10 Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea ..........

 




Rooibos is an herbal plant, grown only in South Africa. Though technically not a tea (true tea is derived only from the Camellia sinensis plant), the oxidized leaves from the rooibos plant are commonly referred to as Rooibos tea and consumed as such. Unlike white, green, black and oolong teas, which are all made from the same plant and offer similar benefits, rooibos offers its own unique set of compounds and nutrients.
Here are 10 health benefits of rooibos tea:


High In Antioxidants
Rooibos contains great levels of flavonoids, a class of antioxidants touted for their wide range of benefits including reduced risk of cancer and cardiovascular support. Though the overall antioxidant support is considered better in green and white tea, rooibos remains a powerful antioxidant.


Cancer Prevention
One flavonoid tested in rooibos seemed to be even more effective in preventing free radical damage than the flavonoids tested in green and white teas. Animal studies suggest that it may be an effective treatment for tumors, prevent cancer cell formation, and may help to protect the body against damage caused by radiation.


Anti-Inflammatory
Rooibos contains polyphenol, a highly touted anti-inflammatory agent.


Heart Health
A study published in 2011 suggested that daily consumption of rooibos tea can contribute to lower risk of heart attack and help prevent cardiovascular disease. Rooibos is thought to lower bad cholesterol, increase good cholesterol and keep blood pressure low. The antioxidant and anti-inflammation support obtained from rooibos is also considered essential for good cardiovascular health.


Diabetes
Preliminary studies show that drinking rooibos tea may improve glucose tolerance and increase insulin production in the pancreas.


Liver Support
Rooibos aids tissue regeneration in the liver in rats exposed to prolonged intoxication. It is believed that drinking rooibos tea may offer similar support to the human liver.


Respiratory Support
Rooibos tea is often used to treat respiratory illness. The flavonoid content of the tea seems to act as both a bronchodilator and an antispasmodic.


Helps Fight HIV
The alkaline extract of rooibos tea appears to help suppress the HIV virus. Drinking rooibos tea alone, however, has not shown to have the same effect.


Brain Health
A study in rats found that rooibos tea may have a significant effect on age-related brain deterioration.


Bone & Teeth Health
Rooibos contains calcium, fluoride and manganese, all of which help maintain healthy bones and teeth.


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 Cara Minum : 
Amalkan sebagai minuman kesihatan untuk sepanjang hari. Bagi mereka yang mempunyai masalah kesihatan minum pekat ( 1 uncang untuk 1 gelas, 3 - 5 uncang sehari )

 Penyediaan Teh Rooibos:
Masukkan 1 uncang Teh Rooibos ke dalam teko yang berisi 1.5 leter air panas. Rendamkan selama 5 minit. Semua ahli keluarga dapat nikmati rasa kesegarannya. Bagi mereka yang menghadapi masalah kesihatan atau ingin mengawal berat badan, masukkan 1 uncang ke dalam cawan, redam dan kemudian minum. Sesuai untuk semua peringkat umur.

Teh Rooibos boleh diminum pada bila-bila masa, mengikut kemahuan dan keperluan anda. la boleh diminum bersama perahan limau, gula, madu atau susu, mengikut citarasa anda.

 Teh Rooibos juga sesuai untuk mereka yang menghadapi masalah kesukaran untuk tidur. Rendam 1 uncang dan nikmati is 1 jam sebelum tidur.
Serbuk Teh Rooibos boleh digunakan untuk :
* Membaja Pokok Bunga ( serbuknya setelah habis digunakan )
* Membersih Muka ( Wajah )
Kesan Awal Teh Rooibas

Hampir 80% pengguna memaklumkan bahawa mereka dapat merasa kesan/tindak ­balas selepas mengamal meminumnya. Ini adalah tanda positif terhadap masalah kesihatan yang dialami. Pada kebiasaannya, di peringkat awal, rasa tidak selesa akan berlaku buat sementara waktu, mungkin 3-4 hari. Jangan bimbang. Ini adalah tindak­balas darl tubuh badan yang menerima kesan pembaikan sebatian semulajadi yang terkandung dalam Teh Rooibos. Pengamal perubatan herba menamakan kesan tindak-balas ini sebaga ‘Krisis Pemulihan'. Ini adalah normal bagi mereka yang ada masalah kesihatan. Badan kita, pada peringkat ini, dapat membuang racun yang terkumpul.

