Wednesday 2 September 2015

Conclusion

Should or Shouldn't?

Should I say goodbye for now? This is my first attempt to create a blog and having the difficulties at the beginning of the assignment. I guess blogging is not my passion at the first time. I bet I would not create any blog if the subject does not assign me to do this. Even though writing is my passion. It is hard to learn any coding and whatsoever.

As time goes on, I do enjoying blogging. I learnt so many new things. Infinity thanks to our superb lecturer, Sir Zulfakhri for the guidelines to finish this blog. And also my parents that give moral support. Not to forget also to my beloved fellow classmates. You guys are awesome. A big thanks also to jombinabelog.blogspot.com. The tutorial is so helpful.

Alhamdulillah I have completed the task!


Adios amigos.

Move for Hunger

Olla people!


People need food in other to keep alive and stay energized for a day. But some people might not have the chance to eat enough meals per day. Vagrant and homeless might have the difficulties. They survived by finding out the food in the dustbin or eat the rest of the food from the restaurant. Some people might fell that they are dirty and smelly. In other to survive, they have to become shameful toward themselves. The discrimination toward vagrant and homeless are in a critical condition. So many people critics but there would be only plenty that may help them. 

Feed the homeless at Malaysia.
Video taken from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZTel2YHPE4

Feed the homeless project at New York.
Video taken fromhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?t=90&v=_H7bMUfOnp8

There are so many efforts have been made by the societies that concern about them. People that have elite lifestyle might not feel what they felt unless they join the group that creates the project.

The things we get in life can make us a living. The things we give to people can make a life. Never look down on anybody unless you are helping them up. Be grateful  and thankful people!

Good Diet

Hello people!

Looking at the word of diet people must be thinking about the ways to be gorgeous and have ideal weight. Diet can be either good or bad. Does not mean you do not have to eat to get the ideal body weight. Be pretty does not mean you have to sacrifice everything. Good diet can help you to get the ideal body weight and stay healthy.

A guide that can be follow.
Picture taken from http://cbisby.global2.vic.edu.au/2014/03/11/healthy-food-pyramid/

A good diet is based on starchy foods such as potatoes, bread, rice and pasta. Good diet also needs plenty of fruits and vegetables. For a good diet, balance is the key to get it right. In a good diet, habit of eating must be in the right proportions.

Diet does not mean you cannot eat at all. Stay healthy people!


Islamic Food VS Science Theory

Olla!

Feel like want to share about this topic since I am a pure science student at the high school. There were a lot about the theory from the intelligence white people. We learn and learn and sometimes practiced in daily life. Most of the eating habits based on the eating habits that we learnt from others. Example like if we want to gain back the energy after donating blood, people usually tend to eat the inner part of the animal organ. The inner part of the animal organ is not good for our health because it can cause your mind to think slowly. Heart is where all the toxic is accumulated and would be neutralized. The thickness of the toxic in the heart of the chicken is high where when we eat we could get the effect. It just same like we eat the toxic and there would be no differences.

Say no to them.
Picture taken from http://www.myfilipinokitchen.com/skewered-or-barbecued-chicken-gizzards-filipino-street-food/ 

To get back the energy after donating the blood and for the anemia patient, by eating meat, broccoli, spinach, nuts, honey, oat and banana can help. Plus the body will get better instead of getting the bad effects.

A cup of love for the coffee lover
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A part of that, we are taught to not eat coffee because it is not good for our health. Actually coffee is one of the favorite for Prophet apart of milk and honey.  I am one the victim to that statement also. As I grew older, I read and compared. Caramel macchiato is so yummy. 

Yes or No would be your choices!

Tuesday 1 September 2015

Sunnah Foods

Bismilahirahmanirahim.

When it comes to sunnah foods, we would think about Our beloved Prophet Muhammad. Sunnah food is the food that our Prophet like and have in daily life. Sunnah foods have many benefits.

Barley
Picture taken from http://www.curejoy.com/content/barley-water-to-relieve-gastritis-2/

The first recommendation is barley. Barley is good for body in the hot condition. To have good barley, we need to soak it in water. The barley also can be used to make soup. It is good for the people that suffer from the high fever. In addition, barley also good to cure grief of heart and ailment of the kidney. 

Dates
Picture taken from http://cctv-africa.com/2015/06/22/why-muslim-faithful-prefer-dates-during-ramadhan/

 The second recommendation would be dates. Dates helps in increasing the blood and weight as well and good for anemic. Dates also used in “tahnik” occasion foe the new baby born. In terms of energy, dates really help. In fasting month, dates is the first food that we ate when break fasting.  The Prophet once said “He who eats seven ‘Ajwa dates every morning, will not be affected by poison or magic on the day he eats them”.

