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Oh ya, this is my first major marathon that I'll be participating. All excited. Ready for some endorphins-boosting next Sunday. ;D
Will be determine to finish running and maintaining till the end. To prove that my stamina built this few months pay off. Wanna join me??? Closing date is due till 31st October 2009 (this Fri).
Phew, i better cut down on my sugar intake till next week, stamina-dropfall is way to be avoided.
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Foods That Build Bones.
Build bones? As in growing more bones? NO LA.... Building bones most probably meant by = preventing osteoporosis. But, maybe, just maybe, to those who wanna grow a bit more taller, and are so sick drinking milk every single day, or to those who are allergy to milk and thinks that you are destined to be SHORT, i've just found out some foods that might be useful for you, and your bones...rather than moo moo here, moo moo there. :)
Okay, this will be the first vegetable you'll be reaching for the next time you're in the hypermarket/pasar pagi. Hate it because its green? No more excuses, hand on Cauliflowers, which has the same nutritional value too. One cup of broccoli contains a hearty dose of calcium, as well as manganese, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron. It contains powerful anticancer properties, such as high concentration of vitamins—including A, C, and K.
2. Bananas.
Woohoo!!! One of my favourite local fruits around (does it relate to what zodiac I am??? HEH.) I eat bananas because it helps to cure oedema (水肿), it is rich in potassium which helps to flush out our exceed sodium intake in our body, which is the main course our body swells. Sodium locks water in our body system making it hard for the body to metabolise.
Honestly, I love eating it, most probably because it is SWEET. ==
But, don't overtake it, bananas are high in calories and starchy fruits which is all carbohydrates. To those who want to maintain a healthy weight, I suggest you by eating it in moderation.
Can't stand the banana craving? Treat it as your main meal and try to finish it during day time.
Athletes and performers are familiar with the calming effect of bananas—a result of the fruit's high concentration of tryptophan, a building block of serotonin (it is a type of chemical in the brain that affects how messages are sent from the brain to the body, and also affects how a person feels.) Therefore, whenever you're feeling depressed/unhappy, try indulging on bananas rather than banging the door okay??? *winks
Their real benefit comes from potassium, an electrolyte that helps prevent the loss of calcium from the body.
"One banana packs a day's worth of potassium, and its carbohydrate content speeds recovery after strenuous exercise." 3. Kiwi.
Scream again. That our all time favourite ones again managed to crawl into our bones list. Hehe.
No need for me to teach you, you'll already be running half way through the kitchen taking every single kiwi you can find and start munching yes??? Oh ya, before I forgotten, don't eat kiwi with yoghurt. Mind my words. DON'T EAT KIWI WITH YOGHURT. It will interupt the digestion of yoghurt occuring indigestion (which we learned the other day), it will cause bloated stomach. Disbelieve? Try it if you DARE. :)
This fuzzy fruit is high in bone-protecting potassium. They're also rich in vitamin C and lutein, a carotenoid that can help reduce the risk of heart disease. For beauty purpose, this highly vitamin C content fruit is also well known to achieve a fairer complexion.
Another surprising results is, it is recommended NOT to peel its skin while eating, because the skin is where nutrient accumalates.
Surprise no? That this crunchy cruciferous vegetable which is super famous especially among chinese dishes are listed. When going out eating, simply point out this popular vegetable which chinese loves cooking it with shrimp in brown sauce.
Bak choy is rich in bone-building calcium, as well as vitamins A and C, folic acid, iron, beta-carotene, and potassium. Potassium keeps your muscles and nerves in check while lowering your blood pressure, and research suggests that beta-carotene can reduce the risk of both lung and bladder cancers, as well as macular degeneration (视网膜黄斑退化). 5. Dried Prunes.
This gotta be in your to-eat list, not only packed with antioxidant, but also great for your bones? No kidding wei. :) Sunsweet better pay me for keep on advertising their prunes. :P
But another thing I wish to remind you guys is, when your eating either prunes/raisins, please please remember to wash it before eating. You'll be saving calories by washing away the additional sugar, and not just that, it helps to clean away the extra preservative clinging on to it too. So, don't be lazy~!!! Wash the damn thing!!!! :D
These dark shrivelers are rich in copper and boron, both of which can help prevent osteoporosis. They also contain a fiber called inulin, which, when broken down by intestinal bacteria, makes for a more acidic environment in the digestive tract. In other words it helps in digestion too. It facilitates calcium absorption, so that it makes sure that the bones get all the calcium needed.
On the other hand, prunes are a source of energy, because it is a main source of glucose. Therefore, enjoy four or five a day to strengthen your bones and boost your energy. ;)
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HAPPY DEEPAVALI MALAYSIAN!!!
A LOT of biscuits with jam and kaya for afternoon.
And.... Waffle (with mint ice-cream) for evening. :D
The results,You get a bui bui tummy when posing.
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And yet the fun part,
DRIVING LICENSE NEXT YEAR. cheers!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
but i heard that it'll be almost Rm1000++ for the whole package (including practical and undang). It's not cheap to owe a car!!! :(
and oh ya,
I'm thinking of taking up rock climbing as a sport as i would be more free during the hols. Any suggestion??? :D I'm making plans already... yeehaa~~~!!!!
p/s: more extra fine dark chocolates for me please. :D
Turning headphone into: Classical - Mozart - 7th Symphony
Most thai peeps are buddist, and they're praying for jiu wang ye. ( that's why it kept on raining over there)
Dinner at the cruise. (across the Menam Chao Phraya River)
Focused on T-shirts. Their just too cute!!! 0_O heh. (Just being such a big fan of them, especially graphic tees) ;D My motto: simple yet comfy..... and not to mention CUTE!!!!
