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Friday, September 25, 2009
Kisah Nabi Salleh a.s.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Mesej Raya: Regular Health Mistakes
Crossing our legs
Do you cross your legs at your knees when sitting? Although we may believe that this is the lady-like elegant way to sit, sitting this way cuts down circulation to your legs. If you don't want varicose veins to mar the beauty of your legs and compromise your health, uncross your legs every time you realise you have one knee on top of the other. The best way to sit is to simply place both legs together on the floor, balancing your weight equally. If you feel like changing position, instead of crossing your legs, simply move both legs together to one side. As an alternative, you could also consider crossing your legs loosely at the ankles. This is a classically elegant way to sit, and is far better for your legs and your health than sitting with your legs crossed at your knees.
Not changing our toothbrush
How often do you change your toothbrush? Most of us wait until most of the bristles have either fallen off, or are in such bad shape that we'd be embarrassed to pull out our brush in public. However, since not many of us need to pull out our brush in public, we carry on with our frayed one until we lose it. Replace your toothbrush often. Damaged bristles can harm the enamel, and don't massage your gums well. If you find brushing your teeth a pain like I do, but know you must do it, you might as well be doing it right. Imagine going through the annoyance of brushing your teeth twice a day only to find out that you're damaging your enamel every time you clean your teeth. Also, use a brush with soft bristles unless your dentist has advised otherwise.
Eating out often
There are oils that are high in cholesterol, and oils that cause little harm and are better for your heart. However, no matter how light
the oil is, it is never a good idea to eat too much of it. Avoid fried foods..Remember that in all probability your favorite Indian food
restaurant throws a huge, HUGE chunk of butter in a tiny bowl of dal. Rita, who worked in the kitchen of a 5 star hotel, was shocked when she saw the cook chop a 500gm butter slab in half, and throw half into a Paneer Makhani dish. No wonder the customers left licking their fingers. And no wonder they felt so stuffed and heavy afterwards. Limit outdoor eating unless you know that you're getting served light and healthy food.
Skipping breakfast
Never, ever skip breakfast. Remember, when you wake up in the morning it's been around 10-12 hours since your last meal. Your body needs food now, more than at any other time. Eat a heavy breakfast. You will then be busy through the day, and the calories will get expended quickly. If you are trying to diet, eat a light dinner. Here are some more common health mistakes we make. Being informed and making a few changes can help make us feel a whole lot better.
High heels
High heels sure look great, but they're murder for your back. This however doesn't mean you should steer clear of stilettos. Wear them, but not when you know you will be walking around a lot. Wear them when going out for lunch or dinner - when the only walking you will be doing is to your car, to the table, and back. Avoid high heels when you are going somewhere on foot. If you are constantly tempted to wear your heels, take a good look at your flats. Is there something about them you dislike? Invest in a new pair of beautiful flats or shoes with a low heel. Buy something you love, that you will enjoy wearing. If possible, get a matching bag. You will then enjoy your flats as much as you do your heels.
Sleeping on a soft bed
You don't have to sleep on the floor be kind to your back, but do make sure you have a firm mattress. Although a mattress on springs is soft and lovely to sink into, it's bad for your back. If you already have an old bed with springs, you don't need to invest in a new one - simply get a thick wooden plank put over the springs, and place the mattress on the plank. Similarly, if your mattress is old and lumpy, throw it out and get a new one. Your neck and your back will thank you. The same rule applies to sofas. If you will be spending hours on a sofa, get a firm yet comfortable one. Sofas you completely sink into are not the best idea.
Pillows
No matter how comfortable sleeping with ten cushions is, have pity on your neck and resist. Sleep with one pillow, and make sure it is not too thick. If your pillow gets lumpy, discard it and go for a new one. Get a thin pillow if you sleep on your stomach, and something a little thicker if you sleep on your back, to give your neck adequate support.
Not exercising
So all of us know we should exercise more, but many of us don't. This is a health mistake we consciously make! And why is that? Simply because we refuse to admit the damage we are causing to our bodies by not working out. A number of people only start working out once they've experienced a warning signal. Don't wait for a heart attack to strike before you decide to opt for a lifestyle change. Make the change now. You don't need to train for the marathon to be in top shape. Half an hour of brisk walking three to four times a week will make a world of difference to your health. You could then increase this to forty minutes, four times a week - and you're all set. If you haven't exercised for a week, you're making a mistake.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Uniknya kejadian buah kurma (diceritakan oleh krew RTM)
Ketahui lah....
