Got this from an email.

The beauty of herbal treatment for High Blood cholesterol
 
I want to share a secret for treating high cholesterol. Three weeks ago l
went for a cholesterol check.  To my surprise, it was above the normal range
which should be  less than 5.2 mmol/L.   My reading obtained was 6.6.
I had been consuming alot of red meat and lamb recently.
After consuming Mok Yee for two weeks, l had my cholesterol checked
again and found that my cholesterol level fell to 4.70 mmol/L
 
My pharmacist said that even cholesterol medication will need 1- 3 months
 to take effect. She was very surprised and said it is a miracle.
 
Review:
 
I immediately followed an advice of a friend who told me about Black fungus
(Mok Yee).  He had four block heart arteries, over 90  percent blocked. His
cardiologist advised him to go for bypass surgery, failing which he would suffer
an imminent  heart attack. His sinseh ( chinese physician) friend advised him
against surgery  as the procedure would be messy, painful and expensive.
 
He followed the advise of his sinseh friend by consum! ing Mok Yee daily. After
co! nsuming boiled Mok Yee juice for 40 days, he went for an angiogram. His
heart specialist was surprised  and shocked   that his arteries were all cleared
of any blockage and it would not be necessary to see him for another 10 years!
 
My observation is that Mok Yee juice is not only effective in treating high blood
cholestrol but also helps  to bring relief to joint paints, arthritis and poor blood
circulation.
 
The internet info. claims : that Mok yee reduces blood clot, preventing thrombosis,
atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease and cancer. Black Fungus contains
abundant protein, ferric, calcium, vitamin, rough fibre! , the content of protein is
equal to meat.
 
Preparation :
 
1) Pick a hand full of Mok Yee and soak in water for 1-2 hours
2) Wash Mok Yee and cut to pieces with scissors.
3) Pour five bowls of plain water into slow cooker (crock pot)
4) Put 2-3 slices of ginger, 8-10 red dates, 20 kay chee (wolf berry)
     into crock pot.
 5) Bring to boil for 8 hours. One and a half bowls of Mok Yee juice will remain
    after boiling overnight.
 
Consumption : You may consume for 10 to 14 days according to the severity
of the problem..  For those with low blood pressure consume less or only
for alternate days.
 
Drink Mok Yee first thing in the morning with an ‘empty stomach’. Consume
at least one large bowl. Take breakfast 2 hours later.
 
Side effects - you may feel a little tired after 3- 4 days. Consume multivitamins
and fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Do not eat oily or fried foods during
this period.
 
Observation : Dark and oily stool during the first two days.
 
Remarks : Cholesterol medication is chemical in nature and may harm the liver.
Mok Yee is a plant and does not contain chemicals. 

Written by Paul Lee ‘

Cheers,
Donovan.

Don’t know where to go for your next buffet fix? Here’s a list I received in my email. Hope it helps when you have ran out of ideas!

Food lovers … hold your breath!

Lunch buffets

1. For lunch buffet below $20, Geek Terminal at Market Street (http://www.geekterminal.com/) @ $13.90 per pax - think it’s best for those working in Raffles Place & who want a light lunch.

2. For lunch buffet between $20 to $30, Carnivore at Vivocity (http://www.carnivore.com.sg/Outlets/vivo.asp) @ $28++ per pax - good for meat-eaters & those working in Vivocity vicinity.

3. For lunch buffet above $30, Carousel at Royal Plaza on Scotts (http://dining.royalplaza.com.sg/) @ $39++ per pax - for those who can afford a leisurely lunch with international spread on a weekday at Orchard Road.

Dinner buffets

1. Below $20, Bombay Cafe Express at Suntec City Mall (http://www.bombaycafe.com.sg/) @ $14.90++ per pax - not sure if the buffet’s only available on Friday nights since that was what the programme showed. There’s also another Bombay Cafe around Tanjong Katong area. >> $9.90 on weekday, ok, included some Chinese dishes among the Indian dishes offered. Serves naan too. (value for money.)

2. Between $20 to $30, Harbour City Restaurant at PSA Building (http://www.harbourcity.com.sg/) @ $27.80++ per pax, only on weeknights - ala carte buffet menu of 48 dishes but subject to minimum of 4 pax to enjoy the buffet. This buffet does really look like a great-value for money, but provided you don’t mind travelling to the rather remote location. I had only tried the dim sum lunch once & a long time ago, but it seemed very popular with working crowd around there

3. Above $30, MELT - The World Cafe at Mandarin Oriental (http://www.mandarinoriental.com/singapore/dining/MELT/) @ $70++ per pax, only on weeknights - add $25++ to enjoy free flow of alcohol.

