Congee (pronounced KON gee), also known as jook or juk, is a classic Chinese breakfast dish; I like to think of it as the Chinese version of oat meal and more. It can also be used during convalescence from illness or during acute diseases. It’s a very nourishing and easily digestible food which can help enhance immunity, strengthen digestion and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2015
Many of us have wholeheartedly accepted the idea that we need to drink 8 eight ounce glasses of water per day for good health. A good look at Chinese, Tibetan, Ayurvedic and Western medicine theories will all reveal this thought for just what it is – a myth. For years we have also been told that drinking caffeinated beverages doesn’t … Continue reading