As a melting pot of cultural and ethnic diversity, Malaysia is able to enjoy an unmatched choice of unique and delicious cuisines. And we Malaysians do take our food seriously. Mamak culture and the search for the best specialty hawker stalls are both taken very seriously by a huge percentage of the population, no matter their background. That being said, these habits we have created for ourselves may not be the best thing for our health. The incidence of and death from diseases such as high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity are constantly on the rise. Cancer is now believed to affect 90,000-100,000 people in Malaysia alone. It is estimated that one in every four Malaysians will develop cancer by the age of 75 and is considered the third leading cause of death in the country, contributed to by factors such as smoking, being overweight and a poor diet. However, by making small changes in our diet, it is possible to avoid having to go through such trouble. By simply adding these ‘superfo...