Teh Rooibos Health Builders dapat membantu :

 * membersihkan sistem darah dari keracunan dan seterusnya melancarkan peredaran darah
* membersihkan sistem penghadaman terutama usus besar yang tersimpan kekotoran sisa
* membuangkan lemak dan kolestrol yang berlebihan
* bertindak sebagal antioxidant yang melindungi sel-sel darl rosak
* melambatkan proses tua
* membantu mempercepatkan proses khasiat makan

Keistimewaan Teh Rooibos Health Bulders
01.     la tulen dan asli, tidak mengandungi kafein, bahan tambahan, pengawet atau pewarna tiruan. Kandungan taninnya kurang.
02.     la mengandungi S.O.D ( Superoxide Dismutase ). S.O.D dapat meneutralkan kerosakan akibat radikal bebas. Selain menghalang ketuaan, is juga dapat memperbaiki kerosakan sel.
03.     la membantu mengurangkan pigmen melanotik dan menjadikan kulit Iebih halus.
04.     la membantu mengurangkan peroksida lipid.
05.     la kaya dengan anti­oksida bioflavonoid yang dapat menambahkan kekuatan kapilari, meningkatkan peredaran, menghalang pendarahan dan melindungi dari jangkitan.
06.     la membantu melegakan insomnia, kekejangan perut, sembelit dan bayi yang menghidap kembung ( kolik ).
 07.     la membantu melegakan demam, asma serta keresahan dan kegusaran.
08.     la dapat melegakan kesan pada kulit apabila disapu terutama ruam Iampin dan penyakit kulit seperti ekzema dan jerawat.
09.     la adalah minuman tanpa kalori yang dapat menenangkan keadaan, dan sesuai untuk mereka yang mementingkan pengawalan berat badan.
10.     la baik untuk menghilangkan dahaga terutama bagi para atlit.
11.     la bertindak sebagai tambahan bagi kalsium, mangan dan fluorida yang diperlukan tiap-tiap hari oleh kanak-kanak yang sedang membesar dan juga untuk gigi dan tulang yang kuat.
12.     Ia membantu mengurangkan jumlah asid urik dalam badan.
13.     la membantu memulihkan keletihan akibat senaman.
14.     Ia membantu memelihara dan meningkatkan tahap tenaga.
15.     la membantu membersihkan darah dalam sistem dan juga mengawal tekanan darah.
16.     la dapat membantu mengurangkan paras kolestrol.
17.     la dapat mengurangkan nafas berbau.
18.     la dapat membantu mententeramkan rasa tidak selesa yang disebabkan oleh minuman keras.

8 Health Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil .......

Evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis) is extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose plant. It has many medicinal properties, both internally and externally. Here are 8 health benefits of evening primrose oil:


GLA Deficiency
Evening primrose oil is high in the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid, or GLA. GLA and other essential fatty acids are crucial to the overall function of the body. Alcoholics and people with diabetes are often deficient in GLA deficiency, which can contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular disease as well as a variety of other conditions.


Menstrual Pain
Evening primrose oil is often used to relieve discomfort associated with PMS and menstrual symptoms. While some studies support this claim, other studies have been inconclusive. However, there is no denying that many women around the world have found relief from their symptoms using evening primrose oil.


Heart Health
Studies show that daily use of evening primrose oil may help lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure and protect from coronary artery disease and thereby reduce the risk of heart disease and heart attacks.


Skin Health
Evening primrose oil is considered an effective treatment for eczema and a variety of other skin conditions due in part to its supply of GLA and other fatty acids that are essential to proper skin health.


Anti-Inflammatory & Pain Reliever
Evening primrose oil has anti-inflammatory properties and may help ease the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and chest pain.