Dim sum buffets

1. Below $20, Lao Beijing at Plaza Singapura (http://www.tunglok.com/laobeijing/laobeijing_menus.html) @ $10.20++ per pax – only for high tea on weekdays, 3 to 5pm. For weekends & PHs, the price increases to $15.80++, but the spread has slightly more choices as well. Check out their website for the full high tea menus. It’s worth a try if you like lots of Chinese carbs.

2. Between $20 to $30, Peach Blossom at Marina Mandarin (http://www.meritus-hotels.com/hotelresort/marinamandarin/dining/peachblossom.htm) @ $28.80++ per pax, served between 11.30am to 2.30pm, only on weekends & PHs - ala carte buffet menu of over 26 dishes. I haven’t tried it but am really tempted by the display of fried cornflake beancurds, deep fried enoki mushroom parcels and black glutinous rice with pumpkin paste dessert last night.

3. Above $30, Hai Tien Lo at Pan Pacific (http://www.panpacific.com/en/singapore/restaurants_bars/Hai_Tien_Lo.html) @ $58++ per pax, between 11.30am to 2.30pm, only on weekends & PHs – the spread looked good, but 4 out of 5 tasters on the programme commented that the price was a little too high for dim sum, which I tend to agree, what’s more with the recession looming over our heads now.

Breakfast buffets

1. Below $20, Bistro Delifrance at various locations (http://www.delifrance.com.sg/)@ $9.90++ per pax – only on Fridays to Sundays & PHs, 8 to 10.30am. Check their website for the various bistro locations & under ‘Promotions & Hot Deals’ for the breakfast buffet details. Not sure why the flyer on the website indicated that we can have the bakery buffet breakfast at $7.95 and will need to add $3 for an additional hot meal, which was different from what was telecasted last evening, showing unlimited helpings to both their hot & bakery items. Perhaps different bistro have different menus or the flyer is outdated? Did anybody know which outlet they showcased last night?

2. Between $20 to $30, Cafe Brio’s at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel (http://www.millenniumhotels.com.sg/grandcopthornewaterfront/restaurant/index.html) @ $29.00++ per pax, served between 6.30 to 10.30am, on all days –the spread seemed very international, probably good for those staying nearby. I found the mention of dining al fresco alongside the Singapore River rather funny since the view is more like of a big canal, nothing spectacular.

3. Above $30, Olive Tree Restaurant at Intercontinental Singapore ( http://www.singapore.intercontinental.com/dining/olivetree.asp) @ $36.00++ per pax, between 6 to 10.30am, on weekends & PHs – the spread actually didn’t seem as international as Café Brio’s, but is definitely more high end. They have an egg station that will freshly cook your eggs in whatever style you want, which is the norm for 4 stars hotel establishments and above. And boy, am I impressed with their selection of fresh tea leaves that are served in actual tea pots rather than cups to individual customers. The pan fried beef and cheese selection looks really yummy too. So if I’m to choose between Café Brio’s & Olive Tree, I’ll rather pay a bit more & go for the latter. After a most satisfying breakfast, we can then walk off our food by shopping to our fill at Bugis Junction.

High tea buffets

1. Below $20, Chilli Padi Nonya Café at North Bridge Commercial Complex $8.80+ per pax. The high tea buffet is served on all days of the weeks, 2.30pm to 5.30pm, and I think it’s $7.80+ on weekdays, add a dollar for weekends. I was salivating over the spread on tv last night, especially the nonya kuehs, kueh pie ti, chwee kueh & chilled sago with gula melaka. Seems like they rotate their daily menus, thus you may get your favorites on certain days. The spread may not be huge but it’s definitely worth a try for that price. For your information, North Bridge Commercial Complex is just opposite Bugis Junction.

2. Between $20 to $30, Ellenborough Market Café at Swissotel Merchant Court (http://www.swissotel.com/EN/Destinations/Singapore/Swissotel+Merchant+Court/HOTEL+HOME/Gallery/Dining/Ellenborough+Market+Cafe.htm) @ $28.00++ per pax, served between 3.30pm to 5.30pm, only on weekends and PHs – needless be much said about this popular buffet with Singaporeans. It’s got a reasonably good spread, just don’t expect very nice ambience as I tend to think the café is always overcrowded. The cold chempedak dessert did look very tempting though.

