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Hickory chicory
SEVERAL months back, I made the conscious decision to eliminate coffee from my diet. Coffee was getting so addictive that I could not function without downing at least a few cups a day. Caffeine...
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Apple cider – the virtuous vinegar
VINEGAR has a long history, dating as far back as 3000 BC when vinegar residues were found in ancient Egyptian urns although the earliest record of vinegar use was by the Babylonians around 5000 BC...
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Coconutty goodness
Photo by thienzieyung on Flickr The humble coconut is anything but humble and here’s why. The coconut tree has the ability to amply provide for human needs. In Kerala, India, the coconut tree is...
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KEFIR therapy
PRONOUNCED keh feer, the word kefir is derived from the Turkish word keif, which translates to good feeling. Many people may not be familiar with kefir, but it is not new, and is in fact an ancient...
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Stay ahead of the haze through healthy eating
Health-enhancing foods. — Photo by Jon Åslund on Flickr IT happens every year. Dry throat, irritating skin, watery eyes, runny nose, that tightening feeling in the chest – these are just some of the...
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The best of buckwheat
BUCKWHEAT is a seed produced from a flowering plant that is related to the rhubarb and sorrel plant species. It is neither wheat nor grain although it is generally accepted as a grain due to its...
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Breakfast of champions
YOU’VE probably heard the age-old saying — eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper — made popular by American author and nutritionist Adelle Davis (1904-1974). Apart...
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Shall we have a date?
THE Holy Month of Ramadan when Muslims all over the world observe dawn-to-dusk fast is also when you will see abundant displays of dates in retail outlets and bazaars. Dates (also known as kurma in...
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Cue the quinoa
PALATABLE: Refreshing and wholesome quinoa salad. ON February 20, 2013, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations officially declared 2013 as International Year of Quinoa....
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The evergreen avocado
Adding avocado to salad increases nutrient absorption I FIRST had avocado in a smoothie that my mother made many years ago – avocado, brewed coffee, sugar syrup, condensed milk and crushed ice were...
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Watch that sweet tooth!
WE all know that eating too much sugar is bad for us. We were warned from a young age that sweets are bad for our teeth. Without a doubt, the health risks of sugar extend far beyond this. If you have...
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The real squeeze on lemons
WHEN life gives you lemons, make more than just lemonade. Lemons can liven up and lend their flavour to both sweet and savoury dishes, from sauces and salad dressings, to meat dishes and baked goods....
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Our magnificient King of Fruits
Photo courtesy of Ng Swee Wuan LOVE them or loathe them, durians, widely known as the King of Fruits in South East Asia, have earned quite a reputation for their distinctive smell and unique flavour....
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Calling all chocoholics!
THEOBROMA cacao, the scientific name of the cacao tree, literally translates to “food of the gods.” This couldn’t be more apt, given the goodness of the cacao beans. Cacao and cocoa are often used...
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Going nuts!
Photo courtesy of Adam Wyles on Flickr “How about introducing some healthy snacks that anyone can nibble on at any time of the day without a worry in the world?” a friend asked recently. Naturally, I...
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Potent petai
A FEW weeks ago, I wrote about durian, the king of fruits, so it is only natural that I give recognition to its distant cousin, the equally potent petai. There is no denying that petai (scientific...
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Chia: small seeds, big punch
Photo courtesy of sweetbeetandgreenbean on Flickr IN the past couple of years, chia seeds seem to be one of the biggest buzzwords in the world of health and nutrition. What exactly are they, and why...
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