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Wednesday 20 September 2023

7 superfoods found in your kitchen

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The word “superfood” can be misleading, as people think it must be some special ingredient that’s expensive and hard to obtain.

But it’s purely marketing – the term was apparently coined by an American company for its marketing campaign.

The focus is just on certain food groups that are more nutritious than others.

For instance, a bunch of bananas will definitely have more health benefits than, say, a slice of bread.

A healthy diet should be based on a mix of different food groups with a variety of nutrients, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be only superfoods.

Here are seven everyday items which fall under the superfood category:

1 Eggs 


Eggs have gotten a bad rep because at one stage, some people believed they were bad for our cholesterol.

However, studies have shown that eggs actually raise HDL (“good” cholesterol) and change the LDL (“bad” cholesterol) profile so that the body can better absorb it.

They provide an amazing number of nutrients such as vitamins A, B12, B2, B5, E, and selenium, and minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, manganese and folate, which are all contained in the yolk.

The white provides high-quality protein. Egg also has choline, important for brain development, and lutein that protects the eyes.

2 Greek yogurt


Greek yogurt is creamier and thicker than regular yogurt as the extra whey has been strained out.

Rich in calcium and protein, it can improve bone health, reduce hunger pangs, improve gut health, build muscle mass and is said to lower blood pressure as well.

3 Ginger 


Known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-nausea properties, ginger contains gingerol which has potent antioxidant properties.

It is said to ease digestion issues, relieve pain and boost immunity.

Regular consumption has been shown to lower cholesterol and help control blood sugar.

4 Green tea


Packed with antioxidants, green tea can protect against heart disease.

Health experts say green tea supports bone health, boosts memory, lowers cholesterol and may even reduce the risk of stroke.

Many of us rely on coffee to wake us up during the day and give us that shot of energy, but the caffeine in green tea can help you achieve the same results, without you crashing by the second half of the day.

5 Turmeric


Turmeric, often used in Indian and Malay curries, and sometimes added to tea, contains an antioxidant called curcumin which has anti-inflammatory properties.

Due to the anti-inflammatory compound in curcumin, it has been found effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis as well.

Experts also believe it is a potent antioxidant that can neutralise free radicals, and may be effective in delaying brain diseases and other age-related chronic diseases.

It is being studied too for a potential role in preventing cancer.

6 Garlic


We take it for granted as it is so commonly found in the kitchen, but did you know that garlic has been used as a medicinal ingredient even in ancient times?

A good source of manganese, vitamins B6 and C, as well as selenium, it can boost the immune system and protect against the common cold.

It helps reduce blood pressure and lowers cholesterol levels, and this can help in decreasing the risk of heart disease. 

 Studies have also shown that it is helpful in reducing pain from knee osteoarthritis.

7 Olive Oil


Olive oil is not used in Asian context as often as in Western cooking that uses it as a marinade, dressing or cooking agent. 

 Not just any oil, but specifically it is extra virgin olive oil that is said to be good for the heart as it’s high in monounsaturated fat and polyphenols.

High in antioxidants, it also decreases inflammation and lowers blood cholesterol.

Olive oil contains vitamin E and experts say it is also good for the immune system as it supports the production of white blood cells that control inflammation.

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Friday 1 July 2022

A July jolt Handy price checker apps for you

 


Consumers can download them to look for low prices and comparisons

Cooking oil prices are up as of today, so are those of chicken and eggs and it’s going to be a tough few months for consumers. However, economists expect the hard times to ease by the end of the year. Until then, a special task force, which met for the first time yesterday, will try to keep the pain bearable.

What to expect from today:

End of vehicle sales tax exemptions

Subsidy removed for 1kg, 2kg, 3kg and 5kg bottled cooking oil

Subsidy retained for cooking oil in 1kg packets

Increase in pet food prices

New ceiling price of standard chicken at RM9.40 per kg

Retail price of eggs: Grade A: 45sen Grade B: 43sen Grade C: 41sen

Those with driving licences expired on or before Jan 13, 2021, need to retake driving tests

No change in water and electricity tariffs for domestic users in Peninsular Malaysia

Large-scale enforcement against illegal immigrants to start 

As Malaysians brace for price increases in essential food items such as chicken, eggs and cooking oil, local price checker apps may be handy to help find the lowest prices available.

The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is encouraging consumers to download its Price Catcher application, which allows users to view the prices of specific items from various locations and make comparisons.

For example, consumers can check the price for 1kg of chicken thighs and see how they are priced at different locations, such as grocery stores, supermarkets and more.

