My secrets (PRS and vege juice)

On 5 May 2009, En. Kamil, counsellor Sekolah Menengah Vivikananda came to pick me up from my house in PJ to Taylor's College in Sri Hartamas. It was quite a rush day. I just came back from supervising student at Darul Kifayah, Sentul. I was requested to talk to 100 PRS from schools in Bangsar Zone. Of course I cannot say No to request like that. PRS program is in my heart forever. Anyway it was a pleasure interacting with young people and to see fresh faces. Having young people around me makes me feel young as you transmit your energy to me which strengthen my stamina. I just hope you, PRS, understand my message and make this country a better place to live in your time. Thank you to all the PRS, especially the counsellors who nurture their PRS. Good luck.

As usual, I was asked many times how do I keep my stamina and my complexion in good condition, considering my age. Honestly, I don't have any secrets. As at this moment I am so grateful to God for giving me good health and good life. At my age, good health becomes the primary goal. I am good now but I am not sure about the near or distant future. I leave it in Allah's hand. Really, though I look energetic and healthy, I do feel tired sometimes, particularly when I pushed myself and I become stressed. I know it's not good for me, so I'll do all I can to get away and destress myself. Staying quietly in my apartment in PD is therapy.

It started when I was in Kuching. Cooking has never been my favourite past time. I avoid the kitchen if possible. But living alone, I have to cook as buying cooked halal food in Kuching was not so easy. I know my body needs nutrients from vegetables. So to fulfill the need I juice whatever vegetables available in my fridge. My friends from KL who came to visit used to tease me how lazy I was. Yes, I am lazy to cook and cooking is such a hassle. So, short cut - juice the vegetables and lived with bread or a simple meal.

Hence, drinking vegetable juice has become a habit. Because of my glaucoma, I make sure I have carrots and spinach as well as cabbage. I juice the veges almost everyday but I supplement with fiber such as oat in the morning. In one of Oprah Winfrey shows, Dr. Oz advised the audience to drink a glass of vege juice for good health. Hei, I have been doing the right thing. It seems it pays to be lazy to cook!!

I suppose this is the answer to all the questions asked. I just had my blood test done and syukur alhamdullillah, everything is OK. Dr.Othman asked how I keep myself fit. The answer - vege juice, plus a bit of exercise of course ( I have not been excersing for months since internship!). Believe me I do have aches and pains here and there due to the aging process. Can't help it.

So, if you want to try why not but most will react unfavourably by making faces. Yes, the taste is yukky but it isn't so bad actually. Simply close your eyes and swallow.

This is what I do.

Cut any vegetables (greens are good). Put a thumb size ginger and one or two garlics (optional). Cut an apple - a red one for sweetness or green one for sourish taste. I prefer the red apple. Juice it and drink immediately. No sugar.















Cut mixed fresh vegetables.


















Put in a juicer and juice it.










Don't throw the husk. Compost the hampas. It can be good fertiliser for your plants or flowers.

Enjoy trying.

So happy juicing vegetables.