Ketibaan bulan Ramadan tidak meriah tanpa dapat menikmati buah tamar sebagai juadah berbuka puasa. Seperti menjadi satu kewajipan bagi setiap rumah untuk membelinya tidak kira dari jenis, gred yang paling rendah atau yang paling mahal seperti tamar ajwah 'pure' Madinah yang berharga RM120.00 sekilo pada hari biasa manakala pada bulan ramadan harganya menjadi lebih mahal.
Tamar juga menurut kajian sains merupakan buah yang khasiat dan kandungan gulanya cepat meresap ke dalam tubuh. Kita selalu mendengar kisah2 Rasulullah s.a.w. dengan pohon tamar. Nyata pohon tamar punya sejarah yang cukup unik dan masih ramai tidak mengetahuinya. Syukur dengan berkat mengunjungi Makkah dan Madinah untuk mengerjakan umrah semasa pengambaran Drama Cinta Madinah yang bakal disiarkan ceritanya pada saluran RTM bulan ini, saya dan semua krew dan artis memperolehi satu lagi cerita istimewa asal-usul kejadian pokok tamar dari Tuan Haji Isa Darus atau Pak Long (Kisah Pak Long Isa pernah tersiar dalam Anis julai lalu).
Menurut cerita Pak Long , asal-usul kejadian pokok tamar adalah dari lebihan tanah yang Allah s.w.t. ciptakan Nabi Adam a.s. Pokok tamar betina tumbuh pada zaman Siti Maryam. Selepas Maryam melahirkan anaknya Nabi Isa a.s., Siti Maryam telah diminta oleh Allah s.w.t untuk menggoncangkan pohon tamar yang terdapat di tempat dia melahirkan anaknya lalu gugurlah buah tamar masak dan dimakan oleh Siti Maryam. Itulah sejarah yang pertama tamar menjadi ubat berkhasiat kepada manusia. Siti Maryam dapat mengalas perut untuk mengumpul tenaga selepas selamat bersalin hanya dengan makan tamar, tanpa tumbuhan
herba yang lain.
Ditakdirkan Allah s.w.t. dengan kelahiran Nabi Isa a.s. itu juga, Allah s.w.t. telah tumbuhkan pokok tamar jantan di sebelah pokok tamar betina. Dan untuk tujuan mendapat hasil buah tamar yang elok ia juga harus dilakukan menerusi kaedah 'kahwin bunga' (melakukan proses pendebungaan betina dengan debu bunga jantan).
Untuk mengenali perbezaan di antara tamar jantan dengan tamar betina, tamar jantan lebih tinggi pohonnya, berdaun keras menjulang ke langit. Pokok tamar betina rendah sedikit dan daunnya dmelintuk ke bawah. Pada bulan februari pohon tamar jantan berbunga setahun sekali sama dengan tamar betina.
Bezanya bunga jantan ia mengeluarkan debu-debu halus. Pada bulan ini ketika tamar betina mengeluarkan bunga, petugas (terdiri dari mereka yang berbangsa Arab) akan memanjat pokok tamar betina dan dijalankan proses kahwin bunga, ditepuk-tepuk, disapu dua tiga ranting bunga jantan kepada setandan bunga betina yang terkembang dari tandannya. Ternyata untuk menghasilkan buah tamar yang elok berkualiti, ia mesti 'disenyawakan' oleh tangan manusia, tidak boleh melalui binatang atau diterbangkan oleh angin.
Pokok tamar tidak akan berbuah dengan sempurna jika tidak dicantum oleh tangan manusia. Buah tamar tidak akan masak jika suhu kurang dari 55oC. Bulan Julai adalah musim tamar masak ranum manakala bulan ogos adalah musim menuai. Menurut Pak Long Haji Isa, bagi sebuah kebun memadai ada beberapa batang sahaja pokok tamar jantan berbanding dengan ratusan pokok tamar betina, kerana debunga pada satu dahan pohon tamar jantan boleh digunakan untuk proses pendebungaan dengan ratusan tandan pada pokok tamar betina . Debu yang perlu digunakan pada setiap pokok terlalu sedikit. Bunga jantan ini juga boleh disimpan di tempat yang kering untuk kegunaan berulang-ulang kali selagi debunganya masih ada.