The prices will be displayed from the lowest to highest. Consumers will get information based on their own location data.

The app also allows users to view prices of goods from various ecommerce stores, though the choices are limited to only three platforms.

According to the ministry in a Facebook post on June 27, the information on the app is updated daily by its price monitoring officers based on checks at various locations.

Price Catcher is free to download from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. 

Price Catcher - Apps on Google Play /

Price Catcher on the App Store

Another price checker app that consumers can consider is Hargapedia. 

Hargapedia - Compare Price, Check Deals, Get free vouchers

They can check for the prices of items based on specific brands – from online platforms such as Shopee to supermarkets like Jaya Grocer, Giant and Lotus.

The app will display dates to provide validity of the pricing.

The information will also be filtered according to data provided by users such as location, age and income level.

The app can also direct consumers to the online platform so that purchases can be made from the site or outlet.

However, the app does not indicate if an item has sold out. Hence, consumers will only find out once they have been directed to the shopping site.

Full price listings are also only available to users who register on the app.

Hargapedia can be downloaded from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Huawei 

- The Star Malaysia

  • by ALLISON LAI, JOSEPH KAOS Jr, JUNAID IBRAHIM, GERARD GIMINO and ANGELIN YEOH 

DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRICES 

 Hike in chicken ceiling price brings relief to many

 “The consumption of chicken and eggs is expected to be resilient despite global inflationary headwinds as they are one of the cheapest sources of protein.” Tan Kam Meng

Source: TA Research and Department of Veterinary Services

 The spike in the average price of meat such as duck, beef and pork in Malaysia, other than chicken, where the price has been kept low via a ceiling price, has led to an even higher demand for chicken, says TA Research. 

The higher ceiling price for broiler chickens and eggs may only provide “slight relief” to Malaysian poultry players, who have been battling margin compression for the past several months.

TA Research analyst Tan Kam Meng described the recently-announced hike in ceiling price for chickens as only “marginal”.

He also said that the increase in ceiling price for chicken from farm is unlikely to completely compensate for the cost borne by the breeders, especially smaller players.

“We believe the leeway for increase in average selling price (ASP) will slightly improve the earnings for both Leong Hup International Bhd and QL Resources Bhd as the input cost seems to have moderated recently.

“We reiterate ‘buy’ on Leong Hup and QL with respective target prices of 89 sen per share and RM6 per share,” stated Tan in a note issued yesterday.

Effective today, chicken will cost RM9.40 a kg, up by 50 sen, based on the new ceiling price set by the Cabinet.

The Cabinet decided not to float the price of chicken, a move that has brought relief to many quarters, especially consumers who are facing the brunt of inflation.

The Cabinet also set the new ceiling price of chicken eggs at 45 sen per egg for Grade A, 43 sen for Grade B and 31 sen for Grade C, all up by two sen each, in Peninsular Malaysia.

The new prices will be in effect until Aug 31.

Tan also said the higher ceiling price came as a compromise, taking into account the inflationary pressure faced by consumers and the increase in feed cost for the suppliers.

He noted that prices have been surging across the board for livestock, mainly due to increased feed price and demand recovery from the reopening of the economy.

The average prices of live ducks, cows and pigs in Malaysia have increased 8% to 32% compared to last year.

The spike in average prices of livestock other than chicken, where the price has been kept low via ceiling price, led to even higher demand for chickens, according to him.

“We remain optimistic on Leong Hup and QL as the increase in poultry’s ASP would provide a boost to profitability of their poultry segment.

“Furthermore, both poultry players are well positioned to capture market share of smaller farmers who left the business.

“The consumption of chicken and eggs is expected to be resilient despite global inflationary headwinds as they are one of the cheapest sources of protein,” he added.

In a separate note, MIDF Research said that new ceiling price would help to limit potentially larger adjustment that would add to the overall food inflation.

It also pointed out that the new ceiling price for chicken at RM9.40 per kg for Peninsular Malaysia is only an increase of 5.6% from the previous ceiling.

“So, this is smaller than the expected increase to around RM10 to RM12 per kg if chicken prices were to be floated.

“Meanwhile, the approval given to the Farmers’ Organisation Authority to bring more than 4,500 tonnes of chicken from Thailand is expected to stabilise chicken supply in the domestic market.

“We expect these measures will limit upward pressure on chicken price for now,” the research house said.

Going forward, MIDF Research foresees the government to continue exploring more initiatives to ease the upward pressures on food prices in the longer run.

-StarBiz By GANESHWARAN KANA ganeshwaran@thestar.com.my

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