Weekend Musing: Love Your Liver
A friend sent me an email about facts of the liver. Reminds me to take better care of my body and watch what I consume.
A friend sent me an email about facts of the liver. Reminds me to take better care of my body and watch what I consume.
In the South Arm Older Adults Cooking Club, Michelle introduced a new item which is Coconut Oil.
In room temperature, coconut oil solidifies like vegetable shortening. In warmer summer weather, it may turns into liquid. It does not need refrigeration.
Coconut oil can be used in place of oil or butter. It has fairly high heat tolerance and can be used in cooking like sauteing up to medium high heat.
It has a nice coconut flavour and great for baked goods like zucchini and banana bread.
Here is an excerpt on coconut oil and its benefit from Dr. Oz shared by Michelle in the kitchen. (more…)
Here is another interesting email from a friend. Have a nice weekend.
Yogurt cures bad breath
Studies have shown that live bacteria in sugar free yogurt can suppress levels of bad breath causing bacteria. If the bad bacteria can’t survive, your breath smells sweeter.
Olive oil cures Eczema
Olive oil is rich in vitamin E, so it’s a great skin moisturizer. Apply extra virgin, unrefined olive oil to your skin after showering, while your skin is still damp. The olive oil seals in moisture and helps sooth painful Eczema flair-ups.
Sugar stops the hiccups
Hiccups are annoying, but now you can stop them within one minute simply by swallowing a teaspoon full of dry sugar. Experts believe that the sudden sweetness on the tongue overloads the nerve endings in the mouth and stops the hiccup spasm.
Chewing peppermint or cinnamon gum eases commuting stress
Studies have shown that chewing peppermint or cinnamon gum increases awareness and reduces fatigue by as much as 20%. Test subjects reported 25% less frustration and 30% increased alertness. The drive also seemed 30% shorter for those who chewed the gum, versus those who did not. (more…)
I would like to share more about pineapple here. It’s from an email I received from a friend.
A friend shared some interesting home tips on storing, keeping fresh, quick solutions and cleanliness tips which are good to know. Hope you’ll benefit from these tips and have a great weekend.
An apple to make tomatoes ripen
If you’re tired of waiting and would like to make your tomatoes ripe in half the time, put them in a bowl with an apple or two, and cover them up with plastic wrap.
Beans for wax
Fill up the candle house with a layer of raw beans. It’s not only a nice decoration, but the beans will also keep the candle steady and capture the wax drops.
Toothpick on scotch tape
Mark the end of the scotch tape by rolling it up with a toothpick at the end. (more…)
Here is some health tips I received from a fried a while ago which I love to share with chowtimes readers. It’s good to include the following food in our daily diet. Happy weekend.
Turmeric is said to have anti-inflammatory properties and to fight cancer.
Cinnamon is a super-spice which helps control blood sugar and cholesterol.
The goji berry is used to protect the liver, and to improve immunity, longevity and fertility. (more…)
Ben brought back some photos of the Chinese New Year scenes in Beijing to share with chowtimes readers.
The grand stair case of Oriental Plaza.
A closer look at the structure at the top of the staircase.
A day view on a snowy day.
A flower display in a shopping mall. (more…)
Hi chowtimes readers, I came across this interesting way of separating egg yolk on youtube. Hope you'll find it useful. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz2Vnp5ZW4c&w=600&h=400]
I learned about this homemade pore strips from The Doctors show. I hope chowtimes readers find it useful. Happy weekend. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bjOB4zS0uE&w=600&h=400]
Happy Canada Day to all Canadian and Happy 145th birthday to Canada.
Nanzaro and I are playing host to a friend and family who are visiting Vancouver. We brought them to Steveston Village for the Ship To Shore Festival and to visit the Fisherman’s Whaft.
Ship boarding is free. We went on the first day of the event. The event runs from Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 1, 2012. The last day of the event coincides with the Salmon Festival for Canada Day celebration in Richmond. Come to Steveston and enjoy 2 events on Canada Day.
It was a cloudy day and yet with some blue skies. A perfect day to be out to enjoy the summer. Seven historic ships including the above Hawaiian Chieftain will be offering free viewing and boarding.
The Ship To Shore festival is located at Imperial Landing, Bayview Street and No. 1 road. Hours are from 12:30 to 5 pm on July 1.