Diabetes
Diabetics sometimes have trouble producing GLA and evening primrose oil may be an effective supplement. Studies have found that evening primrose oil may also help protect from diabetic neuropathy, a nerve disorder often affecting people with diabetes that causes tingling, pain, numbness, and other symptoms in the legs and feet.


A.D.H.D.
One study found that two thirds of children suffering from attention deficit hyperactive disorder showed improvement after taking evening primrose oil.


Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Some preliminary studies have shown that taking evening primrose oil in combination with fish oil may be an effective treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome. However, more research is needed to prove this connection.

LEMPENG BAWANG ...........

 





Ingredients :

1 egg
1/2 cup fresh milk
1/2 cup water (maybe more)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 Holland onion - sliced thinly
Olive oil

Method :

1. Whisk egg in a bowl. Add in fresh milk, water and salt. Mix thoroughly.

2. Add flour and baking powder. Mix well to form thin batter.

3. Add in onion and stir to mix.

4. Heat a non stick skillet. Add a bit of olive oil.

5. Pour some batter on the skillet and using the back of the spoon to spread batter into a round.

6. Cook until surface of pancake changes color, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip carefully with a thin spatula, and cook until browned on the underside, 1 to 2 minutes more.

7. Serve with chicken curry or anything to your liking.

Cream Puffs ..........

Ingredients:

Choux Pastry:
1 stick butter (8 tablespoons or half cup)
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour


Method:

1. Put butter and and water into saucepan on low heat. Turn off the heat once butter has melted.
2. Add in flour and salt. Stir quickly until a dough is formed and does not stick to the saucepan.
3. Leave to cool for about 10-15 minutes.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time using a electonic mixer (low speed) until mixture is stiff.
5. Using an ice cream scoop or teaspoon, scoop the dough onto a greased baking sheet.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 190 Celcius for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 170 Celcius and bake for another 15 minutes.
7. Turn off the heat. Leave the puffs to cool in the oven for another 20-30 minutes.

Crème Pâtissière (Filling)


Ingredients:
1 cup milk (236ml)
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup caster sugar (55g)
1 drop vanilla extract
2 tablespoon corn starch
1 pinch salt (only if not adding butter, or using unsalted butter)
1/2 tsp unsalted butter, for additional shine and firmness


Method:

1. Add yolks, 1/4 cup milk, vanilla beans, salt, corn starch in a bowl.
2. Bring the remaining 3/4 cup milk to a scald in a saucepan. Pour the hot milk in small stream into the egg mixture, whisking consistently with a balloon whisk as  you pour. Once incorporated, pour everything back into the saucepan.
3. Whisk the mixture over over medium heat until it thickens and firm up. Remove the heat and whisk in butter.
4. Once it reaches room temperature, scoop the creme into a piping bag or container. Refrigerate until ready to use.
5. To make the cream puffs, use a small nozzle and attach it to the piping bag. Insert the nozzle into the choux pastry and pipe the creme into the puff.

Petua Untuk Wanita Sentiasa Kelihatan Cantik ...

Ramai wanita inginkan kulit yang cantik dan sihat namun mereka tidak tahu adakalanya aktiviti yang dilakukan setiap hari boleh menyumbang kepada masalah kulit.

Selain memperoleh makanan seimbang, kulit harus dijaga dengan melakukan rutin harian penjagaan seperti membersih, menyegar dan melembap. Tidak kira sama ada anda menggunakan produk perawatan wajah berjenama atau sebaliknya, tidak boleh tidak ketiga-tiga langkah ini harus dilakukan pada setiap pagi dan malam.
Selain penjagaan luaran, seperti kata pepatah hati yang bersih akan memancarkan aura keceriaan, begitu juga dengan kulit. Apabila anda tiada masalah, sentiasa tersenyum dan kurang tekanan menyebabkan kulit kurang mengendur, tidak berkedut dan tampak muda daripada usia.



 Minum banyak air

Tetapi bukan air gas atau berperisa kopi dan teh tetapi air suam atau mineral. Minum bannyak air kosong dapat membantu membuang toksin dalam badan, menjaga kesihatan kulit dan juga membantu membakar kalori dalam badan.

