LUANG MASA REHAT MINDA

Memori di Germany..

2015-03-21T01:03:00.000+08:00

Terkenang saat-saat manis di Germany semasa ziarah anak bujang di sana.
Sebelum ke Germany, kami singgah di London dan Paris...tempat yang ku impikan dah sekian lama..
Alhamdulillah sampai juga walaupun beberapa ketika sahaja...

Kedai buah di Paris

Jambatan terkenal diParis...lagu khas untukku...

Bersama en somi di nurnberg Germany

Bersama adinda cikgu Mazinah

En Abdul Aziz di Nurnberg

Candy limau

2014-03-26T17:21:00.003+08:00

December 14, 2011

Candied Tangerines

My daughter joined FFA this year and we have already been part of the Mums fundraiser, the Citrus fundraiser and in March they will be selling Tilapia that they have grown themselves. I ordered a box of Tangerines and even though we peeled them, juiced them, and juggled them, we still had more than we could eat before they were destined to go bad. Lately I’ve been fascinated at the idea of harvesting (buying in this instance) and putting aside for another time. Fruit was often candied or jarred in sugar syrup so that it could be enjoyed as an out of season treat. So we decided to candy up a bowl of slices and save a few to dip in chocolate so we can enjoy them on Christmas Eve while we open our presents. (Find the recipe at the end of the post.)

These treats can be eaten as candy, used to garnish holiday drinks such as cocoa, coffee, hot toddies, spiced cider. The slices can also be cut or chopped and added to cookies, quick breads and savory stuffings. There is no limit to what you can do with these morsels.

The recipe is simple enough:

1 part water to 1 part sugar (this is a simple syrup), in a pot, on the heat to dissolve the sugar
Add in your slices (or peels) when sugar is dissolved and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
Take pot off heat and let rest for 10 minutes
Put pot back on heat and simmer for another 30-45 minutes (stirring occasionally), you want the citrus to look completely translucent and you want the syrup to be thick enough to be coating the spoon or spatula that you are using to stir.
Take the citrus out of the syrup (don’t throw the syrup away! It will be wonderful in drinks or on waffles) and lay them on a rack to cool.
Once cooled, rolled them in sugar. Or shake them in a bag with sugar. Done! Cooling may take several hours, it really depends on the humidity in the air. You may want to set the trays in your oven to keep them in a dryer environment while ‘setting’.
But you could go that extra step and dip a few in chocolate…we used bittersweet chips. Yum.

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Jalan-jalan Ke Bandung

2013-06-15T09:31:00.001+08:00

Pada cuti pertengahan tahun ni (24mei - 28mei2013), kami suami isteri berhhoneymoon di Bandung....
nanti nak pilih-pilih gambar dulu..

Buah Delima

2013-06-15T07:30:00.000+08:00

Kita baca dan cuba amalkan..demi kesihatan bagi memudahkan kita beribadat...InsyaAllah

Pomegranate health benefits

Time to add another carton of fruit juice to your shopping basket:

it seems pomegranate is the new wonder drink for all-round good health benefits.

Not convinced?

1. It contains three times more antioxidants, glass for glass, than red wine or green tea.

2. Drinking it will boost your intake of vitamins C, E, and K, as well as potassium and calcium

3. It contains folic acid, necessary to make red blood cells, and iron.

4. Drink pomegranate juice after a workout as it will speed up your recovery and reduce muscle aches. Research also indicates that it may prevent cartilage deterioration.

5. Pomegranates are thought to help protect you against cancer. Research conducted in Israel showed that pomegranate juice destroys breast cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone.

6. New research shows that it may also help to prevent cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes, as it is understood to halt clogging in your arteries.

7. Studies have also shown that pomegranates can help to lower bad cholesterol and build good cholesterol.

8. As well as being a source of calcium, pomegranates may also help to prevent dental plaque forming on your teeth.

Looking for a pure pomegranate juice to help boost your health?

Check the ingredients, and avoid pomegranate drinks with added sugars, juices, water and additives.

Kesihatan Lagi...

2013-06-14T20:59:00.000+08:00

More Homemade Remedies

Tonics

Maintaining a proper strength of the immune system in the body is a basic requirement for staying healthy. To avoid falling sick and to maintain good health, Ayurveda advises a number of simple formulas which are very effective to increase immunity or 'Ojas'. To become an expert in rejuvenation or 'rasayana' therapy, you might need to join our online courses on 'Original Ayurveda'.

However, here are some recipes for simple Ayurvedic tonics that act as 'Rasayanas'. These are especially beneficial for those who are physically weak, underweight and have weak muscles. The tonics given below nourish not only the body but mind too.

Eat 3 or 4 figs and drink 250ml warm milk in the morning. One or two teaspoons of honey may be added to the milk for sweetening. Soak the figs in water if they are dry. It is a very good tonic and also cures constipation and anemia.
Take 2 walnuts, 4 almonds and 7 raisins. Soak them overnight in water and eat the next morning with 250ml of warm milk. Chew well. It's good to add one or two teaspoons of honey to the milk for sweetening.
Take 1 part dry dates (without seeds), 2 parts dry coconut and 3 parts sugar candy. Cut/break them into small pieces and mix together. Take about 50 grams of this mixture every morning. It's specially good for the children and prevents common ailments like tonsillitis, cold, cough, indigestion and diseases relating to teeth. The dose for children is 2 teaspoons and 4-5 teaspoons for adults. Do not drink water immediately after eating this mixture.

