personally the real thing is more satisfying. Turmeric has been used for ages to treat flatulence , menstrual irregularities and now in the western medication as a powerful antioxidant & anti-inflammatory agent.  Here, in Malaysia , women in confinement are advised to take blended turmeric mixed with honey to hasten recovery. The mixture may taste a bit unpleasant but it does really help to reduce inflamed tissues, and you need not much of it, less than half a glass of the mixture daily is good enough. Curcumin , the special component of turmeric that is responsible for its anti-inflammatory capabilities.It is also said that the turmeric's antioxidant properties is equivalent to that of Vitamins C & E, beneficial in combating raging Free Radicals ...

Salam. Here we meet again, after a short pause after my last entry. (^_^) . Anyway, let's move on with today's topic. Avocado health benefits. Why did I decide to write up on avocado? Well, i just tried this greatly delicious avocado smoothie yesterday, I had to go on a research for it's benefits...just so that I'll have concrete reasons to have it more often.hehe. Avocado health benefits 1. Anti-cancer - Rich in antioxidants & anti-inflammatory components which in the other hand in low quantities are related to the formation of cancer. Antioxidants are known to retard the activity of cancer cells and prevents premature ageing. Also containing glutathione which helps to boost immunity. 2. Anti-inflammatory benefits - As mentioned above. Avocados are rich in anti-inflammatory components, namely flavonoids & polyphenols which are beneficial in inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatism, soothes inflamed mucous membranes and improves the heal...

I'm out of ideas on what should I write, so today I'm sharing a few vital points I've extracted from a book I recently read, a few months back(considered recent? hmm..) Okay, it's a book by Michael Pollan, titled Food Rules: an eater's manual . And the truth is, I don't even know who this guy is, never heard of him what-so-ever but I found out there are a few other books published written by him, so I'm the one out-dated, it's not him unpopular or anything. This book is quite interesting, and different from any other books I've read. It's on, well, as the title suggest, food, more precise is choosing the kind right of food and how to distinguish between what really can be classified under the label 'food' and what should be under the label 'plastic'. Though it isn't a lengthy read, I won't be sharing every single word as he wrote it, this would be a synopsis of it sort, this will be my edition of food rules, just as long ...

The first time I had an avocado in my hands, I wasn't enthusiastic. "What should I do with this thing?" I thought, it's all greenish outside and cutting it into halves to see, greenish flesh, appealing? not really, but those were the days when I never cared about what I ate, as long as it's a pleasure to my taste buds, it's a pleasure to me. And that avocado, didn't qualify for my consumption. So, now I know better, and I tried out the avocado(finally..), it isn't that bad, it's a bit oily and tastes buttery, it gets better when made into a salad. If you haven't try it already, I suggest you do. Now, the best part, the health benefits!:- Lowers cholesterol , thanks to it's omega 3 fatty acid content. Improves heart health , again because of the omega 3 fatty acid, glutathione and Vitamin E. Prevents oral, breast & prostate cancer . It contains oleic acid which is related in preventing cancerous cells from sprouting. It has a high...

In this post, I'll be sharing two stories from ex-pneumonia patients who has found a remedy to cure their condition while preserving their well-being. Let's read how both of them managed to escape a lethal disease. CASE 1 Name: Soong Ian Lee Age: 30 (This was in year 2000, now she is 41, supposedly) Sex: Female Additional info: A Down's syndrome sufferer. As for people who are caught with Down's syndrome, their physical constitution differs to that of normal children, due to a defective chromosome, the 21st chromosome. Often, their cognitive abilities are impaired  and their growth are not as smooth as a other kids.While physical impairment may not affect much of their lives, they are susceptible to more risky health-related issues such as cognitive heart defects, gastroesophageal reflux disease, recurrent ear infections(Eventually may cause loss of hearing), obstructive sleep apnea(sleeping disorder),infertility and thyroid dysfunction. I'm not goin...

 If this is your first visit here, you can read about YK Bee Pollen in either one of these articles:- Free radicals and supplements...> Immune system booster...> Before we move into the topic of this YK Bee Pollen, I'd like to invite you to dig a little bit into the history of 'me'.  As a kid, who knows nothing much but to pamper much of my sweet tooth's desires was a mistake, and since I really enjoyed the indulgence, the habit was brought up till I reached adolescence. Oh yeah, daily chocolate treats were no big deal for me and the toll was; toothaches! Not once..not twice..but countless of visits to the dentist finally left a scar of lesson in my head. Then I started to cut down on those sweet stuff. But other junk foods, such as crisps and fast foods were still on the list. My attention towards my health aroused when I first studied about MSG, additives, all sorts of chemicals and how they affect the body. However attentiveness wasn't enough, and I d...

