eLanka Newsletter – 29th January 2025 – 9th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Photos from the 30th Annual Royal Thomian Cricket Festival (Photos thanks to Shehan Fernando of Brad & Kiara Show) Royal vs Joes Tennis competition organised by the Old Joes of NSW STAGE SET FOR A RIVETING CONTEST IN GALLE BETWEEN SRI LANKA AND AUSTRALIA. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Clean Sri Lanka 4 – By Oscar Fernando HEC: A long-term solution for country’s sake – By Bernard Fernando, Ceylon cinnamon: Much more than just a spice – By Dr Harold Gunatillake FLIGHT: Drone SkyShow & Night Markets Illuminate Canberra’s Skies on Australia Day Weekend 2025 An Inspirational Message for February 2025 – By Charles Schokman Be the Match: Help Save My Life and Others in Our Community Are We Patriotic ...

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5 Common Kitchen Herbs and Spices for Weight Loss Source:Theepochtimes Nature’s bounty has played an integral role in modern drug development, so is it any wonder some common kitchen herbs and spices have the potential to play a role in weight loss and the fight against obesity? One of the reasons a whole-food diet plays such a crucial role in good health is because it incorporates those very foods, herbs, and spices that possess the ability to heal and support our body. Often these foods are taken for granted, thrown into a soup here or a stew there without further thought to the powerful benefits they bestow upon those lucky enough to consume them. But in fact, natural substances have been a source of pharmacology for years, with many well-known drugs on the market today being derived directly or indirectly from plants (think morphine and aspirin). But when it comes ...

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Some of the popular spices grown and used in Sri Lanka – By Malsha – eLanka Sri Lanka is known for its rich and diverse range of spices, which have been an integral part of the country’s cuisine for centuries. Some of the popular spices grown and used in Sri Lanka include: Cinnamon: Sri Lanka is renowned for its high-quality cinnamon, which is harvested from the inner bark of the cinnamon tree. Cinnamon is widely used in Sri Lankan cuisine to add a warm and sweet flavor to dishes. Cardamom: Another popular spice in Sri Lanka is cardamom, which has a strong, aromatic flavor and is used in both sweet and savory dishes. Cloves: Cloves are another commonly used spice in Sri Lankan cooking and are known for their warm, sweet flavor. Turmeric: Turmeric is a bright yellow spice that is widely used in Sri Lankan cuisine for its earthy ...

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