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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

taksub gula???

ha...td br bc kt kosmo nih psl gula...uuuiiiiiiii dasat....takot plak nk minum air manis....at least skg kite dh kurang ckit minum air manis. sehari dh reduce kpd 2 mug. bekpes skali n then mlm sekali...len2 time paksa minum air kosong jerrr...dulu kite lg terok...cikit2 togok air manis...air manis jer manjang...sngguh xelok...tulah bl dr kecik dh biase minum air manis nih...dh besar2 aka tua2 nih payah nau nk lentur ek...1 lg dulu kite asal minum aor kosong jer perot jd kembong...heran tol...ok nih kt bwh kite tempek info dr kosmo nih ek...



pengarang artikel : YEO LI SHIAN
terbitan : 12/05/10

ANDA suka makanan manis? Jadi, jangan terkejut jika ada yang mengatakan bahawa anda kelihatan lebih tua daripada usia sebenar! Ini bukan kritikan tidak berasas.

Pakar dermatologi terkemuka dunia, Dr. Nicholas Perricone telah berkali-kali menekankan bahawa gula adalah perosak keremajaan kulit.

Lebih tepat, gula mampu memecutkan kadar penuaan manusia tanpa disedari. Dalam satu temu ramah bersama ensiklopedia dalam talian Discovery Health, beliau menjelaskan bahawa pengambilan gula atau makanan tinggi gula boleh membinasakan tahap keanjalan dan fleksibiliti kulit.

Sewaktu proses pertukaran karbohidrat kompleks kepada gula berlaku di dalam tubuh, paras gula dalam darah meningkat. Pada ketika ini, proses glycation bermula. Dalam proses tersebut, molekul-molekul gula akan melekat pada kolagen dan menyebabkan kulit menjadi kurang fleksibel dan liat.

Selain kolagen, molekul gula juga melekat pada tulang, arteri, ligamen dan urat-urat termasuk otak, sekali gus menyumbang kepada kemerosotan sistem organ yang lain. Jadi, semakin banyak gula yang diambil, semakin kerap proses glycation berlaku di dalam tubuh. Keadaan itu akhirnya mengakibatkan kulit sukar kembali ke keadaan asal selepas diregang.

"Hasilnya, kulit menjadi kurang anjal, tidak bermaya dan kedutan mula muncul. Sebab itulah anda nampak lebih tua," terangnya yang juga penulis buku terlaris berjudul The Wrinkle Cure.

Fakta itu turut disokong oleh seorang penyelidik, Dr. Joseph Mercola menerusi satu kajian Universiti Buffalo bahawa gula turut meningkatkan elemen-elemen pengoksidaan yang mempercepatkan proses penuaan.

Bagi kedua-dua Perricone dan Mercola, satu-satunya cara terbaik untuk melawan kesemua kesan penyeksaan gula ke atas kulit adalah dengan menghentikan pengambilan sebarang bentuk gula.

Jelas sekali, saranan itu suatu niat yang baik. Malangnya, setelah sekian lama manusia menganggap gula sebagai antara keperluan asas hidup, mampukah saranan itu kita laksanakan?

Tidak sedar


KEBERGANTUNGAN rakyat Malaysia pada pelbagai jenis gula berada pada tahap membimbangkan.


Lihat sahaja penggunaan gula di kalangan rakyat Malaysia. Sejak menjadi topik penyelidikan berterusan oleh Persatuan Penggunaan Pulau Pinang (CAP) empat dekad lalu, masyarakat kita nampaknya semakin tidak peduli terhadap kesihatan diri mereka!

Jika sekitar tahun 1970-an, rakyat Malaysia dilaporkan mengambil 17 sudu teh gula sehari, sukatan itu terus meningkat. Daripada 21 sudu teh sehari sedekad kemudian, penggunaan gula di kalangan rakyat di negara ini mencapai paras 24 sudu teh sehari. Hari ini, angka tersebut sudah mencecah sejumlah 26 sudu teh sehari! --- mak aiii, byknyerrr. korang nih mkn gula cm mkn nasi kerrr???

Malah, Kajian Pengambilan Makanan di Kalangan Orang Dewasa Malaysia 2002/2003 yang dijalankan oleh Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) turut mendedahkan data yang membimbangkan.

Rata-rata orang dewasa di Malaysia telah menambahkan tujuh sudu teh gula (51 gm) iaitu 21 gm gula pasir dan 30 gm susu pekat manis ke dalam minuman mereka.

Ini nyata bukan satu peningkatan yang membanggakan. Sebabnya, saranan penggunaan gula maksimum harian oleh Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO) selama ini hanyalah 50 gram (gm).

Sedangkan penggunaan gula secara individu di Malaysia sejak empat dekad lalu telah menjangkaui saranan WHO. Itu satu perkembangan yang melayakkan Malaysia menjadi pengguna gula kelapan tertinggi di dunia!

Menurut Pakar Kesihatan Umum, Unit Diabetes dan Penyakit Kardiovaskular, Jabatan Kawalan Penyakit, KKM, Dr. Feisul Idzwan Mustapha, tabiat pengambilan gula secara berlebihan di kalangan rakyat Malaysia berlaku atas dua sebab jelas.

"Pertama, ia berhubung kait dengan masakan dan minuman orang Malaysia sedia ada. Kedua, kebanyakan orang didedahkan kepada gula yang berlebihan sejak kecil," katanya ketika dihubungi Kosmo! baru-baru ini. --- ya, betul betul betulll...pasan upin ipin jap...muahaha

Namun, tabiat pengambilan gula yang terbentuk sejak kecil itu sememangnya sukar untuk diubah dalam sekelip mata melainkan pengguna memahami selok-belok tentang gula terlebih dahulu.