Take equal quantity of unpeeled apples and carrots grated. This mixture should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning. Dose can be up to 200 grams. Do not eat anything for 2 hours after eating this mixture. It is very effective in reducing extra fat, specially for the women. For increasing weight the same mixture should be taken immediately after lunch. Special Ayurvedic tonic for infants:

Take 1 almond and soak it in water overnight. In the morning remove the skin of almond and make a fine paste by grinding it. Mix in 1 gram of honey. Give to babies who are 4 months or older. It is a nice tonic for both mental and physical development of the child. Please note that the almond should not be bitter and the paste should be very fine.
Take 25 grams black chickpeas (kala chana). Soak them in 200 ml water in the night. It is advised to eat these next morning. The water can also be taken with or without mixing a teaspoon of honey. The sprouts made from black chickpeas can also be taken. They strengthen the lungs, help reduce cholesterol and are good in cases of heart disease. Those having a weak digestion or who develop heaviness after eating this, should discontinue.
Take 2-3 dry dates and soak them in water every morning. In the evening boil them in 250ml milk untill half the quantity of milk remains. Cool and add one teaspoon honey as a sweetener. Eat the dates and drink the milk. This can be taken one hour before going to bed. Do not drink water for 2 hours after taking this tonic. This tonic helps to build all the 'Dhatus', gives strength to lungs, increases blood circulation, cleans the bowels and alleviates Vata and Pitta.

Spageti aglio olio

2012-11-08T21:00:00.000+08:00

1st time nak buat.... pernah rasa , sedap.. (saing ambo hok masoknyo..)

Resepi Spageti Aglio Olio ni me ambi kat blog 'Our Story';

Bahan2

1. Spageti

2. Seafood udang / sotong

3. Bawang putih 5-6 ulas di cincang

4. Bawang besar holand di dadu (me guna bwng besar biasa je)

5. 1/2 sudu teh serbuk lada hitam / ikut suka la nak letak bnyk mana

6. Sedikit serbuk cili / cajun / cili kering yg di gunting menyerong (me guna cili kering je)

7. Garam secukup rasa

Cara2 memasak

- rebuskan spageti dan toskan

- panaskan 2 sudu butter / olive oil / minyak jagung / minyak biasa

- tumis bawang besar dan bawang putih sehingga layu

- masukkan seafood dan kacau

- masukkan spageti, serbuk lada hitam, cili kering/flakes and garam

- gaul2 dan siap utk d hidang.

Boleh tambah origano flakes dan parsley flakes.. fuhhh lebih terangkat.

Jalan-jalan ke Kuching..

2012-09-22T22:39:00.001+08:00

Assalamualaikum wbt....bertemu kembali.
Sempena Hari Malaysia

Lobby Hotel 360

Pandangan Sungai dari tingkat 18 Hotel 360

Mee Kolok yang terkenal di Kuching

Polis berbasikal di Waterfront Kuching

...di kedai kraf

Ikan masin terubok...mesti beli punya..

Bilik hotel yang sangat luas

Di Pasar Satok...beli ikan terubok

Bot Laju

Cuti-cuti di Kota Kinabalu

2012-06-06T19:02:00.001+08:00

Assalamualaikum wbt, bagaimana dgn cuti sekolah pada kali ini.... Semoga meninggalkan kenamgan yg indah.
Cuti kali ini, Kota Kinabalu jadi sasaranku....pergi berdua saja dgn mr.Aziz. Sudah lama nak bercuti ke Sabah ni tapi selalu sibuk dgn agenda lain... akhirnya sampai juga.

Kami singgah di Tamparuli..

Jambatan gantung Tamparuli

Pekan Nabalu di tanah tinggi...dah mula sejuk..tempat membeli belah .

Posing di Kinabalu Park...menarik hutannya.

Add caption

dah nampak gunung Kinabalu...tapi puncaknya dilindungi awan.

Kami dah sampai di Pekan Kundasang yang terkenal itu...sejuk dan berangin.

Pandangan dari Masjid Kundasang

Singgah di Dairy Farm...ada lembu tenusu Fresian

Hijau...hilang tension kerja..

Pondok tempat beli tiket untuk masuk ke Kawasan Dairy Farm

Bye...Kundasang, InsyaAllah kami akan berkunjung lagi.
Memang puas hati melancong di sini.

BRAIN ... Minda..Akal...

2012-03-31T00:28:00.000+08:00

Artikel pilihan kali ini berkaitan dengan kesihatan organ yang paling penting di dalam badan kita ..
Mana yang baik kita boleh amalkan..
Selamat membaca.