"Allah s.w.t. jadikan buah tamar cukup istimewa. Cuba perhatikan sepanjang ia berada di atas pokok tidak ada seekor binatang atau burung yang mematuk atau merosakkannya. Ini kerana buah tidak berbau. Allah s.w.t pelihara dan memuliakannya. Ia mesti disenyawakan oleh tangan manusia. Di Madinah hanya bangsa Arab sahaja yang sanggup panjat dan turun naik ke atas pokok tamar untuk lakukan kerja pencantuman ini. Bangsa lain tak mampu, tenaga tak sekuat bangsa ni." Jelas Pak Long.
Pokok Tamar ayah saudara kita.... Mula-mula kami juga bingung kenapa keunikan ini berlaku pada buah yang istimewa ini, lalu Mak Long Normah Morad, isteri Hj Isa Darus beri kami sentuh debu jantan, "Gosok pada tangan dan cium," katanya. "Masya-Allah bau air mani," kata kami tergamam.
"Ya, memang bau air mani, bau ini bukan semua makhluk suka. Pokok tamar kalau mahukan buahnya elok, ia mesti disenyawakaan oleh tangan manusia, sebab pokok ini Allah s.w.t. jadikan dari lebihan tanah kejadian Nabi Adam a.s. "
"Ringkasnya, dia umpama pak menakan (ayah saudara) kita. Sebab itu kita tak boleh pandang remeh padanya. Rasulullah s.a.w. dan Nabi-Nabi lain sangat sayang padanya. Sebab itu dikatakan sebaik-baik buah yang serasi dengan badan kita adalah buah tamar kerana ia sebahagian dari kita. Jadi setiap kali menjamah tamar ingat-ingatlah asal kejadiannya. Buah ini tidak berbau kerana Allah s.w.t. nak pelihara kesuciannya di samping mudah untuk kita menguruskannya dengan kelebihan cuaca yang panas kering. Penjual tak risau lalat atau semut kerana bumi barakah ini. "Ujar Pak Long dengan senyum lebar.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Food as Medicine
HEADACHE? EAT FISH!&n! bsp;
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also-eat h! oney from your area (local region) daily.
TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent build-up of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea. (actually, tea suppresses appetite and keeps the pounds from invading.....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (onion packs place on chest helped the respiratory ailments and actually made breathing better).
ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has omega oils, good for our immune system)
UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
BLADDER INFECTION? DR! INK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple. !
MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers cholesterol, too.)
COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your tummy.
BREAST CANCER? EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
A good a! ntidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables..
ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.
DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
The &n! bsp; chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and ! blood sugar.
Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fibre. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart &n! bsp;attack & stroke..
Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is g! ood for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young..........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies)
Orange : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system.. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients
Found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium. (watermelon also has natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our skin from those darn UV rays)
Guava & Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fibre which helps prevent constipation.
Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas and indigestion)
Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those prostrate problems from invading their bodies.....GOOD AS MEDICINE.
4 things you cannot recover
A young lady was waiting for her flight in the boarding room of a big airport. As she would need to wait many hours, she decided to buy a book to spend her time. She also bought a packet of cookies.
She sat down in an armchair in the VIP room of the airport, to read in peace. Beside the armchair where the pack of cookies lay, a man sat down in the next seat, opened his magazine and started reading.
When she took out her first cookie, the man also took one. She felt irritated but said nothing. She just thought: 'What a nerve! I would want to punch him for daring.'
For each cookie she took, the man took one too. This was infuriating, but she didn't want to make a scene. When only one cookie remained, she thought: 'what will he do now?' Then, the man took the last cookie, divided it into half, gave one half to her. That was too much. She took her book and stormed to the boarding place.
When she sat down in her seat in the plane, she looked into her purse for her spectacles, to her surprise, her packet of cookies was there, unopened. She was ashamed.
And now there ain't any chance to EXPLAIN, nor APOLOGISE..
There are 4 things you cannot recover:
THE STONE... after the throw!
THE WORDS...after it's said.
THE OCCASION... after the loss.
