FACINATING FACTS ABOUT PETAI

The PETAI Fruit
The PETAI SEED
The Fried PETAI sambal



PETAI contain three natural sugars -sucrose, fructose and glucose - combined with fiber, petai gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proved that just two servings of petai provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout.No wonder petai is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way petai can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

DEPRESSION:

According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND among people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating petai. This is because petai contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS (premenstrual syndrome):

Forget the pills - eat petai. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

ANEMIA:

High in iron, petai can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

BLOOD PRESSURE:

This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the petai industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

BRAIN POWER:

200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating petai at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

CONSTIPATION:

High in fiber, including petai in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

HANGOVERS:

One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a petai milk shake, sweetened with honey. The petai calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

HEARTBURN: Petai has a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating petai for soothing relief.

MORNING SICKNESS:

Snacking on petai between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

MOSQUITOE BITES:

Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of the petai skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

NERVES:

Petai is high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

OVERWEIGHT:

Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

ULCERS:

Petai is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL:

Many other cultures see petai as a "cooling"fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Holland, for example, pregnant women eat petai to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD):

Petai can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer, tryptophan.

SMOKING:

Petai can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

STRESS:

Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels.These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium petai snack.

STROKES:

According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine," eating petai as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%"

WARTS:

Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of petai and place it on the wart. Carefully hold the petai in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, you see, petai really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.

So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say,

"A Petai a day keeps the doctor away".

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FIRE AT BLK 161 YISHUN ST 11 (FEB 10 2009)

This is late news. Coz I misplaced the picz. Recently found in one of the old SD Card. Now posting for viewing pleasure.

BIRTHDAY IS HERE AFTER MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY

The celebration trials continues........Part TWO

This was done at a small coastal town in Port Dickson Seremban on May 31st. Suppose to be a bi-annual family gathering and ended up with the Birthday celebration.

Enjoy the picz here....

End of Part TWO......Stay tuned for the concluding

With this I register herewith a vote of MANY THANKS to Betty...Molly... Nancy..James..Susan..Azizah (absent) ...Andy (absent)...Johnson and Jun aka Yang Kok and finally special THANK YOU with LOTS of HUGS to Caryn..Deryck..Daryn..n Denyse (absent).

THANK YOU....TERIMA KASIH....XIE XIE

BIRTHDAY IS HERE AFTER MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY

This year according to the Lunar Calendar the fifth month will have a leap month. That means the fifth month will be repeated. And this is very significant for those who are born on this leap month where the Gregorian Calendar date coincides exactly with the Lunar Calendar date.

Pics of the first celebration on the first fifth month of the Lunar calendar on May 28 2009.

Lets join in the celebration.

END OF PART ONE.........to be continued

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Don't mess with Chinese

A lawyer and a Chinese are sitting next to each other on a long flight. The lawyer is thinking that all Chinese are so dumb that he could tricked him easily. So the lawyer asks if the Chinese would like to play a fun game.

The Chinese is tired and just wants to take a nap, so he politely decline. The lawyer persists, and says that the game is a lot of fun. I ask you a question, and if you don't know the answer, you pay me only $5. You ask me one, and if I don't know the answer, I will pay you $500, he says. This catches the Chinese's attention and to keep the lawyer quiet, he agrees to play the game. The lawyer asks the first question, 'What's the distance from The Earth to the Moon?' The Chinese doesn't say a word, reaches in his pocket, pulls out a five-dollar bill, and hands it to the lawyer.

Now, it's the Chinese's turn. He asks the lawyer, 'What goes up a hill with three legs, and comes down with four?' The lawyer uses his laptop and searches all references he could find on the internet. He sends e-mails to all the smart friends he knows. After one hour of searching he finally gives up. He wakes up the Chinese and hands him $500. The Chinese take the $500, and goes right back to sleep.

The lawyer is going nuts, not knowing the answer. He wakes the Chinese up and asks, 'Well, so what goes up a hill with three legs and comes down with four?' The Chinese reaches in his pocket, hands the lawyer $5, and goes back to sleep.

Moral of the Story:

Don't mess with Chinese..