A Dozen Rice Varieties to Know and Try
Rice is a staple food in many countries around the world, including Malaysia. We may be familiar with the usual white rice, the pleasant-smelling jasmine rice, or even the healthier brown rice option, but did you know that there are…
Worry No More: These Health Myths About Corn Are Busted!
There have been so many negative press about corn in the past that even if you’re not particularly savvy about food and nutrition, there’s bound to be some doubt when it comes to the health benefits of corn, if any.
Fingers & Toes Your Nail Health Matters, and Here’s Why!
Our fingernails as well as toenails may seem insignificant, but they do play a few good roles in our lives. The main function of our nails is to shield the fingertip as well as the tips of our toes from…
Some things nurses wish you knew!
Nurses are amazing human beings and they sacrifice so much of their time to care for others in need. Did you know, however, that as angelic as they seem to be towards us at the hospitals,
HONEY, Your Skin Looks Great!
As a natural beauty potion that dates back to more than 4000 years, honey is recognised by skin experts worldwide as an effective way to beautify the skin. It is loaded with antioxidants and
All you need to know about Antibiotic Usage
NH: Is there a limit on how many times a year that a person can be safely prescribed antibiotics for his/her ailment? Dr Sujana: We seem to have started with a complex question which unfortunately has no straightforward answer! If…
Nectarine
The nectarine fruit is a variety of the peach tree. The botanical name of the nectarine is P. persica var. nucipersica while the botanical name of the peach is P. persica. Nectarines and peaches are similar in appearance and colour…
5 Ways to Avoid Food Wastage and Help the Planet
One of the great joys of living in Malaysia is the fact that food is abundant, thanks to the diversity of cultures in the country. From nasi lemak breakfast to a midnight roti canai,
Up Your Intake Of Mustard Greens @ Sawi Today
Who among us are not familiar with our favourite green vegetables, namely the sawi? Formally known as mustard greens, they are used widely in most of our Asian cuisine that call for leafy greens, such as bi-hun soup,
The Humble Lentil Is Not So Humble In Nutrition
Lentils may not be everyone’s idea of a tasty meal, and let’s face it, they’re neither fancy nor exciting to look at. However plain they may seem to be, lentils are a powerhouse of nutrition and have loads of health…
