Bitter bean also locally called as Petai. Petai is very common in Malaysian cuisine. We eat it RAW as ulam or even stir-fried with beans. It has been used as a traditional medicinal food in our community.

It’s scientific name is Centella asiatica. This medicinal herb is from my mom’s garden. It may help reduce anxiety, stress and for insomnia according to some research.

It may act as an antidepressant according to some studies on animals( not proven yet on human)

Recommended to take this herb twice a week to promote our general health.

What is an antioxidant? We are hearing this particular word all the time so, what is it? It can be an alien word for some and for others it’s common. This sharing is only to give a general understanding of what is an ‘ANTIOXIDANT’.

Mushrooms are one of the tastiest food on earth. Our ancestors has been using these fungi  as essential part of their main diet for both as food and medicines for centuries. There are hundreds of them. Some are very beneficial to us and some of them are poisonous.

Exercise is a planned, structured physical activity that uses extra energy and improves our health. Physical Activity and Exercise help control our weight by using excess calories that would otherwise be stored as fat. Physical activity and exercise help us.