HEALTH BENEFITS OF SASALAPA aka SOURSOP or GRAVIOLA
Sasalapa or Soursop is a tropical fruit that you can find in Samoa and other Pacific Islands, parts of South America and even in Florida.
The taste of soursop fruit is a delicious combo of strawberry and pineapple and is most commonly eaten by cutting the fruit in half and scooping out the flesh. The soft pulp and flesh of the fruit can be used in drinks, desserts, smoothies and even candy.
Actually the entire tree including the leaves, the bark and even the root has been used to cure a number of ailments.
Along with the yummy flavour making this a popular fruit, the rich vitamin and nutrient content of the fruit makes it really beneficial to your health. Check out the health benefits below -
ANTIOXIDANTS
Antioxidants are compounds that help neutralize harmful compounds called free radicals, which can cause damage to cells. Studies show that soursop is high in antioxidants, which may help prevent cell damage and could lower the risk of chronic disease.
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WOMEN OF THE ISLANDS - PAULA CHAN
PAULA CHAN
FASHION DESIGNER
SAMOAN /CHINESE
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I’m a fashion designer by trade and I more or less, design & sew garments for people, especially wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses. I love designing for different individuals and creating a style, a design, from just by spending a bit of time and talking to the clients about what they want. I do contemporary and traditional designs, it depends on the fashion show function or event.
What are some of the most challenging and rewarding moments in your field?
The most challenging is working with girls who want to enter Miss Samoa pageants or you know other competitions because I find a lot of young, Polynesian women brought up here in New Zealand, their concept of culture is totally different to my concept of culture. When designing dresses for pageants, my interpretation of traditional stuff is totally different from their view of traditional. So I more less look at the culture side of things and design accordingly and add a bit of a western idea to it.…more
ON THE RISE - JUSTIN TAFA
On the Rise MMA fighter Justin Tafa talks the fight game, starting off in Kickboxing before transitioning into MMA, what he loves about Avondale, his family of fighters (Team Tafa), fight goals and more.
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Directed & Edited by Danny Aumua
Camera & Sound Operator - Junior Meredith
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Justin's younger brother Junior has also just signed a multi fight deal with the UFC and was hoping to join Justin for his debut in Perth but unfortunately has had to pull out due to injury.
D7s 'DISCIPLINE GAMES' 2019
We're down at the D7 Discipline Performance 'Discipline Games' where teams and individuals compete to smash out a set in 7 minutes.
GOAL? To find the fittest D7 athlete!
HUMANS OF THE ISLANDS - ‘AHOTA’E’ILOA TOETU’U
‘AHOTA’E’ILOA TOETU’U
ARTIST & ART TEACHER
TONGAN
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I was born in Tonga, my Mother is from Fasi Moe Afi and my Father is from Falevai and Longolongo. My family moved to NZ when I was 3 years old and grew up in Otara and also spent some time living in Bondi Beach, Australia.
What were the pathways that led you to what you're doing now?
I loved imagery from a young age appreciating animation and cartoons and large picture books and comics. This led me to love drawing and naturally developed in high school and excelling in Art. After working in factories and various jobs such as the Bank I realised that I needed to follow something I was really passionate about and it was Art. I attended MSVA in Otara and graduated with Bachelor of Visual Arts and then a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching.…more
FETU SAMOA HAS LANDED
Samoa's Womens Rugby League team - Fetu Samoa - take on the Kiwi Ferns for the first time in 11 years this Saturday at Mt Smart Stadium. They'll be opening for the much anticipated rematch between the New Zealand Kiwis and Mate Ma'a Tonga.
Chocka Joe gives us a sneak peak into their first day of training. Peep the full squad below and meet the girls tomorrow at the Fan Day!
WHERE: Mangere Town Centre
WHEN: 3pm
DWAYNE THE ROCK JOHNSON HONOURED WITH THE MTV GENERATION AWARD
This evening Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson accepted the Generation Award at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards, telling fans that “the most powerful thing that we can be is ourselves.”
"What you saw up here tonight that's who I am, I'm proudly half black and half Samoan and I wanted to bring those cultures here for the world to see. Yes, it's important to be your authentic self, I'm a walking example of that." - The Rock
The Generation Award celebrates beloved actors whose diverse contributions to both film and television have turned them into household names. Past recipients of the award include Chris Pratt, Will Smith, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Wahlberg, Sandra Bullock, Jamie Foxx, Johnny Depp, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Mike Myers, Tom Cruise, Jim Carrey, and the Fast & Furious franchise.
WOMEN OF THE ISLANDS - KEZIA SALANOA
KEZIA SALANOA
FILM STUDENT
SAMOAN / SWISS / ITALIAN
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Talofa, Bonjour! My name is Kezia Salanoa, I’m 22 years old and I come from Samoa. I was born in Switzerland. My dad is full Samoan from Falefa and my mum is afatasi Swiss and Italian. I am the second of three girls and I am currently living in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Most FAQ is do you wish you grew up in Europe? And honestly, no. Im so thankful to have been raised in the Samoan culture and environment, not neglecting my palagi side (which I love just as much), I just love that I have the fa’a Samoa with me anywhere I go. I guess I can say I have the best of both worlds.
My parents met in Honolulu, Hawaii through YWAM (Youth With a Mission) they were both in missions ministries helping with the Hawaiian community, the homeless and users. After a few months and mango picking, they fell in love.…more
WHERE THE WILD STOMPED IN - HAPPY PAPA'S DAY
It's Fathers Day in the USA today and Jason Momoa has shared this beautiful video.
He writes: -
For me, it started off so simple. A boy on a motorcycle for the first time tearing through the backyard. It was only a moment in time, but the ride changed something in me, it was the moment where the wild stomped in.
I saved an old rusty motor to build a bike one day, and it’s taken three decades to fulfill the dream. Over the years the dream evolved and now all I wanted was to build a bike with my children, to give them the same experience I had as a child, to give them the wind, and the freedom of the ride.
A broken motor inspired a dream, and taught me it’s better to share those moments with my babies, the moment where the wild stomped in.
What started out as a visit to Harley-Davidson to pay my respects turned into a new partnership. I wanted to honor their legacy, too ride is in my blood.…more
SAY MY NAME - RUGBY EDITION
#SayMyName
Watch, listen and learn on how to say some of your favourite rugby players names!
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Click here for #SayMyName - League Edition