Bersenam
Bersenam baik untuk kesihatan dan juga kerohanian. Berjalan di sekitar rumah adalah satu bentuk senaman yang mudah. Jangan malas bersenam. Selepas bangun tidur, cuba lakukan sedikit senaman regangan untuk melancarkan peredaran darah.

Jangan merokok
Merokok merosakkan kulit dan menjejaskan kesihatan. Ada wanita beranggapan merokok boleh menguruskan badan? Sebenarnya tidak, apabila merokok dan wanita terkena penyakit, maka  badan pesakit akan kurus.

Tidur yang cukup
Waktu malam masa terbaik untuk tidur. Tidak cukup tidur akan membuatkan anda kelihatan lebih tua daripada usia.

Elak bermekap
Pada waktu tertentu, benarkan kulit anda berehat daripada memakai sebarang mekap. Kulit juga perlu bernafas! Jangan biarkan sisa mekap melekat pada muka ketika tidur.

Makanan
Makan yang cukup tetapi bukan berlebihan. Jangan kerana ingin kurus, anda rela berlapar setiap hari. Cara baik, makan ketika lapar dan berhenti sebelum kenyang. Makan makanan mengikut piramid makanan. Pastikan semua menu sihat disediakan.


Lakukan rawatan wajah
Luangkan masa untuk memanjakan diri seperti membuat rawatan kulit, mencuci rambut di salun, melakukan sauna dan spa atau menikmati mandian buih di rumah. Anda boleh melakukan sendiri. Cari pelbagai jenis bunga yang wangi dan mandi. Bunga dikatakan mempunyai tenaga tersendiri untuk mencantikkan tubuh badan.

Elak tekanan
Stres mempercepatkan proses penuaan. Nikmatilah muzik lembut di bilik tidur bagi meredakan ketegangan.

Anggap diri hebat
Anggap diri sentiasa hebat dan cantik. Ramai pakar psikologi berpendapat apabila seseorang itu yakin dengan sendirinya penampilan akan menyerlah.

Ketawa
Ketawa penawar duka. Sentiasa senyum kerana senyuman terapi paling mudah menghalang proses penuaan.

Tandoori Chicken ..........

 



Ingredients:
4 lbs chicken whole legs (2 piece, with drumsticks and thighs), bone-in and skin removed
Tandoori Spice Blend
Yogurt Paste
onions, tomatoes, thinly sliced (optional)
romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces (optional)


Tandoori Spice Blend Ingredients:
1/2 tablespoon garam masala (store bought)
3/4 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper (as per taste)
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder


Yogurt Paste:
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1-inch ginger, peeled and minced
1/2 cup plain yogurt, lightly whipped
1/4 cup butter, ghee or oil (lightly warmed)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt (or as per taste)
pinch of red coloring or saffron (optional


Method:
1. In a skillet, lightly toast the Spice Blend ingredients for a quick 2 minutes or until fragrant. In a large bowl, make the Yogurt Paste, add in all the toasted Spice Blend, mix well and set aside.
2. Clean and pat dry the chicken legs. With a knife, make 3-4 deep slits on parts of the chicken, front and back. Coat chicken with blended Tandoori Spice paste, making sure extra marination goes into the slits of the chicken. Marinade for 4-6 hours, preferably overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit. Line the baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the broiler rack over it. Place the whole rack in the oven for 10 minutes.
4. Remove rack from the oven, place marinated chicken legs in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Flip the chicken half way, and baste it with extra marinade and continue baking.  Reserve juice in the baking sheet, if any and pour juice over the chicken, cool down/refrigerate until ready for grill.
5. Turn broiler oven or grill to High for 5-10 minutes. Cut the whole legs into 8 equal pieces and arrange them onto the grilling rack. Broil for 5-7 minutes on each side until the chicken is lightly charred and completely cooked.
6. Remove from oven, and ready to serve with a bed of fresh salad, Naan bread or Raita.

Lemon Chicken ........

