Pomelos are pretty common here in Malaysia, especially in Perak where it is much cheaper and juicier and sweeter. However, it is very much an Asian fruit, much like papayas or bananas or jambu batu (guava) so it is very rare that it can be found in Europe or America.
Pomelos
I have always loved eating pomelos due to its sweet juiciness and well, it has always been quite a novelty when I was younger. For me, getting to eat Pomelos is like getting to eat caviar with champagne for those craving the rich and famous life. However, . . . → Read More: The facts about pomelos aka shaddock
I was introduced to the wonderful world of fresh herbs by The Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver. Amongst the many herbs I found in Tesco or Jaya Jusco is Rosemary.
Now this wonder herb have been touted to be full of nutrition and medicinal values. Other than being used as an ingredient while cooking, it was used to make aromatherapy oils and medicinal oils.
The wonder herb called Rosemary
So, what’s so wonderful and great about this plain looking herb? Well, it is found to have plenty of benefits to our health. Here is a list of its benefits:
When we talk about cherries, usually the thought of sweetened cherries came to mind. You know, the types that were used on cakes and ice cream.
In actual fact, the fresh, un-treated, unsweetened cherries aren’t all that sweet. It tasted like any berry and yes, it has a sourish tinge to it. Cherries are good for health.
Other than that, here are some health facts on cherries:
I normally do not know what to eat for breakfast and usually rely on cereal or just bread with a glass of milk. Yes, I still drink milk in the mornings although now I alternate between milk and soya milk. It’s a habit I picked up years ago and did not see any reason to stop.
Sometimes, when I have the time, I’d prepare french toast and eat it together with some fruits. Recently, I bought from nectarines which I felt are really delicious with its nice sweetish-sourish tang to really awaken the senses.
If you enjoy smoothies and fruit juices, why not make your own at home? All you need are the fruits / vegetables, some ice, water and a blender. It is easy and cheap too!
So, here I present you a recipe for a healthy cooling drink that is both good for health and has a deliciously fresh taste to it!
Due to our recent lifestyle changes for more healthy foods in our diets, I did some research and found that these foods are really great for our heart wellness. Our hearts and body will thank us if we incorporate some of these foods into our daily diet:
1. Salmon
This freshwater fish contains a lot of heart healthy nutrients such as Omega-3 acids. It is the doctors’ advice that we should consume foods rich with Omega-3 at least twice a week for good health especially the heart. This fish is extremely delicious too and can be prepared various . . . → Read More: Heart healthy foods you should add to your diet
There is nothing more refreshing than a drink of coconut water especially during hot, sunny days where humidity is high and the heat is overwhelming. However, if you were to go to a coffee shop or a restaurant to order a glass of coconut water, be prepared for a watered down coconut drink with sugar and ice. And it is often overpriced too.
Not exactly my idea of enjoying the real taste of coconut water!
In Penang, there is only one main place to go for coconut water and at a reasonable price too. However, don’t . . . → Read More: The place to get coconut water
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