3. Above $30, Tea Lounge at The Regent Singapore ( http://www.regenthotels.com/hotels/risin/dinings) @ $36.00++ per pax, served between 1.30pm to 5.30pm on weekends – this is a classic English tea buffet, probably more suitable for ladies of leisure or bunch of girls meeting up for a get-together or couples wanting a quiet afternoon to cosy up to each other. Can you imagine a bunch of guys or big families gathering at this place? I think that explained why Terence Cao kept going over to join the other 2 female tasters last night since it would be a bit awkward for him to sit alone and sample English tea. Anyway, interesting items to try include the Yuzu tarlet, cherry trifle and macarons.

Steamboat buffets

1. Zheng Fa Steamboat - Less Than 20 @ $18.90++, on weekdays. I was surprised by the indoor decor as it really didn’t look very nice outside.
I found the uniforms of the staff rather corny, but overall, I wouldn’t mind patronising this place with my family or a big bunch of friends so that we can share food & try everything. The desserts really looked interesting, and I am impressed by the fact that they don’t only offer steamboat, but also grill/bbq & teppanyaki, & at such low price. I bet this place is going to get swamped from now onwards, & I regret not trying it before the telecast.

2. Chongqing Steamboat @ Tanglin Mall - Less than 30 @ $29.90++ on weekdays & $30.90++ on weekends. Website:http://www.chinesefeasts.com.sg/restaurants.html. The restaurant is more correctly known as The Magic of Chongqing Hot Pot, & you can find the extensive menu on the website above. I like their sauces a lot, and all the 1-serving Jing Chuan Dian Xin items are worth a try. The 8-treasure tea served is a bonus as it really aided digestion of food.

3. The Buffet @ M Hotel - Above 30 @ $38++ on weekdays. Website: http://www.millenniumhotels.com.sg/mhotelsingapore/restaurant/theBuffet.html. The hotpot buffet showcased last night is really impressive, but I think more suited for seafood lovers since they focus their themes around seafood. I salivated over the drunken prawns cooked on the spot & mushroom varieties & chinese herbs that you can add all you want to your soup, and of course, the durian pengat.

Dessert buffets

1. Below $20, Mingles at Velocity (Novena Square) – ice cream buffet @ $14.90++ per pax, available for high tea everyday. The buffet offers 24 flavours of New Zealand Natural ice cream, with unlimited waffles (not served whole but in small slices) & 1 drink per customer. It may be too much to eat just ice cream unless you are a true-blue ice cream fan, so a suggestion is to go for their set lunches or dinners, which will give you main course, drink & dessert/soup. I tried this place a couple of times, & rather enjoyed their sausages & rosti.
However, this place is definitely not meant for hanging out or big crowds.

2. Between $20 to $30, The Rose Veranda at Shangri-La Hotel - dessert buffet @ $28++ per pax, available between 3 to 6pm on weekdays.http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/singapore/shangrila/dining/restaurant/roseveranda. I actually think this is the most worthy of the lot showcased last night, & would love to give it a try when I can find time to take the afternoon off from work & have a leisurely high tea with my friends or other half.
Being a female & tea drinker, I love the rose patterned crockery & am amazed by the 102 varieties of tea available. Apparently, they also serve tea cocktails, which are chargeable. Temptations include the crème brulee, mango & mint minestrone, lemongrass & chocolate mousse topped with crunchy chocolate balls, durian cake & chocolate fondue. They also have a selection of hot items for this buffet, which is great for those who are not die hard dessert fans.

3. Above $30, The Courtyard at Fullerton Hotel – chocolate buffet @ $38++ per pax, available Thur through Sat nights.http://www.fullertonhotel.com/swf/main.html#/dining/thecourtyard/. Well, another well known buffet, so I’m not going to say too much. I have never tried it since I don’t fancy gorging myself on chocolate, not that I don’t love chocolate, but I just don’t wish to run at the sight of chocolate for a long time after that. The only items that caught my attention last night are the lychee tiramisu and white chocolate soup.