Serves 2 | Prep Time: 20 Minutes | Cook Time: 10 Minutes


Ingredients:
10 oz (300g) skinless, boneless chicken breast/thigh, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup corn starch plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted and combined well
Oil, for deep-frying
1/2 teaspoon white sesame


Marinade:
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon corn starch


 Sauce:
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
5 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon corn starch
Pinch of salt, or to taste


Method:
Marinate the chicken with the Marinade, for 30 minutes.
Mix all the ingredients for the Sauce. Set aside.
Coat the marinated chicken with the corn starch and all-purpose flour mixture.
Heat up a wok with about two inches of oil. As soon as the oil is fully heated, deep-fry the chicken until golden brown.
Transfer the chicken out to a dish lined with paper towels to sock up the excess oil.
Add all the ingredients in the Sauce into a small sauce pan and bring it to a quick boil.
Transfer the fried chicken into the sauce, stir to coat well with the lemon sauce.
Dish out, top with the white sesame, and serve immediately.

RAINBOW CHIFFON CAKE ........

 



Ingredients :
Egg yolk batter:

6 egg yolks
50 g sugar
60g corn oil
60g coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon pandan essence
110 g self-raising four

Food coloring :

Few drops yellow colouring
Few drops pink colouring (I added strawberry essence)
Few drops green coloring (I added pandan essence)

Egg white foam :

6 egg whites
¼ tsp Cream of tartar
70g sugar


Method :

1. Preheat oven to 170C.
2. To make egg yolk batter : Combine egg yolks, sugar, oil and coconut milk in a mixing bowl. Fold in flour until forms batter.
3. Divide batter into 3 portions. Add in different colour and essence separately, mix until well blended.
4. To make egg white foam : Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy, gradually add in sugar, beat at high speed until frothy and stiff peaks.
5. Divide egg white foam into 3 portions. Gently fold into egg yolk batter separately, mix until well blended.
6. Pour each of colour batter mixture into ungreased 23cm tube pan by sequence.
7. Bake in for 40 - 50 minutes or until cooked.
8. Once baked, turn your chiffon pan upside down and leave to cool. Remove from pan, slice and serve.

~ How To Determine If An Egg Is Fresh ~

Kueh Dorayaki .....

Bahan-bahan:

100gm tepung kek atau tepung gandum

½ sudu teh baking soda
60gram gula halus
2 sudu madu

2 biji telur
½ sudu minyak masak
½ sudu teh esen vanilla
Sedikit marjerin/ mentega / minyak masak (untk masak dadar atas kuali leper)

Inti:

kacang merah yg manis/ kaya

Cara Penyediaan:

Masukkan telur dan gula dalam mangkuk besar, pukul sehingga kembang.
Masukkan madu, minyak dan esen vanilla. Kacau hingga mesra.

Ayak tepung bersama baking soda dan masukkan ke dalam campuran telur. Kacau adunan secara kaup balik (tambah sedikit susu cair jika adunan terlalu pekat).

Panaskan marjerin/ mentega / minyak masak atas kuali leper dengan api kecil.Tuang suku cawan adunan, buat bulatan berdiameter 10cm.

Masakkan bahagaian bawah sehingga berwarna perang, balikkan untuk masak sebelah atas pula sehingga adunan nampak masak. Ulang sampai habis (20 keping).

Letak 1 sudu besar kacang merah / kaya ditengah sekeping kuih, tutup dgn satu keping kuih. Tekan dengan tangan pelahan-lahan untuk meratakan kacang merah / kaya.

Sedia untuk dihidangkan.

~ Bahulu kukus ~

 

 

BAHAN BAHAN;

- 250 gm tpg gandum
- 4 biji telur
- 200 gm gula halus
-  1 sdt esen vanilla
-  1sdt overlet
-  150 ml santan
-  sedikit pewarna kuning

CARA MEMBUATNYA:

-pukul telur dgn gula,overlet,hingga kembang dan pekat.

-kemudian masukkan tepung sedikit-sedikit dgn santan (selangselikan).

-warnakan

-perap 1/2 jam -1 jam

-kemudian sudukan dlm acuan bahulu dan kukus 10-15 minit.