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Discover creative recipes with nutritionists who will show you how to maximize the wholesome benefits of fruits & vegetables.

Wellness • 2017 • U

Result: Tempeh is a kind of fermented food that does not burden the body.

Wellness • 2 mins • 2017 • U

Fruit, Veggies & Me - Special Edition

Creative idea: The heatiness of the peanut butter can balance out the cooling properties of the ladies’ fingers. Leave it overnight to reduce the stickiness and let it turn crispy.

Health Benefits: Pomelo is believed to help the body absorb calcium and protein from the prawns. Vitamin C in the pomelo can dissolve oil and cholesterol from the prawns.

Creative idea: Coconut oil can be used in lieu of hair conditioner to repair split ends. Or as a makeup remover-cum-facial care.

Wellness • 3 mins • 2017 • U

Creative idea: Clean the corn cob, dry it, and insert a stick into the cob to make a back scratcher!

Wellness • 1 min • 2017 • U

Result: Cooking eggplants with vinegar helps reduce exposure to air and retain its vibrant purple colour, thus looking tastier!

Health Benefits: Helps to reduce blood pressure and blood sugar level. Can also be consumed to improve general health.

Result: Guava leaves can reduce the levels of the "Three Highs", and it is believed that guava leaf tea can control insulin secretion, and is an effective diabetes treatment.

Result: Frying eggplants with a coat of flour helps prevent its spongy tissue from absorbing too much oil.

Result: Black fungus and coral grass are rich in collagen protein. And the vitamin C in broccoli can help the human body absorb this collagen protein, which has a whitening effect.

Creative idea: The sweet and sour taste of marinated plums can enhance the taste of the cherry tomatoes – even more so if refrigerated!

Creative Idea: Guava is low in calories and carbohydrates, thus makes for an ideal replacement for potatoes. What’s more, it’s tastier!

Creative idea: Soy milk helps to avoid the prickly sensation when eating pineapple.

Result: Grilling fish fillets in corn husks seals in the juices of the fish, thus making them tastier. The husks can resist high temperatures and lends a pleasant aroma to the fish.

Result: The high amount electrolytes in coconut water triggers a diuretic effect and cleanses the kidneys, benefits the human body and helps to reduce uric acid. Recommended to consume once a week.

Creative idea: Tomato seeds can be used as a body scrub. It helps to moisturize and whiten the skin, as well as offers UV protection in the long run.

Result: Pineapple is rich in protease and helps with indigestion. The acidity helps to counter the spiciness.

Result: Pectin and tannin in banana skin can remove dirt and grease from leather and give it more luster.

Result: Helps to reduce heatiness and stop bleeding gums.

Creative idea: Ladies’ fingers contain vitamin C which helps to stimulate collagen synthesis in the human body, bring luster to hair and moisten the scalp.

Health Benefits: Known to help relieve cough, sore throat and asthma.

Creative idea: There is 40% more fiber in durian seeds than in yam. It helps absorb the fat in meat and makes the dish tastier. The durian seeds are mild and suitable for people who are cold intolerant.

Creative idea: Gazpacho is a Spanish vegetable soup that’s served cold. This refreshing treat is considered an appetizer, and highly suitable for a warm and sunny country like Malaysia.

Creative idea: Cocoa contains antioxidants that provide energy and protect your heart.

Creative idea: The combination of Coke’s acidic gas and star fruit’s organic acids can provide a protective layer to prevent oxidation. Suitable for cleaning silver, copper, gold, necklaces and watches.

Result: Effective in curing cough and sore throat, and helps to eliminate phlegm. Also provides extra nutrition to lungs, especially for smokers and night owls.

Result: Reduces heatiness in the body, moistens the lungs and promotes bowel movements. Having bananas in the porridge adds texture and sweetness.

Result: Consuming spinach and egg together can help the human body absorb vitamin B12, which promotes hematopoiesis, thus ensuring adequate blood supply to transport nutrients and oxygen.

Creative idea: Pandan leaves can reduce the strong durian smell and are invaluable for those who are not used to eating durian.

Result: Banana leaves are great for cooking as they can withstand high temperatures and release polyphenols, which help elderly folks with Parkinson’s disease. They also help reduce blood sugar level.

Result: The protease from the pineapple turns the cholesterol in coconuts into amino acid and makes it easier to absorb for the human body.

Result: The tempura adds flavour and texture to the baby corn and makes it pleasing on the palate.

Result: Guava leaves are rich in tannins, as well as bactericidal and antiphlogistic.

Useful for: Cleaning the kitchen, Mouthwash, Skincare (external use) Note: When used as mouthwash and on your skin, it is advised that you mix 1 part pomelo enzyme to 10 parts water.

Creative idea: This dessert doesn’t have the bitter taste of spinach and that makes it attractive to even those who dislike spinach.