Why should you eat fruit daily? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com *A diet rich in vegetables and fruits lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower the risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect on blood sugar, which can help keep your appetite in check. *Although all fruit is healthy there’s no single fruit or vegetable that provides all the nutrients, you need, so it’s important to eat a wide variety. What is the king of fruits in Sri Lanka? Durian is the king fruit widely available in many tropical countries. Sri Lanka also produces durian and it is available only in the season from July-August. Ambilla or embilla an unknown fruit, is one of those miraculous Sri Lankan fruits. Belonging to the family of Phyllanthaceae, also known as Wild Cherry native to Sri Lanka ...

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Vitamins Needed To Maintain Good health – By Ravi Mishra Source : Ravi Mishra Linkedin Vitamins play a crucial role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. They are essential organic compounds that our bodies require in small amounts for various physiological functions. Let’s delve into some fascinating information about different vitamins, their sources, and the amazing effects they have on our bodies: Vitamin A: Found in carrots, spinach, and eggs, it promotes healthy vision, supports immune function, and contributes to vibrant skin. Vitamin B1: Whole grains, nuts, and lean meats are excellent sources of this vitamin, which aids in energy conversion, supports the nervous system, and keeps our hearts healthy. Vitamin B2: Milk, yogurt, and leafy greens provide this vitamin, essential for energy production, healthy skin, and optimal vision. Vitamin B3: Niacin, found in meat, whole grains, and nuts, plays a vital role in energy metabolism, digestion, and maintaining healthy ...

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Fatty Liver Disease – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com About 1 in 4 adults has an often-missed liver disorder linked to higher heart disease risk. American Heart Association Scientific Statement The liver plays an important role in the body. Although it primarily takes care of itself, a person can help maintain liver health by consuming certain foods and drinks. The body stores fat for energy and insulation in many areas, including the liver. If the fat content in the liver is too high, it may be a sign of fatty liver disease. Dietary changes are the first-line treatment for this condition.  Fatty liver disease is a common condition caused by storing extra fat in the liver, often related to obesity and insulin resistance, which can lead to inflammation and scarring of the liver tissue. Most people have no symptoms, and it doesn’t cause severe problems for them. In some ...

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    “BOUNTIFUL BANANAS” – by Des Kelly Source: https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/banana-7/           We used to call them Plantains in Ceylon of the good old days, as I remember them. There were many wonderful varieties, like Kohlikuttu, Aana-maalu, Suwendel, etcetera, and I even remember the tiniest plantain which was named the Sugar-banana by the British, I suppose, because this is where the name “Banana” came from. Being a fruit that was readily available back home, I became very fond of them and would sometimes make quite a meal of them, buying beautiful combs of the fruit, ripened to exactly how much I preferred them to be, from the banana palace in Wellawatte, for just a couple of rupees, per comb.  I loved to choose bananas that were not over-ripe in the slightest, because once they started to show brown spots on the peel, the fruit would very quickly lose their ...

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Should we eat more Bananas? – Written by Dr Harold Gunatillake FRCS, FICS, FIACS, AM (Sing), MBBS-Health writer   Bananas are available in every little way-side tea boutique or street eating outlet in Sri Lanka on the main trunk roads.  Bananas are kept hanging in most of these places. The secret is that hanging unripe green skin bananas change as they ripen and become sweeter. There are enzymes in bananas that begin to break down starches into sugars. What this means is that it is already digested into sugar for easy absorption, unlike most other fruits. Hanging seems to accelerate this enzyme activity. You can stop your vehicle and order a bunch and feed your hunger pans, quite fresh and filling, too.  The question is asked how healthy are they, and are they low calorie? They are extremely healthy full of nutrients and most average size banana (6-7 inches-101grams) have approximately ...

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