Di Malaysia, gula yang menjadi bahan asas pemanis makanan biasanya dihasilkan daripada sumber tanaman seperti tebu dan bit.

Seperti nasi putih dan roti biasa yang dimakan setiap hari, gula juga dikategorikan sebagai karbohidrat ringkas. Ini bermakna gula membekalkan sumber tenaga segera yang mudah diserap oleh tubuh.


KOPI dan teh tarik adalah dua jenis minuman kegemaran rakyat negara ini yang sering dihidang manis. - Gambar hiasan


Walaupun begitu, gula sebenarnya bukan satu keperluan penting dalam kehidupan manusia. Lebih-lebih lagi jika amalan pemakanan harian kita adalah seimbang.

"Secara amnya, makanan yang kita ambil setiap hari sudah mengandungi gula. Misalnya yang terkandung dalam mi, roti canai, nasi, ubi, pasta, buah-buahan dan juga susu. Jadi, gula tambahan memang bukan lagi satu keperluan," jelas pakar diet dari Hospital Pantai Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Nor Lizawati Che 'Lah.

Lagipun, sukatan pengambilan gula dan amaun gula tersorok yang diperlukan oleh setiap individu adalah berbeza mengikut faktor usia. Kanak-kanak yang berusia dari satu tahun hingga sembilan tahun biasanya hanya memerlukan enam hingga lapan sudu teh gula sehari.

Gula dan kalori

Keperluan gula harian oleh golongan remaja dan orang dewasa adalah sembilan hingga 10 sudu teh sahaja manakala warga emas pula tidak dibenarkan mengambil lebih daripada lapan sudu teh gula sehari. Itu juga bergantung kepada tahap kesihatan masing-masing.

"Setiap sudu teh gula mengandungi 20 kalori. Ini bererti jika anda mengambil tujuh sudu teh sehari, maka, jumlah kalori yang diambil ialah 140 kalori. Untuk membakar 140 kalori ini, anda perlu berjoging selama 20 minit atau berbasikal selama 20 minit," terangnya.---mak datuk nih br kalori utk gula lom + kalori utk bnda lain...mau sehari gak kena jogingg jer kang...

Tambahnya, gula boleh terbahagi kepada beberapa jenis iaitu gula halus, glukosa, fruktosa, laktosa dan maltosa. Gula halus atau gula putih biasanya telah melalui proses penapisan yang melibatkan sehingga lapan peringkat agar sesuai dan mudah dimakan mahupun digunakan dalam industri makanan.


GULA turut bertanggungjawab dalam menambah statistik penyakit diabetes dan obesiti di kalangan rakyat negara ini dan juga masyarakat dunia.


Hakikatnya, umum perlu tahu bahawa selain menjadi sumber tenaga, gula hanyalah pembekal kalori-kalori kosong. Malah, lebih lima dekad lalu, seorang penyelidik, Dr. William Coda Martin dengan lantangnya melabelkan gula halus sebagai racun. Definisi racun itu disifatkan berpatutan kerana penggunaan gula setiap hari hanya akan membinasakan tubuh dalam jangka masa panjang.

"Misalnya, keadaan pH tubuh akan menjadi terlalu berasid secara berterusan. Maka, tubuh terpaksa bekerja lebih keras sebab lebihan mineral diperlukan untuk memperbetulkan ketidakseimbangan itu," demikian penjelasan pengarang buku Sugar Blues itu.

Jika tidak dikawal, pengambilan gula secara berlebihan di kalangan rakyat Malaysia dikhuatiri akan mengundang kira-kira 60 jenis penyakit berbahaya dan antaranya termasuk obesiti, komplikasi buah pinggang, tekanan darah tinggi, sakit jantung dan diabetes.

Lebih membimbangkan, kajian KKM tidak berapa lama lalu menganggarkan bilangan penghidap diabetes di negara ini bakal mencecah 2.5 juta orang menjelang tahun 2030 nanti.

Gula juga dipersalahkan sebagai dalang pembentukan karies gigi di kalangan kanak-kanak di negara ini. Data KKM pada tahun 2005 menunjukkan kadar karies gigi di kalangan kanak-kanak berusia lima tahun adalah 76.5 peratus manakala kanak-kanak berusia enam tahun pula mencatatkan 80.9 peratus karies gigi (1997).

"Peningkatan kadar kelaziman obesiti di negara ini sahaja telah melebihi tiga kali ganda dalam tempoh 10 tahun sahaja!

Bayangkan, Tinjauan Kesihatan dan Morbiditi Kebangsaan Ketiga (NHMS 2006) mendapati 29.1 peratus orang dewasa di Malaysia memiliki lebihan berat badan manakala 14 peratus pula obes.

"Sedangkan NHMS kedua pada tahun 1996 hanya menunjukkan peratusan 16 peratus untuk lebihan berat badan dan 4 peratus bagi masalah obes," kata Feisul.

Kempen sihat

Bimbang tentang keadaan kesihatan dan tabiat pengambilan gula yang tidak sihat di kalangan rakyat Malaysia, kerajaan dan KKM terus berusaha mendidik masyarakat agar tidak terlalu bergantung kepada gula. Inisiatif seperti Kempen Cara Hidup Sihat yang diperkenalkan pada tahun 1991 terus diperkukuhkan sehingga kini menerusi Promosi Makan Secara Sihat.