4 STEPS TO BRAIN HEALTH

New studies bring to our attention that high levels of cholesterol might make the brain cells more prone to dementia. The heart and brain are connected to long term health – many things that heart patients do are good for all of us to keep our brain healthy, too. So by preventing a heart attack, you can avoid brain drain.
1. Take B Vitamins.
B vitamins can help stifle homocysteine, an amino acid that damages blood vessels. A new study of seniors from researchers at the Chicago-based Rush Institute found in 2004 that seniors with low levels of niacin were more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s. Get in the habit of taking a quality B Complex every day.
2. Try Ginkgo Biloba.
Extracted from the ancient ginkgo tree, ginkgo biloba is considered the best of all brain-boosting supplements on the market. Studies of people with Alzheimer’s disease show that ginkgo enhances blood flow to the brain and improves memory recall. In addition, ginkgo is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Ginkgo does thin the blood and can clash with some medications, especially blood thinners; so check with your doctor before taking and make sure not to take before a surgery.
3. Avoid inflammation.
Chronic inflammation, whether from an irritated bowel disease, inflamed gums, or an autoimmune disease, weakens the arteries in both the heart and the head. Inflammation makes the arteries more vulnerable to rupture and increases the danger of heart attack and stroke. Keep an eye on early warning signs of inflammation.
4. Exercise your brain.
Older folks who are readers stay sharp while those who watch TV melt into the couch. When researchers compared those struck by Alzheimer’s and their activity level, 47% are less likely to develop the disease than those who taxed their brains the least. Do crossword puzzles, read, play cards, write detailed and interesting e-mails to all your friends, surf the web, and just plain stay busy.
Supplements of the Month:
Ginkgo Biloba
The ginkgo is the oldest living tree species, geological records indicate this plant has been growing on earth for 150 – 200 million years. It was first brought to Europe in the 1700′s and it is now a commonly prescribed drug in France and Germany.
In the last 30 years, more that 300 studies have given clinical evidence that ginkgo prevents and benefits many problems throughout the entire body. Ginkgo is gaining recognition as a brain tonic that enhances memory because of its positive effects on the vascular system, especially in the cerebellum.
Ginkgo may help to counteract the effects of aging, including mental fatigue and lack of energy.
Ginkgo works by increasing blood flow to the brain and throughout the body’s network of blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the organ systems. It increases metabolism efficiency, regulates neurotransmitters, and boosts oxygen levels in the brain which uses 20% of the body’s oxygen.
Ginkgo has been used to relieve tension and anxiety and improve mental alertness, elevate mood and restore energy.
Ginkgo also acts as a powerful antioxidant and contributes to the oxidation of free radicals which are believed to contribute to premature aging and dementia. Antioxidants also protect the eyes, cardiovascular system and central nervous system.
Ginkgo may also help control the transformation of cholesterol to plaque associated with the hardening of arteries, and can relax constricted blood vessels.
Studies have confirmed that ginkgo increases blood flow to the retina, and can slow retinal deterioration resulting in an increase of visual acuity.
Flush-Free Niacin
Vitamin B 3 – (Niacin) is used in the process of releasing energy from carbohydrates, forming fat from carbohydrates and to metabolize alcohol. Vitamin B3 comes in two basic forms – niacin (also called nicotinic acid) and niacinamide (also called nicotinamide). Inositol hexaniacinate, a “flush-free” niacin, is also available and has many of the same benefits of niacin, and is becoming increasingly popular. Dietary niacin and niacin formed within the body from the amino acid tryptophan are converted to niacinamide. Niacinamide is the biologically active form of niacin.
The RDA for men and women is in the range 14-18mg, and is easily achieved. Prescribed doses of the supplement go as high as 3gm per day and sometimes even higher.
The best food sources of vitamin B3 are peanuts, brewer’s yeast, fish and meat, and fortified breakfast cereals. Some vitamin B3 is also found in whole grains. Vitamin B3 is found in most vitamin supplements, but additional supplementation is needed to achieve many of the proven health benefits.
Food sources (mg per 100gm):
Rice bran (18.5)
Tuna (11.6)
Chicken liver (9.3)
Chicken, white meat (8.1)
Wheat germ (5.6)
Brown rice (4.7)
Broccoli (0.8)
Dried figs (0.4)
Niacin is one of the most stable of the B-vitamins. It is resistant to the effects of heat, light, air, acid and alkali. A white crystalline substance that is soluble in water and alcohol, niacin and niacinamide are both readily absorbed from the small intestine. Small amounts may be stored in the liver, but most of the excess is excreted in the urine. The only appreciable loss of niacin occurs when it leaches into cooking water.
Caution:
Niacin, taken orally as nicotinic acid, can produce redness, warmth, and itching over areas of the skin; this “niacin flush” usually occurs when doses of 50mg or more are taken and is a result of the release of histamine by the cells, which causes vasodilatation. ‘Take Your Vitamins’ brand of Flush Free Niacin can be taken, as it will not produce this reaction.
As with any vitamin or supplement, please consult your doctor before taking.
Sumber :.Dayrecipe.com....Thank you!

Kenangan di Cameron Highland 2012

2012-02-04T01:19:00.001+08:00

Assalamualaikum wbt, semoga semua teman dirahmati Allah sentiasa...

Sempena cuti tahun baru cina kami mengambil peluang untuk menenangkan fikiran drp suasana yang sentiasa sibuk di tempat kerja...pendek kata melarikan diri dari kesibukan kota... :)

Menginap 2 malam di Cool Point Hotel Tanah Rata....ermm...boleh beri ** saja...

Turut serta....adik sekeluarga..Mohd Azmi n Ija, Azlan n Zaa sekeluarga dan Hadi n Irah sekeluarga... memang meriah dengan telatah anak-anak...seronok.

Ok...inilah foto yang terpilih..

Buah Epal !

2012-01-24T02:24:00.000+08:00

Assalamualaikum semua,
Di pagi yang hening, teringat blogku yang sudah lama tidak di kemaskini...apa nak tulis??
Tidak perlu fikir banyak.. disini umihadri nak kongsi mengenai kegunaan buah selain dari memakannya. Orang Kelate panggil buah ni buah topoh...tidak pasti anak muda masih menggunakan nama ni atau tidak.

Bacalah..

APPLES – THE MAGIC OF FALL AND BEAUTY

Ever since ancient times, the apple is considered the divine fruit and was included in rituals of adoration for many gods. Did you know that apples can actually do wonders for your beauty? Apples contain alpha-hydro acids, determining skin rejuvenation and dead cells exfoliation, as well as agents like pectin with firming and anti-inflammatory effects. Moreover, apple consumption guarantees you a fresh breath and healthy dentition.
Apples – more then just a fruit?
Have you been eating onions or garlic and have an important meeting to attend? The apple is the rescue solution! Why? The pectin neutralizes the intense smell of certain ailments, while the fruit fibers act as a tooth brush.
Facial mask based on apples and honey
This particular formula combines the benefits of apples and honey, reputed for its nourishing properties.
Effects:
Your skin will be optimum hydrated and will enjoy a soft and bright appearance.
Ingredients:

half of an apple’s core
2 tea spoons of honey

How to do it:
Mix the ingredients until a homogeny paste is obtained. Keep that paste in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes. Apply the mixture on a priory cleansed face, massaging it gently until the mixture becomes very thick. This way, your blood flow will be stimulated, while your face will become brighter. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
How to diminish wrinkles and inflammation
Grate a green apple and apply it on your face. This will lead to vanishing fine lines and calm down irritations. Keep the fruit on for 10 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
Acne and greasy skin mask
Mix green grated apple and honey in equal quantities, apply the mixture on your face and massage it well for fast absorption. Keep it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.
Swallowed and tired eyes
Mix two spoons of sugarless apple juice and one grated potato. Take two cleansing swabs and imbue them with this mixture. Then apply them on your eyes for 10 to 15 minutes. After that, wash it off with lukewarm water.
Double-effect facial mask: exfoliation and hydration
Ingredients

grated quarter of an apple’s core
one tea spoon of crushed oat
one tea spoon of honey
one tea spoon of cream

How to do itMix all the ingredients well and apply the result on your face with gentle moves. Keep it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.
I hope now, when you are aware of the benefits of apples, not only you’ll eat more and be healthier, but you’ll use them in your own “cosmetic lab”.
...artikel dari Dayrecipe.
Ok...selamat mencuba !!

