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Ingredients - garlic - onion - ginger - 1/2 kilo tilapia cleAn and fried - spinach - malunggay - coconut milk Procedure: Saute garlic, onion, ginger in oil. Put the coconut milk let it boil then put the spinach and malunggay. Put your fried fish in a plate then pour the sauce to the fish and serve. 

Moringa malunggay is known as the 'Miracle Tree' because all its parts are beneficial for health. It is also called Drumstick Tree and in the Philippines, it is known as malunggay. Malunggay helps increase breastmilk production for most moms. Malunggay is also very rich in nutrients. A gram of malunggay has more calcium than a gram of milk, has more vitamin C than an orange, and more iron than spinach. The leaves of this plant proved to be a good source of calcium, iron, ascorbic acid and phosphorus. It helps strengthens our immune systems. The seeds, the young pods, and the flowers have been established to benefit individuals as far as anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, circulatory stimulations, and such other activities that are most beneficial to mankind, are concerned. The seed is also used to clean dirty or polluted water. Also used for sores,ulcers, snake bites, and an anti scorbutic.  The lactation enhancing effects of malunggay leaves as evidenced by a greater increa...

By Dr. Willie T. Ong Vegetables and Salads --  In a research conducted at Penn State University, those who ate a salad before their main course consumed 12-percent less food afterwards. The reason behind this is the large volume of the salad, which makes us feel satisfied. Another research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association showed that individuals who ate a bowl of salad daily had higher levels of the good antioxidants in their blood. In addition, vegetables are high in fiber, which helps you feel fuller for fewer calories. Grapefruit --  According to a Louisiana State University study, those who ate half a grapefruit three times a day lost an average of four pounds in three months. Another research done at the Nutrition and Metabolic Research Center in Scripps Clinic showed that eating half a grapefruit before each meal helped the subjects lose three pounds in 12 weeks. Although the exact mechanism is unclear, the researchers believe that the a...

Bananas is a good source of potassium and fiber. There is a 400mg potassium in a single medium-size banana. It also contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose. These gives an instant sustained and substantial boost of energy. It is recommended to eat at least one banana a day because High amounts of potassium (over 13% of the RDA) lowers blood pressure and lessens the possibility of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke. According to Dr. Willie T. Ong, "Bananas are good for the heart. Potassium is an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, acidity level and blood pressure of the body. A lack of potassium may cause muscle weakness and irregular heartbeat. For patients taking a diuretic medicine, they should take 2 bananas a day to keep the potassium level up. Take note also that bananas have zero sodium (good for high blood pressure) and zero fat and cholesterol (good for those with high cholesterol)." Bananas contain high levels of fructo...

By Dr. Willie T. Ong (The Philippine Star) Okra is also known as “lady finger” because of its unique elongated shape. It has a green colored and fibrous fruit, called a pod, and measures between 2 to 7 inches in length. The okra pod contains rows of small round white-colored seeds and a slimy thick fluid. A half cup of sliced cooked okra contains the following nutritional value: 25 calories, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 1.5 grams of protein, 5.8 grams of carbohydrates, 460 IU of vitamin A, 200 mcg of beta-carotene, 13 mg of vitamin C, 36.5 micrograms of folate, 50 mg of calcium, 0.4 mg of iron, 32 micrograms of Vitamin K, 257 mg of potassium, and 46 mg of magnesium. Health Benefits of Okra: 1. Prevents constipation and good for the bowels - Okra contains a unique gooey fluid, called mucilage, which lubricates the intestines and helps in the passage of stools. The okra fiber also absorbs lots of water and adds to the bulk of the stools. Both characteristics make the okra benefi...

By:  Dr. Willie T. Ong Here are the four main ingredients for our broccoli-mushroom recipe: 1. Garlic, onion, and leeks. When tested in the laboratory, garlic and leeks were the top inhibitors of cancer cells. Garlic and leeks contain allyl sulfides, which promote cell death in colon, breast, lung, and prostate cancers, as well as leukemia. To best release its anti-cancer ingredients, the garlic clove should be crushed and gently fried with a little oil. Garlic can also be eaten raw, and added to salads. 2. Shiitake mushroom. Of all the mushrooms, shiitake is touted to have the most anti-cancer properties. It contains polysaccharides and lentinian, which increase the activity of our immune cells. These protective cells kill off any cancer cell that wants to replicate and invade the body’s organs. The stronger your immune system, the lesser your chances of getting sick. In Japan, cancer patients are encouraged to eat mushrooms to complement the effects of chemotherapy. 3. Carrot....

By:  Dr. Willie T. Ong Here’s what dark chocolate can do for your health: • Helps prevent heart disease. A study from Scotland of close to 5,000 subjects showed that those who ate chocolate regularly had a lower risk for heart disease by 42 percent. • Helps reduce inflammation and high blood pressure. Another study from Italy showed that people who ate dark chocolate regularly had lower C-reactive protein levels in their blood compared to people who never ate dark chocolate. C-reactive protein is a marker for inflammation of the arteries, and this can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. • Helps fight stress. Researchers discovered that eating an ounce or more of dark chocolate a day could reduce cortisol levels. Cortisol is known as the stress hormone which may increase inflammation and blood pressure. So if a person feels stressed, it may be a good advice to give her a piece of dark chocolate. • May be good for the brain. One small study showed that people...

Fresh Orange Juice Juice is a good source of minerals and vitamins which help in activation of enzymes and co-enzymes. Enzymes and co-enzymes helps our body in digestion of food and absorption of important vitamins and minerals. Market Made Juice When you buy juice at a store, you are buying PASTEURIZED orange juice, which means the juice has been cooked, along with vitamins and minerals naturally occurring in the juice. So, then the company has to “fortify” the juice with vitamins and minerals. Of course, as mentioned above, your body knows the difference, and passes the “fortified” vitamins and minerals straight out of your body. According to Isabel De Los Rios, a certified nutritionist and exercise specialist, "Juice is one of those drinks that many people perceive as healthy, especially when it’s labeled natural or organic and it says it is made from all natural ingredients. Let me clear this up right now…Juice is NOT part of a healthy eating plan un...

Are you a rice addict? Did you know that rice becomes sugar? Rice is chemically no different from sugar. One bowl of rice is the equal to 10 teaspoons of sugar. It does not matter whether it is white, brown or herbal rice. Brown rice is richer in fiber, some B vitamins and minerals but it is still equal to a teaspoons of sugar. To get the same 10 teaspoons of sugar, you need to consume 10 bowls of spinach. Rice cannot be digested before it is cooked and if it is cooked. It becomes sugar and spikes circulating blood sugar within half an hour-almost as quickly as it would if you took a sugar candy. Rice is very low in the "rainbow of antioxidants". I love to sit down to a colorful meal. Bright green beans, brilliant orange sweet potatoes, a salad mixed with yellow peppers, and bright red tomatoes, a colorful plate glows with good nutrition. By eating a variety of colors, you'll not only ensure that you're getting enough antioxidants, but that you're getting good va...

Fish Fish has omega oil that helps us to prevent headaches, arthritis, etc. Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. Ginger Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. It also helps to removes the inflammation and pain if you have headache. Tea Tea prevent stroke, it prevent building up of fatty deposits on artery walls. Tea also suppresses your appetite. Green tea is great for our immune system. Honey Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative to make you sleep. Onions Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. It is good for people who have asthma as the help you breathe better. Cranberry Juice Drink cranberry juice if you have bladder infection. The high-acid of cranberry juice controls the harmful bacteria. Pineapple Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple. Cornflakes Women can ward off the effects of premenstrual syndrome with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue...