eLanka Newsletter – 30th March 2025 Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Good News From Jayam April 1, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 35 items THE REDEEMED THROUGH JEALOUSY OF NEVER-ENDING LOVE ONCE SAVED ARE YOU SAVED FOREVER? – By Lakshman Navaratne Health & Views – MARCH 2nd issue 2025 By Dr Harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope 255 ft NZHC, Soundarie David, Eashtha Dediwela, Janaki Wijerathne, trashfashion & more SUNDAY CHOICE – A Good Reason to Pray With Others – by Charles Schokman Discovering the Nine Arch Bridge: A Marvel of Sri Lankan Engineering – By Malsha – eLanka Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation Efforts Intensify-by Kalani-eLanka The Incredible Health Benefits of Jackfruit: Nature’s Tropical Superfood – By Nadeeka – eLanka 10 Human Foods That Are Dangerous to Dogs – By Bhanuka – eLanka Carmen De Vos leaves this world at 101 Brad and ...
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Nourishing Foods That Can Help Lower Blood Sugar Levels – By Dr Harold Gunatillake I received a request from a reader, Antonio, who asked for the truth about raw jackfruit flour and its effects on lowering blood sugar. Here is the relevant link he forwarded. https://diabetesjournals.org/ A-Randomized-Double-Blind-Placebo-Controlled In an article, Dr. Mohan, Chairman of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre in Chennai, explains that jackfruit has a glycemic index that is friendly for those with diabetes. He notes that the fibre and protein in jackfruit slow digestion, gradually releasing glucose from food into the intestinal tract. This process helps to stabilise blood glucose levels. Furthermore, the fibre and protein in jackfruit promote a sense of fullness, which can prevent overeating and contribute to healthy weight management. Does jackfruit flour have the same effect on lowering blood sugar? My reference confirms that it is a yes. Jack fruit contains flavonoid antioxidants associated ...
The Nutritional Bounty of Jackfruit: A Healthful Delight in Jackfruit Curry – By Nadeeka – eLanka Jackfruit, a tropical fruit native to South Asia, is gaining popularity worldwide not only for its unique taste and versatility but also for its impressive health benefits. This article explores the nutritional advantages of jackfruit and provides a delicious jackfruit curry recipe to incorporate this nutrient-packed fruit into your diet. Health Benefits of Jackfruit: Rich in Nutrients: Jackfruit is a nutritional powerhouse, containing essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber. These nutrients contribute to overall well-being, supporting immune function and promoting a healthy cardiovascular system. Aids Digestion: Jackfruit is a good source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion and helps prevent constipation. The fiber content also promotes a feeling of fullness, potentially assisting in weight management. Heart Health: The potassium content in jackfruit contributes to maintaining healthy blood pressure ...
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 ...
Great ways to turn versatile jackfruit into delicious dishes A stunning Filipino dessert? A vegan no-fish cake? A vibrant no-cook salad? Jackfruit can do it all. Source:SBS — Discover jackfruit ‘no-fish cakes’ and more vegan eats in Living on the Veg, Mondays 7.30pm on SBS Food and then SBS On Demand — Jackfruit is like the chameleon of the food world, starring equally well in a sweet dessert as it does in a hearty burger. The different uses reflect that fact that the world’s largest fruit can be used at various stages of the ripening process. It’s understandably popular with vegans because its mild flavour and hearty texture partway through ripening means it can form the heart of many savoury dishes. Fully ripe, jackfruit becomes sweet and softer, perfect for indulgent desserts. Young jackfruit salad with tofu This canned jackfruit recipe, from Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam, is full of flavour but so easy and fast: chop ...
eLanka Newsletter – 25th Oct – 7th edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “REMEMBERING SIRIMA” – By Des Kelly “THE RIVERS OF OLD CEYLON” – By Des Kelly Dr Harold Gunatillake’s eBook on Health & Views – Proudly brought to you by eLanka How Can We Improve Debt Sustainability in Sri Lanka | A Primer on Debt in Sri Lanka – by Mr Murtaza Jafferjee, Chairman of the Advocata Institute Redefining Australia’s South Asian foreign policy particularly with Sri Lanka-by By Srimal Fernando and Justin Chua Maroons to relish the challenge – By Nick Creely Viber introduces Sri Lanka’s first-ever localised Horoscope bot An Eye Opener on Health Issues-by Harold Gunatillake A Love story from Ceylon: The British Governor and the Rodi Dancer S.Thomas’ College Old Boys’ Association of NSW/ACT – AGM 2020 When to lodge your ...
This is why everyone’s embracing jackfruit-by By Freya Herring Source:SBS — Explore a Taste of the Territory with Jimmy Shu in his series at 6.30pm Sunday nights on SBS Food and then stream it on SBS On Demand — Imagine eating delicious, saucy, falling-apart pulled pork – and then discovering that it was not pork at all, but the impressively versatile jackfruit. Yes, the same tropical fruit that becomes meltingly sweet as it fully ripens. If you thought cauliflower was versatile then you might want to join the growing band of chefs and home cooks who have shown how many ways it can be used, from a vegan “pulled pork” (think tacos and burgers with slaw) to condiments and desserts. ...
This is why everyone’s embracing jackfruit SOURCE:-SBS From top-rated chefs to vegans around the globe, jackfruit is winning fans. And jackfruit “pulled pork” is just a fraction of why. Imagine eating delicious, saucy, falling-apart pulled pork – and then discovering that it was not pork at all, but the impressively versatile jackfruit. Yes, the same tropical fruit that becomes meltingly sweet as it fully ripens. If you thought cauliflower was versatile then you might want to join the growing band of chefs and home cooks who have shown how many ways it can be used, from a vegan “pulled pork” (think tacos and burgers with slaw) to condiments and desserts. You might have seen jackfruit before – in fact, we’d wager you definitely have. Whether wandering through Chinatown, through stores supplying goods from the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, or even the odd Harris Farm, you might well have caught sight of a ...
First Look: Melbourne’s Best New Buffet Is at Citrus, a Sri Lankan Diner in Fitzroy North Source:Broadsheet It’s all owned and run by one family. The kids manage front of house, while mum and dad are in the kitchen preparing a $15 all-you-can-eat feast that includes curries, spiced vegetable dishes, spicy sambols and chutneys. Ravindu Somaweera is 24 years old and has been in Australia for just three years, but he’s already a restaurateur. He co-owns Citrus, a Sri Lankan diner in Fitzroy North, with his sister Mansala, mum Shiyamalee and dad Keerthi. The staff is “just the family”, says Ravindu, who manages front-of-house with Mansala, while Shiyamalee and Keerthi run the kitchen. Shiyamalee is the head chef and was taught to cook by her older sister Priyanthi, the head chef and co-owner of Chef Lanka, a Sri Lankan restaurant with three Melbourne locations. The Somaweera family had ...
