Manipulating the temperature and the length of time for cocoa bean roasting can simultaneously preserve and even boost the potency of some bioactive and antioxidant compounds while protecting desired sensory aspects of chocolate, according to Penn State researchers. That finding flies in the face of previous studies that indicate that roasting always results in a ...
Living abroad can clarify your sense of self, according to new research by a team of social scientists at Rice University, Columbia University and the University of North Carolina. The new research also shows that living abroad leads to clearer career decision-making. They found living abroad increases “self-concept clarity” — the extent to which individuals’ beliefs about ...
Fresh sautéed dandelions are a very healthy and nutritious dish. Dandelions have a yin and yang relationship with humans. Some consider them a dreaded obnoxious weed to be destroyed at all costs, while others see them as an important food and herb with medicinal uses. Dandelions grow just about everywhere. Their yellow flower heads announce the arrival ...
The history of vinegar is very interesting. Vinegar is one of the essential seasonings in food preparation. It is also good for health maintenance, as well as acting as a medicine. The raw materials for vinegar include glutinous rice, sorghum, rice, corn, wheat, sugar, and wine. According to historical records, brewing vinegar in China goes ...
Before I start, I am not saying Listerine invented bad breath — human mouths have stunk for millennia and there are ancient breath-freshening solutions to prove it. The question is: Was halitosis invented by Listerine? The answer is yes. The birth of Listerine Inspired by English doctor Joseph Lister (founding father of antiseptics), St. Louis-based doctor Joseph ...
In Chinese culture, food and medicine are closely related. The practice of traditional Chinese medicine places great emphasis on achieving balance in one’s body for the regeneration of the body’s systems and organs. This balance is referred to as yin and yang. An important aspect in attaining a balanced yin and yang is having well-rounded ...
Yes, tea is good for you, but how so? These facts shared on Chinese social media show just some of the awesome benefits of drinking tea. May promote longevity A survey done on centenarians reports that 40 percent of their long-lived subjects were tea lovers, while 80 percent had the habit of drinking tea. According to their ...
The word eucalyptus is derived from the ancient Greek word eu, meaning good or well, and calyptos, meaning covered. When early explorers arrived in Australia, they collected samples of various plants, including eucalyptus (from which we get eucalyptus oil), and sent them back to England for study. In 1792, French botanist Charles Louis L’ Hertier ...
There are many reasons why Chinese wear masks while in the U.S. — pollution is everywhere, as are airborne illnesses. But why is the mask-wearing trend primarily limited to East Asian people? Is there a valid reason to wear masks? Here are six of the most common reasons to answer the question: Why do the Chinese ...
Do you know the feng shui for positioning your bed in relation to your health, your well-being, as well as the quality of your relationships? Here are some Chinese feng shui guidelines for your bed. Feng shui guidelines for choosing the right bed: Choosing a wooden bed and having a mattress with natural fiber, and ...
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