MANIS yang dinikmati pada hari ini mungkin membawa kesengsaraan buat seseorang yang tidak berwaspada.


Kempen Kurangkan Gula yang dijalankan sejak tahun 1998 pula antaranya memperkenalkan pelabelan makanan rendah gula dan bebas gula di bawah Peraturan-peraturan Makanan 1985.

"Label rendah gula sebenarnya bermaksud masih ada tambahan gula iaitu tidak melebihi 5 gram per 100 gram atau 2.5 gram per 100 ml sesuatu produk. Label no added sugar yang biasa kita lihat pada jus-jus kotak pula bermakna gula yang ada berasal daripada buah-buahan. Jangan terkejut kerana kandungan gula ini juga tinggi," jelas Nor Lizawati.

Produk makanan yang dilabelkan bebas gula pula merujuk kepada kandungan gula yang tidak melebihi 0.5 gram per 100 gram atau 100 ml.

Kesemua usaha kerajaan dan KKM walau bagaimanapun tidak akan berhasil sekiranya seseorang individu tidak mengambil inisiatif untuk mencegah ketagihan terhadap gula. Ibu bapa misalnya harus memainkan peranan dengan tidak memberi gula sebagai ganjaran kepada anak.

Malah, dengan mengambil air kosong dan bukannya teh tarik ketika makan, anda sebenarnya telah membantu pankreas agar tidak bekerja terlalu keras.

"Jadi, jangan salahkan kerajaan kerana menaikkan harga gula. Sebenarnya dalam jangka masa pendek, anda perlu membelanjakan wang yang banyak tapi untuk jangka masa panjang, anda telah menjimatkan perbelanjaan kos perubatan yang tinggi," tambah Nor Lizawati.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Five Must-Ask Interview Questions

by Willa Plank Friday, April 30, 2010

As the economy picks up, companies are starting to hire more. But managers often only get funds for a few key hires, so they have to select new employees wisely. That makes conducting a smart interview critical.

Reporter Willa Plank checked in with Ben Dattner, founding principal of organizational consulting and research firm Dattner Consulting, to get his interview advice.

Here are his five must-ask interview questions:

1. In what ways will this role help you stretch your professional capabilities?

This is a reversal of the common question, "What are some of your greatest weaknesses?" Normally candidates dress up their weaknesses, or talk about "positive weaknesses" such as a tendency to work too hard.

Phrased Dr. Dattner's way, this question may better prompt the candidate to describe skills she wants to improve and goals she'd like to achieve. Watch out for candidates who say the prospective job would simply incrementally add to what they already know.

2. What have been your greatest areas of improvement in your career?

This is another question that gets at weaknesses, but in a new way. It also allows interviewees to tell their career histories and ambitions. A red flag answer: "I've always been a natural. I don't need to make any improvements."

3. What's the toughest feedback you've ever received and how did you learn from it?

This shows a candidate's ability to learn from mistakes. A good answer would involve the candidate recalling specific feedback and detailing how she learned from it and changed. Sometimes candidates say they can't remember tough feedback. That can be a red flag. It may indicate the interviewee hasn't worked in a high-risk or creative environment, that she has never solicited advice, or that her co-workers viewed her as too fragile for feedback.

4. What are people likely to misunderstand about you?

This question reveals social intelligence, or the ability to understand others. A candidate might say he asks a lot of questions, and that some people have misinterpreted this inquisitiveness as aggression or criticism. If the candidate says he once found himself in this situation and changed his managerial style, that would indicate he can sense other people's perceptions and adapt.

5. If you were giving your new staff a "user's manual" to you, to accelerate their "getting to know you" process, what would you include in it?

This lets the candidate reveal her work style. A straight answer should indicate the interviewee is self-aware. For example, a candidate might reveal that she prefers to hold conversations in person rather than over the phone, that she likes to be kept in the loop or that she dislikes surprises. Those answers can help a hiring manager determine whether the candidate's style fits with the office culture. A bad answer, Dr. Dattner says, would be: "Just do your job and there won't be any problem," or " They'll figure it out soon enough."


credit to http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

adakah anda tahu?????

1 hr 2 ....lupa dh ms on d way g keje ke ms blk keje....huhuhu...dlm keta la...ms listening radio hotFM...ado isu langgar lampu merah....

excely bkn lah lnggr yg btl2 langgar tau...ni...ha cm ni kes dia....kn ms tetgh dok kt jln raye 2 tiba2 dgr bunyik siren ambulans ke...bomba ke...haaaaa bkn kh kite ke bg laluan kt depa kn??? so tetiba ambulans 2 kt belah blkg blkg kite n depan lak lampu trafic light ngah merah...pas2 kite kenalah jln kn sbb nti camne ambulan 2 nk lalu kn???...means kita otomatik langgar RED traficc light kn???...

ha u all tau x itu adelah 1 kesalahan...blh kena saman ngn polis ssb u all dh langgar lampu merahhhh...ha gitu...mula2 igt..."ishhh bia bonar." pas2 ado lah sorang pemanggil nih cite (hubby die ke sapo ntah...lupa lah)...pnh jd cm2...langgar lampu merah sbb nk bg ambulan lalu...tup2 berlanggar ngn satu lg keta yg dr laluan jln yg lampu ijau...(ha faham x nih?)...so, dh langgar kena la g balai kn...pas2 u all tau pe jd??? polis 2 saman org yg langgar lampu isyarat 2...atas kesalahan lnggar lampu isyarat lah!!!!!...even nk bg ambulans lalu...slah tetap salah u all...haihhhhh...

