Chinese “almond” milk: recipe and health benefits
Chinese “almond” milk or Xing Ren Cha (杏仁茶/露) is a traditional Chinese drink. I remember it was my grandma’s favourite drink. With a distinctive smell, I used to hate it …
Complete proteins from plant-based sources
The most commonly known sources of proteins for vegetarians, especially for vegans who avoid all animal-based foods, including eggs and dairy, are legumes like beans and peas. However, legumes are …
Zinc – The element of good health
Are you feeling tired, low mood, loss of appetite, indigestion, and catch a cold easily? Chances are, your body may be low in zinc. Zinc is such a critical element …
Protecting the kidney function with alkaline foods
Human kidneys are extremely hardworking. They are water filtering plants in the body that work non-stop for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help the body to …
Pap smear, HPV, and natural approach to prevent cervical cancer
I received an email from a friend who became worried after getting an “abnormal” Pap smear screening result. It can be a fearful moment reading report show medical terms such …
Fermented rice bran helps to fight cancer
Introduction Rice is the staple food for half of the world population. It is being consumed regularly worldwide, especially in East and South Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and …
Surviving cancer, five years on…
It has been five years since my wife was first diagnosed with breast cancer. We are glad that her latest PET scan (completed earlier this month) continues to show no …
Weight loss, A,B,C
Many people asked me to give advice on how to lose weight. I told them that there is no secret, how our body gain and lose weight can be expressed …
Dealing with cold sores
How it started? I have been suffering from cold sores lately. This is an infection by the Herpes Simplex Type 1 (HSV-1) virus that causes blisters and painful ulcers on …
The benefits of a slow-cooked meal
Slow-cooking refers to any food preparation method that relies on low heat and cooks over a long period of time. Traditionally, it was done with low-heat oven or smoker. Today, …