It is sufficient as a meal like a lunch or dinner. Total calorie is about 450 kcal to 550 kcal depending in the ingredients.
It is also suitable for old folks with less teeth or young children.
Very nutritious and healthy drink!
Friday, August 31, 2012
Home-made bottled 500 ml Chinese multigrain energy drink （十谷米精力饮料）
A home-made bottled 500 ml Chinese multigrain energy drink (十谷米精力饮料）using recycled plastic bottle is very convenient for people working outside homes and students at schools. If possible store it in a refrigerator when not in use. It should be taken with a fat straw, if possible.
It is sufficient as a meal like a lunch or dinner. Total calorie is about 450 kcal to 550 kcal depending in the ingredients.
It is also suitable for old folks with less teeth or young children.
Very nutritious and healthy drink!
It is sufficient as a meal like a lunch or dinner. Total calorie is about 450 kcal to 550 kcal depending in the ingredients.
It is also suitable for old folks with less teeth or young children.
Very nutritious and healthy drink!
Sharing my experience and little knowledge of making green smoothie on 30 August 2012, Thursday. (Green smoothie making demonstration)
In the morning of 30-8-2012, Thursday, I had honour of sharing my experience and a little knowledge on how to make green smoothie with Eriksson Young, his wife Lynn and daughter Rose.
I hope they will drink green smoothie daily for good health!
I hope they will drink green smoothie daily for good health!
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Nutrients for Healthy Skin (extracted from WebMD)
The following info has been extracted from:
http://www.m.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/features/skin-nutrition
For the complete article, please visit the above web page "Nutrients for Healthy Skin", a WebMD Feature by Jen Uscher.
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Choose Foods That Are High in Antioxidants and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Eating a healthy diet loaded with fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants is good for your whole body, including your skin.
Antioxidants such as vitamins C, E, and A and beta-carotene can help reduce the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. These molecules can injure skin cells and cause signs of aging.
One of the best ways to increase your antioxidant intake, say dermatologists, is to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.
"I recommend going for as much variety and color as possible in your diet," Day tells WebMD. "Try snacking on blueberries, strawberries, grapefruit, kale, spinach, and different kinds of peppers." Day also suggests adding a little tomato paste, which contains an antioxidant called lycopene, to stir-fried vegetables, brown rice, or quinoa.
It's also a good idea to stock your grocery cart with foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, including wild salmon, sardines, fortified eggs, and walnuts.
"Omega-3 fatty acids help keep the top, outer layer of the skin strong and intact so that external toxins and pollutants are kept out," says David E. Bank, MD, director of the Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery in Mount Kisco, N.Y., and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
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The above info has been extracted from:
http://www.m.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/features/skin-nutrition
For the complete article, please visit the above web page "Nutrients for Healthy Skin", a WebMD Feature by Jen Uscher.
http://www.m.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/features/skin-nutrition
For the complete article, please visit the above web page "Nutrients for Healthy Skin", a WebMD Feature by Jen Uscher.
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Choose Foods That Are High in Antioxidants and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Eating a healthy diet loaded with fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants is good for your whole body, including your skin.
Antioxidants such as vitamins C, E, and A and beta-carotene can help reduce the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. These molecules can injure skin cells and cause signs of aging.
One of the best ways to increase your antioxidant intake, say dermatologists, is to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.
"I recommend going for as much variety and color as possible in your diet," Day tells WebMD. "Try snacking on blueberries, strawberries, grapefruit, kale, spinach, and different kinds of peppers." Day also suggests adding a little tomato paste, which contains an antioxidant called lycopene, to stir-fried vegetables, brown rice, or quinoa.
It's also a good idea to stock your grocery cart with foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, including wild salmon, sardines, fortified eggs, and walnuts.
"Omega-3 fatty acids help keep the top, outer layer of the skin strong and intact so that external toxins and pollutants are kept out," says David E. Bank, MD, director of the Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery in Mount Kisco, N.Y., and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
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The above info has been extracted from:
http://www.m.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/features/skin-nutrition
For the complete article, please visit the above web page "Nutrients for Healthy Skin", a WebMD Feature by Jen Uscher.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Shake 'n Take Personal Smoothie blender --- On 29 August 2012, Wednesday, I missed the Groupon's offer price of S$27.90. Sold out!