Sweet Honey
Picture taken from http://kearneywellness.org/the-many-properties-of-honey/ 

The last recommendation is honey. Honey is the best remedy for diarrhea when mixed in hot water. It also can be used for creating appetite, strengthening the stomach, and eliminating phlegm. In cosmetic, honey is used for hair conditioner, eye soother and mouthwash. Other than that, many researchers found it is good for the skin. Many skin products ingredients used honey as the core.

So praise be upon Prophet who produced for us this marvelous knowledge which makes us see and understand and dazzles the wisest minds. May we serve Him with true vision.



                                                                                      

Spicy Food Help To Live Longer

Spiciness in Science 
Video taken from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD0_yWgifDM
Hello!
I guess not everyone would like to eat spicy food. Especially the one that came from the east of Malaysia. Since I am one of the representatives from that area, I know that Terengganurian and Kelantanese usually have the habit of making their own culture and food. Except at Pahang, there were so many spicy foods here. I need my own time to adapt to the spicy food. And now I am used to it.

A new research suggesting that eating fiery ingredients such as chili peppers may do more than burn our tounge. These foods may help us live longer. An associate professor at Harvard School of Public Health and co-author of the study published the benefits of eating spicy foods. As addition, some researchers from Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences make an observation regarding the issue other than to prove the truth. They analyzed the spicy food consumption of nearly half a million people from the age 30 to 70 across 10 regions in China. From what they viewed, people who frequently consumed spicy food have a lower risk of death from cancer and respiratory system diseases. The records showed that 20,224 people who died over seven year and found out that whose ate spicy foods six or seven times a week had a 14% lower risk of premature death.

Colourful of Capsaicin
Picture taken from http://www.lalaessentialoils.com/capsicum-oleoresin-5-capsaicin.html


The example of the chili that may help in our health is capsaicin. Each color of the capsaicin have their own level of spiciness. A bioactive ingredient in the capsaicin has been linked to health perks such as increased fat burning. Folk medicine also said capsaicin can help fight infection and stimulate the kidneys, lungs and heart.

Cant’t take the heat? Drink milk or yogurt after eating the spicy foods. It would be the best cooling liquid to you.

                                                                                      

Monday 31 August 2015

Sweet Tooth

We live in a sweet world. We need it every day in other to get the energy and keep doing the activities in daily life. But, the consumption of too much sugar will not be good to our health. A team of researchers from the University of Utah used mice to conduct a study on the negative effects of sugar. They found it could have serious effects on people’s health. Based on their research, they found that too much consumption of sugar could be toxic. It also will lead to the diabetes. Dessert might look small and nice to eat but we do not know how much calories in it. No wonder Malaysia is one the country that has many diabetes patients. According to International Diabetes Federation there were 2.3 million cases of diabetes in Malaysia in 2014. Otherwise, we can change the habits of eating the dessert in a healthier ways. Since I am also the sweet lover, let’s find a way to satisfy our sweet tooth in a good way.

Chocolate dipped strawberry
Picture taken from http://greatist.com/health/healthier-dessert-recipes



Let’s use fruits more in our recipe to make desserts. Examples like use avocado and date paste to replace the sugar. The taste slightly might be different but the image of the cake does not look different. I have tried it before and it happened. Say no to strawberry cheese cake and whatsoever that contain many calories. Just eat the strawberries and dip in the chocolates. Oh no! i'm craving to eat paleo sweet potato brownies.

Less sugar, more Smile!

Sunday 30 August 2015

Healthy Food

Hello! In other to get the healthy body, we need to eat healthy food. Here goes the list of the healthy food that is easy to get and give more benefits to our body.

Apple
Picture taken from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/245259.php

The first one is apple. Why apple? Apple is believed as an excellent source of antioxidants, which combat free radicals. Antioxidants are disease fighting compounds. Recent developments on the benefits of apples from MNT news stated that apples and pears can reduce stroke risk by 52%. They reported their findings in the journal Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Crunchy almonds
Picture taken from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/245259.php 


The second is almond. Almond is so crunchy and can be found in the desserts or chocolates. Almonds rich in nutrients, including magnesium, vitamin E, iron, calcium, fiber, and riboflavin. A scientific review published in Nutrition Reviews found that almonds also may help to maintain healthy cholesterol level.

Vegetables
Picture taken from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/245259.php


The third is green vegetables. I know, vegetables are the food that people hate the most. The taste is bad not only for the children but the adult also. A study from University of Leicester, England has shown that a high intake of darky-leafy vegetables, such as spinach or cabbage may significantly lower a person’s risk of developing diabetes.

