Petai my fav dish..
i like it diced in cube bits size mix with minced chilli dried
shrimps..
yummy..
Facts abt Petai
:
Petai contain 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.
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 contain 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): Forget the pills -
eat petai. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose
levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, petai can stimulate the
production of hemoglobin in
the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is
extremely high in potassium
yet low in salt, making it the 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.
Constipation: High in fiber, including petai in
the diet can help restore
normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without
resorting to
laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a
hangover is to make a
petaimilkshake, sweetened with honey. The petai calms the stomach
and,
with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels,
while
the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Petai has a natural antacid effect in
the body, so if you
suffer from heartburn, try eating petai for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on petai between meals
helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning
sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect
bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of the
petai skin. Many people find it
amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Petai is high in B vitamins that help calm
the nervous system.
Overweight Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria
found
pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate
and
crisps.
Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the
most
obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs.The report
concluded
that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our
blood
sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours
to
keep levels steady.
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. Temperature control: Many other cultures
see
petai as a "cooling"fruit that can lower both the physical and
emotional
temperature of expectant mothers. In Holland, for example, pregnant
women
eat petai to ensure their baby is born with a cool
temperature.
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%"
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear
that if you want to kill
off a wart, take a piece of petai and place it on the wart.
Carefully hold
the petai in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, you see, petai really is a natural remedy for many ills. When
you
compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice
the
carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A
and
iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich
in
potassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its
time to
change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A Petai a day
keeps
thedoctor away".
PM Dr.Aminuddin AHK
Dept.of Physiology
Medical faculty of UKM
Kuala Lumpur
Tel:6(03)40405157
fax:6(03)26939687
Side effect: This fruit give bad breath and smelly stomach
gases