On 29 August 2012, Wednesday, I missed the Groupon's offer price of S$27.90 for Shake 'n Take Personal Smoothie blender. Already sold out!
I am contemplating to buy Renki Food Dehydrator when the price is right, i.e. S$88.90.
I am contemplating to buy Renki Food Dehydrator when the price is right, i.e. S$88.90. For now just wait for the right time!
Sunday, August 26, 2012
How to identify the organic vegetables produced or marketed by Fire Flies Health Farm ( Logo ) ( www.fireflies.sg )
The organic vegetables produced or marketed by Fire Flies Health Farm ( www.fireflies.sg ) can be easily identified by the logo pasted to the transparent plastic bags containing the organic vegetables.
As far as I know, at present only Fire Flies Health Farm has retailers in wet markets and shops in HDB estates.
If you want to buy small quantities of organic vegetables, please contact Fire Flies Health Farm to find the address and contact phone number of its retailer nearest to your home.
Fire Flies Health Farm – Organic Farm
==========================
Address: 75 Lim Chu Kang Lane 2
Singapore 719842
Phone: 6793 7875
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Nutrition Information of Kangkong 蕹菜, 又称空心菜 (kang kong , kang, kung, Water spinach, rattan vine vegetables) per 100 grams (每100克中含)
The following Information was translated by Google from Chinese text in
Nutrition Information of Kangkong 蕹菜(Water spinach, rattan vine vegetables) per 100 grams (每100克中含)
成分名称 Component name
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含量 Content
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可食部 Edible portion
|
76
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能量(千焦) Energy (kJ)
|
84
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碳水化合物(克) Carbohydrates (grams)
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3.6 3
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灰份(克) Ash (g)
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1
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视黄醇(毫克) Retinol (mg)
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0
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尼克酸(毫克) Niacin (mg)
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0.8
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|||
aE
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0.31
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|||
钙(毫克) Calcium (mg)
|
99
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钠(毫克) Sodium (mg)
|
94.3
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锌(毫克) Zinc (mg)
|
0.39
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锰(毫克) Manganese (mg)
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0.67
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成分名称 Component name
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含量 Content
|
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水分(克) Water (grams)
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92.9
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蛋白质(克) Protein (g)
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2.2
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膳食纤维(克) Dietary fiber (g)
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1.4
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维生素A(毫克) Vitamin A (mg)
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253
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硫胺素(微克) Of thiamine (micrograms)
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0.03
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维生素C(毫克) Vitamin C (mg)
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25
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(β-γ)-E
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0.19
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磷(毫克) Phosphorus (mg)
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38
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镁(毫克) Magnesium (mg)
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29
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硒(微克) Selenium (micrograms)
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1.2
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碘(毫克) Iodine (mg)
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0
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成分名称 Component name
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含量 Content
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能量(千卡) Energy (kcal)
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20
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脂肪(克) Fat (g)
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0.3
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胆固醇(毫克) Cholesterol (mg)
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0
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胡萝卜素(毫克) Carotene (mg)
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1520
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核黄素(毫克) Riboflavin (mg)
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0.08
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维生素E(T)(毫克) Vitamin E (T) (mg)
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1.09
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δ-E
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0.59
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钾(毫克) Potassium (mg)
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243