pas2 ado sorang g pemanggil ckp (yg dejay ckp dia 2 tau lah bab2 ungand2 jln raya nih...xtau lah sapo org tu tuh)...mmg x langgar lamu merah even nk bg ambulans lalu...tp kite sbg org yg ado kt jln rayo tuh...atas sbb budi bhs digalakan bg laluan kpd ambulans ke bomba ke sbb dorang kn ado kecemasan.... tp kite sume hrs b'hati2 supaya x b;laku 'kecederaan' pd diri sndiri atas keprihatinan kite tuh....so, pasnih u all kena hati2 lah sbb kalu b'laku apo2 'kemalangan' ms tuh u all ttp salah kalo lnggar undang2 jln rayo kayyyyyyyy....adios..

Saturday, April 24, 2010

10 Questions to Ask on the interview

by Larry Buhl, for Yahoo! HotJobs




For many job seekers an interview can seem too much like an inquisition. That's usually because they're doing all the answering and none of the asking.

"Somewhere in the interview you have a chance to impress the employer on your own terms and see if the job is a good fit for you," says Florida-based career coach and executive recruiter Jonathan Milligan. "And you absolutely should take this opportunity. By asking the right questions you can determine if the job is right for you and also show you're engaged and interested in the job."

Employment experts identify five key question areas where you can gain insight, put yourself in a good light, and take some control in the interview.


Identify their pain.
"What is one of the biggest problems the company faces that someone with my background could help alleviate?"
"If I started in this job tomorrow, what would be my two most pressing priorities?"

Find out where the company is going.
"Where do you see this department/company in five years?"
"What are the long and short term goals of the company/department/work group?"

Determine whether you'd fit in.
"How would you describe your company's culture?
"What tangible and intangible qualities attracted you to the organization?"

Show you're really interested.
"What additional information can I provide about my qualifications?"
"What are the next steps in the selection process?"

Ask follow-ups.
"Can you clarify what you said about ...?"
"Can you give me some examples of ...?"

"By requesting clarification or examples, you show interviewers you care and that you're thinking deeply about the issues they brought up," says learning and development consultant Bill Denyer. He suggests taking notes in the interview, using keywords to jog your memory of what was discussed but not burying your head in your notebook.

What you don't want to ask are questions with obvious answers, according to Susan RoAne, author of "Face to Face: How to Reclaim the Personal Touch in a Digital World."

"You really need to do your homework," RoAne tells Yahoo! HotJobs. "Before the interview go to the company website and use search engines to get up to speed, and browse social networking sites like Yahoo! Groups to see who knows what about the company."

"And never, never ask an interviewer, 'How long is the vacation'? or, 'What does your company do?'" RoAne added.

Some experts suggest waiting for the inevitable "Do you have any questions for us?" at the interview, while others recommend looking for conversation openings to ask appropriate questions.

"It depends on the situation," Milligan says. "If the interviewer seems to be reading from a sheet of questions, don't interrupt. If it's a more casual conversation, you may have chances to turn the questions back on the interviewer."

"It's important to remember the job interview is a two-way street," RoAne said.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

7 Things You Should Say in an Interview

Artickle by Mark Riddix
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
provided by INVESTOPEDIA




Today's job market is as competitive as ever. You need to be able to effectively communicate you skill set so that you will give yourself the best competitive advantage to secure employment. During the interview process, you want to highlight as many of your strengths as possible. An easy way to do this is by slipping a few simple phrases into your next job interview. Here are seven things you should say in an interview.

1. I am very familiar with what your company does.
Letting a prospective employer know that you are familiar with what a company does shows that you have a legitimate interest in the business and are not just wasting their time. Do your homework before arriving for an interview. Check out the company website for information about products and services. Search for the latest transactions and pertinent business news.
Be sure to let the interviewer know that you are familiar with the newest company acquisition or the latest product that was just developed. Explain how your skills and experience are a perfect fit for the employer.

2. I am flexible.
Work environments are always changing. Prospective employers are looking for candidates that are open to change and can adapt at a moment's notice. In today's fast paced business world, employees must have the ability to multi-task.

Stating that you are adaptable lets an employer know that you are willing to do whatever is necessary to get the job done. This may mean working additional hours or taking on additional job duties in a crunch. Show your potential employer that you are equipped to deal with any crisis situation that may arise.

3. I am energetic and have a positive attitude.
Employers are looking for candidates with optimism and a "can-do" attitude. Attitudes are contagious and have a direct affect on company morale. Let the optimist in you shine during the interview process.
Be sure to always speak positively about past employers. Negative comments and sarcastic statements about past employers and co-workers will make you look petty. If you bad mouth your past company, employers are liable to believe that you will do the same thing to them.

4. I have a great deal of experience.
This is your chance to shine. Highlight any previous job duties that relate directly to your new job. If it is a management position, state every time that you were responsible for the supervision, training and development of other employees. Discuss your motivational techniques and specific examples of how you increased productivity. Feel free to list any training classes or seminars that you have attended.

5. I am a team player.
Do you remember when you were young and your teacher wanted to know if you could work well with others? Well the job market is no different! Companies are looking for employees that are cooperative and get along well with other employees. Mentioning that you are a team player lets your prospective employer know that you can flourish in group situations. Employers are looking for workers that can be productive with limited supervision and have the ability to work well with others.

