From the category archives:

Food & Beverage

Made in China IKAN BILIS (Anchovies)

October 13, 2009

I received this from a reader who would like to share this with all of you.  With more fakes coming up, we wonder what this world to coming to.  China leaves no stones untouched; not even the babies (2008 milk issue).  If there is a Yuan to be made, integrity is not worth a cent.
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Good news to seafood lovers!

October 11, 2009

Cholesterol is synonymous to seafood like crabs, prawns, squids and scallops. The egg yolk actually takes a back seat. This belief that seafood is very high in cholesterol has created unfounded fears in many a people, whether health conscious or otherwise. In fact, if consumed in moderation, they play a vital role in good nutrition.
Prawns [...]

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Passion does not rot with age

October 10, 2009

I was introduced to passion fruit way back in the 70s.  During that time, you can buy them only in the highlands, Camerons.  I used to buy them back, mostly given away to friends and the balance to land in waste bins.  Now I wonder if any of my friends ever ate them or they [...]

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Herbs to avoid before surgery

October 4, 2009

Many people fail to inform their physicians the types of herbal supplements they are consuming prior to an operation. They inform their doctors only on what medications they are taking. This vital information of herbal supplements is often left out, as many people do not equate medicines with supplements.
Because of this non-disclosure, many patients actually [...]

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How you should eat your fruits

October 1, 2009

Let us get back to something real after two faked articles. Surely fresh, natural fruits cannot be fakes. They can only be bombarded with loads of pesticides and I have heard of horror stories on how they are kept in warehouses with chemicals sprayed onto them to keep them “fresh” for weeks and months until [...]

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