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Blue Zones: The Advice from Centenerians

Only 0.02% people live beyond 100 years.  It is of interest to many longevity scientists to study them.  Do you want to know what they have found? Go to this article to read a bit about it:  http://www.star2.com/living/2015/07/26/in-the-blue-zone-people-live-past-100-years-old/ In case you don't have much time or are more inclined to watch youtube, then you can opt to go to Or

Durian, nutritional facts and myths

Facts about durians 1. Durians can cause weight gain Yes, it is high in calorie , mainly  carbohydrate and fat .  With an average 1 kg sized durian having close to 1,350 calories, eating one durian can rack up as much as 68 per cent per cent of the daily 2,000 calories recommended for an average adult! One seed durian (about 40 g) has 54 calories. 2. Durians are rich in nutrients Durians are naturally rich in potassium, dietary fibre, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B complex. The king of fruits is thus excellent for improving muscle strength and blood pressure, bowel movements and skin health. It also supports the nervous and immune systems, and enhances red blood cell formation.   Yes , durian is high in fiber .  So, it’s glycemic index is not too bad, about 50 only.  However, you do need  to watch your portion size per session , if you have diabetes. 3 . Durians are instant energisers Because of their  high carbohydrate cont...