Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a rhizomatic herbaceous plant belonging to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native to southwest India (also cultivated in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and most of Southeast Asia), where plants are gathered annually for their rhizomes and propagated from some of those same rhizomes in the following season. When not used fresh (like ginger), the rhizomes are … Read more
We have known for quite a while that children who experience abuse and/or neglect in childhood are more likely to have metabolic disorders as adults (i.e., be overweight, have type-II diabetes, high blood pressure, and so on). The mechanisms of action have not been clear, other than an awareness that it involves inflammation. The researchers … Read more
Buah-buahan memang diketahui umum amat baik dan berkhasiat. Ia membekalkan sumber gizi yang diperlukan tubuh. Namun, anda perlu tahu jenis buah-buahan yang selamat diambil. Sekiranya tidak menghidap sebarang penyakit, anda bebas menikmati sebarang buah-buahan yang disukai. 😀 Menurut Dr. Samuel Oetoro (pakar pemakanan), antara buah yang selamat dimakan setiap hari oleh sesiapa saja ialah: ~ … Read more