THE TIME... after it's gone.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Fw: Kisah Rozita - Pengasas Sendayu Tinggi: Saya berpurdah bukan kerana alim atau H1N1
Saya pernah jadi penoreh getah, sambil-sambil itu melakukan bermacam-macam kerja kampung untuk menampung hidup. Malah pernah juga cuba berniaga kedai runcit, menyertai MLM dan bekerja kilang.
Apabila berjaya dengan perniagaan Sendayu Tinggi, saya mula sedar manusia perlu ada tiga sifat jika mahu berjaya. Pertama, mereka mesti mengorak langkah untuk memulakan perkara kecil dalam diri. Kemudian, jangan pernah berkata tidak sebelum mencuba kerana tiada apa yang mustahil. Ketiga, jangan suka menyalahkan orang lain.
Nilai sepuluh sen
Bila sudah berjaya mengumpul kekayaan, tiap-tiap tahun saya pergi umrah. Ada banyak peristiwa yang dialami di tanah suci namun ada satu pengalaman yang paling menarik. Ia berlaku ketika saya tidur lalu bermimpi, satu suara menyuruh saya membaca beberapa ayat daripada surah Al-Baqarah.
Sekembalinya saya ke tanah air, saya terus mencari tafsir Al- Quran. Saya mendapati antara maksud ayat yang disuruh baca itu ialah mereka yang mendapat hidayah namun jika memalingkan mukanya, mungkin tiada lagi hidayah untuknya selepas itu.
Saya memang sudah lama terdetik mahu berganjak ke alam (fasa) lain sebaik sahaja usia mencecah 40 iaitu membuat persediaan untuk mati. Saya mula melihat betapa kehidupan di dunia ini sangat singkat, indah dan perlu dinikmati. Saya sedih mengenang ramai orang yang berjaya dalam perniagaan tetapi hidup tidak bahagia.
Ketika saya mengejar dunia, hidup dirasakan huru-hara. Pernah saya beli sebuah kereta dengan harga RM1 juta. Setiap kali tiba di satu-satu tempat, saya senang melihat banyak mata memandang dan berbisik-bisik kagum. Namun lama-kelamaan saya tersedar, rasa bangga melihat kekaguman orang itu menimbulkan perasaan riak dan mahu menunjuk-nunjuk.
Jika syiling sepuluh sen terjatuh, pernah satu ketika saya tidak mahu mengutipnya semula. Waktu itu saya memikirkan kelas sebagai seorang jutawan. Tetapi hari ini, saya tidak mahu lagi bersikap begitu. Saya mahu buang rasa riak, sebab nilai duit sepuluh sen itu besar nilainya pada sesetengah orang dan tidak patut dibazirkan begitu sahaja.
Saya tidak pandai mengaji dan tidak tinggi ilmu agama. Jadi saya mengupah seorang ustazah yang tinggal bersama di rumah ini untuk mengajar serta seorang ustaz untuk berkongsi ilmu agama. Sehari setiap minggu, rumah saya dibuka untuk orang ramai menyertai majlis ilmu yang dibuat di sini.
Impian saya yang masih belum tercapai ialah membina sebuah kompleks hasil perniagaan. Di kompleks berkenaan saya mahu membangunkan aktiviti dakwah di samping memberikan kehidupan kepada fakir miskin menerusi perkongsian ideologi perniagaan.
Saya tidak mahu golongan susah yang saya bantu ini memandang saya sebagai sumber kewangan. Saya tidak memberikan mereka 'ikan' tetapi 'pancing' untuk mengubah kehidupan. Caranya saya beri mereka produk untuk dipasarkan. Saya juga mengambil kuih, kerepek dan lain-lain daripada mereka untuk dijual.
Satu lagi impian yang sedang diusahakan, saya mahu bina sebuah rumah perlindungan untuk anak yatim piatu dan mualaf. Rumah sudah ada, tenaga pengajar pun tidak ada masalah. Cuma tinggal mencari bayi dan kanak-kanak untuk dibesarkan dengan pendidikan akademik berserta ilmu agama di rumah tersebut.
Kini mula berpurdah
Purdah ini sudah lima bulan saya pakai. Bukan sebab alim, dan bukan juga sebab H1N1. Sebaliknya inilah antara cara saya menjaga hati daripada dirasuk perasaan riak. Bila mengenakan purdah, tiada orang yang mengenali saya jadi tiada lagi layanan istimewa yang biasa saya dapat.