Balik Kampung...Cuti sekolah sudah bermula !

2011-11-26T16:25:00.000+08:00

Semasa berada di Kota Bharu (20 Nov 2011) hujan turun dengan lebatnya tidak berhenti-henti.

Semasa kami berada di atas Jambatan Sultan Yahya Petra...gela' gelema'

Jambatan Sultan Yahya Petra

Kg Sireh...pesat membangun

Di bawah jambatan baru ...dalam pembinaan.

...hampir sampai di Kuala Lumpur ( R & R Bukit Tinggi )....tidak hujan, cuaca mendung.

UMRAH 2011 .....PART2

2011-08-06T18:36:00.000+08:00

Sekitar Kota Madinah

UMRAH 2011

2011-06-16T18:54:00.003+08:00

Anak-anak Buah Ku..

2011-04-20T21:07:00.000+08:00

Bulan April...macam-macam berlaku...paling istimewa, harijadiku, yang ke.... (jubli ??).
Disini ku mengambil peluang untuk mengucapkan selamat hari lahir kepada yang lahir di bulan April, semoga kehidupan kita sentiasa di Rahmati Allah, terutamanya ipar tersayang Zawiah dan kakak syamim, Husna dan.... sape2 ajelah yang lahir bulan ini.
Bulan ini juga adikku yang sedang belajar di New Zealand pulang bersama keluarganya.
Masalah komunikasi sudah timbul...anak2 buahku tidak tahu berbahasa melayu. Bahasa Inggeris loghat Maori yang fasih dituturkan....kemain laju pertuturannya...amat sukar untuk difahami.
Foto-foto menunjukkan anak2 buahku baru smpai , otw dari airport ke kajang.

Jangan Minum Air Bergas / Berkarbonat !!

2011-03-27T21:28:00.000+08:00

Dah lama tidak berposting di laman ini...kalau tidak ada idea sendiri....cuba cari artikel yang berguna untuk semua...sambil-sambil guna untuk diri sendiri...
Baru dapat email dari blog kesihatan...katannya "clean out your arteries with apple cider vinegar..." Kalau dah rasa artery kita agak2 tersumbat..rasanya eloklah kita minum cuka epal tu, ada banyak dijual di kedai. Kalu nak minum cuka kurma pun boleh jugak, yang bernama 'Khal' tu. Kalau minum cuka tu...ermm lega! ...lawas!
Di bawah ni ada satu artikel yang sesuai untuk sesiapa saja terutama para remaja atau yang ada anak-anak remaja yang suka sangat minum air bergas.

