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Hi parents
Most of us know that bananas are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and fiber. They also contain no fat cholesterol and sodium.
Well, research has found that they also contain a rich supply of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps in protein metabolism, red blood cell formation and the functioning […]
Posted on April 28th, 2008 by June
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Hi parents
Today, would like to share some information about oranges with you:
To ensure freshness of oranges, store them immediately in the refrigerator upon purchase instead of keeping it at room temperature.
Besides rich in Vitamin C, oranges also contain some Vitamin A. They are also high in antioxidants which neutralize the effects of free radicals.
While orange […]
Posted on April 14th, 2008 by June
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Hi parents
Do you know that tomato is actually a fruit and not a vegetable. Well, below are other things that you can share with your children on tomatoes:
They are rich in fibre
They are rich in vitamins A and C
They are cholestrol free
Each tomato (medium size about 150 gm) […]
Posted on April 8th, 2008 by June
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While this saying is known by many, do you know why it is so???
Well, below are 5 things you may want to know:
Apples are rich in sodium and cholesterol free.
A medium size apple contains about 80 calories so that is good for weight watchers.
Apples are a great source of fibre pectin - each one has […]
Posted on April 1st, 2008 by June
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Singapore parents, do try out the following nutritious and healthy dish which is relatively easy to prepare and cook.
Ingredients (Serves 4 - 6)300 g broccoli100 g fresh button mushrooms1/2 carrot, sliced2 red chillies, cut into stripes2 cloves garlic, minced2 Tsp oyster sauce1 1/2 dsp unsaturated oil
Method
1. […]
Posted on April 10th, 2007 by June
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Today, I would like to share with you the fantastic range of mushrooms available in Asia.
White button mushrooms
These are round, plump, creamy and mild. The fresh and canned forms are the most available. As they mature, their caps partially open and they are better known as cap or big […]
Posted on April 3rd, 2007 by June
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Goodness of Cucumber
The cool, crisp cucumber, which belongs to the family of courgettes. It was one of the first vegetables to be cultivated in the world. Although it has little nutritional value, its most remarkable quality is an exceptionally high water content - 96.4%, which makes it both refreshing and low […]
Posted on March 27th, 2007 by June
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Hi Singapore parentsToday, instead of sharing recipes with you, would like to introduce a Japanese restaurant to you. It offers dishes such as:
Chicken char-siew bento
Tri-color bento
Chicken char-siew ramen
Sansai udon
Sansai soba
The prices are reasonable and it is located at:6 Raffles Boulevard#02-138EMarina SquareSingapore 039594
BTW, MOF stands for Ministry Of Food.
So, the next time you are at […]
Posted on March 20th, 2007 by June
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Do you know that you should never put bananas in the refrigerator???
Well, bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just 2 bananas provide enough energy for a […]
Posted on March 13th, 2007 by June
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Goodness of Sweet Potatoes
Research has found that sweet potatoes may be crucial in combating malnutrition and blindness in Africa. They are often overlooked by cooks, when they are among the most nutritious vegetables from nature’s bounty:
The bright orange ones are high in vitamin A (beta carotene).
Besides vitamin A, a medium-baked sweet potato also contains […]
Posted on March 6th, 2007 by June
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