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Kiss Garlic Breath Goodbye: Proven Tips for Instant Freshness

Have you ever had garlic breath after a delicious meal and found yourself feeling a bit self-conscious? Well, don’t worry, you’re not alone! Garlic is a herbaceous plant that’s been used in cooking for over 5,000 years and is a staple ingredient in various cuisines worldwide. From Italian spaghetti to Indian biryani, garlic’s unique and ...

Haidene Go

Fresh garlic bulbs.

10 Iron-Rich Foods for Babies and Toddlers

Iron is a vital nutrient your body needs to produce hemoglobin, the component in red blood cells that carries oxygen to organs and muscles. Iron-rich foods are, therefore, essential for aiding oxygen supply, muscle metabolism, cell functioning, physical growth, nerve development, hormone production, and more. That means iron is a crucial component of healthy blood, ...

Nathan Machoka

A child eating.

How Tofu Came to the West

Tofu is a favored Chinese dish. Its lightness makes it suitable for all kinds of cooking. It is an economical, nutritious, and tasty delicacy. It is a popular and healthy food not only in China, but also in East Asian countries such as Korea, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam, and its popularity is growing around the ...

David Jirard

Stir-fry is one of many ways to prepare tofu.

Vegetarians Beware: Tofu is Not as Healthy as You Think

In their diets, vegetarians seek out good sources of protein to feel satisfied and keep sustained energy throughout their day, as well as maintain a strong physique. Nuts, eggs, dairy, legumes, and soy products such as tofu help meet a vegetarian’s needs. This is in addition to fats and the many carbohydrates including fruit, vegetables, ...

Emma Lu

Tofu and soy beans on a kitchen table.

3 Foods That Reduce Uric Acid Buildup in the Body

Every day the human body generates about 600 mg of uric acid, which is a normal by-product of metabolism. The body excretes uric acid in sufficient quantities to ensure that what remains in the bloodstream is in balance and will not lead to uric acid buildup in the body.  In some cases, however, the uric acid stays in the human body and causes high concentrations, ...

Helen London

Tofu and soy beans on a kitchen table.

5 Health Benefits of Eating Tofu

The benefits of eating tofu are well documented, as it is a great example of how a simple food like soybeans can be woven into human food traditions in a way that is natural, inexpensive, and nourishing. Tofu is a surprisingly versatile form of soybeans that is made by curdling soymilk so that its proteins ...

David Jirard

Tofu chunks in a bowl with soy beans.

Delectable Vegetarian Patties

These Delectable Vegetarian Patties are so fluffy and delicious. Who wants to buy store-made when making it by scratch is actually very simple? Tofu is a favorite protein in my family, containing all nine essential amino acids. It is a good source of iron, calcium, and the minerals magnesium, copper, zinc, and Vitamin B1. It is ...

Jenny Low

vegetarian patties on a white plate with vegetable carved flowers on the outside

Mouth-Watering Spicy Tofu With Ground Beef

Prepare time: 20 mins Cook: 20 mins Ready in: 40 mins Spicy Tofu with Ground Beef is a comforting dish, great for a cool night in. It is a family favorite in our house, and each mouthful is an explosion of flavor. Tofu is rich in protein and contains all nine essential amino acids. It ...

Jenny Low

Spicy Tofu with Minced Meat.

Ancient Chinese Foods That Are Still in Vogue

Ancient Chinese foods are some of the most complex in the world. Some of the Chinese foods that are popular in the country today were introduced several centuries back. The Chinese not only focused on the taste aspect when preparing food, but also on its impact on health and its importance in faith as well. ...

Emma Lu

White rice.

The Yin-Yang of Foods

It is important to understand the yin-yang of foods. In an earlier article on food for health and wellness, you learned about the Japanese dish yuki nabe, or “snow” hot pot, made with daikon and tofu. This article is about why a dish of fish and burdock root, known as gobo in Japanese, is a ...

Raven Montmorency