DON’T Drink Your Calories in Soda Pop

If you drink soda pop, especially the caffeinated kind, it could kill you. But most especially, it can go right after your kid’s health. Pop gives the average teenager approximately 12.5 teaspoons of refined sugar a day. It works out to that much more than what our US government has determined people need in unrefined sugar per day. Also, your kid and you are using soda pop, in all probability, as a food. In 1977-78, teenagers drank twice as much milk as soft drinks, but by 1994-96, it had turned around; they were drinking twice as much soda as they were drinking milk. And such consumption is linked with lower intake of nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals and fiber.
After reading this sort of information, I drank half my caffeinated soda and poured the other half down the drain. It bubbled and burbled like it was cleaning my drain out. I don’t suppose it’s doing me any good, as I’ve heard that it makes a great toilet cleanser, too. Meanwhile, empty calories are all those soda pops contain (aside from great drain cleaners). They are contributing to major health problems, particularly obesity. Such a condition has been proven to injure your health by the USDA Economic Research Service. Several studies by them have shown that weight gain is directly related to soft drink consumption. Weight gain itself is the prime risk factor for Type Two Diabetes, which can make you go blind, lose you your job, cause lifelong paralysis and finally death. It can be controlled only through a daily regimen of diet or medication. Do you want that sort of thing in your life? If not, cut back on your drinking of soda pop.It may well be that soda pop, alcohol and other such empty calorie consumption is a problem for teens and adults, not to mention grade school children. That’s why they’re trying to remove it from the schools. And as you get older, being overweight can give you coronary disease, strokes from blood clots building up in your arteries, and cancer. Cancer is like being eaten away by your own body, literally a piece at a time.
Also, always downing that two-liter of soda pop increases the risk of osteoporosis in both men and women when they drink soda pop instead of milk, which is rich in bone-building calcium, and dentists are especially keen on people not drinking sugar-laden, no calcium, hopelessly empty soda pop. All it seems to do is taste good, it would appear. Dental experts say that if you drink it between meals to quench your thirst, you get tooth decay and dental erosion due to the sugars and the acids in pop.
Some of your desire for pop puts you at a risk for kidney stones and a slightly higher risk of heart disease. There needs to be more research done in these two areas, but there has been a fair degree of documentation done by the University of California at Berkeley.
Caffeine, on the same hand, has been proven to be a highly addictive drug. If you drink a cup of coffee or more per day, day in and day out, you are technically addicted to coffee. It’s a stimulant and has been proven to help people’s sex lives somewhat, but it also increases the excretion of calcium. Other ingredients in soda pop such as Yellow Number Five promote attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in some children. Yellow #5 also induces allergic reactions such as asthma in a sizeable portion of individuals.
Soft drinks are one of the most heavily promoted items in all of human history. You can find them in gas station stores, the 7-11 or the AM-PM, vending machines are everywhere, and they are lining the school halls also. You need something wet to quench your thirst, and that’s the secret reason people are going to bars anyway. To get a drink. But neither the soda pop nor the booze, as both caffeine and alcohol are addictive drugs.
US companies spend $700 million or more per year on media advertising for soda pop per year, and hundreds of millions on other promotional activities. They even make contracts with your public school systems to sell soda pop in the halls. Parents and educators have recently, however, been making a concerted attempt to reign in that form of merchandising. Several states have banned at least the non-diet soft drinks from some or all schools, but that could be more of a step backward than a step forward. It does cut the calories, and diet soda has been proven to not quench hunger by some studies, again done at the University of California. Your kids will not do much better on diet soda, but at least they’ll be more prone to eating or drinking something else…unless they don’t. Diet soda is still full of those same acids they mentioned, and have no sugar in them to help them along in your digestive cramp. They can cause nausea, diarrhea and constipation, not to mention those same allergic reactions, including asthma, as regular soda does. Diet soda alone is not an “easy way out.”
Nonetheless, the Center for Science in the Public Interest makes these recommendations: that governments should require chain restaurants to declare the calorie content of soft drinks and all other items on menus and menu boards; the Food and Drug Administration has been told by them to require labels on non-diet soft drinks to state that frequent consumption of sugar-laden drinks promotes obesity, diabetes, tooth decay, osteoporosis and other health problems; governments should provide water fountains in schools, government buildings, parks and other public places; school systems and other organizations, and all those organizations which cater to children should stop selling soft drinks, candy and junk foods in hallways, shops and cafeterias.
Until this month of September, 2005, there was no hard and clear evidence through science that soda itself alone can make kids fatter. But reporting in The Lancet, a British medical journal, a team of Harvard researchers had found the first evidence absolutely linking soda pop drinking to childhood obesity. Twelve year olds who drink soft drinks regularly are far more likely to become or to be obese than those who don’t.
Obesity experts at Harvard found this to be highly important and spent 19 months following the children rather than simply following them around for a week or so like many studies gone before have done. Statistically through many similar studies it’s been found to be more important to use a lengthy study than a sporadic or shorter study. And in this study, it was found that schoolchildren consume who drink pop take in some 200 calories per day more than children who usually don’t. It supports the notion that long-term obesity is an ingrained behavior, starting in childhood, and that we don’t compensate well for calories in liquid. In short, water or milk is simply better.
Soda pop also has been shown to make you thirstier, and that does lead to the further drinking of soda pop as you attempt to quench your thirst. Something about the combination of chemicals in many soda pops dries out people. So then they reach for another can of soda, thus becoming committed to a vicious cycle. And that greatly increases their calorie intake, especially since pop today is now coming supersized as well, filling up those larger and larger plastic single-serve looking bottles. It might not be a bad idea to try to follow the serving suggestion, at least, on the bottle. And it might be a better idea to drink from a plastic bottle than an aluminum can, as the aluminum has been shown to seep into the can. This may have something to do with the formation of Alzheimer plaques in the human brain, as aluminum may be a cause of Alzheimer’s disease, a dreadful illness that causes people to forget everyone and everything that holds any meaning whatsoever in their lives.
Is it worth it, to worship a can of a kid’s drink that was invented as a snake oil remedy in a poor man’s fireplace by bubbling a concoction of chemicals together that tasted good? He only intended to sell it in small amounts to adults as a tonic, as it did seem to settle people’s stomachs, and stimulate them. That’s because original formula Coke’s original ingredient was cocaine, not caffeine, but eventually cocaine became illegal.
Perhaps someday, we should follow suit on caffeine and alcohol. But until that day ever comes, we are stuck having to police ourselves and our children. Do it wisely.

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Makanan Yang Membakar Lemak...

2011-02-01T20:46:00.000+08:00

7 Superfoods for Weight Loss

The superfoods in this article not only have weight loss attributes but supreme health benefits that make them ideal members in any healthy weight loss regime.
Chilli

