GREEN ACTION WEEK 2024 – Demo on How to Prepare Hydrating Foods & Drink

At CAP’s Green Action Week “Cooling Naturally” programme, Tamil Selvi Odian, a housewife from Nibong Tebal, gave a demonstration on how to make 3 types of cooling and healthy recipes: sarsaparilla jelly, radish salad, and ragi yoghurt drink. She explained how these foods and drink help with hydration, reduce internal body heat, and promote overall wellness, especially during hot weather.

An expert in traditional Indian cooking, Tamil Selvi incorporates herbs from her garden into her culinary creations and for medicinal use. With her extensive knowledge of herbs and traditional medicine, she has successfully encouraged friends and family to utilise natural remedies to reduce hospital visits and the associated medical waste generated.

Tamil Selvi also guides mothers on breastfeeding, offering practical tips to boost breast milk production. Through her talks on healthy living and eating habits, she continually shares her expertise with a wide audience, indirectly promoting a lifestyle that contributes to zero waste.