GOODNESS OF DURIANS

It’s durian season here in Penang, Malaysia and there are durian stalls selling this thorny fruit every corner you turn.
While a lot of people consider the smell of durian as “stinky” and “repulsive”–so much so that they are banned in hotel rooms in Malaysia!–I love this king of fruits. (For those who enjoy durian, we think of the smell as “aromatic.”) Some of the best durians in Malaysia come from the durian orchards in Balik Pulau, Penang, which is on the less-developed side of the island of Penang.
I have been taking durians everyday since last week. My sis have an orchard in Sungai Ara and I have been going over to her place every other day to take some back. I place them in plastic containers and keep it in the freezer cos I cannot finish it in one go. After taking the durians I will take lots of tea to cool my body down cos durian are very heaty.

How? Feel like eating? Don't think durian is just a smelly fruit, you will be amazed by how much nutrients durian contains. Check out its nutrients facts below :

Nutritional Value of Durian (per 100 grams of the edible parts)
Water 64.990 gram
Energy 147 kcal
Protein 1.47 gram
Total lipid (fat) 5.33 gram
Carbohydrate, by difference : 27.09 gram
Fiber, total dietary 3.8 gram
Calcium, Ca 6 mg
Iron, Fe 0.430 mg
Magnesium, Mg 30 mg
Phosporus, P 38 mg
Potassium, K 436 mg
Sodium, Na 1 mg
Zinc, Zn 0.28 mg
Copper, Cu 0.207 mg
Manganese, Mn 0.324 mg
Vitamin C 19.7 mg
Thiamin 0.374 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1.074 mg
Pantothenic acid 0.23 mg
Vitamin B-6 0.316 mg
Vitamin A, IU 45.000 IU

Do you know that durian is a new superfood for skins?. Durians contains hydrating oils and natural antioxidants that are beneficial to the body and skin. The beauty industry is already jumping on this!
Murad took advantage of durian’s beneficial properties and created…

Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer with Durian Cell Reform

Durian Cell Reform™ helps prolong your skin’s youthful-looking state by (direct from website):
- Enhancing the penetration of anti-aging ingredients
- Reversing the visible signs of aging both on the surface and at the - cellular level
- Providing hydration, antioxidant protection and anti-inflammatory benefits

Now that’s some food for thought!

Going to sis place again this evening for durians