October 29th, 2008
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Instead of bacon, toast and eggs, the staple breakfast food in Japan is actually Miso soup. This classic dish which quickly warms the stomach and the palate is usually made with rice.
Check out this link to get the complete recipe of Women’s Health Magazine’s very own twist – it includes easy-to-find ingredients like shitake mushrooms, tofu and scallions.
So what is it about Miso soup which makes it orientally delicious? It’s basically a combination of that salty yet buttery texture which makes for one truly satisfying and savory soup. Continue reading ‘The Health Benefits of Miso Soup’
September 25th, 2008
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If you want to partake in the health benefits that vegetarians experience when they use soy as their main protein source – then you should think about including soy in your daily diet.
Continue reading ‘Why Include Soy in Your Every Meal?’
August 5th, 2008
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I remember this Tom Hanks movie where he was telling a kid about how his wife can peel an apple in one long, curly strip – was that Sleepless in Seattle??? Continue reading ‘Fruit Peels with Skin & Health Benefits’
July 29th, 2008
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If you live in Japan, the best way to beat the summer heat is to cool off with the help of a yellow-colored drink called Unagi Nobori. It’s made from the extracts of the head and bones of an eel. Now, is that interesting or just plain eeeeww-y???
For all the adventurous types out there, eel is actually a seasonal delicacy. The Japanese believe that eating eel will boost your stamina during the hottest season of the year. Also, the Unagi Nobori is fortified with vitamins A, B1, B2, D and E. Continue reading ‘Weird Stuff – Eel Drink for Hot Summer Days?!’
