December 2011
Archive For September 2008
Kidney patients should avoid star fruit
Star fruit is a decorative and refreshing treat and, for most of us, a healthy delicacy. But for some people with impaired kidney function, the star fruit (also known as carambola) can be deadly.
Researchers from Brazil and Taiwan are studying why star fruit causes serious life-threatening reactions to some kidney patients.
Question: What are the symptoms […]
This fruit can end your life!
Yes, I agree with my friend, Joey Lim, saying that “it is understandable if 10 people from Shenzen died because of eating balimbing (star fruit) due to the extensive use of chemicals/pesticides in Chinese fruits and vegetables. But I find it hard to believe that one of our favorite exotic fruits can actually kill. Is this […]