Air minuman

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Minum banyak air adalah sangat dikehendaki. 3 quart air sehari diperlukan untuk kesihatan yang baik. Adalah baik jika dapat minum 4 oz gelas air pada setiap jam.

Darah kita mengandungi 97% air dan peredaran darah kepada organ dan tisu dalam badan membekalkan makanan dan berbagai keperluan kepada trilion sel kita.

Dehidrasi menghalang tubuh dari mendapat nutrisi yang diperlukan dan pelinciran yang betul untuk sendi. Kartilej yang menjadi kusyen di antara tulang adalah span dan memerlukan air untuk mengekalkan ketahanannya. Jika ia kering, ia akan menjadi haus, dan menyebabkan tulang bergesel dengan tulang dan menghasilkan penyakit athritis.

Setiap individu mempunyai tanggung-jawab untuk mengawal kesihatan diri masing-masing.

Badan kita menghasilkan air kencing untuk mengeluarkan bahan-bahan berbahaya yang diambil dari darah dengan melakukan proses penapisan yang berlaku di dalam 2 juta nefron (unit penapisan) di dalam buah pinggang.

Pengambilan air yang banyak dapat mengurangkan beban buah pinggang.

Satu lagi sebab untuk minum banyak air ialah ia mengurangkan kemungkinan pembentukan kristal di dalam cecair badan. 1% dari orang mempunyai kecenderungan untuk mendapat penyakit batu karang.

Minuman ringan membekalkan air tetapi ia mengandungi banyak gula dan bahan-bahan lain yang tidak diperlukan.

Air paip mungkin mengandungi unsur-unsur yang merugikan kesihatan seseorang. Di mana yang boleh cuba minum air yang ditapis atau air minuman dalam botol.

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Perasmian Le Tour De Langkawi 22/1/2011

Pada pagi hari ini 22/1/2011, kira-kira jam 11.30 pagi perlumbaan basikal antarabangsa, Le Tour de Langkawi telah dirasmikan oleh Tun Mahathir di Dataran Lang Pulau Langkawi.





Terdapat 138 pelumba dari 23 pasukan yang mewakili 28 negara akan bertanding dalam edisi ke16 Le Tour de Langkawi ini.







Le Tour de Langkawi kali ini akan bermula dari Pulau Langkawi pada 23 Januari dan berakhir di Kuala Lumpur pada 1 Februari 2011 bersamaan dengan Hari Wilayah Persekutuan tak berapa lama lagi.

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Sup Tomato Berkrim

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Tomato mengandungi kandungan vitamin C, vitamin A dan serat yang tinggi. Ia selalu digunakan dalam masakan seperti kari, asam pedas, sambal dan ada juga yang dibuat salad atau ulam saja.

Apa kata sekarang kita cuba pula Sup Tomato.

Bahan-bahannya:
6 sudu besar mentega atau majerin
6 sudu besar tepung
3 1/2 cawan susu (fresh milk)
1 tin tomato buah (whole tomato)- tin 28 ounce (oz)
Gula
Lada hitam
Herba kesukaan anda (segar atau kering)
Biji sawi (jika suka)

Cara-cara membuatnya:

Buat sos putih asas menggunakan mentega, tepung dan susu: Cairkan mentega di atas api sederhana; bila mula berbuih, angkat dari api, tambahkan tepung, dan kacau hingga jadi pes yang agak cair.

Tambahkan susu sejuk dan kacau (whisk) hingga rata dan licin. Panaskan semula menggunakan api perlahan, kacau selalu hingga pekat dan tepung masak.

Sebagai altenatif ini boleh dilakukan dalam oven mikrowave. Mula-mula cairkan mentega pada tahap high kira-kira 90 saat. Tambahkan tepung dan susu seperti di atas. Masak pada kuasa 70 peratus, hingga kepekatan yang dikehendaki, kacau (whisk) setiap 3 minit selama 10 - 12 minit.

Sambil menunggu sos masak, pecah-pecahkan buah tomato kepada ketulan yang lebih kecil & panaskannya. Tambah gula, lada hitam yang telah dikisar halus dan herba pilihan anda (basil, thyme, tarragon, dill - semuanya sesuai) & 1 sudu teh biji sawi.

