California Blueberries - Mighty, Healthy and Delicious!

It's time to indulge into California Blueberries! ❤

I am so excited to hear that it is the blueberry season again! It means that we can beat the heat of summer by having some sweet succulent blueberries at the comfort of home, or enjoying a glass of blueberry smoothie by the beach.

When it comes to blueberries, there is nowhere better than California to source for the juiciest and freshest blueberries! Do you know that California is one of the top six blueberry-producing states in North America? In the most recent season, California farmers produced blueberries in 28 counties on nearly 9,000 acres.

Do you know that the California Blueberry Commission was founded on March 1, 2010 to promote the blueberry industry in California? It is necessary to assure the public of a continuous supply of this important commodity and the maintenance of needed levels of income for those engaged in the blueberry industry of this state. The Commission is authorized to carry out programs of pest management, advertising, promotion, food safety, maturity standards, education, marketing, and research relating to blueberries, and more. Therefore, California Blueberries are sure to meet the gold standards in terms of fruit quality and taste!

All you need to know about California Blueberries are here...

California Blueberries are part of the "super fruit" family - Tiny in size but big on natural goodness! California Blueberries are full of nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants while you can enjoy these tiny, mighty fruits in many versatile ways be it eaten raw as a healthy snack on the go, or being incorporated into your dishes, desserts or even beverages. It definitely makes a crucial part of your everyday healthy and vibrant lifestyle! 

Health benefits of California blueberries include:

❤ Low in fat 

❤ Rich in fibre for the best of your digestive health  

❤ Rich in vitamin C

❤ Rich in manganese 

More importantly, what truly appeals to me is the juicy bursts of sweetness whenever I have these raw blueberries as a snack anywhere and anytime.  

How to choose your California Blueberries:

Always look for blueberries that are:

❤ Firm, dry, plump and smooth-skinned

❤ Deep purple-blue to blue-black with a silvery surface bloom

❤ Reddish (sour to eat but useable in cooking or baking)

Remember to avoid:

- Juice stains in the container (fruit might be bruised)

- Leaves or stems

- Signs of age (softness, wrinkles, etc.)

California Blueberries are harvested from May through July. The good news is, they are now here in Malaysia and this is the best time for us to enjoy them at their peak of freshness and deliciousness! 

Where to buy:

You can now buy and enjoy California blueberries from selected supermarkets in Malaysia. 

Enjoy the delicious California Blueberries in your favourite way! ❤

For more information, please visit:

Website: www.calblueberry.org

Facebook: facebook.com/CaliforniaBlueberryCommission

Instagram: @calblueberries

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[Recipe] Healthy U.S. Potato Vegetable Fritters

It's time to eat healthy at home and create some interesting dishes using U.S. Potato! ❤

When it comes to choosing healthy carb as one of the cooking ingredients, my favourite would definitely go to the mighty U.S. Potato. Do you know that the U.S. Potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables for any occasion, power-packed with nutritional benefits and are easy-to-prepare be it baked, steamed, boiled, fried or grilled? 

 

Do you know that one medium size U.S. Potato contains the following?

❤ Only 110 calories per serving! Low-calorie yet more energy-packed than any other popular vegetables.

❤ 30% of your daily energy requirement

❤ 27 milligrams of Vitamin C

❤ 26 grams of carbohydrates, a key source of energy for muscles

❤ Helps support the body’s immune system that helps boost our immune system naturally to help us fight against illnesses. 

❤ Rich in Vitamin B6 with one medium potato providing 10% of the recommended daily value. Vitamin B6 is important for proper cell function. They help with metabolism, creating blood cells, and keeping cells healthy.

❤ 3 grams of plant-based protein per serving - the building block for muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues.  

❤ High (620 milligrams) in potassium, or 15% DV more than a medium-size banana.

❤ Free from fat, sodium and cholesterol 

To showcase the versatility of potatoes, Potatoes USA has collaborated with Dietitian, Indra Balaratnam to create 4 delicious and healthy recipes with U.S. Potato as the key ingredient. The four recipes are:

❤ U.S. Potato & Herb Soufflé

❤ Honey Mustard & Herb Scallop U.S. Potatoes

❤ U.S. Potato Vegetable Fritters

❤ Miso & Honey Glazed U.S. Fries

 

Recipe: U.S. Potato Vegetable Fritters

Crispy fritters of U.S. Russet potatoes with an assortment of colorful vegetables 

Recipe by: Consultant Dietitian Indra Balaratnam

Website: https://uspotatogoodness.com.my/recipes/u-s-potato-vegetable-fritters/

(Feel free to click here to view the full recipe video.)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ready Time: 30 minutes

Potato Type: U.S. Russet Potatoes

Serves: 6

Prep Method: Pan-fry

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Ingredients:

1 medium U.S. Russet potato – peeled & sliced into very thin strips like matchsticks

1/3 cup leek – very thinly julienned

½ cup yellow zucchini – very thinly julienned

1 medium onion – thinly sliced

4 spring onions – cut into 1-inch long strips

2 red chilies – thinly julienned

¾ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup rice flour

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon salt to taste

¾ cup water

2 – 3 tablespoons oil for cooking

For the dipping sauce:

1 tablespoon soya sauce

2 teaspoons vinegar

1 teaspoon chili flakes

1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Thinly slice the U.S. Russet potato and all the other vegetables. You should have approximately 5 cups in total of sliced vegetables. Place them into a large mixing bowl.