Saya tidak malu untuk mengaku, selama ini memang saya pakai tudung tetapi hati masih kotor. Ini kerana walaupun memakai tudung saya sering kalah bila syaitan berbisik supaya bersolek setiap kali ke luar rumah sesuai status selaku pengasas produk kecantikan.
"Kau kenalah pakai baju yang menampakkan kelangsingan, barulah orang tahu produk kau bagus" - itu juga antara bisikannya yang sering menewaskan saya. Barangkali ketika itu saya antara wanita akhir zaman yang disebut dalam hadis 'menutup aurat tetapi masih bertelanjang'
Sebagai majikan pula, kadangkala saya memarahi pekerja kerana mahu semuanya serba sempurna. Saya menjadi sungguh takut apabila tersedar dan berfikir bagaimana pula saya di sisi majikan paling besar iaitu Allah Taala? Dia pun berhak marahkan saya kerana sungguhpun solat, di mana zikir dan amalan sunat bagi menyempurnakan lagi amalan kepadanya?
Syukurlah, perubahan yang dibuat melimpahkan bahagia dalam hidup. Anak-anak (Nurhayati, Alif Syukri, Aiman Hazim, Nurazizah dan Nurain Sufiyah) dan suami melengkapkan lagi dunia wanita ini.
Kini hari-hari saya lalui sambil meneguk kelazatan ilmu akhirat. Melayan keletah anak-anak, mengulit orkid, epal Madura, daun kesum, kedondong, kari, limau purut dan pokok herba lain; juga melayan burung, ayam, lampam, puyuh, puyu dan tilapia melengkapkan lagi kediaman bak syurga dunia yang saya gelar Sorga Ammi.
Sesudah solat Subuh, tatkala berdiri di balkoni rumah menyaksikan kabus berlalu dibawa angin sambil merenung kalam-kalam bukit , saya semakin yakin betapa perlunya saya bersyukur menjadi hamba yang dilimpahi kasih sayangNya.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Fw: Eat Less Rice!
Caveman food was never cooked as fire was not yet tamed. Thus, he ate only those foods that you can eat without treatment with or by fire.. He ate fruits, vegetables, fish (sushi anyone?), eggs, nuts and meat. Yes, even meat! You can even eat meat raw if you were starving in the forest. You have the necessary enzymes to digest meat.
However, rice, like wheat and corn, cannot be eaten raw. It must be cooked. Even if you were starving in the desert, you cannot eat rice in the raw form. This is because we do not have the system of enzymes to break rice down. You were never meant to eat rice. To make matters worse, you not only eat rice, but also make it the bulk of your food.
In some parts of Asia , rice forms up to 85% of the plate. Even if you take rice, keep it to a minimum. Remember, it is only for your tongue - not your body. Actually, rice and other grains like wheat and corn are actually worse than sugar. There are many reasons:
Rice becomes sugar - lots of it! This is a fact that no nutritionist can deny: rice is chemically no different from sugar. One bowl of cooked rice is the caloric equal of 10 teaspoons of sugar. This does not matter whether it is white, brown or herbal rice. Brown rice is richer in fibre, some B vitamins and minerals but it is still the caloric equal of 10 teaspoons of sugar. To get the same 10 teaspoons of sugar, you need to consume lots of kangkong-10 bowls of it.
Rice is digested to become sugar. Rice cannot be digested before it is thoroughly cooked. However, when thoroughly cooked, it becomes sugar and spikes circulating blood sugar within half an hour-almost as quickly as it would if you took a sugar candy. Rice is very low in the 'rainbow of anti-oxidants. '
This complete anti-oxidant rainbow is necessary for the effective and safe utilisation of sugar. Fruits come with a sugar called fructose. However, they are not empty calories as the fruit is packed with a whole host of other nutrients that help its proper assimilation and digestion.
Rice has no fibre. The fibre of the kangkong fills you up long before your blood sugar spikes. This is because the fibre bulks and fills up your stomach. Since white rice has no fibre, you end up eating lots of 'calorie dense' food before you get filled up. Brown rice has more fibre but still the same amount of sugar.
