Bad reputations tend to stick, even with foods. Continued negative press are enough reason for many of us to avoid them like the plague, without understanding or investigating more about them. Or we may even indulge on occasion, but with…

Can herbs and plants help control diabetes? These 14 are used to treat symptoms of diabetes and have shown positive results in naturally lowering blood sugar levels. Scientific research is now shedding new light on the mechanisms used since ancient…

If sharks fin soup is served purely for traditional reasons, then shouldn’t we also bind our daughter’s feet and agree to arrange marriages as well? The fact is – traditions were not designed to jeopardise the existence of an entire…

To help you change your mindset or even take the giant leap forward in practicing an organic lifestyle, we spoke to a few people who are directly involved in the organic food business. We threw a couple of questions on…

It’s Time We Save Our Seafood. According to WWF and MNS, in 40 years we run the risk of not having any seafood to eat, if we continue to consume indiscriminately. That’s because 90 percent of Malaysia’s bottom-dwelling fish stock…

The avocado (Persea gratissima or Persea americana) gets its name from the Latin American Nahuatl word ahuacatl meaning “testicle,” an obvious reference to the shape of the fruit. It was discovered in Mexico approximately 291 B.C. It is classified in…

Choosing organic foods can be a pricey proposition. If you think your budget cannot afford 100 percent organic, here are some simple tips on making the most of your ringgit. Make a gradual transition Familiarise yourself with prices and products.…

Dr. Oz calls it “liquid gold,” touting raw honey’s many healing properties. Raw honey is honey in its purest form – it isn’t filtered, strained, or heated above natural hive temperatures (usually 46 degrees Celcius), a format used in commercially-processed…

Bitter Gourd or Bitter Melon; Momordica charantia, botanically belongs to the family of Cucurbitaceous, and is a member of the same family of squash, watermelon, cantaloupes, cucumber, etc. It is traditionally grown in tropical areas, including parts of the Amazon,…

The last two decades, healthy eating and organic foods have become nearly synonymous with consumers’ appetite for better health, and a chance to save the plane. The call has been growning increasingly voracious. But should you go organic? On one…