Bila tomato mula panas & sos dah masak, tambahkan sos ke dalam periuk tomato, kacau hingga sebati dan menggelegak.

Angkat dan hidangkan.

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Health: Keep gut bacteria local

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LET us start at the very beginning. Babies are born with a sterile gut. The first dose of friendly bacteria comes from the birth canal. This is why a baby from a vaginal birth ends up healthier than those from a Caesarean.

More friendly bacteria come from the surface of nipples as babies suckle at their mothers’ breast. This is why breast-fed infants are healthier than bottle-fed babies. Babies often put their fingers into their mouth, fingers that have been exposed to all kinds of germs. This way, they get a dose of probiotics from the environment. As they grow older, they are also fed salads and raw vegetables which are packed with bacteria. Again, this adds to the gut flora. Slowly but surely, we populate our gut with more than 10 trillion bacteria of more than 400 species. In terms of dry weight, they will weigh 1.5kg – yes, more than your brain, and almost five times that of the heart! There are good reasons for carrying so much weight. Even today, we have not quite figured out what these bacteria are doing in our gut, but listed below, are some of their functions. Food digestion Probiotic organisms contribute to the digestive process by secreting enzymes that help break down foods. Probiotics help us digest food the same way they partially digest the carbohydrates, proteins and fats in milk to create yogurt. People who are lactose intolerant can often tolerate yogurt because the lactose has already been partially broken down. Improved digestion can benefit anyone with impaired secretion of hydrochloric acid, bile, and pancreatic or intestinal enzymes.

Short-chain fatty acid production Among the most important by-products of probiotic metabolism are short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as lactic acid which provide up to 70 per cent of the energy required by intestinal epithelial cells and have been used therapeutically for disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease.

Without the energy provided by SCFAs, intestinal cells appear less capable of being a protective barrier.

SCFAs provide additional health benefits by making intestinal pH more acidic. Because most intestinal pathogens do not grow well in an acidic environment, their populations are kept in check. In addition, lower intestinal pH facilitates absorption of minerals such as calcium, magnesium and zinc. Lowering intestinal pH may also help lower a colon-cancer risk. Studies have shown that low-risk groups typically have a lower fecal pH, while high-risk groups tend to have a higher faecal pH.

Immune enhancement Probiotic flora enhances both the cell-mediated and humoral branches of the immune system. Research shows that probiotic organisms increase the number of circulating white blood cells, stimulate phagocytosis, elevate levels of antigen-specific antibodies and increase production of such cytokines as gamma-interferon. One recent Lancet study of 4,718 women associates low levels of lactobacilli in the vaginal tract with increased incidence of HIV-1 in younger women. Findings like these drive home the importance of maintaining healthy flora to ensure proper immune function.

Food-allergy reduction The intestinal lining prevents movement of toxic and allergenic materials into the bloodstream. An imbalance of intestinal flora can contribute to increased intestinal permeability — the so-called leaky gut syndrome.

Intestinal hyperpermeability has been implicated in a variety of diseases including hypersensitive reactions to foods. A recent landmark study in the Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology made clear the connection between intestinal flora and food allergy. Using a strain of Lactobacillus rhamnosus, researchers observed clinical improvements in a test group of 10 infants with food-allergy-related dermatitis. After a one-month trial, infants on the probiotic supplement showed significant improvements in their condition compared to infants given placebo. The authors conclude that enhanced intestinal barrier function leading to decreases in antigen translocation were responsible for the clinical improvements in the infants.

Anticarcinogenic activity Research is uncovering anti-carcinogenic activities that can be partially explained in terms of functions already discussed, such as lowering intestinal pH, reducing populations of toxin-producing bacteria, and enhancing immune function. The organic acids produced by probiotics also have a mildly stimulating effect on gut peristalsis, hastening the removal of potentially carcinogenic toxins from the intestinal tract. Recent research has shown that cell-wall components of certain probiotic organisms may promote specific immunological activity against malignant cells. In one animal study, Bifidobacterium longum was shown to inhibit mammary and liver carcinogenesis. This study is exciting because it suggests the anticarcinogenic activity of probiotics may extend beyond the intestinal tract.