Rice is tasteless-sugar is sweet. There is only so much that you can eat at one sitting. How many teaspoons of sugar can you eat before you feel like throwing up? Could you imagine eating 10 teaspoons of sugar in one seating?
Rice is always the main part of the meal. While sugar may fill your dessert or sweeten your coffee, it will never be the main part of any meal. You could eat maybe two to three teaspoons of sugar at one meal. However, you could easily eat the equal value of two to three bowls (20-30 teaspoons) of sugar in one meal. I am always amused when I see someone eat sometimes five bowls of rice (equals 50 teaspoons of sugar) and then asks for tea tarik kurang manis!
There is no real 'built in' mechanism for us to prevent overeating of rice:
How much kangkong can you eat?
How much fried chicken can you eat?
How much steamed fish can you eat?
Think about that!
In one seating, you cannot take lots of chicken, fish or cucumber, but you can take lots of rice. Eating rice causes you to eat more salt. As rice is tasteless, you tend to consume more salt-another villain when it comes to high blood pressure. You tend to take more curry that has salt to help flavor rice. We also tend to consume more ketchup and soy sauce which are also rich in salt.
Eating rice causes you to drink less water. The more rice you eat, the less water you will drink as there is no mechanism to prevent the overeating of rice. Rice, wheat and corn come hidden in our daily food. As rice is tasteless, it tends to end up in other foods that substitute rice like rice flour, noodles and bread. We tend to eat the hidden forms which still get digested into sugar.
Rice, even when cooked, is difficult to digest. Can't eat raw rice? Try eating rice half cooked. Contrary to popular belief, rice is very difficult to digest. It is 'heavy stuff'. If you have problems with digestion, try skipping rice for a few days. You will be amazed at how the problem will just go away.
Rice prevents the absorption of several vitamins and minerals. Rice when taken in bulk will reduce the absorption of vital nutrients like zinc, iron and the B vitamins.
Are you a rice addict? Going rice-less may not be easy but you can go rice-less. Eating less rice could be lot easier than you think. Here are some strategies that you can pursue in your quest to eat less rice:
Eat less rice-cut your rice by half.
Barry Sears, author of the Zone Diet, advises 'eating rice like spice'. Instead, increase your fruits and vegetables. Take more lean meats and fish. You can even take more eggs and nuts.
Have 'riceless' meals. Take no rice or wheat at say, breakfast. Go for eggs instead. Go on 'riceless' days. Go 'western' once a week. Take no rice and breads for one day every week.
That can't be too difficult. Appreciate the richness of your food. Go for taste, colours and smells. Make eating a culinary delight. Enjoy your food in the original flavours. Avoid the salt shaker or ketchup. You will automatically eat less rice. Eat your fruit dessert before (Yes! No printing error) your meals. The fibre rich fruits will 'bulk up' in your stomach. Thus, you will eat less rice and more fruits..
It's your life. Decide what you want to eat! But eat less rice!
Just for laugh: Love and Marriage
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A woman came home, screeching her car into the driveway, and ran into the house. She slammed the door and shouted at the top of her lungs, 'Honey, pack your bags. I won the lottery!' The husband said, 'Oh my God! What should I pack, beach stuff or mountain stuff?' 'Doesn't matter,' she said. 'Just get out.'
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Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right, and the other is a husband.
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A Polish immigrant went to the DMV to apply for a driver's license. First, of course, he had to take an eye sight test. The optician showed him a card with the letters: 'C Z W I X N O S T A C Z.' 'Can you read this?', the optician asked. 'Read it?' the Polish guy replied, 'I know the guy.'
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A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband. Suddenly, her husband burst into the kitchen. 'Careful,' he said, 'CAREFUL! Put in some more butter! Oh my GOD! You're cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM NOW! We need more butter. Oh my GOD! WHERE are we going to get MORE BUTTER? They're going to STICK! Careful . CAREFUL! I said be CAREFUL! You NEVER listen to me when you're cooking! Never! Turn them! Hurry up! Are you CRAZY? Have you LOST your mind? Don't forget to salt them. You know you always forget to salt them.. Use the salt. USE THE SALT! THE SALT!' The wife stared at him. 'What in the world is wrong with you? You think I don't know how to fry a couple of eggs?' The husband calmly replied, 'I just wanted to show you what it feels like when I'm driving.'