The active ingredient in chilli called capsaicin is a thermogenic agent which helps to increase metabolism and the burning of calories and fat. This is why capsaicin is found in many natural weight loss formulas. Capsaicin is also believed to be an appetite suppressant. Two studies led by the same Japanese researcher (Yoshioka et al., British Journal of Nutrition; 1998, 1999), revealed the ability of cayenne to increase the metabolism of dietary fats in women as well as demonstrate modest reductions in appetite.
In addition to weight loss properties, capsaicin has been shown to relieve pain, sinusitis, psoriasis, migraines and arthritis, improve circulation and stomach conditions and inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
Bee pollen
Bee Pollen, around 40% protein with a staggering composition of nutrients, enzymes and phytochemicals, is a virtually complete food. As well as a plethora of health benefits, it is said to stimulate the metabolism, speeding up the burning of calories, and its high content of lecithin can help to flush fat from the body.
Bee pollen also functions as an appetite suppressant, containing the amino acid phenylalanine that is known to effect the area of the brain that deals with feelings of hunger and fullness. Unlike the chemical manmade derivative of phenylalanin called phenylpropanolamine used in commercial weight-loss products, phenylalanin is not addictive and has no negative side effects. Bee pollen also satiates the appetite and eliminates cravings because it is so nutrient-dense.
Coconut oil
Dr. Weston A Price, the Darwin of nutrition writes, ‘Replacing the fats you now eat with coconut oil may be the wisest decision you can make to lose excess body fat…You can lose unwanted body fat by eating more saturated fat (in the form of coconut oil) and less polyunsaturated fat (processed vegetable oils). One of the remarkable things about coconut oil is that it can help you lose weight. Yes, there is a dietary fat that can actually help you take off unwanted pounds. Coconut oil can quite literally be called a low-fat fat.’
Coconut oil is unique from animal saturated fats in that it is comprised of medium chain fatty acids which are absorbed directly and used immediately for energy. Raymond Peat MD, author of Coconut Oil and Its Virtues, concludes, ‘The anti-obesity effect of coconut oil is clear in all of the animal studies, and in my friends who eat it regularly.’
Coconut oil has also been found to benefit a myriad of conditions from diabetes, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, digestive disorders, thyroid imbalances, and viral, bacterial and fungal infections.
Nettles
Nettles contain serotonin, a mood enhancing neurotransmitter with a calming influence. Serotonin also plays a role in the feelings of satiation one experiences after eating, hence functions as an appetite suppressant. It is for this reason that serotonin supplements have been designed to tackle food cravings and aid slimming.
Studies have shown a direct link between obesity (due to overeating) and decreased brain levels of serotonin. This is no doubt one reason why nettles have a traditional reputation for improving weight-loss. The late naturalist and wild-food forager Euel Gibbons claims, ‘stinging nettle is very efficacious in removing unwanted pounds!’.
Nettles are incredible mineral dense and are cleansing and detoxifying for the body. They are also great for skin, hair and nails as they contain the beautifying mineral sulphur.
Chocolate
Cacao (aka pure chocolate), contains chemicals that increase levels of serotonin in the brain, and as such has appetite suppressing properties. Serotonin levels are raised in part due to the amino acid tryptophan in cacao as well as the action of monoamine oxidase enzyme inhibitors (MAO inhibitors). These decrease our body’s ability to break down serotonin so that more of this neurotransmitter remains in the brain remains, creating feelings of fullness for longer.
Cacao is also exceptionally high in antioxidants, has potent aphrodisiac properties, healthy minerals and mood-boosting compounds such as PEA the ‘love chemical’.
Pure, unrefined chocolate contains none of the detriments of commercial products such as sugar, hydrogenated fats, milk, additives, agro-chemicals and solvents.
Green Tea
A study published in the December 1999 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, led by Dr. Dullo at the University of Geneva, indicates that substances in green tea extract may actually promote weight loss. Men given a combination of both caffeine and green tea extract burned more fat calories than those given caffeine or placebo alone.
The scientists believed that the catechin flavonoids in green tea may alter the body's use of norepinephrine, a chemical transmitter in the nervous system, to increase the rate of calorie burning. They concluded, ‘Green tea has thermogenic properties and promotes fat oxidation beyond that explained by its caffeine content per se’.
Green tea also lowers cholesterol, reduces the risk of stroke, protects against cancer, prevents teeth cavities and has anti-inflammatory action.
Omega 3 Fish Oil
Omega-3 oils serve numerous bodily processes and are particularly good for the immune system and heart as well as arthritis, skin conditions, pre-menstrual tension, mental function, improving memory and reducing depressive symptoms. Omega 3 oils also play a role in burning fats within the body and as such can aid weight-management.
This is due to its effects on insulin, reducing levels in the body. Insulin promotes the use of fat for storage and reduces the use of fat for fuel, hence lower insulin levels mean greater conversion of fat for energy rather than storage.
The best Omega-3 oil sources are oily fish like sardines, salmon and mackerel. Plant sources include flaxseeds (the richest plant source), walnuts, pumpkin seeds, green leafy vegetables, evening primrose oil, wheat germ and spirulina.
I would also recommend a primarily raw food diet (plant-based) and alkaline diet for healthy weight loss.

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MAHA 2010

2010-12-05T01:49:00.001+08:00

Klik...ada byk lagi pics..

Menyusuri Sg Mekong dan singgah di pulau2....Hari ke 3

2010-12-02T15:10:00.000+08:00

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Lawatan ke Cu Chi Tunnel Vietnam

2010-11-27T23:34:00.006+08:00

Kami telah melawat ke Cu Chi Tunnel pada hari ke2 di HC Minh. Untuk sampai ke sana lebih kurang 3 jam dengan menaiki bas. Sepanjang perjalanan ke tempat tersebut dapat dilihat perkampungan penduduk Vietnam dan budaya mereka. Kesan-kesan banjir masih kelihatan...lecah! Rata-rata penduduk Vietnam adalah miskin, rumah mereka kecil dan berbentuk kiuboid.

baru sampai ke Cu Chi

...menuju ke kawasan tunnel

ini salah satu lubang untuk masuk ke tunnel...muat badan org yg kecil shj

sempat posing dalam hutan...di bawah tmpat berdiri tu ada tunnel...mcm lubang tikus.

setelah penat berjalan, setelah melihat mcm2 cara untuk org vietnam survive ...kami dijamu green tea dan ubi kayu cicah kelapa dicampur kacang...erm sedaaap!...lapar.

...berebut ubi kayu..inilah mknan zaman perang.

sempat bergambar...melepaskan penat

Kari ikan....kegemaran melayu champa rasanya....sedap sbb penuh dgn sayuran.

Makan tengahari di Restoran Halal Shamsudin...sedap sbb lapar sgt.

Makan malam di Restoran Halal milik Singaporean

Jadi Pelancong @Ho Chi Min...Part 1

2010-11-26T17:45:00.001+08:00

Inilah sebahagian ciri-ciri orang Vietnam....60% rakyatnya bermotosikal

Sebelum terbang ke HCM di LCCT

Menjamu selera..makan malam di NV Halal restoren

Pandangan dari Hotel DaiNam di waktu malam

Lawatan ke Cu Chi Tunnel yang meninggalkan kesan duka yang mendalam...

Sakya...nama tourist guide kami...kelakar orangnya...miss u

group kami yang sentiasa happy

Bandar HCM dari Hotel...sedang membangun

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha

2010-11-16T17:24:00.000+08:00

Hadri dan rakan di German

Azmi dan family di N.Zealand

Sempena hari yang mulia ini , maaf zahir dan bathin semuanya...
terutamanya anakanda Hadri dan adik Azmi sekeluarga yang berada di perantauan (Germany n New Zealand).
Walaupun berada jauh di mata...kalian semua sentiasa terbayang2 di mata...macam ada di depan mata.
Semoga semuanya bahagia berhari raya di samping teman dan keluarga tersayang..
Esok raya..tapi mood masak belum timbul lagi...terkenang orang jauh...hihi

Beat High Blood Pressure without Medication

2010-11-07T12:08:00.000+08:00

Salam semua...