6. I am seeking to become an expert in my field.
Employers love applicants that are increasing their knowledge base to make themselves the best employees possible. Stating that you are aiming to become an expert causes employers to view you as an asset and not a liability. You are a resource that other employees can learn from.
This is also a subtle way of illustrating that you have an attitude of excellence. You are aiming to be the best at what you do! This will let employers know that you are not just a fly-by-night employee, but in it for the long run.

7. I am highly motivated.
A motivated employee is a productive employee. Talk about how your high level of motivation has led you to accomplish many things. If you are a meticulous worker, discuss your organizational skills and attention to detail. Companies are always looking for dependable employees that they can count upon.

The Bottom Line
Remember that a job interview is an opportunity to sell yourself to a prospective employer. Be sure to slip in the right phrases to give you the best chance possible of securing that cushy corner office on the ninth floor.



p/s: sesape yg nk cr keje or nk g interview 2 blhlh d jadikn panduan....xbyk cikit pon jd la kn...i also need a new job....tgh mcarik nih....majikan2 luar sana amik le sy nih keje....ceeeeeee....mana mau cr keje nih???...mr lah kite b'usaha menuju ms depan yg lbh baik....(poyo jerk rs)...

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

bahaya gula...

"gambar dr pakcik google"

ha...br bc kt yahoo health site nih....rupanye gula jugak blh m'yebabkan serangan jantung yo...(a new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that a diet heavy in added sugar is linked to elevated triglyceride levels and may increase your risk for a heart attack. )

so...p'gemar mknan manis2 ni moh ler kite kurangkn ekkk...kite pon kategori suke manis2 gak nih...bahaya2...


k, ni lagi info kt web 2 ek...

Added sugars such as cane sugar, beet sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, glucose, fructose, evaporated cane juice, fruit juice concentrate, and honey are used to sweeten packaged foods like sodas and fruit drinks, cereal, candy, cookies, and baked goods. In the study published this week, researchers at Emory University found that individuals who consume large amounts of added sugar have lower HDL ("good") cholesterol levels and higher triglyceride levels than individuals who eat less of the sweet stuff. Among women only, high added sugar intake was also linked to increased LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. All of these red-flag numbers-low HDL, high triglycerides, high LDL-are independent risk factors for heart disease, which means that guzzling sugary coffee drinks and chomping down cookies may be putting your ticker in harm's way.


Research has already shown that regular consumption of foods high in added sugars is associated with weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and cavities, but this is the first study of its kind to link sugar intake to cholesterol levels in humans. And that's bad news for Americans, who now consume about 16% of their daily total calories as added sugar. Soda is the number one source of added sugar, contributing about a third of all added sugar in the American diet.


rasanye rakyat malaysia pon mmg makan mknan manis hari2 kn???....u all tau x setiap gram gula bersamaan 4 kalori...wuwuwu


ni dia bg 4 tips elakkan gula dlm pemakanan:-


1. Eliminate soda and sugary drinks (including sports drinks, sweetened waters, juice drinks, and caloric cocktails). Choose plain water or naturally flavored seltzer instead.


2. Use sugar (and other sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, agave, and molasses) sparingly. Add no more than 1 to 2 teaspoons in coffee, tea, or oatmeal.


3. Choose packaged foods with minimal added sugar. For example, cereals should have no more than 8 grams of sugar per serving.


4. Be selective with sweet splurges. Either allow yourself a daily sweet treat around 150 calories, or indulge in a more decadent dessert no more than once or twice a week. My favorite sweet treats are foods that balance sugar with something healthy, such as a scoop of ice cream or pudding-both high in calcium; 1 oz dark chocolate-has tons of antioxidants; or a dollop of whipped cream with berries-loaded with fiber and vitamin C


article by: Joy Bauer

Sunday, March 28, 2010

4 Foods to Help You Look Years Younger

spt biase thanks 2 yahoo website lor....artikel by: Joy Bauer..


A good face cream can work wonders, but it's equally important to nourish your skin from the inside out. Below, I present four delicious foods packed with essential nutrients to keep your skin looking radiant and fresh!

1. Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potatoes are a dynamite source of beta-carotene (their bright orange color is a dead giveaway). Your body converts beta-carotene to vitamin A, a nutrient that helps to continually generate new, healthy skin cells.

I like to turn sweet potatoes into crispy oven-baked French fries. Cut peeled potatoes into ¼-inch strips and spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with oil spray. Mist the fries with oil spray and season with salt, black pepper, or any other seasonings (ground cinnamon, curry powder, and chili powder are all fun options). Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through. I finish my fries under the broiler for 5 minutes to get them extra crispy!

2. Balsamic Carrots

Like sweet potatoes, carrots come equipped with a generous supply of beta-carotene. In addition to its pivotal role in skin cell renewal, beta-carotene acts as a potent antioxidant, sopping up damaging free radicals that accelerate skin aging.

Fend off wrinkles with my recipe for Roasted Balsamic Carrots. Cut 1 pound of peeled carrots into 1/2-inch wedges. Spread the carrots over half of a large sheet of aluminum foil, and sprinkle them with ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary, 2 cloves minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil and fold the foil over to create a tightly sealed packet. Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 25 minutes or until the carrots are tender.

3. Spinach Marinara

Spinach delivers a triple of dose of wrinkle-fighting antioxidants: vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene. All three work in concert to protect your skin from the sun's UV rays so it stays vibrant and healthy.