EAT well, SMILE more people!           

Saturday 29 August 2015

Healthy FOOD Healthy YOU

What is healthy food? How would be a healthy food? Does it must be beautiful in other to make people consume it?

Healthy food means a variety of foods from the four food groups which are protein, vegetable, grains and fruits. It will cause you to feel good and maintain our health. Eating well will maintain the body to become active and also can lower the risk of disease. Other than that, it will help us to reach and maintain a healthy weight in other word ideal body mass index.

Healthy body comes from the healthy foods. People of different ages and activity levels have different calorie needs. It depends on how active you are for each day.Stay healthy people! 

Lists of the healthy foods
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Junk Food

Will fast food kills?
Picture taken from http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/should-schools-ban-bag-lunches/question-1671673/?page=9


Junk food is popular among the college and university students. This is because the price is cheaper compared to other foods. Other than that, it is easy and does not require too much time to prepare it. Junk food generally refers to foods that contribute lots of calories but little nutritional value. Some said junk food refers to “jajang” in a small plastic and some said fast food also in the category of junk food.


Based on a research by a nutritionist, Magee, F. it is stated that the problem with the junk food is that they are low in satiation value. That is people don’t tend to feel as full when they eat them. Another problem is that junk food tends to replace other, more nutritious foods.  

A viral case because of only eating instant noodle at Indonesia
Picture taken from HERE

It's okay to spend money on food. You are what you eat. Let's eat healthy food to get better life. No junk food anymore!




Street Food

The video is about delicious street food at night market
Video taken from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUzPTuSF1F4


In the Oxford Dictionary, street food is defined as a prepared or cooked food sold by vendors in a street or other public location for immediate consumption. Usually we just need to take a walk, have a look and grab the food. There are always hawker stalls, on big streets, hawker centers outside and inside of the coffee shops. At Malaysia, we could find the entirety of street food that the hawker may offer. The scenario also can be seen at night market. The hawkers encounter these foods repeat themselves, too. Nothing can beat street food!



Chinese Food


Examples of the Chinese Food
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你好. Ni hao!


Here we go. Chinese really cared about their food. The race that cares the most about the meals in Malaysia goes to Chinese. For the Chinese, every food has a special meaning for them. In addition, every part of the variety plants and animals is used in their meal. Chinese culture believes that “yi xing bu xing” which means by using any shape or part of the animal the same part of the human body can be replenished and strengthened. This has given rise to a remarkable diversity in regional cuisine. For other races, it might be overwhelming, horrifying and disgusting. But, not for the Chinese. The food that they consume every day is healthy compared to other races. They do not consume dairy product. They replaced it with tofu and soy milk which also contained protein and calcium. 

Chinese believes that different dumpling fillings means different
Picture taken from http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-food/


Spring rolls means prosperity to Chinese because of the same shape with the gold bar
Picture taken from http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-food/


                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Every races have their own culture. Recpect it!



Friday 28 August 2015

Indian Food

We have many races that lived in the country of Malaysia. One of the races is Indian. From a long time ago, they migrated from their country to Malaysia. The food was from Mumbai, India. India is one of the world’s biggest cities, harboring over 18.7 million people. In a day, it was estimated that 10 million dishes served per day. India is known as the land of spices. In India, spices were used to the basis of cooking. Basically Indian food prices is cheaper compared to others food. This is because Indian actually eats to survive in life and they struggle in other to get place in other places. The basic ingredients in their food usually flour, onions, potatoes, ginger and chilies. In addition, Indian really likes to eat spicy food. The habits are from their great-grand parents. In Malaysia, India food suit the taste bud of Malaysian. 

Bombay Pani Puri
Picture taken from Click Here To Know
A mighty fine looking masala dosai
Picture taken from Click Here To know

Acha!let's eat roti canai:)

Malay Cuisine

Malaysia is known as a harmonious country that has varied flavors, extensive influences, and a rich cultural heritage. The foods that available at all places around Malaysia have many choices that may suit all the taste buds. Malay cuisine includes food from Singapore, Indonesia and Southern Thailand. This is because of the state location that is situated with the neighborhood to the other country. The foods at Johor Bharu usually get influenced from the Singapore and Indonesia. In addition, Kelantan and Kedah get influenced from the Southern Thailand. At Sabah and Sarawak, it also have the uniqueness of Malay cuisine that the come from there. Malay cuisine rich in spices such as ginger, pepper, coriander, lemongrass and many more. Malay cuisine has the most intricate and complex flavors in the world.


Here are the Malay cuisines that bring the signature to the state!