2. Add in the all-purpose flour, rice flour, cayenne pepper, salt and water. Stir well to coat all the vegetables.

3. Gently heat the oil in a non-stick pan and place tablespoonful of the potato and vegetable batter.

4. Cook each side till they are golden brown. Once cooked, place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.

5. Serve with the dipping sauce.

Feel free to search for the other recipes on U.S. Potatoes website, 

and enjoy savouring the healthy, nutritious and versatile U.S. Potatoes in many ways!

Looking forward to cooking more healthy meals at home and trying out different recipes too. 

For more information about U.S. Potatoes, please visit:

Website: http://www.uspotatogoodness.com.my

Facebook: fb.com/MYpotatoesUSA

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[HEALTH] Review: Wright Life Health Supplements NMN15000 & 20 Billion Probiotics

As I step into the age of 30s, I can feel my energy level deteriorating each day. I tend to get tired easily and this issue is worsened with the lack of deep sleep I have every night.

While I start to practise a healthy lifestyle such as drinking sufficient water and doing exercise, I realise the importance of complementing our life with health supplements for better overall health and wellbeing. 

Luckily I browsed through TopzMall online shopping platform and found a series of supplements from Wright Life (萊特維健), one of the leading brands for healthcare dietary supplement and Chinese medicine healthcare products, originated from Hong Kong.

Wright Life supplements have been well received by many actors and actresses, including its Hong Kong ambassador, Charlene Choi (蔡卓妍 / Ah Sa).

Wright Life also appears as an advertisement in 北京卫视 BRTV (Variety Show: 辣妈辣么美), positioned as a well-known Hong Kong supplement brand recommended by the actress in the show. 

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Wright Life NMN15000 (60 capsules per bottle)

(Direct link: https://bit.ly/3JH1RoV)

One of the must-try products by Wright Life is the NMN15000 for anti-aging benefits. This is an upgraded version of Wright Life’s star product, NMN10000 which yields a better NMN (also known as β-nicotinamide mononucleotide) results.

Every capsule of NMN10000 contains 250mg NMN, equivalent to the NMN content of 40-280kg of beef, whereas NMN15000 is enhanced with 99.89% purity, due to a more stringent production process and high quality control standards and requirements.

How does NMN help our body?

NMN is the precursor of the NAD+ that plays the role as cofactor for the longevity protein (Sirtuins) in the human body. NAD+ is an important raw material for repairing the cellular system, as well as a key communication factor between the nucleus and the mitochondria which is responsible for energy synthesis. 

Overall, NMN is proved to be effective in anti-aging, as recognized by the scientific community from Harvard University, Keio University and University of Washington. 

How is NAD+ formed?

1. When NMN is being absorbed by the cells, NAD+ will be formed. 

2. Two NMN molecules will combine together to form a NAD+ molecule.

3. After NAD+ enters cells, it helps humans repair damaged DNA and delay aging. 

Benefits:
❤ Repair DNA
❤ Anti-aging
❤ Rejuvenate body functions
❤ Improve sleep
❤ Care for liver

Ingredients: NMN, Microcrystalline cellulose, Silicon dioxide, Magnesium stearate
Recommended intake: 2 capsules, once daily with meal or 30 minutes after meal

Based on my personal experience, the NMN15000 helps me to recalibrate my body and improve the quality of my sleep. I now feel well-rested after a good night's sleep, and I start to rely less on caffeine too. Of course, it is recommended to have at least 3 months continuous intake of the supplement, for a more optimal result.

Wright Life 20 Billion Probiotics (成人益生菌200亿) (60 capsules per bottle)

(Direct link: https://bit.ly/3Peu8ED)

Apart from NMN15000, I also add the Wright Life 20 Billion Probiotics into my diet because of my poor digestive condition. If you have any of the following conditions, the probiotics would suit you too:

● People who with uncontrolled diet
● People who drink alcohol for frequent social activities
● Workaholic
● Pregnant and lactating women
● Sedentary lifestyle and obesity
● People who get irritated by cold food easily

Ingredients: 17 Patented Probiotics, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Magnesium Stearate

Recommended intake: 2 capsules, once daily with meal or 30 minutes after meal

Edible tips:

* Probiotics are easily affected in humid air. Please take it as soon as possible after opening.