This is dang gui. Heard of dang gui ( angelica sinesis ) before? I have, but never yet had the chance to stir it up into a dish. This traditional chinese herb is also known as dong quai and tang kuei. It comes in 2nd place just after the highly sought-after herb, ginseng. Before moving on with the recipe, which I'd like to credit to Liana . I'd like to highlight on the benefits of dang gui:- Treatment related to women's reproductive health. Improves cardiovascular health. Menopause treatment and herbal tonic for women. Fertility treatment. Speeds up recovery after childbirth. Improves conditions of heavy menstrual bleeding and relieves period pain. May prevent the existence of uterine fibroid tumors. Improves blood health, balances blood pressure and functions as a blood tonic. Relieves constipation. Benefits the conditions related with the virus herpes zoster , headaches and migraines. May ease chronic inflammation in the case of rheumatism. Also benefits in...

Brain is one of the most vital organs in our body, if it's function is impaired, many other organs will be affected and if it's cells start to die, it's harder to regenerate, unlike the cells in other parts of our body. This is why it's important that we care for our brain's health as early as possible, to preserve it's youthfulness and to prevent brain-related disorders from succumbing us at age we could still flourish. One of the steps to keep our brain healthy is by consumption. So, my share for today will be on foods for a healthy, nourished and active brain. Brain Foods I recommend Oily Fish (sardines, tuna, herring, salmon)->>Known for ages as a brain food.Contains Vitamin D , omega 3 fatty acids and DHA(type of omega 3) that benefits brain health, improves memory, healthy skin , healthy heart and for children's mental development. Nuts & Seeds ->>Also contains essential fatty acids for brain development and function. High in prot...

Since I made a recipe on pumpkin sauce(was it sauce?), I'd like to emphasize on this amazing fruit's(or is it a veggie?) magnificent values, the bright orange colors and it's sweet smelling scent brings lots of other nourishment that contributes to a healthier body constitution, so, if you have not been including Mr. Pumpkin into your diet, I assure you that you are losing out on some really good stuff, let's see what are you missing out on if your diet is absent of pumpkins:- Rich in antioxidants -it's orange color comes from beta-carotene , an anti-cancer agent which also exists in other colored fruits such as carrots and tomatoes. Helps ward off free radicals and improve cell-healing. Zinc and Magnesium -Boosts immunity and strengthen bone structure including teeth. Prevents abnormal blood clots. Potassium - Plays a role in maintaining a healthy blood pressure. Also found in avocado and bananas. High in fiber -Prevents cancer, improve colon health, lowers...

Heard of this recipe before? I haven't and this is my first time of making it. When you are out of ideas of what to cook , try this out, it was supposed to be an experimental recipe by my mum-in-law, but turned out to be delicious and it's kind of healthy. So, I thought I'd share it to the world. Ingredients:- ->3 potatoes ->1/2 pumpkin (medium sized) ->1 Carrot ->A handful of Oyster mushrooms ->A few stalks of celery ->A bowl of round eye steak (cut into cubes) **All these ingredients are to be boiled and toss into the blender. ->A bowl of dried chilli (Boiled) ->Coriander powder ->Cumin powder and three spoons of curry powder ->2 large red onions ->A few cloves of garlic (These five are to be blended together) ->salt ->2 tablespoon sugar ->Few stalks of Sawi (Who knows what this is called in english? help please..) ->A cup of fish balls (cut into halves) ->Fried onions to garnish (sold ready-made) ...

I bet parents out there are worried when handing over snacks for their little ones. Too much salt, too much sugar and to much of all the bad stuff. As a parent myself, I am uncomfortable giving my child what comes from the store, many of the food items are not healthy, contains too much of weird ingredients that may be indigestible and sprouts obesity. So, I made a research (self-reading only) for healthy snacks that could be substitutes for the over-junk contained foods, that claims to contain vitamins, minerals and whatever they claim to have. No offense, but my curiosity tells me to make my own kid-friendly snacks for my kid.Try your best to start your kids early on healthy snacks and avoid junk foods, once in a while treat is okay. Go for chocolates, the dark ones the better. Take a look at what I found. 1.Cheese, milk and yogurt. These three are great snacking products, as they contain protein and calcium that is essential for children's growth and stronger bones. Cut ch...

