Food

Why You Should Add Chili to Your Diet, Especially When You’re Cold

In traditional Chinese medicine, chili has its merits. It is a yang (or hot) food, which when eaten will make you more energetic, warmer, and speed up your metabolism. Eat chili in cold climates, or if you have a cold body-type To combat yin (or cold) conditions, chili is a great medicinal food to eat — especially in ...

Emma Lu

Tomato, cilantro, garlic, onion, and lemon in the background with red chili peppers in the foreground sitting on a cutting board scattered with peppercorns.

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala is an Italian-American dish of golden pan-fried chicken cutlets and mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine sauce. Though it’s a classic restaurant dish, it’s really easy to make at home. With just one pan, you can have it on the dinner table in about 45 minutes.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest

Nspirement Chef

Chicken Marsala with Chinese noodles and broccoli.

Clay Pot Seafood

Clay pot seafood is a simple but favorable dish that combines seafood, tofu, and vegetables for a hearty main dish that will keep you warm all day. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest

Jenny Low

Clay pot seafood.

Have You Discovered the Wonders of Lavender Lemonade?

Just the sound of lavender lemonade has me wanting to make this delicious drink. Not only does it taste good, but this amazing drink has so many health benefits. Lavender lemonade First, you have beautiful lavender, which: Reduces anxiety and stress; Cures insomnia, and Reduces depression. Added with the superpower of lemon, which: Increases your energy; Boosts your immune system; Fights viral infections; Aids ...

Wilma Oakes

A glass of lemonade with lavender and lemons.

What Magic Ingredient Makes This Jam Healthy?

I love jam; it’s so delicious. You can have it on your toast, on a scone, or put it on a sponge cake, yum! Unfortunately, the main ingredient in it is sugar, which is not good in high amounts, so I’ve had to use it sparingly, until now. I have found a recipe for a healthy jam that includes vegetables. ...

Wilma Oakes

Beets with leaves.

Delectable ‘Tri-colored Umami’ Seafood Dumplings.

These Tri-colored Seafood Dumplings are a perfect comfort and umami food for those cold, somewhat dreary winter days. Not only will your five senses be enticed, but your eyes will also feast on an array of colors, shapes, and artful presentation. Here the selected ingredients are always fresh and nutritious. The clever way of using ...

Jenny Low

A plate is filled with seafood dumplings with dough of three colors: plain, orange, and green.

8 Healthy Foods for a Healthy Life

Food is also medicine and each organ has its corresponding food for maintaining good health in traditional Chinese medicine. When you are having problems with your organs, it is time to add these healthy foods, which are never out of fashion. Healthy foods that will give you a healthy life 1. Wolfberries When you stare at a ...

Emma Lu

Chestnuts in a bowl and on a table.

Green Salsa Verde: A Wonderful Liver Detoxifier

Green salsa verde is a quick and tasty dip that acts as a liver detoxifier. It is a recipe I make every week and store in my fridge so when I come home from work and my blood sugar has dropped, this dip is what I reach for. It is best served with veggie sticks ...

Sheridan Genrich

Green selsa verde and veggie sticks.

Flavorsome Braised Salmon

Salmon would have to be the tastiest fish in the sea. This Flavorsome Braised Salmon is loaded with nutrients and leaves a great taste in your mouth. Salmon is a great protein to eat with the omega-3 fatty acids being key to supporting a healthy heart. Salmon is also listed as one of the top ...

Jenny Low

Flavorsome Braised Salmon on a plate.

Broccoli Coffee Is Now a Thing

There have been quite a few coffee trends over the last few years. From the keto-friendly butter coffee to the immune-boosting mushroom coffee and the anti-inflammatory turmeric latte, there seems to be no end to the things people will add to a cup of joe. Want to know the latest and greatest morning beverage? It’s ...

Emma Lu

Broccoli coffee: A white coffee cup with a broccolatte sits in front of 3 broccoli crowns.