Brunch buffets

1. Below $20, Penang Place Restaurant at International Business Park – not exactly brunch buffet but more like lunch buffet @ $19.80++ per pax, available daily from 11.30am to 2pm except on Sundays when they close – http://www.penangplace.com/. I tried this before, & have to say that I really enjoyed the spread. It is always very crowded though, so you definitely need to make reservations, even on weekdays. You can refer to the website for the buffet items.

2. Between $20 to $30, The Pearl River Palace Restaurant at Suntec City Convention Centre Level 3 – ala carte Cantonese lunch buffet @ $28++ per pax, available between 11.30am to 2.30pm on weekends.
Being such a traditional Chinese establishment, they do not have their own website. It seems like a good central venue for family get-together makan sessions on weekends with the usual Chinese restaurant fare, tim sum selection & desserts, & as usual, being able to shop after a heavy makan session is a plus point.

3. Above $30, Checkers Brasserie at Hilton Singapore – Sunday champagne buffet @ $160++ per pax, available from 12pm to 3pm. Without free flow champagne, it’s $70++ per adult & $25++ per child. http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/SINHITW-Hilton-Singapore-hotel/dining.do;jsessionid=17BE3DCE5A2E6071BC2B21DAF1E7FCAB.etc73#2. It sounds crazy to pay that kind of $$ for champagne plus lunch, especially when the atmosphere isn’t exactly leisurely or relaxed with a kids’ corner on the same premises. It also seemed so crowded and noisy in the show but if you have the cash to spare, can try for the seafood, western hot entrees like roast beef, foie gras (WOW!) & Yorkshire pudding, Indian cuisine like lamb kebabs & naans, Chinese selection like crepes with Peking duck and of course desserts.

ShoppingLifeStyle.com occassionally sends me newletter with interesting articles about healthy diets. Here is one which you may find useful:

1. Up your fiber intake
A recent Danish study found that women who ate more fiber gained less weight with age, particularly around their middle, than women on low-fiber diets. So how much fiber should you aim to take? 25 to 30 grams a day, recommend experts. Good sources include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains.

2. Eat frequently
Stress causes weight gain because when you’re often anxious or feeling overwhelmed, your body produces stress hormones like cortisol, which encourages the storage of fat in the abdomen. Studies have shown that hunger can trigger the same effect and send cortisol in overdrive, leading to an expanding waistline. To keep your hunger under control, eat five or six smaller meals instead of three main meals.

3. Cut back on salt
Sodium causes your body to retain fluids. That’s why a diet high in sodium can result in a bloated stomach as well as raise your blood pressure. Stay away from high-sodium culprits such as processed and canned foods, and whenever possible add flavor to your foods with herbs and spices instead of salt.

4. Eat less fast food
Here’s yet another proof that fast food isn’t exactly the most diet-friendly food around: A study by the University of Minnesota found that people who ate fast food more than twice a week gained an extra 10 pounds over 15 years, compared with people who ate fast food less than once a week. Fast foods are notoriously high in saturated fat and sodium, which not only lead to weight gain, but also elevate your risks of health problems such as diabetes and heart disease.

5. Cut back on refined carbs
According to recent findings published by the American Journal of Epidemiology, it’s not the amount, but the kind of carbohydrates you consume, that triggers weight gain. Contrary to popular belief, overweight people don’t eat more carbs than normal-weight individuals, but nutrition researchers found that they are more inclined to eat an excess of refined carbs.

Refined carbohydrates are, for example, those found in sugar, white bread, white rice, white bread, pasta and cereals. Meals and snacks that are laden with refined carbs have a high glycemic index, meaning they quickly break down into sugar, causing insulin levels to skyrocket and blood sugar to spike. If this blood sugar is not used by the body, it is stored as fat.

Replace refined carbs with unrefined carbs (wholemeal bread, whole wheat pasta, oats, veggies) and protein (lean meat) in your diet — these nutrients break down more slowly, so you’ll stay fuller for longer.

Source: http://www.shoppinglifestyle.com/diet/article.asp?id=745&ap=1652

Regards,
Donovan,
TS.

The mooncake festival is nearing and all the best mooncakes in town are vying for top spot! Only YOU can decide which is the best! I received this email which have a link to this page featuring mooncakes from quite a number of places in Singapore!

Below is an abstract of the page:

Mooncakes come in all shapes, sizes, flavours and colours these days as hotels and restaurants scramble to constantly reinvent themselves. That is a good thing for consumers as there is definitely something for everyone. This week, we bring you our top picks of some of the best mooncakes this season.

