Hmmm, jamun? What’s that? The term jamun may sound unfamiliar, however the true form of it is definitely familiar to Indonesians. Yes, jamun is actually jamblang in Indonesian, or the black plum in English. Its scientific name is the “Syzygium cumini.” Meanwhile jamun is the Indian term of the fruit, citing its origins in the […]
Category: Grains
Grains is popular due to its health benefits. It is rich in fiber and can be consumed and cooked into kinds of food. One of grains which has the good health benefits is black quinoa. It is one of the three most widely cultivated and available varieties of quinoa, the others being white and red. […]
Nira of palm is used a lot to make palm sugar. The palm tree or Arenga pinnata is used not only to make palm sugar. When it is on its first blooming phase or about 15 years old, there are three things that can be used for benefits from the tree, which are: Take the […]
Seeds and grains are among the essential foods that should be consumed in daily basis. It is easy to add grains to daily diet because some grains like rice and wheat are considered as staple foods. The real challenge is when you should add seeds to your regular diet because most people consider seeds as […]
Sunflower is one of the most beautiful flowers on earth and commonly found to be grown in the home or public garden due to its attractive bright yellow color. Not only the appearance of sunflower is attractive but the size of the flower is also impressive. However, the appearance and the size of the sunflower […]
Healthy living is more than just a lifestyle but essential for the living. One of the important factors in healthy living is healthy eating lifestyle. Unfortunately, when it comes to healthy eating, the first thing that comes to mind is boring vegetables, tasteless foods, limited options of foods and so on. The fact is healthy […]
Rice and beans are two common staple food items. Their existences have complemented each other throughout the times and across various culture. They are so closely linked that certain cultural “tributes” to rice and beans have been made, such as quoted by the legendary jazz musician, Louis Armstrong “red beans and ricely yours.” With all […]
Rice is a staple food which is the most consumed around the world, especially in Asia. Particularly in Indonesia, people said if you have not taken rice as your food it means that you have not eaten. Rice has several types such as white rice, brown rice, black rice, sticky rice, black rice, and Japanese […]
Not many people know dill plants. Though the benefits of this plant, especially the seeds are quite a lot for human health. Known also in the scientific language under the name Anethum Graveolens, health benefits dill seeds have been known for hundreds of years as an ingredient of ingredients and also as a medicine. If […]
Do you know what barley seeds are? As a matter of fact, they are kind of grain found in many cuisines including in the bread and some beverages. It is being consumed by people and cultivated globally. Indeed, this popular ingredient brings the great health benefits for sure. In fact, it is rich in fiber, […]