Magical Mulberry!

Pokok mulberi (source: Google)

"Here we go round the mulberry bush, so early in the morning"..
Korang pernah dengar x lagu ni? ni lagu kanak-kanak (nursery rhyme) saya dengar mase kecik-kecik doluu..hehe. ayah saya belikan CD lagu nursery rhyme untuk kitorang adik-beradik. sampai sekarang saya ingat lagu-lagu dalam tu.hahaha. sebab tu la kalau nak bagi ingatan kita kuat atau nak bagi pengetahuan atau penguasaan bahasa yang bagus, pendedahan awal kepada pengalaman dan pengetahuan tu penting (wallahualam)..

Ok, kita berbalik kepada mulberry..korang tau x mulberry ni natang mende?mulberry ni bukanla sejenis binatang mahupun jenama pinggan mangkuk tapi mulberry atau dalam bahasa melayunya mulberi adalah sejenis buah-buahan yang jarang dijumpai, die ni dalam spesis beri jugak tapi bukan beri-beri tau..beri-beri tu sejenis penyakit.. -.-"

Sebelum tu, assalamualaikum kepada semua pembaca (haha.baru nak perkenalkan diri)..nama saya fatimah..ni adalah 1st entri saya yang bukan berkaitan dengan destinasi pelancongan.hahaha. sebenarnya, entri-entri sebelum ni saya buat adalah kerana terpaksa atau paksa rela sebab mase blajar subjek Introduction to Tourism Industry, salah satu assignment individu kami ialah membuat / create blog dan buat 15 entri mengenai tempat-tempat pelancongan di seluruh dunia..bukanlah bermaksud kitorang kena travel ke semua tempat-tempat tu..(mampuih..bankrap kalau gitu.huhu)..kalau korang teringin nak melancong atau pegi bercuti ke luar Malaysia, boleh la baca sdikit informasi tentang destinasi-destinasi tersebut kat entri-entri saya sebelum ni..manalah tau kot-kot rase berminat ke nak ke Korea ke, Prague ke.hehehe.

Ok, sudah sudah sudah!!haha.cukupla introduction pasal blog saya..kite berbalik kepada buah mulberi ni.(berapa kali nak berbalik daa.huhu)..kalau korang nak tau, buah mulberi ni bagus tau.
kat mane nak cari buah mulberi ni??buah ni banyak kat Amerika, China, dan negara-negara Asia Barat..tapi jangan tak tau..kat Malaysia pun ade tau pokok mulberi ni..
tapi saya tak pernah jumpa la buah ni kat mana2 negeri atau tempat sebelum-sebelum ni..tahun lepas baru 1st time saya jumpe buah ni.kat mane? kat depan rumah.hahaha. ayah saya ade beli rumah dalam 1-2 tahun lepas.tapi kitorang 1 family x stay sane, just singgah kejap-kejap.sebab tu la baru tau pokok depan rumah tu sebenarnya pokok mulberi.

Buah mulberi yang dah masak (source: Google)

Buah mulberi putih (source: Google)

Buah mulberi ni ade banyak kaler..ade yang warna putih, warna merah, warna merah-ungu, dan warna hitam atau ungu gelap.yang dekat rumah saya tu warna merah gelap keunguan.kalau belum ranum / masak, die warna merah atau pink..bila dah masak, die tukar jadi warna ungu / purple gelap..macam ni..

yang warna hitam tu dah masak punye.

Ni mulberi hasil kutipan ayah.ade sebesen lagi.hehe.

Rasa dia masam-masam..bukan masam manis tau.huhu.ayah kate bile die jadi purple / hitam, die manis, yang merah punye masam..tapiii x puunn..manis sikit la berbanding yang merah tapi tetap masam.tapi masam die masam yang ok..xla sampai kenyit-kenyit mata kalau makan..
rupa-rupanya, benefit buah mulberi ni banyak tau..ni antara kebaikan buah mulberi ni kepada kesihatan kita:

