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The Truth About Milk

A lot of people have been scared about hormones and additives that may be added to milk. However, milk is a great source of calcium to build strong bones. A diet high in calcium may help prevent osteoporosis in the futur…
Why I Would Never Call Someone "Fat"

I've met a ton of amazing people in my French-Exchange program, but I have also met people who are completely ignorant. Two days ago, I experienced racist comments from a drunkard student who enjoys offending people when…
Lychee Season is "HOT"!

Happy Summer Solstice everyone! (One day late.) I love summer because it is a season full of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables. The one fruit that is particularly in season right now is lychees. It's pretty much on…
Silly Exercises from Asian Magazines

I'm not a personal trainer or fitness expert, but I'm a person that frequently participates in physical activity and reads fitness magazines. These photos are not from a fitness magazine. My friend purchased the August i…
The HK Yakult Controversy: Defining "HIGH IN SUGAR"

By coincidence, my previous post on probiotic yogurt drinks was posted just a few weeks after a Hong Kong newspaper apparently published that Yakult has a higher sugar content than other beverages. Several people mention…
How Asians are Obsessed with Slimness

I wrote a post a while back about cultural perspectives on calling someone fat or telling someone that they have gained weight. I really find people in Hong Kong to be absolutely obsessed with slimness and dieting. I fee…
Do You Have Clean Plate Syndrome?

I believe that clean plate syndrome is very typical and common in North American culture. We finish every bite of food on our plates because we have a reluctance to waste food. When I grew up, people often told me to "t…
Portion Sizing for Chinese Meals: Possible or Impossible?

Problem: Chinese meals (and a lot of other Asian meals in general) are eaten differently from western meals. With most western meals, you eat from one large plate and you don't share with others. You can use simple ratio…
Good Read -- Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China

I am a Canadian-born-Chinese and although I am very fortunate to grow up in a western country, speak English, and have so many opportunities for work and education, I always felt sad that I didn't know much about my own…
Collagen Creams & Supplements -- Keeping your skin young

I was requested to write about collagen creams, supplements, water, etc. by Iluvgillian. I'm sorry, I'm not a dermatologist or med school student! But this was a really interesting topic. In Hong Kong, the popular skinca…