My total Boots shopping spree. Went there again the next night, bcuz the discount prices just can't make me go to bed. I've really never seen anything so affordable yet.... branded... and berkualiti. Weeeee~~~ my happiest of all.
On the plane.
International Vegetarian Food Festival.
Siam Niramit. We thought that it might be a boring cultural show, but nope, the fact had prove it wrong, it was super chunted till the max. It really is a MUST SEE show in Thailand. Their stage effect was the coolest!!! :D
The process of making rice crackers. (Which Thailand are famous for.)
And the super best part. Desserts!!!!!!!!
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The one you've been waiting for:
SHOPPING/BARGAINS OF THE DAY!!!!
1. Olive Oil
Aiyar, ching cartene, stop blaming your mom for using olive oil in your family's dishes, she's done you good. :D
Use olive oil instead of normal cooking oil as a substitute. Olive oil contains polyphenols, it's a powerful antioxidants that may help prevent age-related diseases. And i can assure you that the word ANTIOXIDANT is surely good for your brain.
(*tip: highly antioxidant food is super-duper good for your brain.)
Okay, let's get our biology class started.
As you can read, the word antioxidant, comes from "anti-oxidant" , when it is broken down. The word anti means preventing ; and to those who studied biology or chemistry(or to those who don't, pls check the dictionary, tq), oxidant can also be referred as oxidise, right? Oxidise in chinese we call it 氧化. For example, if an apple oxidises, it will turn yellow and will start to rot. The same oxidation concept happens to our brain as we get older by age, and therefore, antioxidant food is essential for our brain to keep it alert and preventing it to "rot" (just like the apple)
Get it?! Phew~ *wink
2. Nuts
Nuts might be a little expensive. It can go up to Rm30++ for 1kg. I know it's siao la, someone can go bankrap just by eating nuts. But an alternate way is when you buy chocolates, indulge yourself by choosing those with nuts, like almond chocolate, they are really high in nutrients you know. ( But this doesn't mean that I encourage you to finish the whole bar of Cadbury or Ferrero Rocher la. After you gain few pounds then sui la right?! ) But still, you really should put nuts into your daily diet. Rm30 can last you for a month, just limit yourself by taking a handful per day, no more no less, so it's like rm1 per day... for a better brain leh, dai right???? :D
Oh sorry, straight to the point, nuts are rich sources of unsaturated fats, so they offer benefits similar to those associated with olive oil. They're also concentrated sources of vitamins, minerals and other phytochemicals, including antioxidants. And of course fatty-acids which helps to nourish your brain, so it functions better. :)
3. Chocolate
I can hear chocolate lovers screaming. Oh well, the main ingredient in chocolate, cocoa, which is unusually rich in flavanols that help preserve the healthy function of blood vessels. Maintaining youthful blood vessels lowers risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and dementia (a serious mental disorder caused by brain disease or injury, that affects the ability to think, remember and behave normally. 精神错乱)
Cocoa is also the highest natural source for Magnesium. Magnesium deficiency is linked with hypertension ( high blood pressure) , heart disease, diabetes, joint problems and pre-menstrual tension (PMT or PMS).
But please, don't over eat it okay?! Bear in mind, B.A.L.A.N.C.E. and control that craving of yours. Go for 75% and above dark chocolate, I know it doesn't taste as good as milk chocolate, but the higher the percentage, the higher the cocoa content. Think about it, normal chocolate which taste like heaven is normally added with plenty of sugar. Well you want a better brain? You know what to choose.
4. Yoghurt
Yeap, everyone favourite. I don't restrict much about this, but you can't eat too much of yoghurt as well.By eating too much yoghurt, one may occur indigestion, which your tummy will be bloated, and you won't feel very well, trust me, i've done lots of experiment. :) Actually too much consumption of dairy products will lead to the same effect. Dairy products (milk, yoghurt, cheese) are very hard for our stomach to digest, so yeah, indigestion will occur.
Yogurt is rich in calcium, which helps stave off osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become weak and are easily broken, 骨质疏松症). It also contains "good bacteria" that help maintain gut health and diminish the incidence of age-related intestinal illness.
5. Blueberries
Blueberries are not the famous in our country, but if i say strawberries, will it be familiar??? heh. But well, these fruits are considered expensive to peeps like us. Maybe mummy will allow at the first time, but few times later, you can sure hear her screaming: " put that back, so expensive still wanna buy!" heh. For substitute, go for raisins/ prunes (Sunsweet tastes quite good). By the way, I read before that green apples are also highly anti-oxidant, so yeah~ an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Weeee~ (but remember to peel the skin off, banyak wax tau. )
Anyway, compounds in blueberries (and other berries) mitigate inflammation and oxidative damage, which are associated with age-related deficits in memory and motor function. Get that?
That all for now, banyak tired man writing this post. More health infos to be shared. :D
p/s: Leaving for bangkok. Don't Miss Me!!!