• Strengthens Eyesight: Regular consumption of mulberry will help strengthen your eyesight. Eating mulberries improve eye vision. It also protects the eye from free radicals which is the cause of eyesight loss and retina degeneration.
• Hair growth and gray hair: Mulberry juice when applied directly on the head is suppose to help blacken your gray hair and promotes healthy growth. Eating mulberries strengthen, nourishes and promote hair growth. It is used to prevent early graying of hair.
• Cancer: Mulberry is rich in resveratol that is believed to help prevent cancer. Mulberries also are rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients which protect from cancer. It is also effective to stop the growth and spread of tumor cells.
• Immune System: Mulberry is rich in Vitamin C and flavonoids which increases immunity to fight against common disease like cold, flu or any infections. Mulberry also helps with your gastric problems and with chronic hepatitis.
• Mulberry as a Brain tonic: With its high content of choline, mulberry is a good brain tonic which helps with your memory
• Source of protein: Mulberry is one of the very few fruits with protein, which helps with muscle building.
• Arthritic pain: With its anti inflammatory properties, it helps reliefs arthritic pain
• Diabetes: The flavonoids in mulberry assists in controlling the sharp rise of blood sugar
• Post Pregnancy: Eating mulberry after childbirth, is good to bring back energy and health.
• Cholesterol: Eating mulberry on a regular basis will keep your cholesterol level low. It will also strengthen your liver and kidney.
• Constipation: Mulberry, with its high fiber content which improves digestion thus will help treat or prevent constipation.
• Hypertension: Help contains hypertension. Moreover, mulberries are best blood purifier. It also improves blood circulation.
• Enhances appetite: Regular consumption of mulberry will improve the digestive and assimilating function and hence will enhance the appetite level.
• Calms the nerves: Nutritional content of the berry will help enhance the blood and indirectly calms the nerves.
• Ageing: Ageing is caused due to cell damage caused due free radicals. Free radicals are produced due to oxidative stress. But antioxidants leutin, zea-xanthine, carotene and phytonutrients. These nutrients neutralize free radicals and protect from ageing. Eating nutrient rich foods nourishes skin and promote healthy skin.
• Anemia: Mulberries are rich in iron which protect against anemia. It is effective to cure anemia.
• Heart Health: Eating mulberries prove beneficial to the heart. It strengthens the nervous system and reduces bad cholesterol thus prevent blockage in the flow of blood. So it is effective to prevent heart attack and stroke.

Guano?pehe dok?(macamana?faham x?)hehe.kecek klate sikit..
haa, macam-macam kebaikan yang kita boleh dapat dari buah mulberi ni..bagus3..
tapi ade 1 keburukan atau masalah kalau buah mulberi ni diambil berlebihan..
disebabkan buah mulberi ni mempunyai nilai nutrisi yang tinggi, mungkin akan timbul masalah atau penyakit jika diambil berlebihan..ye lah, apa-apa makanan pun, kalau diambil berlebihan x elok untuk kesihatan kan..kena balance lah..

Apa keburukan kalau makan terlalu banyak atau diambil secara berlebihan?disebabkan buah ni kaya dengan potasium, ia mungkin akan menyebabkan ketidakselesaan atau masalah kepada pesakit buah pinggang. jadi kawan-kawan, ambillah dengan kadar yang sedikit kerana dalam sehari, badan kita hanya memerlukan vitamin dan mineral dalam kadar yang kecil sahaja. mungkin boleh makan / ambil produk berkaitan buah mulberi dalam kuantiti yang sedikit tapi ambil setiap hari atau beberapa kali dalam seminggu..

Sebenarnya, banyak lagi kebaikan tumbuhan mulberi ni..bukan sahaja buahnya, malah daunnya pun ade khasiat..dan macam-macam cara buah mulberi ni boleh diguna, bukan sahaja untuk di ngap!boleh dibuat teh, jem, jeruk / asam yang dikeringkan, jus, inti pai, aiskrim, yogurt and even lotions, soaps and shampoos. hmmm..menarik!

Nak cuba dan dapatkan khasiat dari buah mulberi ni?
mari le datang rumah.hahaha. tapi buah ni tumbuh bermusim..pertengahan bulan Mac aritu dah berbuah tapi hari ni (awal bulan April) baru dapat petik..tu pun ade yang x masak lagi..sekarang dah botak la kot kat pokok.huhuhu.

Ok, sampai sini saje entri saya kali ni..mintak maaf la kalau panjang sangat kene bace.haha.xpe, dapat pengetahuan baru.. =))
ilmu pengetahuan tu kan boleh diperoleh di mana-mana dan selagi nyawa dikandung badan (ceewaah..), tuntut la ilmu, cari la pengetahuan..kan ade kata-kata - "tuntutlah ilmu walau sampai ke negeri China"..