*Recommended to take at least 1 session (3 bottles per 1 session), long term usage can enhance the effect.

 

How does Probiotics Help?

The 17 Patented Probiotics contain 20 billion probiotics of different types in every serving to achieve synergy effect, balance the intestinal microflora and reduce inflammation. 

Whereas the FOS is a natural active substance, which can significantly promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and the ability of nutrient absorption, enhance the active concentration of beneficial bacteria in the intestine, and reduce the growth of harmful bacteria.

Why choose Wright Life 20 Billion Probiotics?

I have seen so many types of probiotics products in the marketplace, but Wright Life is amongst the few that has a very high 60 billion live probiotics count that works wonder in the gut. Plus, the added FOS as prebiotics coupled with patented technology, can effectively increase the probiotics in the gut. 

 

Having said that, it is important to maintain a continuous consumption of probiotics to achieve better gut health in a long run. It is recommended to take at least 1 session (3 bottles per 1 session) and beyond.

 

Benefits:

❤ Supports regular bowel function
❤ Improve digestive health
❤ Increases microbial diversity
❤ Supports nutrient absorption
❤ Supports immune function

How does Wright Life 20 Billion Probiotics work?

1. During the initial phase, it helps reduce constipation, diarrhoea and bloating. 

2. During the second phase, digestion and nutrients absorption will improve, while accumulated toxic and waste decrease. 

3. During the last phase, the overall immune system and microflora in the gut improve tremendously, plus it helps for effective weight management too. 

Overall, it helps with boosting my immunity and regulating the whole digestive system very well. Goodbye to constipation issue and hello to a healthier me! 

Let's have a healthy lifestyle together with the health supplement,

for the best of our health in a long run!  

You can shop for Wright Life products at TopzMall Official Platforms.

Don't forget to use promo code TP10VKB for RM10 discount with no min spend required!

Website: www.topzmall.com 

Facebook: fb.com/topzmallofficial

Instagram: @TopzMall

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Review: Jungle House Bangsar Cafe - "All Things Honey"

“People who love honey are always the sweetest people.”

At Jungle House, it is always a great exploration of the world of honey. This is my first time stepping into Jungle House cafe at Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar and I am amazed by the wide array of honey and honey-related products it houses here. 

The story of Jungle House begins with Paul and Ashley's passion for honey when they embarked on an adventurous trip into the jungles of Garut in West Java, Indonesia. Along the way, they chanced upon a company of indigenous bee hunters who offered them a taste of fresh, jungle honey - so pure, organic, unadulterated, raw honey, flavoured only by the flowers that the honeybees visit for nectar and pollen. 

Hence, Jungle House is established to advocate for the protection and preservation of existing wild honeybee habitats, serve the indigenous beekeeping community as well as inculcate honey culture for daily healthy living in a natural way amongst Malaysians.

Today, Jungle House sells "All Things Honey" including raw honey, honey cakes, honey beverages (coffee, tea and fruit juices), personal care products and gift sets collections. All these natural honey products are available at their retail store, online purchases, and cafes. 

Honey is known as a natural remedy, a superfood - so rich in minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and enzymes. Ever thought about how best to consume honey on a daily basis? Try the following:

❤ Direct consume with 1 wooden spoon stirrer 

❤ Mix 30g honey with 250ml water 

❤ Apply honey as your bread or salad topping 

❤ Replace sugar for your coffee and tea 

Jungle House offers more than 10 types of natural nectar honey with different tastes and aromas.

They are mono-floral, raw, pure, natural honey without any addition of artificial flavouring, such as:

❤ Royal Black - Mahoni tree

❤ Royal White - Kiawe flower nectar

❤ Jungle's Heart - Strawberry flower nectar

❤ Yellow Love - Linden flower nectar

❤ Sweettooth - Mango flower nectar

❤ Jungle's Eye - Longan flower nectar

❤ Pink Lady - Cotton flower nectar

❤ Roast Cube - Coffee flower nectar

❤ Citrus Bloom - Orange flower nectar

❤ Fruit Boss - Durian flower nectar

The most recommended ones are Royal Black and Royal White honey, which are very rare and rich in medicinal nutritions. I personally like the Royal Black highly concentrated premium wild jungle honey for its slight bitter taste. 

While you can try out the different honey flavours in store, there are plenty of gift set options available too. Definitely a perfect gift for your parents during this Parents' Day to express your love and gratitude towards them, while taking good care of their health with premium quality honey. 