Make a quick spinach marinara sauce by wilting fresh spinach leaves into a pot of simmering tomato sauce, then serve over pasta or grilled chicken cutlets.

4. Toasted Pecans

Pecans are one of a short list of foods rich in Vitamin E, a nutrient that's vital to skin health. By forming a protective barrier in the cell membranes of your skin, the vitamin E in pecans helps to ward off harmful free radicals and therefore helps to keep skin firm and elastic.

Pecans are delicious on their own, but toasting them makes them incredibly buttery and rich...they're like candy! Spread pecans on an ungreased baking sheet and toast them in a preheated 350 degree oven (or a toaster oven) for about 10 minutes (watch them closely to make sure they don't burn). Enjoy them whole as a scrumptious snack, or chop them up and sprinkle them into oatmeal or low-fat yogurt.


p/s: some of the resepi adalah xsesuai ngn kite org malaysia n islam so just change cara memasak k....

Saturday, March 27, 2010

5 habits of happy people ....by Sarah McColl


Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. ---Abraham Lincoln


One of the most fundamental ways you can make over your life isn't to lose 10 pounds or conquer your closet clutter, it's to change your perspective into something more positive. While unhappy people, to paraphrase Tolstoy, might be dysfunctional in 10,000 different ways, upbeat folks have some habits in common. Crib from their notes to bring more joy into any day (yes, even a Monday).

Reach out
Studies show that relationships are vital to a positive outlook in life. And it makes sense --- engaging with others reminds you that no matter how crappy your day or foul your mood, you're not alone. A superficial interaction like chatting with the mail carrier can make you feel like you belong to a community, but intimate relationships are what keeps us going even when times get tough. Send a text to a college friend telling her you're thinking about her, or call your spouse just to say "I love you."

Be thankful
This is worth repeating again and again. Each of us, if you can believe it, has so much to be thankful for. There are the big things, like a loving family and your health, but then there are a million little things, too. When you adjust your perspective to be grateful for all that you have rather than bemoan all you don't, you start living life in the positives, and the results are immediate. Learn how to create a gratitude practice.

Live your passions
Even if you spend 8 hours a day at a job that doesn't exactly have you leaping out of bed in the morning, you can still find ways to do the things that make you feel most alive. In fact, you owe it to yourself for your own happiness and well-being. Whether it's making doll house furniture or roller skating, taking part in activities you love gives your life a sense of meaning and pleasure. Be creative about how you're going to work your passions into your day --- maybe you can form a book club at work or start writing that novel on your lunch hour. Read more about how to make the most of your daily life.

Make do
We live in a culture obsessed with buying stuff, and when we're sad, many of us turn to retail therapy for a quick boost. But that high is short-lived and leads us to spending money we don't have which, doh, only makes us feel worse when the credit card bill arrives. Instead of turning to shopping malls to buy the thing we hope will suddenly make our life happier and complete (never works, does it?), make the most of what you already have. Try "shopping your own closet" (or your man's) and wearing that other 80% of your wardrobe you seldom get to. Or give what you already own some TLC to breathe some new life into it. Maybe your kitchen just needs a good scrub down --- not a new refrigerator --- to feel shiny and new again. Every time you have that impulse to spend, make an effort to make do with what you already have.

Enjoy the simple pleasures
The best things in life, just like the bumper sticker says, often aren't things and they're usually free. Think babies laughing instead of Porsches. Get lost in the way the sun comes through your windows, the vibrant yellow of spring's first daffodils, or a perfect piece of golden toast. Make it a point to bring pleasure into your life and to really savor the delights that are abundant around you already.



p/s: just a copypaste from yahoowebsite....tq to yahoo...
p/s: testing utk autopublish....huhuhu

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Best Foods to Eat in Your 20s, 30s, and Beyond

like always.....cop paste from yahoo website......by: Joy Bauer


You've been told how to dress for your age, but what about how to eat for your age? Here's a list of some of the "best bets" to include in your diet as you transition from post-college life to middle-age... and your nutrition needs evolve.

The 20s: Building a Strong, Healthy Future
You can't live off of coffee, alcohol, and pizza forever (ah, the good ol' college days). As you transition into the working world, now is the ideal time to lay down a healthy foundation for the decades ahead.

Best foods:

Skim latte - You're a grown up now! Trade in your sugary mocha-frappaccino for a simple yet sophisticated latte made with nonfat milk. You still get a hearty dose of "stay alert" caffeine, and the milk provides a hit of calcium and protein for strong bones (they're still growing, even in your 20s).

Oatmeal - Say goodbye to rainbow-colored, sugar-coated breakfast cereals from your school days and hello to healthy whole grains. Oatmeal is a quick, satisfying breakfast that will add a jolt of nutrition to your daily menu--and it will only take seconds to make if you nuke it in the microwave. -- kite dlm peringkat mencuba mknan ala2 oatmel nih...msh xbrapa nk suke...

Spinach - Time to start eating vegetables! Spinach is one of the most nutrient-dense veggies on the planet, so adding some of these leafy greens to your meals is a one-stop way to dramatically boost the quality of your diet. Plus, you can buy the leaves in convenient, ready-to-use sacks, so it's a terrific pick for young adults who don't want to waste a lot of time in the kitchen. -- salah 1 sayur bdaun yg kite sukeee

The 30s: Boosting Energy

Between building your career, running after kids, and managing your social calendar, every day is a frantic whirlwind that can leave you feeling totally sapped. You need energy-boosting snacks that are easy to grab between meetings and meltdowns.

