As the weather gets cooler, the elderly have fewer outdoor activities and naturally reduced their diet. In addition, with age, the body’s functions gradually deteriorate, and the teeth and mouth are getting worse and worse, which may affect eating and lead to a lack of various nutrients. In particular, the seven nutrients that are most […]
To deal with diabetes, you need to eat a balanced diet
November 14 is the 32nd World Diabetes Day, in order to make people aware of and prevent the importance of diabetes, and encourage people to improve their lifestyle to resist and manage diabetes, Professor Wang Haiyang, an expert at the Chinese Food Think Tank, a member of the Vascular Surgery Professional Committee of the Chinese […]
Which is more nutritious and safer lard or vegetable oil?
During the winter solstice, the ground freezes and the weather is cold. Some people are accustomed to cooking food with lard to be full of calories and aroma. It is said on the Internet that lard is rich in vitamins D and B, with a higher nutrient content than any vegetable oil, and because of […]
Gizzards n’ Gravy over rice with salt & pepper oignons … Soul Food!
Poor folk food, country style food, down home cookin’, home style cooking and soul food all add up to one thing. Good hearty old fashioned food that is made from scratch with tender loving care. Nothing is wasted, nothing is overlooked, the flavors are designed to please everybody’s tastes and no flavor is left behind. […]
Grab a quiet breakfast of curry mee and yong tau foo at Foo Kwai, Bercham
There are some breakfast places in Ipoh that have remained evergreen; a hit with the loyal early risers in the quiet neighbourhoods of Ipoh, yet inconspicuous enough to stay out of the (tourist) spotlight. If you ask me, one of the last things that I wish upon waking up on a relaxing Sunday morning is […]
Keep calm and take a break: Three cafes to do just that in Ipoh
Lately social media users in Malaysia (and possibly beyond) have been assaulted by the barrage of ridiculous and extremely frustrating headlines dominating the news feed. Short of throwing tantrums and taking a defensive stance, sometimes I wish things would just get better; rather than focus on politics, we should come together as Malaysians to stand […]
Can you eat ice cream that doesn’t melt?
In the hot summer, nothing can’t be cured by an ice cream. On June 29, the Jiangxi Provincial Market Supervision Bureau issued a special consumer tip to remind consumers of the precautions for eating ice cream. What is ice cream? Ice cream is a frozen drink made with drinking water, milk and/or dairy products, egg […]
Ipoh’s Keng Nam: All about sweet and spicy memories
The pulut kaya at Keng Nam Coffee Shop is to die for; a very traditional, Hainanese style of kaya that will leave you wanting seconds One of the perks, if you can call it that, of living in Ipoh is the abundance of great spots for breakfast on Sunday mornings. It’s true. Aside from the […]
Guangdong cuisine at its best from this unassuming Hong Kong eatery
In a nutshell, Hong Kong is a bustling city power-packed with adrenaline-charged people; from the blue-collar working class heroes to street vendors, and char chaan teng aunties with their sarcastic remarks should you be slow and indecisive when ordering your food, to tourists from every corner of the world. In this sea of chaotic frenzy, […]
Moong Dal Khichdi: A Wholesome One-Pot Meal
Moong Dal Khichdi is a traditional Indian dish that combines rice and yellow moong dal (split mung lentils) into a comforting, nutritious, and easy-to-digest meal. It’s a staple in many Indian households, often prepared during times of illness, fasting, or as a simple, wholesome meal. This dish is not only light on the stomach but […]