Taking the appreciation for honey to the next level, the quaint-looking Jungle House Bangsar care offers a wide range of honey-infused food and beverages such as Honeymisu, Russian Honey Cakes, Croffles, Honey Coffee, Tea and Juices all paired with specific types and flavours of honey. 

Freshly Baked Honey Croffle:

Nutella Oreo | Chives Cream Cheese | Chicken Ham Cheese | Croffle with Honey

For the savoury selection, we get to sample some freshly-baked honey croffles which are so crisp at the edge and soft on the inside. Definitely a great option for brunch or afternoon snack if you are around Bangsar area. 

Russian Honey Cake: Berry, Pandan, Chocolate and Original Flavours

What not to be missed here is the signature Russian Honey Cake, a truly one-of-a-kind dessert made up of soft, thin layers of cake infused with the healthy goodness of 100% pure, organic honey. I especially enjoy the fluffy, caramelised, honey cream spread in between the cake layers. Plus, it exudes the goodness of honey as it melts in the mouth.

 

Matcha Garden (matcha with refreshing touch) | Berry's Heart (sweet strawberry paradise) | 

Pine Mojito (fresh pineapple with fragrant mint, lime and honey) | Melaka Love (melting pot of maximum Gula Melaka)

Jungle House's specially curated beverages are something new that is worth checking out for. Bringing us a refreshing twist to the usual fruit cooler, each of the beverages contains different types of honey in it to maintain our immune level at peak and combat the harmful environment. 

So, let's start cultivating a healthy lifestyle through honey with Jungle House!

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until 31 August 2022 using my promo code:

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Feel free to check our your nearest Jungle House Retail Store:

Queensbay Mall | One Utama Shopping Centre | Pavilion Elite | 

Mid Valley | Bangsar | IOI City Mall | Central i-City | D'Pulze Cyberjaya

Don't forget to follow Jungle House on social media for the latest updates:

Website: junglehouse.com.my

Facebook: fb.com/JungleHouseMY

Instagram: @junglehousemy

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Purple Cane 34th Anniversary Member Day Sale

Happy 34th Birthday, Purple Cane!

Being a tea lover, I have been a loyal fan of Purple Cane thus far. From my daily tea routine with Purple Cane's tea bags to my occasional visit to Purple Cane Tea Cuisine Restaurant, the experience is amazing. 

Now, Purple Cane is celebrating its 34th anniversary by rewarding us with  an exclusive once-a-year massive sales up to 63% OFF.

If you are a tea advocate like me, it's time to get ready for

Purple Cane 34th Anniversary Member Day Sale from 13 July to 1 August 2021!

Shop during this sale period at Purple Cane E-Shop (www.purplecane.my) or any Purple Cane Tea Art Centres nationwide, and you'll get to enjoy the following: 

❤ #1. Super Value Puer Bundles up to 63% off
❤ #2. Tea Leaves & Teaware up to 34% off
❤ #3. Special Selected Purple Clay & Purple Cane House Brand Teapots for up to 35% off
❤ #4. Lin’s Ceramics Series, Cane’s Tea Bags & Nett Price Items up 20% off

Exclusively for online shoppers 

❤ Enjoy FREE Shipping within West Malaysia with no minimum spend at www.purplecane.my until 1 August 2021

❤ Checkout with ShopeePay and receive RM3 cashback daily with minimum spend of RM15

*Valid once per day per user

*While stocks last / until fully redeemed

*T&C Apply

My two favourite Cane's tea bags are Green Tea and Slimtee. Highly recommended!

I love how Purple Cane emphasizes on "Live Life Green With Tea For Immunity Boosting". Definitely something we need during this pandemic period to stay calm, boost immunity and maintain good health mentally and physically.  

Apart from the tea bags, I am particularly fond of their tea leaves collection too. I believe they carry the most extensive range of imported Chinese tea in Malaysia; perfect for tea connoisseurs! Now, you get to enjoy up to 63% discount on their limited aged puer collection. 

It is the best time to add the Purple Cane's teaware including clay and ceramic products, into your collection too.

Don't forget to grab exclusive voucher giveaways total worth RM 3 million from the participating partners (TEAX, Purple Cane Tea Restaurant, Tea+, Signature Market, Youbeli, Cite, Love18, RT Pastry and more) here: bit.ly/PC34AnnGiveaway

Get additional Purple Cane RM30 cash voucher with minimum spend of RM100 online or in stores!

Feel free to join their membership for FREE as a Star Member or Gold Member to enjoy better Purple Cane Communi-tea Rewards! Let's drink more, save more and enjoy additional perks on your birthday month, members only promotions etc. More info here: https://bit.ly/PurpleCaneMembership

Let's enjoy our tea and continue to spread the tea culture!

For more information, please visit: 

Website: www.purplecane.my 

Facebook: fb.com/PurpleCaneTea

Instagram: @purplecane_tea