Assalamualaikum..thanks for dropping by..xie xie..

Live Your Life at Dubai!

Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates, located within the emirate of the same name. It has the largest population in the UAE (2,106,177) and the second-largest land territory by area (4,114 km2) after Abu Dhabi.

 Today, Dubai has emerged as a cosmopolitan metropolis that has grown steadily to become a global city and a business and cultural hub of the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region. Although Dubai's economy was historically built on the oil industry, the emirate's Western-style model of business drives its economy with the main revenues now coming from tourism, real estate, and financial services. Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events.

Dubai Mall of Emirates

The Souk Madinat inside the Madinat Jumeirah Hotel, for example, boasts its own waterway to transfer people from its shops, bars and restaurants to the neighbouring clutch of hotels. The gargantuan Mall of the Emirates has an indoor ski slope with real snow, should you fancy a quick slalom between shopping and hitting the beach. The recently opened Khan Murjan souk claims to be an example of "Islamic authenticity, unparalleled in the region"; it connects the Wafi Mall, home of Chanel, Marks & Spencer and Montblanc, with the brand new Raffles Hotel.

Gold accessories in Gold Souk

Dubai is known for really cheap gold — but you'll have to haggle for it. Whether or not you're ready to buy, a stroll through the dazzling Gold Souk is a must. The stores also offer platinum, diamonds and occasionally silver, and the government keeps tight control over the quality of all the merchandise, so rest assured that your purchases will be genuine.

http://www.time.com/time/travel/cityguide/article/0,31489,1849667_1849594_1849119,00.html

http://www.forbes.com/2010/08/14/dubai-tourism-sightseeing-activities-lifestyle-travel-gulf.html

Amazing Berlin

Things to do in Berlin are visit Brandenburg Gate or Brandenburger Tor. The Brandenburger Tor is one of Germany most visited landmarks and an icon of the city of Berlin. During its more than 300-year history, it has played many different roles. It has been a symbol for peace, war, victory, terror and war all over (that time the cold one) and since 1989 it stands for the reunification of Germany.

Then, experience the best classical music at Berlin Philharmonic. The sound system is amazing and the ticket price is reasonable. The place is beautiful, super nice and well worth the visit. The orchestra and the music room will make us feel speechless and surprised us in every way. It's a great program to do in Berlin.

The Fernsehturm (TV Tower) was built in the late 1960ies in what used to be East Berlin. With its 368 meters, it is the tallest structure in Germany. From the observation deck you have a breath-taking view over Berlin, at clear visibility up to 42 kilometres.

Save the Elephants!

Chiang Mai is one of the most popular cities in Thailand. Chiang Mai is located in northern Thailand, around 700 kilometres from Bangkok and is popular for long weekends, long holidays, hiking, trekking, elephant riding, visiting Hill Tribe villages and more. There is so much to do in the Chiang Mai area, that sometimes it's difficult to narrow it down.

Experience the Patara Elephant Farm

Experience the Heart of Giving for the Heart of Living at the Patara Elephant Farm. Patara Elephant Farm is a Thai owned and managed farm focusing on health-care and breeding management for friendly, beautiful and special elephants to produce healthy elephants. The farm invites you to hands-on experience on participating, sharing responsibilities and taking care of an elephant. You will be trained to approach your elephant correctly, know the elephant's temperament, feed and check its health, learn about and take care of your own elephant, bathe and brush it in the river, learn how to ride on its neck, and communicate through different spoken commands.

Elephant Parade House

At the Elephant Parade House you can see some of the full size Elephant Parade statues from cities around the world in our gallery and view our huge collection of replicas and other Elephant Parade merchandise. Going here is a fun, creative way to help support Asian elephant conservation in Thailand.

Night Bazaar is an extensive market sprawls along several blocks. Roofed concession areas, regular shops and street vendors offer a huge variety of Thai goods at bargain prices. Designer goods - real and fake - are also on offer. The Night Bazaar attracts foreign importers, impressed by the discounts given to bulk purchases. You can find opium scales, hats, silver jewellery, lacquer ware, woodcarvings, iron and bronze Buddhas and many more.

Shenzhen, the Back Garden of Hong Kong

Shenzhen is located in the south of Guangdong province. It is separated from Hong Kong by the Shenzhen River in the south, so Shenzhen is always known as the Back Garden of Hong Kong. Shenzhen is a highly developed modern city, but compared with many big cities in China, Shenzhen does not have many natural scenic spots. Shenzhen have established some artificial ones to attract travellers. There are many attractions worth a visit in Shenzhen.

