Mag and Pat's On-line Show

CIKGU ARTHUR · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:11 am Post subject: Petai anyone?

Do you like to eat Petai? Also known as stink bean or Parkia speciosa (petai, twisted cluster bean, yongchaak) according to Wikipedia. Little did you know but after reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at petai in the same way again!

Petai contains three natural sugars -sucrose, fructose and glucose. Combined with fibre, petai gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proved that just two servings of petai provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder petai is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way petai can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: (Pat...?)
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND among people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating petai. This is because petai contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS(premenstrual syndrome): (Mag?...)
Forget the pills - eat petai. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anaemia:
High in iron, petai can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anaemia.

Blood Pressure: (Me! Me!...)
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure, so much so that the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the petai industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: (Zul?...)
200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating petai at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: (Cash?...Ha ha ha! "I want to break free!")
High in fibre, including petai in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: (Martin?...)
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a petai milkshake, sweetened with honey. The petai calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn:
Petai has a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating petai for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: (Mag again?...)
Snacking on petai between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites :
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of the petai skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves:
Petai is high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight: (Me! You too, Martin?)
Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers:
Petai is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: (I'm HOT!!! LOL!)
Many other cultures see petai as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In hoiland, for example, pregnant women eat petai to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) :
Petai can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer, tryptophan.

Smoking: (Umm...me!)
Petai can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: (Pam? Work! Work!)
Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium petai snack.

Strokes: (Choi! Choi! Touch wood!)
According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine, " eating petai as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%".

Warts:
Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of petai and place it on the wart. Carefully hold the petai in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, as you can see, petai really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe it's time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A Petai a day keeps the doctor away".
_________________
CIKGU ARTHUR
(Retired)

zulPutrajaya · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:09 am Post subject:

I LOVE petai! I do i do!
_________________
One of the bujang lapok's (you sure)

Brother in Law · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:21 pm Post subject:

... if it cures SAD then send me some quick... Laughing

_________________
Cheers,

Martin
Pat's brother-in-law

sweetmag · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:18 pm Post subject:

petai a day keeps everyone away too! hahaha Razz

_________________
Happy, Healthy & Bubbly Smile

Pam · Extremist Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 1020 Location: Sibu

Wow, where can i find petai snack? Zul, ship me a pack asap.

I was so stressed out yesterday i didn't realize i opened the gate halfway and nearly crashed into it. Later i used my hp to change tv channel and tot the tv was jammed like a pc when it wouldn't change channel.

I decided to get a break so i went jogging. I took my hubby's car n it nearly jammed coz i forgot it was manual transmission. Thank God i made it to the stadium. By the time i got there i saw some friends and started chit-chatting and forgot the reason i was there.

When i got home, i wondered why i still smelt good. Any more of this, i'll be writing an autobiography.
_________________
Yours Truly,

~Pam~

sweetmag · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:12 am Post subject:

geez Pam... Shocked

I think you need a break! that's pretty bad... you're minds too pre-occupied with things that it can lead you to danger! take it easy there dear and try calming yourself down when you get back home from school everyday Wink

_________________
Happy, Healthy & Bubbly Smile

Pam · Extremist Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 1020 Location: Sibu

Mag, how i would love to relax after school hours but i have 3 kids at home, 2 young, 1 overgrown. Rolling Eyes

_________________
Yours Truly,

~Pam~

zulPutrajaya · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:29 pm Post subject:

Pam.. I would love to read your day to day autobiography... At least we have other alternative than my sicko telenovela LOL
_________________
One of the bujang lapok's (you sure)

Pam · Extremist Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 1020 Location: Sibu

Nah Zul, it's a mundane life 4 me. Ur telenovela is more fun. Razz

_________________
Yours Truly,

~Pam~

Brother in Law · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 1:56 pm Post subject:

... don't know about that Pam... could be a close run thing Laughing

_________________
Cheers,

Martin
Pat's brother-in-law

sweetmag · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:45 pm Post subject:

hmmm... maybe you should try giving yourself some alone time everyday... just 30 minutes or so... that may be too little, but I think in your case, even 30 minutes can do wonders! Razz

_________________
Happy, Healthy & Bubbly Smile

CIKGU ARTHUR · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:10 pm Post subject:

Just married...and now already wanting to spend time alone, Mag??? Gosh!!!
_________________
CIKGU ARTHUR
(Retired)

Pam · Extremist Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 1020 Location: Sibu

I do get that every day Mag, twice. I've to drive that long to school and back. So i dun complain though my school is quite far (for Sibu). That's how i got to know Pat and Mag. Wink

_________________
Yours Truly,

~Pam~

sweetmag · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:49 pm Post subject:

geez Arthur.. its not me.. I'm just trying to help Pam... the poor dear is so stressed out that its kindda worrying! Wink

you take it easy there Pam! Smile

_________________
Happy, Healthy & Bubbly Smile

Pam · Extremist Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 1020 Location: Sibu

Thanks Mag. I'll try to slow down a bit.. if that's possible. Confused

_________________
Yours Truly,

~Pam~

sweetmag · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:44 pm Post subject:

in KL, the monorail is the fastest mode of transport to anywhere it heads to... but compared to you, monorail pun kalah babe! Razz

_________________
Happy, Healthy & Bubbly Smile

Pam · Extremist Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 1020 Location: Sibu

When u're a working mom with 3 kids (2 small, 1 overgrown), u'll know how it's like, Mag. I hv been in n out of the house 4 times today. I hope my heart is strong enough to carry me through days like this. Shocked

_________________
Yours Truly,

~Pam~