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Monday, September 19, 2011

GINGER GOJI BERRY WALNUT TEA

Last weekend, I learnt something new from a chef.
I boiled ginger goji berry walnut tea.
The health benefits and ingredients are listed below.
You can also sweeten it with honey.

Dried Ginger

Dried Goji Berries


Walnut Nibs
 
Organic Sugar

Benefits of Ginger
There is a wide range of benefits of ginger such as nausea, digestive problems, circulation and arthritis. Nausea caused during pregnancy or by travelling is one of the benefits of ginger root. Ginger is also known to have the ability to calm an upset stomach and to promote the flow of bile. Stomach cramps can be eased and circulation can also be improved. Ginger supports a healthy cardiovascular system by making platelets less sticky which in turn reduces circulatory problems.
Ginger oil used for massage can help
relieve painful arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger is often included in many herbal decongestants and can help to minimise the symptoms of respiratory conditions, colds and allergies
.

Benefits of Goji Berry
Goji berries have been used for 6,000 years by herbalists in China, Tibet and India to: protect the liver
  • help eyesight
  • improve sexual function and fertility
  • strengthen the legs
  • boost immune function
  • improve circulation
  • promote longevity
* Those taking warfarin (blood thinner medication) should stay away from goji berry.

Benefits of Walnut
Walnuts are one of the best plant sources of protein. They are rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants such as Vitamin E.  Nuts in general are also high in plant sterols and fat - but mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (omega 3 fatty acids, in particular, alpha-linolenic acid ALA) that have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol. Walnuts, indeed, have significantly higher amounts of ALA omega 3 fatty acids compared to other nuts.

Friday, September 2, 2011

END OF HOLIDAY - CHANGI AIRPORT

Looking tired



UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

Retail Therapy before anything else!
 
Popcorn truck on Hollywood Street

 
Welcome to Far Far Away Land

 
FRIAR'S - restaurant in Far Far Away Land

Ancient Egypt


Treasure Hunt through an Egyptian excavation site
 
Land of the Pharoahs
  


Taking a break in New York Street



New York's famous yellow taxi
 
Lunch at Celebrity Cafe in Hollywood Street


Met Happy Feet in Madagascar Land


Queue here, Queue there, Everywhere queue!

Racheal taking a break in NewYork Street

King Julien's Beach Party-Go-Round (Madagascar)


The Lost World


AT THE GATES OF USS


Chocolate Heaven
 

  
Chocolate Paradise



Candylicious
 

TAKING THE MRT TO USS



IMBIAH LOOKOUT on SENTOSA ISLAND

















This is where we are going tomorrow!