The benefits of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) were first discovered thousands of years ago by the Arabs. They found that when horses ate alfalfa they were stronger and faster. Alfalfa is a plant which sends its roots down twenty to…

Do you know what organic means, and how it applies to you? In the most basic sense, organic means grown or raised naturally. For crops, this means that no chemicals (e.g., pesticides), sewage sludge, radiation, or genetic engineering are used…

What is this weakness with sugar for Malaysians anyway? According to the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (MDTCC) Ministry, we exceeded the 50gm daily limit set by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This has placed us as the 8th largest…

The world’s population is increasing, further depleting Mother Earth of her already scarce resources. If the depletion of resources isn’t bad enough, we leave behind damage in the activities we do, including eating. We’ve never thought that some of the…

Good Fat, Bad Fat Being fat or obese or even overweight presents many apparent health problems besides the social stigma attached to it. There are many weight loss gadgets and pills that offer quick solutions, but do they work? Losing…

DID YOU KNOW THAT… Each year, over 12.7 million people receive a cancer diagnosis and 7.6 million people die from cancer? If no action is taken, the global cancer burden is expected to reach 26 million new cases and 17…

Botanically, cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous or brassicaceae family; from the “white” family in terms of fruits and vegetables. Included in this group are other natural foods such as bananas, mushrooms, onions, and garlic. It has got similar…

The effectiveness of traditional medicine must not be brushed off. The conception that Chinese herbs taste horrid and are difficult to prepare does not hold too, for the four herbs listed are easy on the palate, are a breeze to…

The Honeydew melon (Scientific Name: Cucumis Melo) is named after the French version, the White Antibes. Historians believe the melon originated in Asia and was used as early as 2400 B.C., and that it made its way to Europe in…

Mothers have always told their kids that carrots are good for their eyes. This is indeed true, as proven by the US National Eye Institute. Vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, zinc, omega-3 fats, lutein and zeaxanthin are important nutrients…