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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Can Durian and alcohol really kill you? Let's debunk the myth
Image credits: Getty Images July 9, is celebrated as International Durian Day, every year. Known as the 'King of Fruits' Durian is known for its pungent smell that many compare to skunk spray or rotting garbage. The fruit has a creamy texture and unique flavour and is significant in Southeast Asia with the Durian Day celebrating its peak season. What are the health benefits of Durian? Image credits: X Durian is a tropical fruit cultivated in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Characterised by its large size, heavy weight, thorny husk and pungent smell, it's loved by some and hated by others. However, Durian has a variety of health benefits. It is an energy-dense fruit high in sugar, fat and bioactive polyphenols. It acts as an antioxidant and antiproliferative that decreases blood glucose levels due to high polyphenol and flavonoid content. The fruit is also packed with nutrients such as vitamin C, fibre and potassium, making it nutritious. Ripe durians were also found to have liver and heart protective effects. While the fruit is healthy for consumption, many believe the myth that Durian and alcohol can lead to some fatal consequences. Is it true? Can Durian and alcohol really kill you? Image credits: Getty Images According to New Scientist , scientists at Japan's University of Tsukuba discovered that durian makes it difficult for the human body to break down alcohol. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo For the study, they added fresh durian extract with aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH)-an enzyme that functions as the liver's main weapon against toxic byproducts in a test tube. Due to its high sulfur content, the fruit nearly knocked out the enzyme, inhibiting its effect by 70%. This inhibition can lead to the buildup of acetaldehyde, the toxin responsible for hangover symptoms like nausea, flushing, rapid heartbeat- leading to people feeling like they are dying. The myth that a person would completely drop dead after consuming the two together is just that- a myth. Eating durian with alcohol slows down its digestion, thus increasing the effects of intoxication. However, there is no scientific proof that it leads to death. However, ensure consuming either of the two in moderation.
Independent Singapore
03-07-2025
- Independent Singapore
US tourist says food is better in M'sia than SG — and many S'poreans agree
SINGAPORE: An American tourist in Malaysia has been very vocal on social media regarding his love for the country. His regular posts on the Malaysia Travel Tips Facebook page show that he's quite the super fan. A recent post he wrote touting the superiority of Malaysian food, especially durian, blew up, with many Singaporeans agreeing with him. On June 25, Brent Farris wrote that he was about to say 'something quite controversial.' While he apologised in advance if anyone found it offensive, he walked it back immediately and said he wasn't sorry after all. 'Anything you can find in Singapore (food-wise), you can find it in Malaysia for 1/3rd the price and tastes better. 'And, Singapore's national fruit is the durian. I'm sure they love durian, but they don't grow any. Malaysia originated it, and the durian from Malaysia is better than any durian grown anywhere in the world. Sorry Thailand. 'There, I said it. Whew, that feels like a weight has been lifted. I've been wanting to say this for years,' Mr Farris wrote. His post has since been shared over 800 times and received more than 1,000 comments. As it turns out, many people agreed with him, calling his post '100% true' and telling him that his opinion wasn't controversial at all. 'I'm Singaporean, and I agree. Malaysian food is delicious… and better than the versions in Singapore,' a commenter wrote. She added, however, that she found that non-Malaysian food, such as Korean, Japanese, or Italian fare, is better in Singapore 'because the actual people from those cultures are making it. 'Authenticity is the key theme here.' Another Singaporean wrote that they didn't find Mr Farris' opinion controversial. 'It's facts that some Singaporeans just refuse to accept.' 'Accurate and true,' one simply wrote. 'Even a foreigner like you knows the truth,' another chimed in. 'Oh, tell me about it. We went on a durian tour in Malaysia some years ago and it was the best place we spent our money,' a commenter reminisced. 'Am I missing something here? Why are you apologising for telling the truth?' a Facebook user asked. 'Okay. Now say it again. And louder this time,' wrote another. Perhaps encouraged by the feedback he got, Mr Farris in a more recent post offered no apology at all. FB screengrab/ Brent Farris (Malaysia Travel Tips) The Independent Singapore has reached out to Mr Farris for further comments or updates. /TISG Read also: American man learns from Malaysians how to be the most annoying and rudest tourist: beg-packing, not showering, insulting Malaysian food
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Woman left shivering in ice bath, Malaysian firm slammed for extreme team-bonding challenge
A Malaysian company has come under fire after footage emerged online showing its employees participating in an extreme ice bath activity. The company, Victoria's Vitality — known for its health and beauty products — had organised the session as a team-bonding exercise. However, the move quickly drew criticism from users, who raised concerns about the safety and well-being of the employees involved. A viral video showed a woman shivering during a Malaysian company's ice bath challenge, sparking criticism of the team-building stunt.(Instagram/ngosak9509) (Also read: 'No time for life': Andhra Pradesh's new 10-hour work rule slammed by employees) The backlash began after a participant, known by her Instagram handle Ngosak Bi Bi, posted a reel capturing her visibly distressed state as she sat submerged in ice water. Shivering and struggling, she tried to motivate herself through the discomfort by repeating: 'I must be myself. I need to break through. I'm not afraid of pain or hardship. I'm not afraid to cross this road.' As the ten-minute ordeal concluded, Ngosak was unable to stand on her own, with colleagues having to carry her by the arms and massage her reddened legs to help her recover. Company and organiser defend the activity Following the online uproar, Victoria's Vitality founder Belinda Feng took to Instagram to defend the activity. Responding to accusations that the ice bath was unsafe or cult-like in nature, Feng insisted that the exercise was conducted under professional supervision. 'We're not a cult. We're just a group of women who work hard for our dreams,' she stated. 'You can laugh at us and criticise all you want, but we will keep working hard for our dreams.' Ngosak herself echoed this sentiment, reiterating that the session was safe and overseen by an expert. However, she stressed that such challenges should not be attempted without professional guidance. Ice bath provider addresses safety concerns The cold plunge setup was provided by Warrior Plunge, a business specialising in ice baths and saunas. Its founder, David Lai, also shared an Instagram reel clarifying the role his company played. 'The honest truth to me is that, nobody got harmed, not a single person got injured, and not one single girl in the video walked away with a flu,' Lai wrote. 'The cold plunge is not for everyone. Just like Durian. Don't do it if you have a serious heart issue.' He further added that adults are responsible for their own choices: 'Nobody can force you to do something you don't want to do. You own your own experience — good or bad.'
CNA
17-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - At up to $27 per kg, are durians becoming a luxury food item here?
CNA938 Rewind Durian season is here again, but with prices ranging from 16 to 27 dollars per kilogram, has the King of Fruits become a luxury for Singaporeans? Daniel Martin speaks to Shaun Lee, Co-Founder of Jiak Durian Mai.
