Food

Are You a Meat Lover? Then Get Ready for Some Lab Meat

Lab meat, as the name suggests, basically means meat that is grown in a lab. Traditionally, an animal has to be raised to maturity and then killed for the meat to be harvested. Lab meat does not require such a lengthy process. Instead, a technology called “cellular culture” is used where muscle tissues are created ...

Armin Auctor

A steak and fries.

How Japanese Noodle Slurping Became a Hotly Debated Topic

The Japanese are into slurping their noodles. While for natives this is a normal thing, many tourists are now complaining that the activity is disturbing them. This has set off an intense online debate in the country that is looking to host the 2020 Olympics. Slurping noodles Making noises while eating food is frowned upon in ...

David Clapp

Slurping noodles.

5 Foods to Eat When You Plan a Gluten-Free Diet

Gluten is a type of protein that is found in certain grains. For most people, consuming gluten is a non-issue. But if you have gluten sensitivity or a medical condition like celiac disease, then adopting a gluten-free diet becomes essential. 5 foods for a gluten-free diet 1. Whole grains Grains like wheat, barley, and rye ...

Raven Montmorency

A dish with quinoa.

China Rising: Top 5 Health Food Trends

With the Chinese economy growing rapidly over the past decade, people’s tastes have evolved. Many now consider the health factor of a health food item to be more important than its taste. The focus on health is now so strong in China that several new business opportunities have sprung up in this segment. The top ...

Armin Auctor

A woamn eating a piece of watermelon.

Top 5 Destinations in China Every Foodie Must Visit

China is one of the richest and most diverse places on earth when it comes to cuisine. With a civilization spanning over 5,000 years, the Chinese have tinkered with every possible cooking method and food combination to come up with some lip-smacking delicacies. And for foodies who plan on visiting the country on a food ...

Armin Auctor

Person sampling street foods in China using chopsticks.

7 Healthy and Delicious Millet Porridge Variations

Millet is good for your health and you can enjoy it as a porridge. It is rich in nutrients and it also has the reputation of being a “ginseng substitute” soup. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) believes that whole grains are the essence of health. In this regard, millet is seen as the most natural and ...

Emma Lu

Millet porridge with bananas and goji berries.

China’s Sanquan Recalls Tainted Dumplings

Sanquan Food Co Ltd, one of the leading frozen food brands in China, has recalled several batches of its pork dumplings after reports that some of them were contaminated with African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV). Infected products Sanquan’s decision comes after the Communist Party-run Beijing News said that several dozen samples of processed pork products ...

Nspirement Staff

Upgrade Your Productivity With These 12 Herbal Teas

Why shouldn’t you upgrade your productivity by drinking some teas that actually work? If you think coffee is the only solution to work for the grind, you might have to think again. Did you know that herbal teas and green tea are better when it comes to focusing, mood, and energy? 12 herbal teas that ...

Nspirement Staff

A cup of herbal tea.

Foods to Avoid Eating With Red Dates

Red dates (Chinese xi’an chunhefang), also known as jujube, is one of the most widely used foods in China for its health benefits. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) regards red dates as being a valuable source of nutrients. The history of red dates goes back 8,000 years to our Neolithic or Stone Age ancestors. In China, ...

Hermann Rohr

Red dates growing on a tree.

Top 5 Food Trends for 2019

Eating delicious foods is arguably one of the finer enjoyments of life. Over the past decade, there has been a rapid change in food trends, whether it be the rise of veganism, gourmet snacks, or what have you. 5 food trends that will likely dominate 2019 1. Orange wine Move over red and white wine, ...

Emma Lu