~Unrevealed story about Stinky Beans~

Stinky beans or 'petai' with it's scientific names parkia speciosais are very famous among Malays...usually petai will be serves with white plain rice together with 'sambal belacan'...many do not know that petai contains several benefits for our health besides creating a bad persipiration and urine's smell become very strong...its stinky...but crunchy...and have lots of benefits to human health

several information that i found out about "Stinky Beans" :---

Petai contains three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose. Combined with fiber, petai gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proved that just two servings of petai provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder petai is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way petai can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.


Depression

According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND among people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating petai. This is because petai contains tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.





PMS (premenstrual syndrome)

You can just forget the pills and eat petai. The vitamin B6 that contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. ( so for man, whenever you wife of your girlfriend is not in mood...just give them petai...hehehe)


Anaemia

High in iron, petai can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anaemia.

Blood Pressure

This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the petai industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power

200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating petai at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. . ( so after this, whoever wants their children to be smart enough...buy petai everyday!!!hehehehe)

yeah!!m so power!

Morning Sickness

Snacking on petai between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Ulcers

Petai is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach. .

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Petai can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer, tryptophan.

Smoking

Petai can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress

Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium petai snack.

Strokes

According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine, " eating petai as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%".

sources : PM Dr.Aminuddin AHK Dept.of Physiology Medical faculty of UKM Kuala Lumpur

so after this...we will finally say "A Petai a day keeps the doctor away".

:::support our local food!!!!
:::: sambal petai with udang.....nyum2...