Monday, August 24, 2009
Know the Difference between Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms
Symptom | Cold | Swine Flu |
Fever | Fever is rare with a cold. | Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100�F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu. |
Coughing | A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. | A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough). |
Aches | Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. | Severe aches and pains are common with the flu. |
Stuffy Nose | Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. | Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu. |
Chills | Chills are uncommon with a cold. | 60% of people who have the flu experience chills. |
Tiredness | Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. | Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu. |
Sneezing | Sneezing is commonly present with a cold. | Sneezing is not common with the flu. |
Sudden Symptoms | Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. | The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains. |
Headache | A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. | A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases. |
,Sore Throat | Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. | Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu. |
Chest Discomfort | Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. | Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.. |
Friday, August 21, 2009
Checklist Ramadhan
Wishing all Muslim friends - selamat berpuasa..
Ramadhan hampir menjelang dan persiapan hendaklah diadakan dengan memahami cara beramal di bulan Ramadhan mengikut sunnah dan jangan menjalani ibadah Ramadhan mengikut adat kerana Rasullah pernah bersabda didalam hadisnya :
Barang siapa menghidupkan sunnahKu ketika rosak umat-Ku maka baginya mendapat pahala seratus syahid. Oleh itu berhati-hatilah melakukan amal supaya mempunyai nilai yang tinggi dan mendapat kesan yang baik disepanjang bulan Ramadhan dan dibawah ini dicatatkan amalan-amalan mengikut sunnah.
CHECK LIST AMALAN DI BULAN RAMADHAN
1. Mengucapkan tahniah (Selamat datang Ramadhan atau Selamat menyambut Ramadhan.
2. Niat sebulan bagi malam yang pertama dan selanjutnya niat untuk hari-hari.
3. Sembahyang Isyak berjamaah di masjid/surau.
4. Solat Tarawikh 20 rakaat.
5. Tadarus membaca bersemak dan berturut-turut juzuk.
6. Tidur malam membaca 4 ayat terakhir Surah Al Kahfi supaya dikejutkan bangun tepat jam 4.00 pagi.
7. Bangun jam 4.00 pagi dan setengah jam untuk Qiamullail ringan (Solat Tahjud, Solat Taubat dan Solat Hajat)
8. Jam 4.30 pagi kaum ibu masak sahur.
9. Jam 5.00 pagi/5.15 pagi makan sahur.
10.Jangan tidur sesudah sahur.
11.Solat Subuh berjemaah di Masjid.
12.Tadarus pendek.
13.Matahari tinggi segalah, lakukan solat Isyraq.
14.Menjalankan kerja harian dan menjaga pancaindera.
15.Jam 11.00 pagi tunaikan Solat Dhuha.
16.Lakukan Solat Kafarah Baul 2 rakaat. Rakaat pertama selepas Fatihah baca Surah Al Kautsar 7 kali dan rakaat kedua selepas Fatihah baca Surah Ikhlas 7 kali.
17.Jam 12.00 tengahari tidur, niat tidur waktu Qailulah (ganti jaga satu jam diwaktu sahur)
18.Solat Zuhur berjemaah.
19.Tadarus pendek.
20.Sebelah petang kaum ibu menyediakan berbuka petang.
21.Solat Asar berjemaah di Masjid.
22.Jika masa petang jangan gunakan untuk bersiar-siar atau menonton TV yang melibatkan kemaksiatan. Sebaik-baiknya digunakan untuk mengikuti majlis-majlis ilmu atau berdoa kerana waktu itu amat mustajab.
23. Berbuka dengan ala kadar iaitu minuman yang belum dipanas oleh api atau dengan buah kurma atau buah tempatan.
24.Segera Solat Maghrib di Masjid.
25.Makan malam bersama keluarga.
26.Bersiap sedia untuk ke masjid menunaikan Solat Isyak dan Tarawikh secara berjemaah.
