Exercise? I Thought You Said Extra Fries! Families From Different Cultural Backgrounds Share Bite Size Thoughts on Healthy Eating
We chat with two families about dietary habits in the household, and living a healthy life.
Browsing: Nutrition
Spicy Fest Special: Introducing Your Kids To Spicy Food
Giving spicy food to young children is controversial in America and Europe but a common practice in many other parts of the world. If you decide to give hot a shot, here are some ideas on how to incorporate spices into your child’s diet.
Picking Your Battles With Picky Eaters
“Yuck, no! It’s touching! I DON’T LIKE THAT!!!!!!!” For all too many parents this is there meal time soundtrack. Most kids go thru a picky phase (or three) and parents desperate to make sure there growing little one gets the nutrition they need start to view the dinner table as a battle ground. So how do you win the war? A few tips and tricks to keep family dinner family friendly.
Throwback Thursday: The ABCs of Achieving a Balance in Vitamin Consumption
Vitamin deficiencies can cause health problems, but how worried should parents be about their children clinically lacking vitamins and what diet or supplement-based measures can they take?
11.11: Great Singles’ Day Deals At Beijing’s Int’l Hospitals
Chances are if it has a price tag, it most likely has a discount on 11/11. This also includes medical services. After this year’s COVID-19 continued health scare, it might be time to use the amazing deals made available by some of Beijing’s best international hospitals.
Using TCM to Give Your Body the TLC it Needs This Winter
Understandably, there are some of us who might not be too sure about the efficacy of getting a flu shot and wish to turn to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Veg-Jing Out: Plant-Based Thanksgiving, KFC, and the 21 Day Vegan Challenge
Fresh on the heels of what was apparently a successful trial run back in June, KFC has announced that they will be permanently adding plant-based chicken nuggets and hamburgers to the menu at 210 of their restaurants across six cities in China, including Beijing.
What’s a “Normal” Relationship with Food?
Let’s take a look at the healthy aspects of dieting and how our minds relate to our food intake.
What’s MooMoo Week? A Student Challenge to Go Meat-Free and Save the Earth
One of the most efficient ways to reduce our carbon footprint is by reducing our meat and dairy consumption. Moreover, if just one person gave up their burgers, bacon, and nuggets, that single person would save 162,486 gallons of water annually.
Three Local Organic Beijing Farms That Deliver Right to Your Door
Beijing has an abundance of organic farms, so this list is by no means exhaustive, but here are three that we can guarantee are delivering fresh produce to the capital, even during difficult COVID-19 times.