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Crunchy, Nutrient-Dense Lotus Root Takes Center Stage for the Fall Harvest

Crunchy, Nutrient-Dense Lotus Root Takes Center Stage for the Fall Harvest

As September arrives, the harvest season begins for lotus root, the underground stem (rhizome) of the lotus plant.
Mild Cognitive Impairment Doesn’t Always Lead to Dementia—Early Diagnosis and Lifestyle Management Are Key

Mild Cognitive Impairment Doesn’t Always Lead to Dementia—Early Diagnosis and Lifestyle Management Are Key

Sept. 21 marks Dementia Overcoming Day, a designated observance created to raise public awareness about preventing and managing cognitive decline.
Constipation, Colon Cancer, and the Trap of Zero-Fiber Diets: Why 'Complete Protein' Is a Misleading Myth

Constipation, Colon Cancer, and the Trap of Zero-Fiber Diets: Why 'Complete Protein' Is a Misleading Myth

(Continued from installments 142 and 143) Animal protein is frequently described as a "complete protein" because it...
Tofu Instead of Rice: Inside Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin’s Go-To Diet Meal

Tofu Instead of Rice: Inside Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin’s Go-To Diet Meal

Actress Son Ye-jin, 44, recently revealed the healthy culinary secret she shares with her husband, actor Hyun Bin, 44,...
Skipped a Meal for Milk Tea? The Unexpected Trigger Behind Blood Sugar Spikes

Skipped a Meal for Milk Tea? The Unexpected Trigger Behind Blood Sugar Spikes

As specialty tea chains expand across South Korea, oversized cups of milk tea topped with tapioca pearls, cheese foam,...
More Calcium Than Milk: Everyday Korean Side Dishes That Deliver a Surprising Boost

More Calcium Than Milk: Everyday Korean Side Dishes That Deliver a Surprising Boost

Calcium is an essential nutrient vital not only for building strong bones and teeth, but also for regulating muscle...
Ube Is Touted for Gut Health and Weight Loss—Does the Purple Yam Live Up to the Hype?

Ube Is Touted for Gut Health and Weight Loss—Does the Purple Yam Live Up to the Hype?

Ube, a root vegetable prized for its vivid purple hue, has rapidly expanded from traditional Filipino cuisine into...
Disproportionately Bloated Belly? Tailoring Your Diet Can Help Slim Your Midsection

Disproportionately Bloated Belly? Tailoring Your Diet Can Help Slim Your Midsection

A protruding abdomen can dramatically alter how clothes fit, even without significant overall weight gain.
The Hidden Vulnerability of Dental Implants: Why Tough Foods Can Snap Your New Teeth

The Hidden Vulnerability of Dental Implants: Why Tough Foods Can Snap Your New Teeth

Many people who undergo dental implant treatment operate under the assumption that artificial teeth are inherently...
Beyond the Caveman Craze: What the Paleo Diet Misses About Human Evolution

Beyond the Caveman Craze: What the Paleo Diet Misses About Human Evolution

Approximately six million years ago, early humans evolving from primates sustained themselves on a largely plant-based...