Good morning to all. Have you brushed your teeth this morning? Well, I am not going to write about brushing your teeth, as we all know brushing is essential to keep the teeth clean and eliminate the food residues stuck in between our teeth. Bad mouth odor is the cause of endless breeds of bacteria, improper oral cleansing and trapped food particles inside the mouth, however sometimes it is the result of a disease, for example sinusitis, blood, lungs and gastrointestinal problems. But brushing has it's limits, and there are deep loop holes where the brush cannot reach, this is why mouthwash are available, as these mouthwash are in liquid form, they can seep into hidden areas where we can or cannot see. And when they do make their way into these hidden places, they bring out the bacteria and whatever that's been sitting in our mouth and deterioration our oral hygiene. I don't fancy those liquid mouthwash in the stores,they taste quirky and they come with all sorts of harmf...

Welcome again. This is part 3 of the Tib An Nabawi review, please click here to check out part 1, thank you..> Fish( sama ') It is commonly known that fish is one of the best choice for consumption with less harmful substances compared to live-stock that we got on the land. But it is advisable to avoid big fishes as they may be tainted up to a certain degree due to the oil-spills in the ocean these days. It is said that the best choice of fishes would be the ones in moderate size, softest meat, lives in fresh water that flows, those which eat plants and the ones with scales, the finer the better as the scales filters out harmful substances that tries to go into the body of the fish. The meat from a seafish is said to be tougher and harder to digest, but may be beneficial for fertility purposes. If you are looking for salted fish, choose the most recently salted. And eating the fish part that is closest to the tail would be a better option than eating the upper part near th...

Okay. Now let's move on with the foods that heals (continued) For first time readers, check out part 1 here..> Thank you. Now moving on to the next food in line. Vinegar( khall ) As we all know, vinegar is made from fermentation and is acidic, but this is one is a good kind of  acid. The Prophet SAW once ate it with bread 7 . Let's look at the benefits of vinegar; Soothes the body and softens nature. Helps against gastric inflammation and neutralize toxic from drugs. Decomposes coagulated milk and blood. Enhance the functions of spleen, and coats stomach for protection. Quenches thirst. Prevents tumor from occuring. Eliminates phlegm and assist digestion. Use as mouth wash to relieve toothaches and strengthen gums. Helps in the case of septic finger, relieves pustules, hot tumor and fire burns. Appetite stimulant and stomach softener. Soften thickness and consistency of foods. Olive oil( Zait ) Strengthen the gums. Helps against poison. Acts as a laxativ...

For those who are here at a first visit, do take notice that this entry is continued from the previous entry, Tib An Nabawi(part 3) Foods that heals..click here to read it..> Okay let's move on with the food list shall we.. Onion( basal ) Opens orifices of hemorrhoids. Helps against internal pollution, gets rid of wind and cleanses the stomach. Excites sexual drive Strengthens stomach muscles. Dissolves phlegm. When cooked; helps against icterus(jaundice), coughing and ease roughness in the chest. Figs( tin ) In my post, meet these superfoods I did mentioned about figs. Here I shall talk about it as it is one of the great blessing on the earth. Can't get the fresh ones? No worries dried version is always available. So, what are the values of dear figs:- Cleanses the liver and prostate. Neutralize poison. Relieves toughness of the chest, throat and trachea. Cleanses the liver and the spleen. Purifies phlegm accumulated in the stomach and nourishes the body. ...

We do need to feed ourselves daily, so while we're at it why not make it a worthy feed. Eat good food that nourishes the body, not the food that deteriorates the body, you may think indulging yourself is what matters the most but once you fall sick, you are sure to appreciate the health you once got. Relax, healthy eating isn't all bland and boring, in fact it could taste way better than junk food! (mind over matter?) Lets look at the food mentioned by the Prophet SAW;- Rice( Aruzz ) After wheat, rice is the next most-nourishing in the whole-grain family . It is said to tighten intestinal cavities, coats and adds strength to the stomach. It nourishes and enrich the body and increases semen production . Lemongrass( ith-khir ) This particular plant is said to ;- Open clogs and vein's orifices . Increase urine production . Beneficial for menstruation flow . Dissolves stones and hard tumors in the stomach, liver and kidneys. Strengthens the teeth and stomac...