Bila umur sudah hampir menginjak kepada 50an...rasanya sangat mustahak kita menjaga kesihatan fizikal dan mental kita. Betul orang kata lebih baik kita mencegah sesuatu penyakit daripada merawatnya. Di samping kita menjaga makanan kita supaya kita mencapai tahap fizikal kita yang sihat, kita juga kena mendekatkan diri kita kepada Yang Maha Esa yang telah mencipta kita dan sekelian alam... supaya minda kita tenang.. dengan itu akan meluaskan lagi setiap kapilari darah kita yang semakin sempit dengan enapan maut yg kita kumpulkan dalam kapilari darah kita..Disamping itu dalam hidup bermasyarakat...untuk menjauhi penyakit, kita perlu mudah memaafkan orang, tidak menyimpan segala ketidakpuasan hati di dalam diri kita...Insyaallah hidup kita sihat, dapat beribadat dengan tenang tanpa gangguan...

Di bawah ini adalah artikel terpilih yang sesuai untuk entri di pagi ahad yang hening ini..

Selamat membaca...semoga berguna..

"Most people can reduce their blood pressure without medication. First get to a healthy weight. Then add these strategies.

1. Go for power walks

Hypertensive patients who walked at a brisk pace lowered pressure by almost 8 mmhg over 6 mmhg. Exercise helps the heart use oxygen more efficiently, so it doesn’t work as hard to pump blood. Get a vigorous cardio workout of at least 30 minutes on most days of the week. Try increasing speed or distance so you keep challenging your ticker.

2. Breathe deeply

Slow breathing and meditative practices such as qigong, yoga, and tai chi decrease stress hormones, which elevate renin, a kidney enzyme that raises blood pressure. Try 5 minutes in the morning and at night. Inhale deeply and expand your belly. Exhale and release all of your tension.

3. Pick potassium-rich produce

Loading up on potassium-rich fruits and vegetables is an important part of any blood pressure–lowering program, says Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD, professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medical. Aim for potassium levels of 2,000 to 4,000 mg a day, she says. Top sources of potassium-rich produce include sweet potatoes, tomatoes, orange juice, potatoes, bananas, kidney beans, peas, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and dried fruits such as prunes and raisins.

4. Read food labels for sodium

Certain groups of people—the elderly, African Americans, and those with a family history of high blood pressure—are more likely than others to have blood pressure that's particularly salt (or sodium) sensitive. But because there's no way to tell whether any one individual is sodium sensitive, everyone should lower his sodium intake, says Eva Obarzanek, PhD, a research nutritionist at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. How far? To 1,500 mg daily, about half the average American intake, she says. (Half a teaspoon of salt contains about 1,200 mg of sodium.)

Cutting sodium means more than going easy on the saltshaker, which contributes just 15% of the sodium in the typical American diet. Watch for sodium in processed foods, Obarzanek warns. That’s where most of the sodium in your diet comes from, she says. Season foods with spices, herbs, lemon, and salt-free seasoning blends.

5. Indulge in dark chocolate

Dark varieties contain flavanols that make blood vessels more elastic. In one study, 18% of patients who ate it every day saw blood pressure decrease. Have 1/2 ounce daily (make sure it contains at least 70% cocoa).

6. Take a supplement

In a review of 12 studies, researchers found that coenzyme Q10 reduced blood pressure by up to 17 mmhg over 10 mmhg. The antioxidant, required for energy production, dilates blood vessels. Ask your doctor about taking a 60 to 100 mg supplement up to 3 times a day.

7. Go decaf

Scientists have long debated the effects of caffeine on blood pressure. Some studies have shown no effect, but one from Duke University Medical Center found that caffeine consumption of 500 mg—roughly three 8-ounce cups of coffee—increased blood pressure by 4 mmhg, and that effect lasted until bedtime. For reference, 8 ounces of drip coffee contain 100 to 125 mg; the same amount of tea, 50 mg; an equal quantity of cola, about 40 mg.

Caffeine can raise blood pressure by tightening blood vessels and by magnifying the effects of stress, says Jim Lane, PhD, associate research professor at Duke and the lead author of the study. "When you're under stress, your heart starts pumping a lot more blood, boosting blood pressure," he says. "And caffeine exaggerates that effect." If you drink a lot of joe, pour more decaf to protect your ticker.

8. Take up tea

Lowering high blood pressure is as easy as one, two, tea: Study participants who sipped 3 cups of a hibiscus tea daily lowered systolic blood pressure by 7 points in 6 weeks on average, say researchers from Tufts University—results on par with many prescription medications. Those who received a placebo drink improved their reading by only 1 point.

The phytochemicals in hibiscus are probably responsible for the large reduction in high blood pressure, say the study authors. Many herbal teas contain hibiscus; look for blends that list it near the top of the chart of ingredients—this often indicates a higher concentration per serving.

9. Work (a little) less

Putting in more than 41 hours per week at the office raises your risk of hypertension by 15%, according to a University of California, Irvine, study of 24,205 California residents. Overtime makes it hard to exercise and eat healthy, says Haiou Yang, PhD, the lead researcher. It may be difficult to clock out super early in today’s tough economic times, but try to leave at a decent hour—so you can go to the gym or cook a healthy meal—as often as possible. Set an end-of-day message on your computer as a reminder to turn it off and go home.

10. Relax with music

Need to bring down your blood pressure a bit more than medication or lifestyle changes can do alone? The right tunes can help, according to researchers at the University of Florence in Italy. They asked 28 adults who were already taking hypertension pills to listen to soothing classical, Celtic, or Indian music for 30 minutes daily while breathing slowly. After a week, the listeners had lowered their average systolic reading by 3.2 points; a month later, readings were down 4.4 points.

11. Seek help for snoring

It’s time to heed your partner’s complaints and get that snoring checked out. Loud, incessant snores are one of the main symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). University of Alabama researchers found that many sleep apnea sufferers also had high levels of aldosterone, a hormone that can boost blood pressure. In fact, it’s estimated that half of all people with sleep apnea have high blood pressure.

If you have sleep apnea, you may experience many brief yet potentially life-threatening interruptions in your breathing while you sleep. In addition to loud snoring, excessive daytime tiredness and early morning headaches are also good clues. If you have high blood pressure, ask your doctor if OSA could be behind it; treating sleep apnea may lower aldosterone levels and improve BP.