Happy Valley entrance

Happy Valley offers amusement for all ages including roller coasters, a massive water park and a variety of live performances. Try to go on a weekday to avoid long line-ups for rides. It has lots of fun rides and beautiful gardens in places.  There are also many entertaining shows, and souvenir shops for you to purchase items.

Shenzhen’s Window of the World is just about upon China Folk Cultural Village. Shenzhen Window of The World integrates world wonders, historical relics, natural scenes and folk performances. Window of The World which contains 118 sight spots is divided into nine areas: World Square, the Area of Asia, the Area of Oceanic, the Area of Europe, the Area of Africa, the Area of America, the Area of Modern Science and Technology Entertainment, the World Sculpture Park and International Street. 

When night comes, you can enjoy wonderful night shows combined by folk songs and dances and programs. This big amusement park is a great way to get a glimpse at the most amazing world's landmarks, pyramids, Eiffel tower, Saint-Michel, Grand Canyon etc. It's actually quite big and good fun to see, and even includes a couple of attractions for the young like for the elderly.

The Variety in Cape Town

What’s interesting in Cape Town? The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest building in South Africa was once a fort, but today functions as a showcase of the Cape’s early days. The Castle of Good Hope is built by Jan van Riebeeck and the Dutch East India Company. The building has been restored and it now functions as a popular museum. The castle is conveniently located in the city centre, close to bus and rail stations. Entrance is free, but donations are welcome.

the Castle of Good Hope

The pieces of collection, including furniture, oil paintings and antique china, were collected by businessman William Fehr, then sold or donated to the South African government during the first half of the 20th Century. This collection is considered to be one of the best showcases of the lifestyle and tastes of early settlers in the Cape colony.

Muizenberg Beach

Muizenberg is a laid-back seaside town on the shores of False Bay. This beach comes alive in season, with holiday-makers crowding its streets as they make their way down to what is perhaps Cape Town nicest swimming beach. The Muizenberg beach is much warmer to swim here than at the beaches on the Atlantic Seaboard. It is flat, wide, and the water is generally calm so it is very child-friendly. It is also a popular surfing spot, although the waves aren’t enormous. It is ideal for body-boarders and novices.

South Africa’s most famous landmark is the Table Mountain. It offers outstanding views of the City of Cape Town. It takes 4 to 5 minutes to reach the summit by cable car.

For the Muslim population, the Sheikh Yusuf Kramat in Faure is one of the most important spiritual shrines in the country. The holy men of Islam, or Auliyah, were originally brought to the Cape Colony as prisoners from Malaya, India and Arabia by the Dutch settlers. Today, there is a large Muslim population in Cape Town and surrounding areas. The kramat of Sheikh Yusuf of Macassar, said to be the father of Islam in South Africa, remains an important shrine for followers of the Muslim faith.

Thomas Cook was born in Leicester.

Leicester is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England, and the county town of Leicestershire. It has the second largest urban area in the East Midlands region. Leicester is a city for individuals and this is reflected in its shopping. The big brand names can all be found in the city's two large indoor shopping centres.

Interesting place to visit at Leicester is the Haymarket Shopping Centre. If you want to look a million dollars but not spend a fortune doing it, then this is the place to go! Located just next to the Clock Tower, it has a great mix of affordable fashion stores all under one roof, all offering a different range of styles and sizes.

Did you know that Leicester is the birthplace of tourism? Thomas Cook, who lived in Leicester for over 50 years, introduced the world to tourism when he organised an excursion from Leicester to Loughborough in 1841. There is a walking trail around Leicester, visiting places connected with his life including where he lived and worked and his grave at Welford Cemetery.

Highcross Leicester shopping centre

More shopping place? Go to Highcross where you can enjoy the ultimate shopping experience in the heart of the city centre with some of the biggest names all under one roof. Highcross also incorporates dining experiences from around the world and the 12-screen Cinema de Lux. Late night shopping until 8pm, then 9pm in the run-up to Christmas.

The view of Leicester Market

Other interesting places in Leicester are the Curve Theatre, King Richard III Trail, Bradgate Country Park, Leicester Market, Church Gate, and more.

The Leicester Curve Theatre

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