Sake Scale

Interesting to learn about ‘Nihonshu-Do’ which is an arbitrary scale used to measure the density of the Sake compared to the density of the water. Negative values indicate more residual sugar and other unfermentable components such as fats and proteins. The lower the Nihonshu-Do value, the more dense or Amakuchi (sweet tasting). Likewise, the higher the Nihonshu-Do, the lighter the density which creates a Karakuchi (dry tasting) Sake. Most of today’s Sake generally range from -3.0 (sweet) to +20.0 (dry), with +3.0 being neutral.

Nil by mouth

Parenteral nutrition is feeding a person intravenously, bypassing the usual process of eating and digestion. The nutritional formula contains water (30 to 40 mL/kg/day), energy (30 to 60 kcal/kg/day, depending on energy expenditure), amino acids (1 to 2.0 g/kg/day, depending on the degree of catabolism), essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.

Halloween Pumpkin

Pumpkin is loaded with an important antioxidant, beta-carotene which gives this fruit a bright orange colour. Beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A in the body.

Pumpkin Nutrition Facts (1 cup boiled, without salt)
Calories 49
Protein 2 grams
Carbohydrate 12 grams
Potassium 564 mg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Folate 21 mcg
Vitamin A 2650 IU

Hello Kitty Mooncake

Snowskin ingredient
100g gou fun
80g icing sugar
80g shortening
30ml cold water

Filling
Azuki / Red bean paste (shape into balls of 50g each)

Method
1.Combine sifted gou fun & icing sugar
2. Slowly mix in shortening & add in cold water gradually until dough binds together.
3. Shape into balls of 80g each.
4. Wrap skin over red bean filling & place onto a mould.
5.Press & knock out.

Serve Chilled.

Oreo Cheesecake

1 packet Oreo Cookies
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) Cream Cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tub (8 oz.) Whipped cream



Chop 15 of the cookies; set aside. Finely crush remaining cookies; mix with butter. Press firmly onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping and chopped cookies. Spoon over crust; cover.
Refrigerate 4 hours until firm.

Bead necklace

Homemade necklace can be a lot of fun and a great way to be creative.

Materials needed: String and 5 porcelain beads
Steps: Secure beads onto string.

Ok !

DIY picture frame

I combined household materials to create a new picture frame.
Materials needed: Old picture frame, buttons/accessories and glue.
Steps: Attach embellishments to frame with glue.

Ok !

Handmade hair clip

I made some cute hair clips using household materials.
Materials required:
Metal hair clip or hair band
7" length of ribbon/ fabric or synthetic leather
Adhesive.

UNICEF Issues $1.5M Urgent Appeal For Malnourished Children In Central African

UNICEF - The United Nations Children’s Fund issued an urgent appeal for $1.5 million to provide thousands of acutely malnourished children in Central African with "life-saving therapeutic foods, drugs and other supplies" over the next six months. In addition the funds will also be used for a national nutritional survey and to train community health workers to detect children and women whose nutritional health may be at risk.

Technological Doping ?

Controversial hi-tech 100 % polyurethane bodysuits which were made to repel water, trap air and reduce drag, thus making the swimmer expend less energy, yet swim faster had given a new perspective in the use of technology for sports performance.

Link Between Healthy Lifestyle And Cardiovascular Health Confirmed

Two US studies published in the July 22-29 issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association this month support the evidence that shows choosing to follow a healthy lifestyle helps prevent cardiovascular disease: one found it linked to lower risk of heart failure in men and the other found it linked to lower risk of high blood pressure in women.

"Relation between modifiable lifestyle factors and lifetime risk of heart failure."
JAMA. 2009;302(4):394-400.

"Diet and Lifestyle Risk Factors Associated With Incident Hypertension in Women."
JAMA . 2009;302(4):401-411.

FRASIA

My gift - FRASIA (Friends of Asia) . It is the embodiment of the values and spirit associated with Olympism - friendship, respect and excellence. It also constitutes a spirited representation of young hearts and minds in pursuit of sporting excellence.