Ikan Patin Tempoyak from Temerloh, Pahang
Picture taken from http://fauzyanuar.blogspot.com/



Laksam from Terengganu
Picture taken from http://www.visit-terengganu.net/laksam-terengganu/

Asam Pedas from Malacca
Picture taken from http://www.karangkraf.com/asam-pedas-melaka-1.196045



Nasi Ambeng from Johor
Picture taken from http://www.wanista.com/promosi-simply-sedap-rasa-hidangan-asli-johor-di-restoran-teh-tarik-place/

Nasi Tumpang from Kelantan
Picture taken from http://www.kuihkelantan.com/ 


Food is not rational.Food is a culture,habit,craving and identity-Jonathan Safran Foer

Monday 24 August 2015

What’s REALLY in our food?


                                 
Endless guessing
Picture taken from https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7543922-what-s-in-my-food                 

Olla! Usually people like to eat and do not know and most of them not prefer to know what is inside the food except for those that really concern about the cleanliness and health. The one that concern about food will be always keep asking about what is the ingredients and how was the process of the food. The guessing will always be in the mind.

We should know which food contain carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and fats. From that, we will consume the right amount of taking for each nutrition. As for the carbohydrates, it is the most importance source for the body. The energy that we used for our daily life is from the carbohydrates. Our digestive system changed carbohydrates into glucose in science term or blood sugar. We need this blood sugar for the tissues, cells, and organs. The examples of the food that contain most of the carbohydrates are whole grains, milk, and rice.  

As for the protein, it is a macro nutrient that is necessary for the proper growth and function of the human body. When it comes to the protein, our mind will be trigger to remember about the protein powder that popular nowadays. People consume it to gain weight and build the muscle. The examples of food that contain high protein are fish, chicken, cheese and tofu.

As for the fiber, usually it can be found in plants. But, the plants that can be eat. For an example are fruits, vegetables and grains. Fiber will help us in lower the high cholesterol, control blood sugar and helping in regulates the speed of digestion. Last but not least, the fats. Fats and cholesterol cannot be separated. This is the most nutrient that should be the least to consume. Fats is saturated fats. Meaning that if we consume too much fat will lead us to obesity, high cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Live your life to the fullest.



Saturday 22 August 2015

Sources of Food

What is food? From the Business Dictionary, it is stated that food is edible or potable substance that usually from the animal or plant, consisting of nourishing and nutritive such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, essential mineral and vitamins, which when ingested and assimilated through digestion will sustain life, generates energy, and provides growth, maintenance, and health of the body. From what I understood, food is something that is safe to be eat and drink from any sources that provide good benefits to our body
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The sources of the food can be divided into four parts which are imported, local, organic and processed. Which sources will the best choice in our life? Let’s go through one by one. Malaysia usually imported so many foods from other countries. There are imported fruits, cans food, and beverages. Experts offer advice for worried consumers like us especially Malaysian. Katherine Sam, an expert saying that unapproved antibiotics in seafood from China, tainted toothpaste, and deadly pet food adulterated with the industrial chemical melamine. This shows that the imported food is not really good because they added substance that would make the food durable for a long time. 

For the local food, it is a method of food production and distribution that is geographically localized. Local food usually came from the states in a country. In Malaysia, every state has their own uniqueness of food that will symbolize the states and country.

As for the processed food, the food such as chopped vegetables, fish, and fruits for an example will undergo the process that salt, sodium, fats, and sugar will be added to make them available to be eat anytime. People nowadays tend to choose this kind of food since the food are already to be eat and does not require too much time to be eat
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The choice is in your hand! Be wise people!                                        
            

Introduction

Assalamualaikum and welcome to my blog. I am Nur ‘Afifah Binti Mohamad Zahir semester 5 of Diploma in English Communication at Kolej Profesional Mara Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang. This blog is for the Digital and Mobile Communication (ITE 3563). I have been assigned an assignment to create a blog and the theme is free title. I decided to choose food as my blog title because that is my passion.
People judge you from looking what you eat.
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The objective of this blog is to inform the history of the food. From that, I hope that the viewers will appreciate the food that they ate since it is not easy to find the source of the food. Other than that, I want to share all the information regarding the food. I hope that the viewers will acknowledge about the information. A part of that, I want to encourage the viewers of the blog to practice the right eating habits. From my observation, most of the people will eat and do not care about the ingredients, calories and whatsoever contains in the food as long as they fulfill the stomach with food and happy with it. But actually it is important to practice the right amount of eating habits in other to get healthy life for now and future.

As the outcome of the blog, I hope that people will appreciate the food that they got every day and practice the right eating habits in daily life.
 

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