Guinea Pigs or Prince of Cavies .. :D

Guinea pigs are large hamsters. Both without tails that make them top the list of lovely home small pets. Guinea pigs or cavies require almost the same attention and requirements in their weekly provisions such as beddings, toys, food and clean water. Handle them with caution because being the greatest in difference between a hamster and a guinea pig is that guinea pigs are much more delicate and they could die very easily if are non-properly handled and fed the wrong foods. Give them a good source of calcium and vitamin C to make them healthy and strong. Give them a chewing stick or mineral salts to allow them to polish their teeth in order to avoid over-growth and never use phenol/carbolic acid type disinfectants any near them. Here is a fun clip about bathing them.. :D
 


Remember G-Force? The action thriller about small super heroes which are guinea pigs :D, the advice was don't buy a guinea pig just because you watched that movie.

Keeping A Love Pet Hamster

Raise a pet and love it as much as possible. Scientific researches have shown that keeping a pet can be good for the heart. It keeps us lighthearted whenever times are difficult. Raising it since young is especially good because you can watch it grow up after which you would have grown closely attached to it. You and your pet shall bond nicely and play together happily. There are some suggestions for the type of pets that you could keep. Remember it is a responsibility and your pet is going to be your friend for a time long enough to be remembered always. If you are the forgetful type, try a Hamster..

Hamsters are domestic household small pets. Many people are not able to keep large pets for many reasons and so they could resort to keeping a hamster instead since they are not the type that would make any noise. Hamsters eat almost anything and their droppings are by far one of the easiest to manage. Replace their bedding and everything becomes clean again. Hamsters love to stay in large compounds so make sure you give them lots of tracks, trails, wheels and hideout boxes/wood-works to play with in a large enough container. Feed them twice a week and refill their water bottles when the water mark runs low and that should be enough to keep them healthy. Play with your hamster often and you will know just how much of a little sweetheart, a hamster can be.

WaterMelon Craze..

Watermelons can be enjoyed all year round and bought from open markets or hypermarts at a very affordable price. These days yellow-flesh watermelons are also becoming more popular.

The fruit itself is very juicy and plump, so you don't have to eat a lot to satisfy hunger or thirst. Eating watermelons can be a good way to stay slim even, because when you are hungry enough, just get yourself a piece of that sweet sensational red cool from the fridge.

Many do not seem to know that watermelons are packed with a good dose of antioxidants as well and in particular 'Lycopene' which helps in combating a number of cancers including prostate cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, lung cancer and colorectal cancers. Lycopene are also associated with an an important role to protect against DNA (our genetic material) mutations inside the white blood cells.
According to studies, regular consumptions of lycopene-rich fruits, such as watermelon plus green tea may greatly reduce a man's risk of developing prostate cancer, suggests research published by the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Jian L, Lee AH, et al.). Watermelons also bears Arginine, an active compound which helps to prevent eErectile dysfunction, lowers blood pressure and improves insulin sensitivity.

Strawberry Valentines!

Strawberries as you know it are shaped like a heart making them one of the prettiest fruits with their bright ruby red colors. They are one of the most popular berry fruits in the world. As pretty as they are, Strawberries can raise the aesthetics of any meal instantly tempting the people at the dinner table. There are over 600 varieties of strawberries that differ in flavor, size and texture plus there are also some that grows wild.

These pretty fruits have high values of anti-oxidants and phytonutrients such as phenols, anthocyanins (this is what makes the fruit red),  ellagitanninsellagitannin, and others many other protective compounds that makes them  a heart-protective fruit, an anti-cancer fruit, and an anti-inflammatory fruit, all rolled into one. In particular, Strawberries are able to prevent liver damages, macular degeneration and promotes healthy hearts. It also protects against hardening of the blood vessels and is able to boost our body immune system which then makes the fruit a natural aphrodisiac as well. 

Other studies have shown that rich in vitamin C foods such as strawberries protects against inflammatory polyarthritis, a form of rheumatoid arthritis involving two or more joints. In terms of general nutritional values, strawberries emerged as an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. They are also a very good source of dietary fiber, iodine, potassium, folate, riboflavin, vitamin B5, omega-3 fatty acids,vitamin B6, vitamin K, magnesium, and copper.

Original Source: Wh Foods

Facts about Orange - Oren in Malay !

Orange is a big round citrus fruit belonging to the hesperidium family, which means essentially they are also a type of berry containing volatile oil glands in pits. The pulp is made of carpels filled with fluid vesicles making this fruit, soft, juicy and refreshing to taste.  An orange would weigh around 100-150 grams and ripens to fall during autumn after each blossoming spring. The tree is only about 5-8 meters and bears fragrant white flowers.

Oranges have been recorded dating back to 4000 years ago and was first produced in SouthEast Asia, before travelers came to bring them across countries. There are over 600 varieties of orange today and some of the most popular ones are like Valencia, Hamlins, Navels and Blood oranges. Being one of the major sources of Vitamin C, these fruits still keep a list of other nutritional facts unknown to many.

Orange is also a source of a wide array of other vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium,  Vitamin A and B6.  It also contributes significantly under different types of flavonoids such as Hesperetin, Narigenin,alpha and beta Carotene which are bio-active compounds that acts as antioxidants, anti-inflamattory and immune system modulator. Hence, the ability to slow aging process and provides a younger looking skin by maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin.

Currently, Brazil is the largest producer of oranges in the world and Spain alone has a number of 35 million orange trees. The color of the orange is known to signify, vitality, strength and endurance. Cool Eh..