Local is best All naturally ingested probiotics are local — from a mum's birth canal, the surface of her nipples, the raw vegetables, the dirt that we crawl on and later the fermented foods that we consume. Today, however, with the development of refrigeration technology and aviation, probiotics are imported from North America, Europe and Japan. If you are supplementing with probiotics, make sure it is local as these are best able to survive in your gut. If they survive, you thrive. The food that you consume – and hence, the food of your probiotics – is very different from that of Americans, Europeans or Japanese. This was why the winner of the Nobel Prize for medicine, Elie Metchnikoff, named the bacteria he was working on, Lactobacillus bulgaricus as it was cultured in Bulgaria.

from: new straits times

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Masa Makan Tergganggu Menggemukan Anda

Adakah anda makan sambil melihat email atau menonton tv?

Penyelidik telah mengambil 22 orang sukarelawan untuk bermain solitaire sambil makan dan 22 orang lagi makan tanpa diganggu. Mereka diberitahu ini adalah ujian makanan ke atas memori tapi sebenarnya mereka diuji tentang tahap kenyang, berapa banyak mereka makan dan apa yang mereka makan 30 minit kemudian.

Hasilnya muncul online di American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Tidak hanya lupa apa yang mereka makan, tetapi merasa kurang kenyang selepas makan tengahari.

Dan pada sesi uji rasa 1/2 jam kemudian, mereka makan dua kali lebih banyak biskut berbanding mereka yang makan tengahari tanpa bermain game.

"Jika anda boleh mengelakkan makan di depan skrin komputer atau kegiatan lain yang mengalihkan perhatian anda, ianya boleh mengelakkan anda untuk makan snek selepas itu." kata Jeffrey M. Brunstrom, penulis senior.

Dr Brunstrom, seorang penyelidik dalam tabiat pemakanan di University of Bristol, England, mengatakan bahawa masalah terletak pada mengingati apa yang telah dimakan. "Memori memainkan peranan penting dalam kekerapan pengambilan makanan," katanya, "dan gangguan masa makan mengganggunya."

Othello in new light

COME Jan 21 to 27, Malaysians will get to see a different side of Othello at the Auditorium Bandaraya, Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur.

The cast, from diverse ethnic groups and cultures in Malaysia, are all set to bring the timeless emotions of jeal­ousy, greed, love and betrayal in an ad­aptation of William Shakespeare's well known play.

"There are two sides to the play. One stays faithful to Shakespeare's work and the other is an ensemble piece," said di­rector Tage Larsen (pic).

Othello, the Moor of Venice is a trag­edy believed to have been written around 1603 by the famous playwright. Known as one of his greatest tragedies, Othello is set against the backdrop of Venice and revolves around a Moor general Othello, his wife Desdemona, a commissioned officer named Iago, and his lieutenant, Cassio.

With its personal domestic setting, Othello revolves around the fall of a proud yet dignified man; the murder of his loving, innocent wife; and the hatred of a villain. In this painful and moving tragedy, the audience is sure to question the motives behind the tumultuous plots that make Othello a play that is both intriguing and enter­taining.

"It is a universal drama about jeal­ousy and power, a timeless tale that could take place anywhere. It is a deep tragedy, but every other scene is funny," added Larsen, about the show.

Presented by Masakini Theatre Com­pany (MTC), Larsen's version of Othello is very much a physical play, combin­ing classic English lines with a modern creative arrangement. Coming from a physical theatre background, Larsen is happy that the play gives the chance for all the actors to be on stage.

"Main characters don't have great moments all the time. They are also a part of the ensemble, stage hands who create backdrops as the play progress­es," he revealed.

Sitting in on their rehearsals, one gets a sense of excitement watching the ac­tors transform into their alter-egos with zest and pas­sion. The props on stage are minimal and yet have the ability to push the story forward.