Goodwood Park Hotel
22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221, 67301867

Goodwood Park Hotel’s new tangy Soursop Snowskin Mooncake (SG$40 for 4 pieces) is filled with a velvety smooth pulp from fresh soursops. Perfect if you are a fan of fruit inspired mooncakes. Mango with Pomelo in Snowskin Mooncake (SG$40 for 4 pieces) was a hot favorite from last year and is also back on the menu this year. It is no surprise that Goodwood Park’s D24 Durian Paste in Snowskin Mooncake (SG$48 for 4 pieces) is one of the more popular choices at Goodwood Park Hotel. The hotel has made a name for itself for its Durian creations over the years. Remember to drink lots of water with this one!

Hilton Singapore
581 Orchard Road, 67303392

Hilton’s Hilton’s signature cheese mooncakes (SG$38 for a box of 6) now come in minis and you can enjoy more variety in a box. A few new flavours are available this year, including the Mango and Pecan, which comes complete with juicy bits of mango flesh which goes very well with the smooth cheesecake based filling.

Look out for the Peanut Caramel which is just awesome. Simple and well-balanced, this one in particular will go down well with kids and has delightful chunks of peanuts and walnut in the filling.

Intercontinental Singapore – Man Fu Yuan
80 Middle Road, 68251062

Intercontinental’s Signature Japanese Sweet Potato Flake Pastry Mooncake with Single Yolk (SG$50.80 for a box of 4) is a Japanese take on the traditional yam paste mooncake. It is fried to perfection and is more flavourful than the traditional yam paste ones.

Also try out the Mini Snowskin Mooncake filled with Avocado and Mango Mousse ( SG$42.80 for a box of 8 ) . Fresh mangoes are blended with avocado for a smooth and uniquely rich taste and comes complete with dark chocolate pearls.

Swissotel – Szechuan Court
80 Bras Basah Road, 6338 8785

Mini Snow-Skin Feulletine-Hazelnut with Wafer Crunch Nuts ( $45 for a box of 8 ) makes its debut this Mid-Autumn with its silky smooth hazelnut filling. A good departure from the usual lotus paste filling. Inside, instead of a yolk, lies a Swiss chocolate sprinkled with wafer crunch nuts, and wrapped by a creamy chocolate shell.

Swissotel’s other bestselling mini snowskin mooncakes include Champagne Truffle & Chocolate Ganache, Baileys Chocolate and Rum & Raisin Chocolate Truffle ( $45 for a box of 8 ). Like the Mini Snow-Skin Feulletine-Hazelnut with Wafer Crunch Nuts mentioned earlier, they too have crunchy chocolate shell “yolks” filled with goodies. The chefs have done a great job blending western flavours into traditional Chinese delicacies and they are all easy favorites among the young and old.

Source: http://www.lifestyleasia.com/articles/wine-and-dine_9/best-mooncakes-in-singapore_3523.htm (Written by Gary Yeo)

Happy trying,
Donovan
TS.

I came across this article on The Straits Times yesterday and it seems like a good deal, so i shall share it with u all who have not read about it yet!

Singapore is turning 44 and so Orchard Hotel is offering a 44% discount off its Go Local buffet till Sunday for diners who wear red in its Orchard cafe. Usual price is around $36++ to $46++. The spread includes Hokkien mee, Ayam Buak Keluak, Bak Kut Teh and durian-flavoured desserts. To make ur reservations call 67396565.

Mandarin Oriental is offering the National day buffet dinner at The World Cafe at the price of $88++ per person. This includes Hosin glazed lamb T-bone, baby pork ribs with homemade sauce and sambal stingray and other local flavours. Their Cherry garden Cantonese restaurant on the other hand is offering a 6-course set meal at $68++ per person. For more information, call 63380066.

Hmm, Mandarin Oriental’s National Day offer is still so expensive! haha Maybe the food is really good? Can someone try and let me know please??

Enjoy yourself!
Donovan,
TS.

I came across this article in Yahoo! And being a food lover, it caught my eyes immediately, like a small boy who walked past a candy stall! haha. And being a nice boy, i wanna share this candy with all food lovers!!! (if you did not already know ie.) Check out the article below:

SINGAPORE: The Restaurant Association of Singapore has launched “The Great Singapore Feast” in an effort to entice local diners to local restaurants.

