Fancy a test tube burger?
When I read this story it got be thinking about a lot of things, namely, ethics, morals, our environment, the future of mankind, how we as a civilisation have got to where we are. I recommend reading this, letting it sink in with no initial judgement for a few days, then coming back with an…
A journey to the Guangzhou health food expo!
This week I made the quick train trip form Zhuhai to Guangzhou to check out the 15th China International Nutrition, Health Food & Organic Products Exhibition (CINHOE). Nothing like a short and snappy name! I must admit, I imagined walking into the exhibition halls and being met my beautiful trees, gardens and fields with organic…
The 1800-Calorie ADA Diet
The 1800-Calorie ADA Diet was said to be set forth by the American Diabetes Association to help diabetics control blood glucose levels by eating the right combinations of food. Although the ADA does not currently endorse this specific diet, it does promote many of its basic principles. The foundation of the diet is to restrict daily caloric…
Veggie Bake
This Recipe is: Vegetarian Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 50 minutes Serves 4 or more Ingredients: All the leftover veggies in your fridge that need to be used up 1 large can chopped tomatoes 1 can chickpeas 1-2 large yams (or sweet potatoes), sliced into 1/8-inch-thick sheets Extra virgin olive oil Directions: Preheat the…
Chinese adults drinking breast milk!
Living and working in China I have seen some “crazy” things and this article really bites the biscuit (excuse the pun!). All I know is that my son still breast feeds (although he is only 14 months old!) and it is really nutritious and beneficial for him. Taste on the other hand is another thing,…
Curb your sweet tooth
Got a late-night sugar craving that just won’t quit? “To satisfy your sweet tooth without pushing yourself over the calorie edge, even in the late night hours, think ‘fruit first,’” says Jackie Newgent, RD, author of The Big Green Cookbook. So resist that chocolate cake siren, and instead enjoy a sliced apple with a tablespoon of…
Isn’t fat bad for me?
Dietary fat: is it good or bad? The Facts on Fat (Download PDF) Both. You see, not all fats are created equal. The Skinny on Fats Heavily processed, hydrogenated “trans” fats used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. They can compromise the cardiovascular system, immune system, and contribute to behavior…
The 17 Day Diet
Dr. Mike Moreno, a physician from San Diego, is the author of the 17 Day Diet. There are three cycles that last 17 days each and one long-term maintenance cycle. This diet suggests walking for 17 minutes each day for the first two phases and then 20-45 minutes a day of exercise after these two phases.…
Avocado Dip
This Recipe is: Vegetarian Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1 large peeled and pitted avocado 2/3 cup plain yogurt, goat yogurt, coconut yogurt, or almond yogurt 1 diced tomato A squirt of lemon or lime juice A dash or two of cayenne pepper Sea salt and black pepper Directions:…
Get to know your Chinese Tea!
So many different types to choose from, so many different tastes and so many different prices. I found this guide to be really useful in learning that there’s more to tea than just dunking biscuits! I hope you find it useful as I did….. A Beginners Guide to Tea Tea is second only to water…
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