The Origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival

Much of the legends and myths in Chinese culture are passed down from generation to generation through stories told by our parents, who were told the same stories by their parents. This makes for a kind of living legend, stories that tend to change with each time it's told.

Read More
Tim ChowComment
How the food you eat affects your gut

The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can’t digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. And while we can’t control all the factors that go into maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, we can manipulate the balance of our microbes by paying attention to what we eat. Shilpa Ravella shares the best foods for a healthy gut.

Read More
The Qi of Tea

Tea, a traditional product of China, has become one of the world's three major kinds of non-alcoholic drinks. In fact, tea is presently consumed in a larger area worldwide than coffee or coca, the other popular beverages. Why did the habit of tea drinking spread from China to every corner of the world? The answer lies with its health-promoting properties.

Read More
Tim Chow