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铁(毫克) Iron (mg)
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2.3
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铜(毫克)Copper (mg)
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0.1
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成分名称 Component name
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含量(毫克) Content (mg)
|
|||
异亮氨酸 Isoleucine
|
45
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含硫氨基酸(T) Sulfur-containing amino acids
(T)
|
17
|
|||
芳香族氨基酸(T) Aromatic amino acids (T)
|
117
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|||
苏氨酸 Threonine
|
68
|
|||
精氨酸 Arginine
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94
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|||
天冬氨酸 Aspartate
|
173
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|||
脯氨酸 Proline
|
78
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|||
成分名称 Component name
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含量(毫克) Content (mg)
|
|||
亮氨酸 Leucine
|
141
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|||
蛋氨酸 Methionine
|
17
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|||
苯丙氨酸 Phenylalanine
|
61
|
|||
色氨酸 Tryptophan
|
48
|
|||
组氨酸 Histidine
|
23
|
|||
谷氨酸 Glutamate
|
182
|
|||
丝氨酸 Serine
|
74
|
|||
成分名称 Component name
|
含量(毫克) Content (mg)
|
|||
赖氨酸 Lysine
|
95
|
|||
胱氨酸 Cystine
|
0
|
|||
酪氨酸 Tyrosine
|
56
|
|||
缬氨酸 Valine
|
85
|
|||
丙氨酸 Alanine
|
106
|
|||
甘氨酸 Glycine
|
84
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I made a tasty green smoothie with Kangkong 蕹菜, 又称空心菜 (kang kong , kang, kung， Water Spinach) for the first time on 25 August 2012
I made at about 5.45 pm of 2012-08-25, Saturday a green smoothie with the following:
Orange 150g
Carrot 150g
Apple 100g
Organic Kangkong (water spinach) 100g (First time I made smoothie with Kangkong)
Cold boiled water 200ml
Green smoothie produced = 750ml
Enough for 3 persons
But All consumed by me.
Taste = Good
Very healthy food. Very Good for your skin!
Orange 150g
Carrot 150g
Apple 100g
Organic Kangkong (water spinach) 100g (First time I made smoothie with Kangkong)
Cold boiled water 200ml
Green smoothie produced = 750ml
Enough for 3 persons
But All consumed by me.
Taste = Good
Very healthy food. Very Good for your skin!
I bought organic Kangkong 蕹菜 又称空心菜(kang kong, kang kung, Water spinach) for the first time on 25 August 2012 for my green smoothie.
On 25-8-2012, Saturday, at about 1155 am I bought organic Kangkong 蕹菜 (Water spinach) at S$2.00 (about 250 grams) from a vegetable stall in the wet market near my home. The kangkong is a product of Fireflies Health Farm ( http://www.fireflies.sg/ ).
Attached is the photo of the Kangkong 蕹菜 I bought today.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Western diet and Central nervous system
The info below has been extracted from source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/20232617/
The Western diet consumed in a growing number of countries is devoid of many of the key nutrients critical for the proper functioning of the central nervous system
The Western diet consumed in a growing number of countries is devoid of many of the key nutrients critical for the proper functioning of the central nervous system
Diet for optimising mental health
The
info below has been extracted from source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/20232617/
When making dietary recommendations, clinicians should consider a low-glycemic, modified Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and seafood (if not vegetarian) and low in processed, refined foods for optimizing mental health.
info below has been extracted from source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/20232617/
When making dietary recommendations, clinicians should consider a low-glycemic, modified Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and seafood (if not vegetarian) and low in processed, refined foods for optimizing mental health.
The way we eat affects the way we feel.
The info below has been extracted from source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/20232617/
And no matter what the underlying cause of the mood disorder, patients should be counseled about the relationship between food and mood, for the evidence now substantiates what laypeople and medical professionals have long known intuitively:
The way we eat affects the way we feel.
And no matter what the underlying cause of the mood disorder, patients should be counseled about the relationship between food and mood, for the evidence now substantiates what laypeople and medical professionals have long known intuitively:
The way we eat affects the way we feel.
Depression and vitamins B group and omega-3 and diet
The info below has been extracted from source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/20232617/
Many patients with depression or anxious mood will benefit from the use of specific dietary supplements, such as a multivitamin-mineral high in B-vitamins and omega-3 fatty acid.
And no matter what the underlying cause of the mood disorder, patients should be counseled about the relationship between food and mood, for the evidence now substantiates what laypeople and medical professionals have long known intuitively: the way we eat affects the way we feel.
The Western diet consumed in a growing number of countries is devoid of many of the key nutrients critical for the proper functioning of the central nervous system.