The promotional drive will see restaurants and partners pumping out S$1 million worth of vouchers to be sold through their websites. But only Citibank credit card holders and Singaporeans are eligible.

For S$35, diners can buy a S$50 voucher at the association’s website that can be used at any participating restaurant.

The association said with restaurants seeing as much as a 30 per cent decline in revenue, it is time to re—direct their efforts.

Ang Kiam Meng, president, Restaurant Association of Singapore, said: “A dip in revenue is also a major challenge especially during this economic downturn. Tourists are also not arriving so we very much need to rely on our local market to stimulate spending.”

The association hopes to drum up between S$1.5 million and S$4 million in additional revenue for the industry by the time the promotion ends on October 31.

173 restaurants are participating, including names like Tung Lok, Crystal Jade and Jack’s Place.

Restaurants said the impact of the discounts on their margins will not exceed one or two per cent and that is a price they are willing to pay in order to get the cash flow going.

Andrew Tjioe Ka Men, chairman, Tung Lok Group, said: “We experienced a dip in business, between 15 and 20 per cent for the fine dining. So when the market is bad, the priority is actually to bring in the cash flow, and try to create interest among the diners.”

Vouchers can be bought on the association’s website starting Friday.

Source: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20090723/tap-313-spore-restaurants-launch-great-s-231650b.html

The link to the Restaurant Association of Singapore is HERE!

Go on now and get the vouchers! Weeee!

Donovan,
TS.

Got this story from the an email, yet to try it personally. Anybody who tried it, give us some feedbacks ok!

With recent case on the Geylang Serai, Singapore food poisoning out break (with 2 deaths todate), would like to share the information received from a friend please read on it may be of help. When someone gets diarrhoea, sometimes the solution is so easy, we wonder why anyone has to suffer. The secret is in rice water.

(My mother) knew about it. When Dr Albert Winsemius came to Singapore for a farewell and thank you dinner in his honour, he brought along his wife Aly and his granddaughter, Jolijn. Both women came down with very bad gastroenteritis. They saw the doctor who gave them medication. It was slow to work. Mother boiled some rice in lots of water and went to their hotel with two 1.5L bottles of rice water. I cringed in shame at the offer of this folk remedy, which seemed so primitive to me. Never heard of this cure before.

To my surprise, it worked, and they were even able to go out for dinner the next day. Both were exclaiming how the rice water did the trick of making them well again. Well, lucky it worked, I thought to myself. I was discussing this some years back with Kim Ng, the ex-matron of KK Hospital. She said, yes, that is what Professor Wong Hock Boon, the notable paediatrician teaches. I was shocked and made some comment how could he? It was common knowledge so what had he to do with it?

Many months later, I regretted laughing at it. Dr Christina Shanta Emmanuel, who is the CEO of…uh, which group I have forgotten. Either National Health Group, or Polyclinics,or whatever, regarded me seriously when I brought up the topic like it was good fun. She said that Prof Wong Hock Boon had presented a paper on it. At some conference. After he had done clinical trials. Then his results were published in the Lancet, the Medical Journal all doctors read. In fact, said Shanta, he was credited for saving the lives of 2 million African babies by this method. It is rice water and not rice, that does the trick. I have found it effective again and again. You take a handful of rice and boil it in a large saucepan with lots of water. Like three or four large glasses. Then you cool that and drink the water. If you are in a hurry to relieve the ailing person, take the saucepan off the fire and dunk it in a frying pan or basin of cool water with ice cubes if necessary.

There seems to be some tecnhical difficulties with my pic uploading! oh well, at the mean time enjoy more interesting informations abt food, fruits or recipes! Food post coming back soon!

Also known as the Dragon Fruit, the Pitaya is a stunningly beautiful fruit with an intense colour and shape, magnificent flowers and a delicious taste. The fruit, apart from being refreshing and tasty, contains a lot of water and minerals with many different nutrition ingredients. It tastes light sweet and it’s good for liver, laxative, supplementing fiber and very suitable for diet.

Besides, dragon fruit is also good for person who has a high blood pressure.  According to popular experience, obese person who has eaten dragon fruit regularly canreduce his/her weight naturally and have a beautiful balanced body but it does not influence on his/her health. Moreover, eating this fruit can stop and reduce diabetes. Hence, dragon fruit is a favorite fruit of many people especially Asian customers.