Best foods:

Nonfat yogurt - Yogurt offers both quality carbohydrate and protein in one convenient package. The carbs fuel your brain, while the protein stabilizes blood sugar so you stay alert and focused. -- pon mknan yg blh diterima tekakku

Peanut butter sandwich - Toss a peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread into your bag for an easy meal or snack on-the-go. The bread supplies slow-burning carbs to keep your system revved, and the peanut butter provides protein and healthy fat. -- owwwwwwwww me dont like peanut....

Homemade trail mix - Create your own nutrient-packed snack to take on daily travels by combining healthy whole grain cereal, nuts, and/or dried fruit in a snack bag (if you have an insatiable sweet tooth, you can throw in a tablespoon or two of semisweet chocolate chips, too). Your homemade mix doubles as a terrific emergency snack for cranky kids.

The 40s+: Protecting your Heart and Brain

Perhaps your latest check-up revealed that your cholesterol levels are creeping upwards, or maybe your memory isn't quite as sharp as it used to be. Some strategic additions to your diet will help keep your body's most vital systems functioning at optimal levels.

Fatty fish - If you haven't already done so, it's definitely time to make fatty fish like wild salmon, sardines, and trout a regular feature on your weekly menu. Fatty fish is the best source of heart-healthy omega-3s, which decrease inflammation throughout your body and improve your cholesterol profile. -- kite adalah kureng mkn ikan...kena usaha mkn ikan lebih nih...cayok...tp ikan skg adalah mahal kn???

Beans - Beans are one of the most concentrated sources of fiber, which lowers LDL or "bad" cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease. Plus, they're rich in folate, a vitamin that may help slow cognitive decline. --- wah...inipon kite xbape suke...huhuhu

Berries - Animal studies (and preliminary trials in humans) suggest that regularly consuming antioxidant-rich berries can help preserve memory and cognitive function as you age. Double bonus: Berries, especially blackberries and raspberries, are an excellent source of fiber, so they'll benefit your ticker, too. -- ini sukeeeeeeeee tp fresh berries adalah sukar didapati kt mall biase2...xkn nk g mall super duper hebat semata2 nk beli menda alah nih kn kn kn???


p/s: tips kt atas nih rsnye xbrape sesuai utk pendiet yg tegar...sesuai utk yg diet ala-ala jerrr..
p/s: tabik la pd org2 yg diet tegar nih...like me yg xbrape nk sukses bab2 tahan mkn nih...sesuai la follow tips nih...coffee adalah feveret sy,...minum pun stok air b'gula (ssh nau nk nelan air putih)...xbape gemar mkn sayur...dohhhhhhhh...camne tuhhhh...

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

6 Weight-Loss Tricks That Don’t Involve Dieting or (Much) Exercise

lagi info yg d copypaste dr yahoo....huhuhu...interesting n blh la kalo nk amalkan bg sape2 yg nk diet n kurus tu...of cos for me 2...


By Deborah Kotz, USNews.com
The advice for losing those stubborn extra pounds seems so simple: Eat less, and exercise more. But as anyone who's ever tried to lose a few pounds knows, putting that advice into practice is very tough. Cut back on calories too much, and you're overwhelmed by hunger and your metabolism may slow. Exercise like crazy, and the hunger pangs you feel a few hours later may trigger you to eat back all you've burned off-and then some. - i'm agree

And let's be honest, no one really wants to keep track of every bite of food. My teenage daughter, while reading this U.S. News article on restricting calories to live longer, asked me how many calories I ate each day. I told her I had no idea-though probably more than my body needs. Truth is, despite having ghostwritten a slew of bestselling weight-loss books in my previous life as a freelance writer, I've never actually been on a diet; I know my lack of discipline at sticking to a prescribed eating plan would make me fail miserably. Still, I'd like to shed the 10 pounds that I've gained over the past decade, and I'm wondering if there are a few tricks that can help me along. I asked Adriane Fugh-Berman, a physician and associate professor of complementary and alternative medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center, to give me some tips that have been backed up by solid research. (She previously helped me decipher the ingredients in QuickTrim, a weight-loss product being endorsed by the Kardashians.) Here's what she recommends:

1. Eat hot soup before a meal. Research suggests doing so before lunch or dinner helps people eat less. "That's probably because you can't eat hot soups fast, which gives your digestive tract time to send satiety signals out to your brain" before you begin the next course, says Fugh-Berman. She recommends eating a soup that is not cream based to save on fat and calories.

2. Don't eat heavily just before bed. Sure we've all heard the credo that body weight is all about calories in, calories out, but it turns out it may also matter when you eat. Fugh-Berman says she has seen preliminary research suggesting that taking in sweet, high-fat foods (ice cream, anyone?) right before bedtime appears to decrease calorie burning and increase fat storage during sleep. "Consuming that same snack earlier in the day doesn't appear to have the same effect," she says.

3. Live like a city dweller. People who live in cities weigh less than those who live in the suburbs probably because of "incidental walking," says Fugh-Berman. "Those few blocks that you walk to grab lunch or run an errand really do add up," she says. Plus, the daily activity is incorporated into your life so it doesn't feel like exercise. It's easy to do and not like a workout that you can skip or quit altogether. Don't live or work in a city? You can mimic the effect by parking a few blocks away from the drugstore, dry cleaner, or post office. Fugh-Berman says she has a slim friend whose only exercise is using the stairs instead of the elevator to get to his office on the ninth floor. Going up and down once or twice a day gives him a fairly good calorie burn. -- 9 tingkt 2 u all...fuh..so, people mr la rmai2 jln kaki or panjat tngga je...huhuhu...don't use elevator or lift now...hurm, umahku ting. 1 jorrr..

