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Chinese Food Nutrition
The phrase is a testament to the popularity of Chinese food around the world. Food is an important part of daily life for Chinese people. Chinese not only enjoy eating but believe eating good food can bring harmony and closeness to the family and relationships.
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The Miracle of Green Tea
Is any other food or drink reported to have as many health benefits as green tea? The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from headaches to depression. In her book Green Tea: The Natural Secret for a Healthier Life, Nadin... Read More

The History of Chinese Food
Chinese food now holds a popular place among the entire population of the world. You can find a Chinese restaurant in every major city and in many smaller areas of the world as well. Why is Chinese food so popular? Is Chinese food healthy? What is the history of Chinese food?

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Green Tea Can Help Prevent Cancer
Green tea offers catechins which have been identified today as the key element in fighting off toxins that would contribute towards leading to cancer. Some people have considered it as something that would simply be relying on fiction or here say but the truth is that herbal medicine will always ... Read More

Wok Cooking Delicacies
For the most excellent of Chinese cuisine, wok recipes is the best way to get that scrumptious gourmet taste in Asian delicacies. Woks are designed for the use over a gas stove. These are normally sloped grates or recessed burners below a round pit to cover the shape of the wok. Stability to the ... Read More

Chinese Dining Etiquette
At Chinese meal times, Chinese people use a round or square table. Person of the most importance would usually take the seat the farthest away from the door whilst the youngest or the person of the least importance would take the seat closest to the door.

However, if you are the host, u... Read More

Basic Terms on Chinese Menus
In today’s modern Chinese restaurants even a more traditional menu will come with English translations for many of the more common Chinese food terms. It is, however, always handy to have knowledge of some to the basic terms just in case you find yourself in need.

Here are eleven definit... Read More

7 Habits of Healthy Eating - The Chinese Way
This article offers 7 time-tested habits of healthy eating according to traditional Chinese dietary therapy - habits that YOU can incorporate into your daily life starting NOW. While some of these habits or principles may contradict what you’ve learnt or been told consider this - traditional Chin... Read More

The Best Nutition To Lower Cholesterol
by: Stewart Levison

There is a saying that goes. "We are what we eat." This is so true as the food being consumed may affect the cholesterol levels inside the person’s system. This makes this makes the person prone to high blood pressure or heart disease through age, which could leave ... Read More

Beans, Beans and More Beans
by: Emma Snow

Dry beans are among some of the healthiest foods on the planet. Beans are not only a complex carbohydrate, which provides sustained energy throughout the day, but also have many important nutrients such as, calcium, potassium, protein and folate. Plus, you get these benefi... Read More

Thai Cookery in a Nutshell
Thailand is situated in South East Asia, lying south of China and bordered by Burma, Laos and Kampuchea from west to east, with Malaysia to the south. The South China Sea is to the east and the Indian Ocean to the west.

Thai food has been influenced over time by its Chinese, Malaysian a... Read More

A Beginners Guide to Chinese Cookery
Introduction

When I first ate Chinese food in the UK in the 1970s, it was really quite unappealing. Everything came in a gloopy sauce and seemed to taste the same, due to the overuse of monosodium glutamate, supposedly a flavour enhancer but in reality, nothing of the kind. Then in the ... Read More

Cooking Asparagus The Fun And Easy Way
Preparation is the key when you’re going to cook asparagus. There are several methods of cooking boiling, grilling, steaming, or roasting. The microwave is also a good option when cooking asparagus. Cut the asparagus into sections and you can use it in stirfries you can also blanch the aspar... Read More

Understanding the Food Pyramid for Kids
In 2005, the US Department of Agriculture released the new food pyramid plan. Kids and adults alike no longer need to follow the same horizontally sectioned food pyramid. Adults now have their own pyramid while there is also a new food pyramid for kids. What does this say now about food, nutritio... Read More

What Is So Special About Mongolian Barbecue?
A Mongolian barbecue usually comprises raw seafood, thinly sliced meats, selected vegetables and enjoyed with rice. Mongolian barbecue is normally prepared on a flat metal surface.

To make the best Mongolian barbecue slice meat across the grain in 2-3 inch strips. Arrange meat and veget... Read More

A 2 Minute Chinese Weight Loss Secret
Here is how to rub fat away from your belly

The conventional methods for losing weight and flattening the abs are often tedious and they simply don’t work, they require a lot of sacrifice and are very expensive, each day there is a new book on how to lose those inches!

Today I... Read More

Considering Chinese Herbal Remedies
Have you ever searched for a solution, but come up empty handed. Hey, welcome to the planet. I’m right there with you. The thing is sometimes the solutions are different from what you anticipated. These means you may not be looking in the right place. Take classic chinese herbal remedies for... Read More

7 Steps for a Perfect Wok
A wok can last a lifetime with the proper care. This includes occasionally seasoning it, as well as properly storing it. Luckily, both are very easy to do and can be done in just a few minutes. Follow this step-by-step guide that will teach you one of the steps of proper wok care - seasoning it. ... Read More