Majority of Sri Lankans consume boiled food than fried food because they are healthy Dr Hector Perera London The food prepared by frying or grilling are not quite healthy than the food cooked by the method of boiling. Research has revealed that exposure to cooking oil used to fry chips can increase the risk of health more than cooking things by boiling such as cooking rice and curries. Scientists say potentially harmful particles are released into the air when oil is heated to the temperatures needed to cook chips or stir-fries. Unlike in the past now Sri Lankans also got used to eating fried food on regular basis. Present day the places like Battramulla have completely transformed to fit into a modern city with lots of modern buildings such as large supermarkets, restaurants, takeaways and many other types of places. The people are so busy so the only way out ...

Should you eat oily fish or take fish oil capsules for your heart health Written by Dr Harold Gunatillake-Health writer Fish oil either from fish or capsules contains two very important fatty acids- DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). They reduce inflammation in the body in addition to so many other health benefits. Remember, there are omega-6 fatty acids in vegetable seeds and others and not found in fish. They cause inflammation in the body. It is advisable to take omega-3 and omerga-6 fatty acids in equal ratios. ...

IN BLACK & WHITE An English phrase indicating “certainty”, in black and white indicates that something, in fact, anything, that is accomplished perfectly is usually followed in prose with the line, “there is no doubt about it, it’s there, in black & white”.These phrases often convey in brief, what any “Writer” or “Author” who is well-known for his or her publications will describe in numerous paragraphs or thousands of well-chosen “words”. Books of all shapes & sizes, dictionaries in dozens of different languages,.thesaururi or encyclopaedias,Bibles, and the list goes on, all contain millions of words (that take a lot of reading, believe me), but, unless you do read, or, at least, learn to read, life is certainly not worth living. ...

Professional Signs Right at this very moment, I cannot travel. I don’t mind it it at all but there are members of my families, both in Australia and Canada, however, who absolutely LIVE to travel. Show them an airport and before you know it, they have joined a queue to get tickets to enplane and go somewhere, ANYWHERE, just as long as it is Iternationally. When they get back from their travels, I can well understand why they enjoy this rather expensive hobby so much, because, in addition to “seeing the World”& learning about the history and “cultures” of other peoples, they tell me about the many wonderful “professional signs” they have seen & I would love to share some of these hilarious “works” with my readers because, friends, a smile relaxes every muscle on your face, and I promise that you will feel all the better or it. Here ...

Ginger has proved anti-cancer properties Written by Dr Harold Gunatillake-Health writer It is true that ginger used in Sri Lankan curries has a delightful taste when used sufficiently, but it is not freely used as in Japanese cuisines. Japanese wouldn’t touch Sushi without ginger pickling on the side of the plate. Pickled ginger is called gari or amazu shoga in Japanese. It’s served with sushi or sashimi and eaten between different kinds of sushi. It helps to clean your taste buds and enhance the flavors. Sliced young ginger roots are well boiled in water, then drained twice, and boiled again after adding vinegar and maple syrup. That’s how Japanese eat it between eating sushi. Never place the ginger slices on the sushi as it is against Japanese table etiquette. Sri Lankans seem to slice ginger bought from the market, crushed or cut into small segments and added with the spices ...