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Litchi is a small fruit with a sweet smell and taste, which is available in the summer. It is a small fruit packed with healthy nutrients. It has rough skin outside while contains juicy flesh inside. It is used as medicine in China. Its outer skin is rough leathery rind or peel featuring pink color. Its peel can be detached easily once the fruit is ripen. Inside, the pulp consists of edible portion or aril that is white, translucent, sweet, and juicy. Litchi has sweet, fragrant flavor and delicious to savor. Its flesh envelopes around a single, glossy, brown seed, 2 cm long, and 1-1.5 cm in diameter. The seeds, as that in case of sapodilla, are not poisonous but should not be eaten. Fresh litchi are readily available in the markets from May to October, about 120-140 days after flowering. Litchi is a highly rich nutrient fruit. It contains a high amount of soluble fiber known as pectin which is beneficial to protect from colon cancer. It contains a good amount of antioxidants that protect the body from carcinogens. Carcinogens are free radicals that are produced in the body due to oxidative stress. So litchi is effective to protect from cancer, ageing, arthritis and degenerative disease. Also, it is a great source of potassium which is important for maintaining blood pressure. Along with these, it contains a high amount of other nutrients that promotes health. So, know the amazing litchi health benefits and nutrition facts. Health Benefits nutrition facts Increase Immunity Protects from Free radicals Increase Blood formation Increase Metabolism and Promotes healthy weight loss Prevent Early Aging Prevent High blood pressure Protection from Arthritis Protect from Asthma Improve cardiovascular health

By SeVILLA MoH - Thursday, October 24, 2013 Ingredients olive oil cooking spray 250g fillet Atlantic salmon, skin on 200g packet udon noodles (see note) 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced 1 zucchini, cut into 1cm-thick slices 200g sugar snap peas, trimmed 1 small bok choy, trimmed, leaves separated, stem sliced 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/2 tablespoons black bean and garlic sauce Notes Note: Look for udon noodles in the dried noodles' aisle and the refrigerator section of your supermarket.

By SeVILLA MoH - Friday, October 25, 2013 Make these delicious chicken sandwiches part of a party perfect platter! Ingredients 1 barbecue chicken, skin and bones removed, coarsely shredded 1 cup (235g) mayonnaise 1 tbs Dijon mustard 1 tbs lemon juice 4 celery sticks, finely chopped 1/2 cup (65g) toasted slivered almonds 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh tarragon 1 loaf sliced wholemeal sandwich bread Notebook: - November 2007 , Page 143 Follow our blog on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook.

By SeVILLA MoH - Friday, October 25, 2013 If you like fruit and custard, you'll love this coconut-based slice with real raspberries and a crunchy oat topping. Ingredients Coconut slice base Topping Australian Good Taste - February 2013 , Page 112 Follow our blog on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook.

By SeVILLA MoH - Thursday, October 24, 2013 Almond-crusted fish tastes terrific on a bed of baked leek and golden potato.

After looking at this "Witch Cake," I know exactly what I'm making at my next Halloween party!

You may have seen our recipe for the "Witch Cake," but if you're more into ghosts, you can try out this version. This "Ghost Cake