Health

A New Year, Revisiting Old Ideas

January 4, 2012
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I started this blog almost two years ago as a not only a way to archive my family’s recipes, but to also explore eating health benefits of Asian cuisine and staying fit and healthy. I have always prided myself on being more on the athletic side, from cross country in middle school to varsity tennis [...]

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5 Simple Steps Toward Becoming Green

April 3, 2010
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“Being green” or purchasing “organic” produce is all the rage these days. However, you don’t have to move out to the country, become a vegan or bike everywhere to begin to reduce your ecological footprint. You don’t have to make a drastic change to your life – small, seemingly insignificant actions can really add up.

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7 Ways to Find Time to Cook

March 8, 2010

Cooking for yourself and your family is one of the most effective ways to achieve and maintain good health. But in this modern world, it’s not uncommon to fine yourself working 50 to 60 hour weeks and not having the time or energy to put together a home cooked meal.

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Eat healthy at Chinese restaurants

February 1, 2010

The majority American Chinese food is heavily battered and deep fried. Meat and carbs make up most of the meal and vegetables are served as condiments in many dishes, rather than the main focus. I remember this distinctly when I visited a fast food Chinese restaurant and I watched the server scoop around the vegetables to ensure that I received more meat in my take out container.

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How to eat like you are in Japan

January 27, 2010

Not only is the food that is eaten in Japan lower in calories, it is also presented in a beautiful way – arranged artistically in attractive dishes. By eating this way, you not only consume less calories, your eating pace slows down; resulting in eating less because it gives your brain more time to realize that you are full.

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Tea instead of Coffee? Yes, please.

January 25, 2010

It’s also one of the secrets of the Japanese and Chinese people, how they tend to stick around the longest (life expectancy-wise). They drink a lot of tea.

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