Myths about nutrition are a topic that goes on forever. And this is understandable, because there is too much of everything and something new is constantly appearing. In this regard, we are talking about ten of the most enduring statements about food that have nothing to do with reality. Breakfast is the main meal A…
Despite the fact that when something surprises or strongly impresses us, we use the phrase “forgot how to breathe,” in fact, of course, we cannot forget how to breathe. But they say that you can breathe right and wrong. And also – that certain breathing techniques help relieve anxiety, cope with stress, and even improve…
Since ancient times, people have been busy looking for the fountain of youth in order to live forever. And while the idea itself, if you look at it critically, is not very good, the story of how to live longer and stay healthy is really important. Fortunately, science has enough recommendations on this matter. Five…
The beneficial effect of creativity on mental health has been talked about for several years – back in the twentieth century, after the First World War, embroidery was used as an auxiliary method of treating PTSD in soldiers. One of the famous examples was the English actor Ernest Tesinger, who received a serious injury to…
The wellness industry today is built on the myth of good and bad food. The first to promote such a concept were adherents of restrictive diets (for example, raw food activist David Wolfe invented the concept of “superfood” back in the nineties), followed by the stars of the scale of Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow. It…
Placebo has been around for hundreds of years and is one of the most well-studied methods in the history of medicine. How did it happen? Perhaps because even Plato suggested treating headaches with some kind of “medicine” (nothing to do with modern drugs, of course), complete with a “spell”, without which it would not work….
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The union of rich chocolate, crisp graham crackers, and gooey marshmallows is one that is beloved far and wide: From MoonPies and Mallomars in this country to tea cakes in Britain and Dream Puffs in Canada, this magical trio is sure to stir up fond childhood memories no matter where you’re from. For our version,…
Coastal Chinese, in particular the Hokkien (also known as Fujian) people, are fond of using seaweed in their cooking. I first had this refreshing salad at Putien, a casual restaurant in Causeway Bay that specialises in Hokkien dishes. Flecked with tiny sakura shrimp, this gorgeous salad is a revelation – it’s extremely nutritious and perfect…
Apparently, this light and refreshing soup has only recently been on offer in Chinese restaurants, but it has long been made by Cantonese families. Taking just minutes to prepare, it’s traditionally made with green amaranth or young spinach leaves and is a surreptitious way of introducing kids – and adults – to the Chinese delicacy…
If you come across the term ‘drunken’ in Chinese cookbooks, it means an ingredient – usually poultry or seafood – has been steeped in Shaoxing rice wine. The cooking technique is said to be as ancient as the city of Shaoxing, where the famed sherry-like rice wine originated. Drunken dishes are not only a joy…
Also known as black fungus, cloud ear fungus is valued by the Chinese for its texture and medicinal properties. Although it’s possible to find these exotic mushrooms fresh in the refrigerated sections of select Chinese grocers and delicatessens, they’re usually sold dried and require soaking in hot water to rehydrate them. These soft, crunchy and…
