fermented foods

5 foods to boost immunity and stop cold and flu this winter

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5 foods to boost immunity and stop cold and flu this winter

As the colder months approach and flu season draws near, many people begin to wonder how individuals can best protect their immune systems. A recent Protein Works study highlighted the top foods to take for each season. Small adjustments can significantly strengthen the immune response and keep individuals resilient throughout winter. Kyle Crowley, a nutrition … Read more

How eating fruit and vegetables can improve mental health

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How eating fruit and vegetables can improve mental health

Celebrated on October 10, World Mental Health Day is a good day to start adding more fruit and vegetables to your meals. Among other health benefits, eating a diet rich in these foods has been shown to improve mental health. Most of us do not eat enough of them, though. “The World Health Organization suggests … Read more

4 apple cider vinegar health benefits claims put to the test – what the research says

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4 apple cider vinegar health benefits claims put to the test – what the research says

Apple cider vinegar has been used for everything from flavouring salad dressings to cleaning toilets, washing windows and unclogging drains. TikTok abounds with apple cider vinegar drink recipes and products, while YouTube videos encourage people to mix it with warm water and sip it before bedtime. But is there any evidence to back claims of … Read more

Pizza, cocktails, ‘extraordinary’ French fine dining – a former model’s favourite Hong Kong restaurants

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Pizza, cocktails, ‘extraordinary’ French fine dining – a former model’s favourite Hong Kong restaurants

Bulgarian former model Teodora Lazarova is the founder of skincare line La Thea. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I love a diverse range of foods, flavours and spices, from everything from Italian to French to Vietnamese to Bulgarian cuisine. Growing up in Bulgaria, we were fortunate to have access to high-quality ingredients, which we now … Read more

How Asia’s fermented foods, from kimchi to preserved pickles, show parallels between the region’s cuisines

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How Asia’s fermented foods, from kimchi to preserved pickles, show parallels between the region’s cuisines

Ha has travelled across the country, covering some 620,000 kilometres (385,000 miles) since 2014, meeting local people and recording the undocumented oral recipes of the communities she encounters. Dureup kimchi is made with Angelica tree shoots. Photo: SCMP She highlighted the vast array of kimchi varieties in Korea, emphasising their regional and seasonal diversity, telling … Read more