We take things we have like food and water for granted. It used to be that we throw food only when it has gone bad. I remember my grandma removing a moldy part from a piece of bread before she ate it. So, I am comfortable doing the same.
You do not have throw away your loaf of bread on its expiry date if you keep them in the fridge before that date. You can fry french toast with them or put them in the toaster to heat up before eating.
Keep this prayer by Avalok that I discovered on Slideshare to remind you why you should not take good things we have for granted.
Friday, 19 September 2008
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
Earth is our home.
Food bits that should have been eaten.
Received this in my email today. It may change your mind about discarding those cut out bits and pieces of food.
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From My InBox:
When eating certain food, there are certain parts which seemingly are useless and should be thrown away. In reality, their nutritional value could be higher than the food itself. Check if you have unknowingly wasted these.
Fish Eyes
Fish eyes, especially markeral family, contain rich quantity of DHA and EPA which are very rare unsaturated fatty acid. The most beneficial property of these natural substances are their abilities to stimulate human brain cells, improve memory and thinking power, and also very helpful in preventing memory decline, high cholesteral and hypertemsion diseases. The common notion suggested that eating certain animal parts would strengthen similar body parts of ours, and this has also be proven correct by clinical experiment where fish eyes are concerned: They can help to reduce the deterioration of eyesight.
Fibers of orange or grapefruit peels
When eating oranges or grapefruits, after removing the peels, do not remove all the fibres that stuck on the fruits. In fact, the fibres contained certain vitamin known as 路丁 [(English term?)], which helps to maintain the elasticity and density of the artery wall, which in turn reduces the danger of bleeding especially the fine arteries. Hypertension patients usually have problem of brain haemorage while diabetic patients retina haemorage. For people with tendency to bleed, especially old people with tendency of artery hardening, eating fibres of oranges and frapefruit peels is particularly helpful.
Bones
The nutritional values of bones are higher than that of the meat. Comparing the nutritional values of Pork bones and pork, the bones contain far more protein, iron, sodium and calories than meat. Bones contain 23% more protein than milk powder, 61% more than beef, three time as much as pork and more than double that of eggs. It has abundance of essential minerals that human requires, like 磷脂質 that are needed by the brain, 磷蛋白, 蛋氨酸 for the liver, 氨基酸, vitamins A, B1 and B2, as well as 類粘朊 and 骨膠元 [bone gels?] that are useful for slowing the aging. The best part is, when boiled in soup, its nutritions become more readily absorbed by human body than plant-based food.
Chili Leaves
Chili leaves contains complete range of 蛋白氨基酸 [amino acid?]. almost 4 times compared to the chili fruits. It also contains more than double what chili fruits have of 元素硒 , which are anti-cancerous substance. On top of that, chili leaves are rich in calcium, beta carotene, various vitamins and other nutrients. Eating a suitable quantity of chili leaves enhances secreation of digestive juices, improves appetite and are good for indigestions, gastric and s tom ach discomfort. Regular intake of chili leaves also help in warming body, strengthen liver, improve eyesight, reduce weight and improve beauty. Chili leaves is tasty and can either be cooked alone, frying with meat or making soup.
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From My InBox:
When eating certain food, there are certain parts which seemingly are useless and should be thrown away. In reality, their nutritional value could be higher than the food itself. Check if you have unknowingly wasted these.
Fish Eyes
Fish eyes, especially markeral family, contain rich quantity of DHA and EPA which are very rare unsaturated fatty acid. The most beneficial property of these natural substances are their abilities to stimulate human brain cells, improve memory and thinking power, and also very helpful in preventing memory decline, high cholesteral and hypertemsion diseases. The common notion suggested that eating certain animal parts would strengthen similar body parts of ours, and this has also be proven correct by clinical experiment where fish eyes are concerned: They can help to reduce the deterioration of eyesight.
Fibers of orange or grapefruit peels
When eating oranges or grapefruits, after removing the peels, do not remove all the fibres that stuck on the fruits. In fact, the fibres contained certain vitamin known as 路丁 [(English term?)], which helps to maintain the elasticity and density of the artery wall, which in turn reduces the danger of bleeding especially the fine arteries. Hypertension patients usually have problem of brain haemorage while diabetic patients retina haemorage. For people with tendency to bleed, especially old people with tendency of artery hardening, eating fibres of oranges and frapefruit peels is particularly helpful.
Bones
The nutritional values of bones are higher than that of the meat. Comparing the nutritional values of Pork bones and pork, the bones contain far more protein, iron, sodium and calories than meat. Bones contain 23% more protein than milk powder, 61% more than beef, three time as much as pork and more than double that of eggs. It has abundance of essential minerals that human requires, like 磷脂質 that are needed by the brain, 磷蛋白, 蛋氨酸 for the liver, 氨基酸, vitamins A, B1 and B2, as well as 類粘朊 and 骨膠元 [bone gels?] that are useful for slowing the aging. The best part is, when boiled in soup, its nutritions become more readily absorbed by human body than plant-based food.
Chili Leaves
Chili leaves contains complete range of 蛋白氨基酸 [amino acid?]. almost 4 times compared to the chili fruits. It also contains more than double what chili fruits have of 元素硒 , which are anti-cancerous substance. On top of that, chili leaves are rich in calcium, beta carotene, various vitamins and other nutrients. Eating a suitable quantity of chili leaves enhances secreation of digestive juices, improves appetite and are good for indigestions, gastric and s tom ach discomfort. Regular intake of chili leaves also help in warming body, strengthen liver, improve eyesight, reduce weight and improve beauty. Chili leaves is tasty and can either be cooked alone, frying with meat or making soup.
Cool green designs
Check out these photos of innovative ideas I received in my mail today. If designers keep creating furnishings or gadgets on smaller scale, who needs a bigger home. Let's see what we can save with them.
Less material used = less energy to create = less wastage
Don't let the water drip away. Save it by placing it where the plant needs it.
Small = portable = need not buy for each room.
Don't have to turn on the bathroom or kitchen light with these on.
2-in-1 = one more (function) need less = less space required
I am sure there is less packaging required for these products and...
since they are space saving too, you can deliver more units and save cost on fuel.
Less material used = less energy to create = less wastage
Don't let the water drip away. Save it by placing it where the plant needs it.
Small = portable = need not buy for each room.
Don't have to turn on the bathroom or kitchen light with these on.
2-in-1 = one more (function) need less = less space required
I am sure there is less packaging required for these products and...
since they are space saving too, you can deliver more units and save cost on fuel.
Friday, 12 September 2008
Grab hold of this passion!
Roberto Giannicola is an environmental and social educator who grabs one's attention with his thoughts. If you are not a talented public speaker like him, grab his passion for provoking changes and spread this presentation around.
What do you choose to do?
What do you choose to do?
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Friday, 5 September 2008
Winner of World's Best Presentation Contest 2008
Jeff Brenman won the "World's Best Presentation Contest 2008". He is definitely aware how lack of water will be affecting our environment. Take time to view his points before we reach the stage when thirst becomes unquenchable.
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