4. Try a dash of chili pepper. If you can stomach it, try a chili-laced appetizer right before your meal. It "appears to have appetite suppressant activity," says Fugh-Berman. "One study found that those who ate a chili-pepper-spiced food right before their meal ate less at the meal." Mix a teaspoonful of chopped chili pepper into mashed avocado, or sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of chili powder into chopped tomatoes for a predinner dip. -- ni xke kena apendix or buasir nnti eh???..but i luv chili 2...

5. Limit caloric beverages. Drink 260 calories in a Starbucks grande caffè mocha (or a smoothie, or any other sweetened beverage) before lunch, and you'll still eat the same number of calories at your meal. But eat a bagel or handful of jellybeans containing 260 calories, and you'll actually consume less at lunch, according to one study. It's not clear whether our stomachs actually feel fuller from solid food or whether we trick ourselves into thinking that we haven't actually "eaten" if we're drinking calories rather than chewing them, says Fugh-Berman. -- so, kpd peminum2 air yg manis2 2 hati2 la yerrr..me 2...haishhhhh.

6. Weigh yourself once a day. This certainly helps me maintain my weight because I make a point to cut back on snacks if I've gained a little. And research backs me up. A 2006 study from Cornell University found that college freshmen instructed to weigh themselves every morning gained almost no weight during the school year compared with a 7-pound gain for those who weren't given a scale. Though I'm not sure how much the scale helps me personally. I find that every time I've lost a few pounds, I give myself a little permission to indulge-and the pounds come right back on. -- jom hr2 timbang...laris la penimbang kt supermarket nih kang...

p/s: i think it easy 4 follow butttttt brape byk je blh turun nih???...my weigh sgt senang naik n sosahhhhhh nk turun...nipon dh berminggu2 xtimbang since dh xpg umh my BFF...uwaaaa..
so,...hope d info can help u people..

6 Signs you're in a healthy relationship..

no idea wat 2 blog...so,i'm just copypaste this information yg i jumpa kt yahoo...just 2 share here...

Not long ago, I published an article about six qualities to admire in others, and the response was extraordinary. I prefaced the article by saying that the six I mentioned were by far not an exhaustive list, but included those traits that seemed especially hard to find. In reading all of the comments, however, I was inspired to write a follow-up list that covers some of the other qualities that I, as well as others, believe to be important when looking for friendships and relationships with others.

Our relationships are vital to our mental well-being. However, toxic relationships can really do a number on our happiness and outlook on life. As a result, it is important to look for individuals who possess qualities that allow for healthy relationships. Although, once again, not an exhaustive list, the qualities listed below are those that should be at the very heart of a healthy relationship. And, just as you would expect your friend, family member or loved one to display these qualities, it is just as important to reciprocate.

Loyalty: Whether it's in friendships or in family, loyalty is truly important to maintain a healthy relationship. All of us are guilty, at one time or another, of making mistakes, having ups and downs, and even displaying some behavior that we may not always be proud of. When we find friends or loved ones who can forgive us and stand by us…even during our worst moments…we should be especially grateful. That said, loyalty should never be taken for granted and we should always be deeply appreciative when it comes our way.

Respect: I once knew an individual who was very opinionated about political topics. She would talk down to people who disagreed with her and would be very disrespectful. Not only did she make people feel stomped on, but she left many disinterested in friendship. Treating others with kindness and the respect they deserve is important in gaining the respect that WE desire. It never feels good to be taken for granted, judged or used and it doesn’t feel good to be talked down to or treated rudely or inappropriately. There will be times that we may not always have full agreement with our friends or loved ones, but respecting them along the way is a must.

Unconditionally There: There is nothing worse than having someone always resurface in your life when they are in need, are looking for something or need a favor. In a culture of “you scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours,” it is somewhat rare to find those “who just scratch your back,” period. Finding individuals who want you in their lives just because…and not because they want something in return is refreshing and worth holding on to. Those who are generous of heart are to be treasured!

Trustworthy: I once worked with a woman who, within my first week on the job, felt the need to tell me all of the intimate details of the various extra-marital affairs that had occurred with the management of the firm. She was supposedly friends with these people and I have no doubt, was told this information in the most strictest of confidences. How she felt it was appropriate to divulge this information to a new-hire like me, I still have no idea. But, it was her nature to gossip about everyone and everything. If you share something in confidence, you should be able to trust that the information will remain that way.

A Genuine Sounding Board: Taking a genuine interest in what others have to say and really listening to someone is important in developing solid relationships. Letting go of the “me, me, me” and focusing on the other person not only makes the other person feel valued and appreciated, but they feel that they can really talk to someone who cares. Those who take the time to really listen to our thoughts and feelings, and then help us work through difficult times and situations, share our lives at a much deeper level than those who don’t. These are individuals worth hanging on to.

Dependability: I had a friend who frequently would RSVP to small gatherings and then would never show. They never explained…never brought it up…and never apologized. Although this example is somewhat trivial, it still makes the point. Obviously there are times when things come up that prevent individuals from following through on what they promise, but if a friend, co-worker or family member perpetually drops the ball, they may be sending you a message. If a friend says they are going to do something or be somewhere, you should be able to count on them. And, in reciprocation, they you.