Take Care of Your Ticker! 20 favorite comfort foods made heart-healthy

Bagaimana membuat FACIAL MASK sendiri....Skin Care!

2010-10-10T02:27:00.001+08:00

Homemade Facial Mask Recipies

Try some of these proven facial mask recipies! Each treatment has its own duration that you should leave the mixture on for. When complete, rinse off with lukewarm water unless the recipie states otherwise. These provide proven results, so many professional spas use identical (or similar) treatments. Make sure that before applying any facial mask blends, the face should be washed and cleaned with a mild facial wash. Best of all, they are all natural and can do no harm to the skin. Sample a homemade facial mask; you might be amazed with the results.

Basic:

1. Got egg in your face?
- Beat one egg white
- Add three to six drops of lemon juice
- Smooth it out all over the face evenly
- Wait for at least five minutes for the mixture to dry and spread on a second layer
2. Honey mask
- Combine two tablespoons of water
- Add 100 grams of warm honey
- Smooth on the face; keeping it on for at least 20 minutes
3. Milk: it's good for you!
- Combine 1 tablespoon of nonfat instant powdered milk, 1 teaspoon unflavored yogurt
- Add half a cucumber, peeled and sliced in small peices
- Put all ingredients in a blender and mix until pasty
- Spread all over the face, keeping it on for at least twenty minutes
4. Oatmeal: it sticks to more than your ribs
- In a blender, blend together a tablespoon of oatmeal, two tablespoons of powdered nonfat milk
- Add one egg white and half a cup of orange juice.
- Apply unto face and let it stay for twenty minutes.
5. Oatmeal: another method
- Mix together an egg white, a teaspoon of orange juice
- Add two tablespoons of instant oatmeal
- Apply to the face and leave on for twenty minutes
6. Honey and milk
- To a beaten egg white, add in one half teaspoon of honey
- Add lemon juice, fresh milk and flour
- Spread to the face and keep it on for twenty minutes and rinse with cool water
7. Chamomile
- In blender, combine about one teaspoon finely crushed and dried chamomile flowers, a teaspoon of fresh mint finely chopped
- Combine with tablespoon of honey and an egg white
- Smooth on to face, keep on for twenty minutes
8. Go bananas
- Mash about half a banana and combine it with a tablespoon of orange juice
- Mix in one tablespoon of honey
- Keep the mixture on for fifteen minutes
9. Sour power
- Combine half a cup of honey, a tablespoon of lemon juice
- Add two tablespoons of cooked instant oatmeal
- Smooth onto face and wait for thirty minutes before rinsing
10. Cucumber delight
- Mix into a blender a combination of one mashed banana, and half of cucumber
- Drop in a tablespoon of honey and half a cup of lemon juice
- Spread over the face and rinse off after thirty minutes.

For skin lightening:

1. Glycerin
- In a bowl, whisk together one egg yolk, one teaspoon of honey
- Add a teaspoon of glycerin
- Smooth onto face and rinse off after two hours
2. Papaya delight
- Mix together one egg white and a cup of mashed papaya
- Add a tablespoon of lemon juice and two tablespoons of sour cream
- Refrigerate before applying to the face
- Rinse after an hour.
3. Lemon and lime
- Bring to a boil a quarter cup of lemon peel, a quarter cup of lime peel, and lemon leaves
- Steep for five minutes and add a tablespoon of lemon juice, two tablespoons of oats
- Add a tablespoon of wheat germ
- Let cool, then apply on the face
- Rinse off after 30 minutes
4. Papaya and honey
- Blend together two tablespoons of honey and half a cup of mashed ripe papaya
- Smooth on the face
- Rinse off after twenty minutes
5. Carrots and papaya
- Mix together an egg yolk, three tablespoon of mashed papaya
- Mix in three tablespoons of cooked and mashed carrots
- Leave on the face for thirty minutes
6. Baby soft skin
- Whisk together half a cup of lemon juice, an egg white
- Add three teaspoons of powdered infant formula
- Leave on the face for thirty minutes and rinse off with warm water, followed by cold water.
7. Carrot concoction (the 5 minute facial)
- Blend in half a cup of carrot juice, cooked oats
- Add half a cup of wheat germ and two tablespoons of lemon juice
- Smooth on the face and rinse with warm water after 5 minutes

For healthy glow

1. The linden mixture
- Bring to a boil and steep for five minutes a mixture of orange juice and linden flowers
- When cooled, add in two tablespoons of lemon juice, two tablespoons of yogurt and a teaspoon of honey
- Leave onto the face for at least thirty minutes and rinse off with warm water and cold water for the final rinsing
2. Garden freshness
- Boil and steep half a cup of parsley and lemon leaves inside half a cup of lemon juice
- Mix in three teaspoons of infant formula
- Leave on the face for an hour
3. OJ does it
- Combine three tablespoons orange juice with half a cup of honey
- Smooth on the face and leave for thirty minutes
- Wash off with warm followed by cold water.

For oily skin:

1. Olive oil
- Combine an egg yolk, a tablespoon of honey
- Add a tablespoon of olive oil and half a cup of oatmeal
- Leave on the face for fifteen to twenty minutes and wash with warm water
2. Tomatos
- Combine a cup of oatmeal with three tablespoons of non fat milk
- Mash or use blender on tomatoes and add to mixture
- Leave this mixture on the face for an hour and wash off with warm water
3. Strawberry delight
- Boil and steep lemon leaves
- Add in half a cup of oatmeal, three tablespoons wheat germ
- Mash half a cup of strawberries and mix in
- Smooth on the face for an hour and wash of with warm water

Bye hadri....d'KLIA pada 27 Sept 2010..

2010-10-03T21:53:00.002+08:00

Setelah 2 bulan Hadri bercuti di Malaysia...sampai masa untuk kembali berjuang....kembali ke Nurnburg Universiti Germany.
Sama-sama kita berdoa agar Hadri terus berjaya untuk mencapai cita-citanya....Amin.