Thursday 20 January 2011

Top 5 Facelift Foods

Ageing, pollution, stress and fatigue can all take their toll on our appearance. From wrinkles to under-eye circles and eye bags to spots, the effects of our lifestyles can display themselves on our faces before we even start to feel them. Luckily, there is no need to opt for surgery just yet. By eating the right foods and paying attention to your diet, you can drastically improve your appearance. Here are our top five foods for a natural facelift.

Spinach


Spinach, like many other dark green leafy vegetables, is rich in an antioxidant called lutein. Not only is this great for healthy eyes, but more recent research has shown that it is also good for preventing wrinkles by helping to retain the skin's moisture and elasticity, increasing lipid levels and preventing damage caused by free radicals.

The benefits of spinach do not stop there, however, as the leafy vegetable also has the power to reduce dark circles under the eyes due to its high levels of vitamins K and C. Although there are many reasons behind dark circles - such as tiredness and heredity - one of the roots can be poor circulation. In cases where this is a problem, increasing your intake of vitamins K and C can alleviate them by helping to boost circulation and strengthening capillary walls.


Oysters


Besides being a well known aphrodisiac, oysters can also enhance your beauty. If you are suffering from pale, sallow skin or dark circles under your eyes, this may be due to vitamin B12 or iron deficiencies, both of which can cause anaemia. To beat pasty skin, try boosting your intake of these essential nutrients by stocking up on oysters, which have high levels of both. Other good sources include seaweed, clams and mussels.


Garlic


It may not be the most fragrant of foods, but garlic is a superfood that can have great skin benefits. As a natural antibiotic with blood cleansing, immune boosting, antibacterial properties, garlic is an effective, cheap and healthy way to help naturally treat acne. While there are many reasons people suffer from spots, garlic - particularly when eaten raw and crushed - can help reduce future breakouts, while its anti-inflammatory properties can reduce the swelling and inflammation of acne.


Avocados


Avocados often get a bad press due to their high levels of fats, however the healthy fats contained in an avocado can actually do wonders for your skin. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, avocadoes can help to moisturise your skin from the inside and increase collagen production, helping to prevent wrinkles. The anti-inflammatory properties of avocado are also good for helping to reduce acne and psoriasis, while the high levels of vitamin E will help to keep your skin supple and prevent premature ageing.


Bananas


Many people know that fluid retention is the primary cause of belly bloating, but it can also be responsible for a puffy face and bags under the eyes. Fortunately, fluid retention can be treated through the diet by redressing the body's sodium/potassium balance. As these two minerals work against each other to balance water in the body, too little potassium - or too much salt - is one of the most common causes of water retention. Redress this by increasing your intake of potassium through foods such as bananas. Other potassium rich foods include strawberries, melon and papaya; making a fresh fruit salad a great choice for a supple, youthful face.


Sumber : realbuzz.com

Sunday 9 January 2011

Kuih Lapis

KUIH LAPIS


Bahan-bahan:
1 1/2 cwn tepung gandum
1/4 cwn tepung beras
1/4 cwn tepung jagung
1/2 cwn gula pasir..boleh tambah jika suka lebih manis
3 cwn santan..tambah jika perlu
1 camca teh garam
Pewarna merah
1/2 camca teh esen ros (optional)

Cara-cara:

1. Panaskan kukusan. Sapukan loyang (8 inci/20 cm) dgn sedikit minyak. Masuk loyang dlm kukusan.

2. Campurkan kesemua bahan kecuali pewarna merah dan esen ros.

3. Tapis adunan dan bahagikan kepada dua bahagian.

4. Satu bahagian warnakan dengan merah dan campurkan juga esen ros. Satu bahagian lagi tanpa warna.

5. Mulakan lapisan bawah dgn warna putih. Biarkan selama 6min-8min atau hingga masak baru tindih dgn lapisan seterusnya. Ini tip utk membolehkan lapisan dikopek selapis demi selapis. Lakukan hingga habis.


*TIPS utk mendaptkan hasil kukusan yg tidak keras atau tidak terlalu lembik:

(i)Sekiranya sukatan semua tepung adalah 2 cwn, maka adunan yg telah dicampur santan hendaklah menjadi 4 cwn. Maksudnya jumlah adunan cair adalah 2 kali ganda jumlah adunan tepung.

(ii)Gunakan cwn yg sama utk semua sukatan.

(iii)Kalau tak de pewarna merah, rinn kekadang guna Rose Syrup F&N..brand lain pun boleh. Kalau guna yg ini tak payah bubuh esen ros daaaahh..





Resipi ni saya copy dan paste daripada tuan empunya...iaitu Puan Rinnchan dari fotopagesnya. Saya suka akan tekstur kuih lapis yang lembut dan memang lemak berkrim. Rasanya pun tidaklah manis sangat. Terima kasih kepada Pn Rinnchan atas resipi kuih lapis yang sedap ni.

Sunday 2 January 2011

1.1.11

Tahun 2011 dah tiba. Nampaknya dah 3 tahun dapur saya berasap setiap hari. Berbeza benar dari dulu, saya jarang memasak rentetan selalu sampai lewat di rumah. Menu air tangan saya boleh dirasa pada hari minggu saja. Lainlah macam kat sini, setiap hari kena perah otak, menu apalah untuk jadi santapan keluarga.

Moga dengan berganjaknya angka ke 2011, maka makin keraplah saya update koleksi resipi dan masakan saya. Impiannya begitulah..belum dihitung dengan kesibukan menjelang pertengahan tahun pula.

Moga BukuMasakanku makin bertambah entry nya.


Selamat memasak..