When making dietary recommendations, clinicians should consider a low-glycemic, modified Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and seafood (if not vegetarian) and low in processed, refined foods for optimizing mental health.
The above info extracted from source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/20232617/
Friday, August 17, 2012
How much B12 supplements should be taken by a vegan or a person who takes very little food from animal sources?
The following are my suggestions based on my experiences:
(a) See your doctor every four to six month to have a simple health screening which includes checking of B12.
(b) Get advice and prescription from your doctor for a supplement that includes B12. For example, my current B12 supplement is from Princi-B Fort tablets. Each tablet contains = Vit B1 250 mg, Vit B12 1,000 mcg, Vit B6 250 mg. Take 2 tablets daily.
Why Vitamin B12 is important and symptoms of B12 Deficiency
Vitamin
B12 is involved in the metabolism of all cells in the body; but the effects of
deficiencies are first seen in the blood and then
the nervous system. An anemia, called megaloblastic anemia, because it
is characterized by large red blood cells, is a common manifestation of
deficiency. The low red blood cell count is very well tolerated by the patient
even when severe, and is always cured by the taking of small amounts of B12.
Mild problems with the nervous system characterized by numbness
and tingling in the hands and feet also develop. These sensations are
reversible in early stages; however, damage to the nervous system can become
much more severe and irreversible after prolonged deficiency.
Why Wheatgrass and any plants are unreliable sources of B12?
Wheatgrass
is also thought to be superior to other vegetables in its content of Vitamin
B12, a vital nutrient.
Contrary to
popular belief, B12 is not contained within wheat grass or any vegetable,
rather it is a byproduct of the microorganisms living on plants.
Why vegans need to look to fortified foods or supplements to get vitamin B12
Info source: Extracted from http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/b12.htm
Vitamin B12 is needed for cell division and blood formation.
Neither plants nor animals make vitamin B12. Bacteria are responsible for producing vitamin B12.
Animals get their vitamin B12 from eating foods contaminated with vitamin B12 and then the animal becomes a source of vitamin B12.
Plant foods do not contain vitamin B12 except when they are contaminated by microorganisms or have vitamin B12 added to them.
Thus, vegans need to look to fortified foods or supplements to get vitamin B12 in their diet. Although recommendations for vitamin B12 are very small, a vitamin B12 deficiency is a very serious problem leading ultimately to anemia and irreversible nerve damage.
Prudent vegans will include sources of vitamin B12 in their diets. Vitamin B12 is especially important in pregnancy and lactation and for infants and children.
It is especially important for pregnant and lactating women, infants, and children to have reliable sources of vitamin B12 in their diets.
Vitamin B12 is needed for cell division and blood formation.
Neither plants nor animals make vitamin B12. Bacteria are responsible for producing vitamin B12.
Animals get their vitamin B12 from eating foods contaminated with vitamin B12 and then the animal becomes a source of vitamin B12.
Plant foods do not contain vitamin B12 except when they are contaminated by microorganisms or have vitamin B12 added to them.
Thus, vegans need to look to fortified foods or supplements to get vitamin B12 in their diet. Although recommendations for vitamin B12 are very small, a vitamin B12 deficiency is a very serious problem leading ultimately to anemia and irreversible nerve damage.
Prudent vegans will include sources of vitamin B12 in their diets. Vitamin B12 is especially important in pregnancy and lactation and for infants and children.
It is especially important for pregnant and lactating women, infants, and children to have reliable sources of vitamin B12 in their diets.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
How to make a multigrain energy drink ?
I made a Multigrain energy drink for the first time on 15 August 2012 at about 2.30 pm, using Philips blender model HR2094.
Method: (see photos below)
(1) Take a packet of pre-cooked multigrain soft rice ( or called porridge ) consisting of about 125 grams of multigrain and about 375 ml of planned water.
(2) Put the cooked multigrain rice in Philips blender model HR2094 and about 100 ml of boiled plain water.
(3) Turn on power and press "smoothie" button and let the blending run for 1 minute. And now you have the multigrain energy drink ready to drink.
(4) Pour out the multigrain energy drink into a bowl or a cup.