"The materials we use can change form. Boxes signify nothing and yet can be transformed into a tower, door or a path," ex­plained Larsen, who also directed MTC founder Sa­bera Shaik in the one-woman play, Lady Swettenham last year.

Another inter­esting element used in Othello, is the famous hand­kerchief, which is used to trick Othello into believing Desdemona was unfaith­ful to him.

"It is a symbol of a wedding ring and has the power to create jealousy and mistrust between the two main charac­ters," said Larsen.

Larsen who is from the renowned Odin Theatre in Denmark, is a big fan of Shakespeare's works. Having acted in roles in King Lear and Richard III produc­tions, he admires the way the literary genius connects tragedy with comedy and is happy to work with a talented multi-cultural cast, a first for him in Malaysia.

The diverse cast, who will be in contemporary Malaysian costumes, include Gani Karim (Othello), Lim Kien Lee (Iago), Stephanie Van Drisen (Desde­mona), Dawn Cheong (Emilia), Pavan J. Singh (Cassio), Az'farr Baginda (Roderigo) and more.

Tickets for the matinee show on Jan 23 are at RM65, RM55, RM20 and RM85, while RM65 and RM25 for regular shows. For bookings, visit www.the­atreanticsshop.com.

from: The Malay Mail

Teh Hijau Boleh Melawan Demensia dan Menghalang Kanser

Teh hijau dapat melindungi otak terhadap Alzheimer dan lain-lain bentuk demensia, kata para saintis.

Para saintis dari Universiti Newcastle mencari apakah sifat protektif teh - yang didapati pada teh yang baru dibancuh masih aktif setelah dihadam.

Dr Ed Okello, dari universiti tersebut berkata: "Apa yang sangat menarik adalah bahawa kami mendapati bila teh hijau dihadam, zat yang dihasilkan sebenarnya lebih berkesan untuk melawan Alzheimer.

Sebatian yang dihadam juga mempunyai sifat anti-kanser, melambatkan pertumbuhan sel tumor yang kami gunakan dalam percubaan kami. "

Dua sebatian yang diketahui memainkan peranan penting dalam pembangunan Alzheimer - peroksida hidrogen dan protein yang dikenali sebagai beta-amiloid.

Penelitian sebelumnya telah menunjukkan bahawa polifenol, hadir dalam teh hitam dan hijau, mengikat dengan sebatian beracun dan melindungi sel-sel otak.

Dr Okello menambah: "Teh hijau telah digunakan dalam perubatan tradisional China selama berabad-abad dan apa yang kita miliki di sini memberikan bukti saintifik mengapa hal itu mungkin berkesan terhadap beberapa penyakit utama yang kita hadapi kini.

"Jelas ada banyak faktor lain yang bersama-sama memiliki pengaruh terhadap penyakit seperti kanser dan demensia - diet yang baik, banyak bersukan dan gaya hidup sihat semuanya penting.

"Tapi saya fikir sesuai untuk mengatakan bahawa sekurang-kurangnya satu cawan teh hijau sehari mungkin baik bagi anda dan saya pasti akan mengesyorkan hal ini."

Rebecca Wood, chief executive amal Alzheimer's Research Trust, berkata: "Diet dan gaya hidup hampir pasti memainkan peranan dalam risiko Alzheimer setiap orang."

Back To School di Majlis Makan Malam Tahunan LMKL

Di antara makanan yang disediakan Butter Prawn dan di sebelahnya Roti bersama kari ayam. Hmm... Sedap;)






Roti berintikan hot dog. Di antara kondimennya ialah mayonnaise, mustard, salsa dan lain-lain. Eh! salsa tak pernah rasa la. Mesti try nih!








Salsa!! Dari dekat. Memang nak makan ni, tapi lupa pulak bila dah mula tangkap gambar kat dalam Sultan Ballroom tu.




Roti bun lembut dan french loaf makan dengan ais krim. Teringat ais krim roti yang selalu dijaja dengan motosikal, sekarang ni dah jadi salah satu menu buffet pulak. Satu inovasi yang unik...;)




Ingat ais krim ni tak? Selalu ada jual kat kedai runcit dengan harga 10 sen setiap satu. Sekarang ada kat buffet line pulak. Menarik!