KELEBIHAN-KELEBIHAN YANG LAIN
1. Menghadiri majlis ilmu setiap langkah di beri pahala ibadah sunah setahun.
2. Mengekali berjemaah diberi balasan dengan disediakan sebuah bandar khas di Syurga.
3. Membuat hubungan baik kepda kedua ibu bapa, Allah pandang dengan penuh kasih sayang.
4. Isteri taat kepada suami diberi pahala seperti pahala Asiah dan Mariam.
5. Sesiapa yang menyampaikan hajat saudaranya disampaikan 1000 hajatnya di akhirat.
Mengurangkan berat badan di dalam menjalani ibadah Ramadhan
1. Sebelum puasa timbang badan
2. Kawal berbuka puasa
3. Pastikan semakin lama menunaikan ibadah puasa akan semakin kurang berat badan
4. Elakan daripada makan berlebihan
RANCANG PENINGKATAN IBADAH RAMADHAN
1. Sepuluh hari yang pertama adakan muhasabah amalan.
2. Sepuluh hari yang kedua, pastikan keimanan bertambah kuat dan selaraskan dengan sempena Nuzul Quran.
3. Sepuluh hari yang ketiga kuatkan azam untuk beramal di malam Al Qadr :
i. Dengan melakukan Solat Maghrib,Isyak dan Tarawikh berjemaah.
ii. Atau ditambah dengan Solat Subuh berjemaah
iii. Duduk dengan air sembahyang dan baca Al-Quran, Ayat Kursi, Surah Al Baqarah terakhir (Amanarrasul), Surah Az -zalzalah, Suraah Al Kafirun, Surah al Ikhlas dan Surah Yasin.
iv. Bagi kaum ibu yang uzur, baca zikir.
v. Bangun pukul 1.00 pagi tunaikan Solat Sunat Wuduk, Solat Hajat, Solat Tasbih, Solat Taubat, Solat Istikarah.
vi. Jika sedang beramal, badan terasa sejuk dan terharu maka inilah tanda-tanda mendapat Lailatul Qadar.
SELAMAT TINGGAL RAMADHAN
i. Pastikan Tarawikh terakhir
ii. Ucapkan Selamat Tinggal Ramadhan dengan penuh terharu dan berdoa semoga dipertemukan sekali lagi dengan Ramadhan yang akan datang.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
25 Health Benefits of Lemons
2. Lemon is an antioxidant which deactivates the free radicals preventing many dangerous diseases like stroke, cardiovascular diseases and cancers.
3. Lemon lowers blood pressure and increases the levels of HDL (good cholesterol).
4. Lemon is found to be anti-carcinogenic which lowers the rates of colon, prostate and breast cancer. They prevent faulty metabolism in the cell, which can predispose a cell to becoming carcinogenic. Also blocks the formation of nitrosamines in the gut.
5. Lemon juice is said to give a glow to the skin.
6. A few drops of lemon juice in hot water are believed to clear the digestive system and purify liver as well.
7. The skin of lemon dried under the sun and then ground to make powder can be applied to the hair for a few minutes before bath which relieves head ache and cools the body.
8. Applying lemon juice to acne dries the existing ones and prevents from getting more.
9. Lemon juice acts as a natural hair lightener and skin bleach which reduces the pigment melanin and prevents the risk of chemical allergic reactions which is common with hair dyes and bleaches.
10. Lemon juice is given to relieve gingivitis, stomatitis, and inflammation of the tongue.
11. Lemon juice is used to prevent common cold.
12. Lemon juice is given to prevent/treat urinary tract infection and gonorrhea.
13. Lemon juice is applied to the sites of bites and stings of certain insects to relieve its poison and pain.
14. Lemon juice relieves colic pain and gastric problems.
15. Lemon juice soothes the dry skin when applied with little glycerin.
16. Lemon juice used for marinating seafood or meat kills bacteria and other organisms present in them, thereby prevents many gastro-intestinal tract infections.
17. Lemon juice with a pinch of salt (warm) every morning lowers cholesterol levels and brings down your weight.
18. Lemon juice is the best drink to prevent dehydration and shock in case of diarrhea.
19. Lemon juice can also be used as a mouthwash. It removes plaque, whitens the teeth and strengthens the enamel.
20. A table spoon o thick lemon syrup everyday relieves asthma.
21. Lemon juice relieves chilblains and itchy skin.
22. Gargling lemon juice relieves throat infection and also used as a treatment for diphtheria.
23. Lemon juice is an excellent treatment for dandruff and greasy hair.
24. Lemon juice, applied over the face, removes wrinkles and keeps you young.
25. Lemon juice helps to prevent and cure osteoarthritis.
Lemon is not usually allergic or toxic to many, so why not try its natural benefits first, then go on to medicines.