(5) You may add black sesame powder and/or honey to enhance the flavour and have more nutrition.
(6) You can also keep the left over multigrain energy drink in the fridge and drink it later.
I welcome your feedback on this post.
Thank you.
(Posted from iPhone 4S)
Method: (see photos below)
(1) Take a packet of pre-cooked multigrain soft rice ( or called porridge ) consisting of about 125 grams of multigrain and about 375 ml of planned water.
(2) Put the cooked multigrain rice in Philips blender model HR2094 and about 100 ml of boiled plain water.
(3) Turn on power and press "smoothie" button and let the blending run for 1 minute. And now you have the multigrain energy drink ready to drink.
(4) Pour out the multigrain energy drink into a bowl or a cup.
(5) You may add black sesame powder and/or honey to enhance the flavour and have more nutrition.
(6) You can also keep the left over multigrain energy drink in the fridge and drink it later.
I welcome your feedback on this post.
Thank you.
(Posted from iPhone 4S)
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Instruction Manual of Morries 2-in-1 Multi Cooker Model No.: MS-88MC
Instruction Manual of Morries 2-in-1 Multi Cooker Model No.: MS-88MC (Ref: L2012-08-07)
(The cooker was bought on 2012-08-07 from NTUC Fairprice, AMK Hub)
(S$35.00 per unit)
Note: Please click at the picture to enlarge it. If it does not work, you can save each of jpg files below and right click the file name and then convert it into Adobe PDF file. After this you can enlarge the font easily.
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Sunday, August 5, 2012
The steps of the cooking of multigrain rice using Taiyo brand pressurecooker model TH-PC50M (posted by IPhone 4S）
The steps of the cooking of multigrain rice using Taiyo Brand pressure cooker model TH-PC50M are:
(1) put about 500 grams multigrain rice and two cups of hot water in the pressure cooker and set it to cook for 30 mins.
(2) after step 1, add 2 cups of hot water, stir the multigrain rice and cook for another 30 mins.
(3) repeat the above step 2 .
Then the multigrain rice ( for 4 servings) is ready to eat. You may pack the cooled-down multigrain rice into 4 plastic bags and keep them I'm the fridge for up to a week. Of course if possible consume the rice in a day by more than one person.
(1) put about 500 grams multigrain rice and two cups of hot water in the pressure cooker and set it to cook for 30 mins.
(2) after step 1, add 2 cups of hot water, stir the multigrain rice and cook for another 30 mins.
(3) repeat the above step 2 .
Then the multigrain rice ( for 4 servings) is ready to eat. You may pack the cooled-down multigrain rice into 4 plastic bags and keep them I'm the fridge for up to a week. Of course if possible consume the rice in a day by more than one person.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Where to buy small quantities of organic vegetables form a retail outlet near home for green smoothie or cooking in Singapore?
Where to buy small quantities of organic vegetables form a retail
outlet near home for green smoothie or cooking in Singapore?
As
far as I know, at present only Fire Flies Health Farm has retailers in wet
markets and shops in HDB estates.
If
you want to buy small quantities of organic vegetables, please contact Fire
Flies Health Farm to find the address and contact phone number of its retailer
nearest to your home.
Fire Flies Health Farm – Organic Farm
==========================
Address: 75 Lim Chu Kang Lane 2
Singapore
719842
Phone: 6793 7875
Website: http://www.fireflies.sg/
( The logo pasted to the packaging of Fire Flies Health Farm Organic Vegetables)
I
buy organic green vegetables like kailan, cai xin, spinach and xiao bai cai, kangkong (water spinach),etc for my green smoothie once a week from a vegetable stall in the wet market
near my home. The price is S$2.00 for about 250 grams of vegetable. The stall
was recommended to me by Fire Flies Health Farm about 2 years ago.
If
you have any feedback on this post, please tell me. Thanks.
Note 1: Kangkong (water spinach) was added in this posting on 25 August 2012 after I bought organic kangkong (water spinach) for the first time for my green smoothie.
Note 2: Picture of the logo of Fire Flies Health Farm was added on 26 August 2012, Sunday 11.37 am.
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