Antara kawan-kawan yang bekerja untuk menjayakan majlis makan malam ini. Terima kasih di atas pengorbanan anda.





Lagi kawan-kawan yang bekerja untuk run outlet, sedangkan kami having a good time kat sini. Syabas kepada mereka semua...!





Eii....! Hantuu!! Hantu tinggi pun ada tu yang rambut putih dan baju warna putih kat belakang sekali tu.





Hantu-hantu dan peminat mereka. Hantu pun ada peminat ke?...;-)





Persembahan ala lagu Thriller oleh Michael Jackson. Tapi kan lagu tu dah diubah ke Bahasa Malaysia. Tu hantu Michael Jackson sedang buat persembahan dengan kawan-kawan hantu dia.





Persembahan 'Uji Bakat oleh Baby' dari Kitchen department yang menjadi juara pada malam ini. Tahniah!





Para hakim di antaranya Mr Harvey Thompson (LMKL GM) dan Mr Toru Kurokawa (DAITO Representative)





Mr Frank & Lily antara yang hadhir. Tahun ini tema majlis ialah 'Back To School'. Hampir semua orang pakai baju sekolah...:-)





Jun, Alexia dan lain-lain sedang khusyuk menonton persembahan yang di adakan di pentas.
Berbaju sekolah sempena tema tahun ini. Harap jumpa lagi di tahun depan semoga lebih meriah lagi dengan tema lain pula....;-)

Resepi Masak Dalca Cik Nor

Bahan-bahannya:

50g rempah dalca Cik Nor
1/2 kg daging cincang
1/2 cawan kacang dal
2 cawan santan
Halia sebesar ibu jari
7 ulas bawang merah
5 ulas bawang putih
2 biji ubi kentang
2 biji terung bulat
1 biji lobak merah (carrot)
2 biji buah tomato
4 batang cili hijau
3 biji pisang muda
Sedikit penumis Cik Nor
1/2 cawan air asam jawa
Garam secukup rasa

Cara-cara Memasak:

1. Rebus kacang dal hingga empuk
2. Bawang merah, bawang putih dan halia di kisar (blend).
3. Tumiskan penumis.
4. Masukkan rempah pajri dan bahan-bahan yang telah dikisar.
5. Masukkan daging cincang dan biarkan hingga empuk.
6. Masukkan santan, air asam jawa, kacang dal rebus dan kentang dan masak hingga separuh empuk.
7. Kemudian masukkan terung, lobak merah, buah tomato dan pisang.
8. Masukkan garam secukup rasa dan biarkan mendidih sehingga empuk.
9. Angkat dan hidangkan.

Untuk mendapatkan produk Cik Nor sila hubungi Hj Rahim 016-9558901 atau 012-6593486. Boleh juga hubungi pejabat 03-91724793.
Jika ingin berjumpa sendiri dengan Hj Rahim, beliau akan berada di Pasar Tani Taman Ahmad Razali, Ampang pada setiap pagi Ahad setiap minggu.

Suasana Pada 31/12/10 Menjelang 1.1.11

Semua berkumpul dan perbincangan dimulakan.






Meriah! penuh dengan belon yang berwarni-warni.








Sudah tentu menarik perhatian kanak-kanak.









Selamat datang 2011 oleh Chef May Foong, LMKL.









Tepat pukul 12.00 tengah malam. Percikan bunga api dimulakan. Selamat tinggal 2010 yang penuh dengan kenangan pahit dan manis. Selamat datang 2011 semoga ianya membawa kejayaan yang kita semua inginkan.



Sungguh indah! Menceriakan keheningan malam di KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur.





Sudah jam 1.00 pagi, tapi masih ramai orang di Stesen LRT Masjid Jamek, Kuala Lumpur.







Jam 1.47 pagi, saya tiba di Stesen LRT Cahaya. Masih ada LRT berikutnya selepas saya tiba di rumah di Taman Cahaya, Ampang. Malam ni LRT sampai jam 2.00 pagi.