Benefits of Dragon fruit:

1. Enhance the body metabolism (Protein)    
2. Improve digestion (Fiber)    
3. Reduce Fat (Fiber)    
4. Improve memory (Carotone)    
5. Maintain the health of the eyes (Carotone)    
6. Strengthen bones and teeth development (Calcium)
7. Tissue development (Phosphorus)    
8. Help to metabolise carbohydrates and produce energy (Vitamine B1)    
9. Improve appetite (Vitamine B2)    
10. Moisturise and smoothen skin and decrease bad cholestrol level (Vitamine B3)      
11. Improves the immune system and promotes healing of cuts and bruises (Vitamine C)

How to Select and Store    
They should be full-colored and free of moldy spots. Dragon Fruit should be refrigerated, unwashed, for up to 5 days. Serve chilled.

Dragon Fruit Pizza  

Ingredients needed :

1 package of ready to use pre-made sugar cookie dough    
8 ounces cream cheese    
1/2 cup powdered sugar    
1 tablespoon lemon juice  
3 dragon fruit, peeled and sliced  
3 kiwi, peeled and sliced  
1 cup strawberries, hulled and cut in half  
1/4 cup apricot glaze  

Directions    
Rolled out cookie dough into a 12 inch round.  
Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.  
Allow to cool completely.  
Meanwhile, prepare fruit by washing and slicing it into 1/4 inch slices.    
Cream together the cream chees, powdered sugar and lemon jucie.    
When the crust is cool, top with the cream cheese mixture.    
Lay fruit in a circle on top of the cream cheese mixture.    
Spread apriot glaze over fruit.  
Chill until ready to serve.

 I recieved this from an email, not too sure where the original source is from. Anyway, what an interesting pizza isn’t it! haha, i am going to try it out and share with u all the outcome!

Cheers,

TS. 

Here’s an article about the benefits of drinking coconut water. I am a great fan of coconut! Especially young ones with soft succulent flesh and sweet tasty water. I drink coconut water at least once a week! So should you! Those small ones in the supermarket cost around $0.99 each. Pretty reasonable.

Cheers, TS

Coconut Water -The All Natural Health Drink

Coconut Water—What is it?

Coconut water is the liquid found inside young green coconuts. Not to be confused with coconuts you see in the grocery store i.e.—the brown, hairy kind. A green coconut is the same food, it’s just not as mature and the liquid inside has an abundance of minerals and nutritional qualities. Coconut water has been used in tropical regions around the world for centuries. Not simply good for staying hydrated, it’s called by many as the best known fluid for re-hydrating the body.

Health Benefits of Coconut Water

The water found in these young coconuts is among the purest of all waters. It has no cholesterol and more electrolytes than any fruit or vegetable juice or sports drink you will find. It is biologically pure, tasty, and full of the salts, sugars, and vitamins needed by athletes. It also contains trace amounts of copper, phosphorus, and sulfur which help correct electrolyte imbalances.

The water of a single coconut contains enough vitamin C to meet the daily requirements of the body. It also contains several vitamins in the B group, such as niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, riboflavin, folic acid, and thiamin.

Coconut water is naturally fat free, low in carbohydrates and low in calories. It helps to keep the body cool and at the proper temperature. It also helps to maintain the human body’s natural fluid levels, while carrying vital nutrients and oxygen to cells.

Coconut Water Uses, Diet and Nutrition

Coconut water is the same as human blood plasma. In the past it was used as plasma for blood transfusions in many countries throughout the world. In fact, during the First World War it was used as a replacement for plasma because it is sterile, does not produce heat, does not destroy red blood cells, and is readily accepted by the body.

Coconut water improves digestion. It helps with the absorption of other nutrients including a variety of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Coconut water improves calcium and magnesium absorption which supports the development of strong bones and teeth as well as helping to protect the body against osteoporosis. It improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.

For the athlete, coconut water provides a nutritional source of quick energy. It will boost energy and endurance and enhance physical and athletic performance, while supporting tissue healing and repair.

Coconut water is a natural diuretic. It also supports thyroid function. It will increase the body’s metabolic rate which will help with weight loss. It is used by the body to produce energy instead of being stored as body fat like other dietary fats. It has healthy fatty acids which do not circulate in the bloodstream like other fats but are sent directly to the liver where they are converted into energy just like carbohydrates.

With such a large list of benefits, there is no good reason not to include coconut water into your diet and to keep it there as part of your natural health lifestyle.

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