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Lowfat products? How the fats got away

LowFat 

Ever wonder how lowfat products has lost their fat? Be surprised, the “normal” counterparts of these products aren’t supposed to be that fat or sweet in the first place.

During production cream, butter and extra sweeteners were added to food and beverages for one simple reason, to make them tastier. Fat are big, round molecules which gives the creamy feeling to food and enhances it’s natural flavour. If you didn’t add extra fat to your favorite icecream, the fat needs to be exchanged by another substance with similar characteristics.

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Photostory: Hong Kong Street Vendor

Photostory: Hong Kong Street Vendor

 
There is really no reason to be hungry in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, street vendors are everywhere. No matter how hot the weather is, you will always find a large bunch of people surrounding a foodstall to have a litle snack. Which is quite a weird phenomenom, how can you enjoy the hot fish meatballs [...]

Travel Tips »

The best time to visit Hong Kong

The best time to visit Hong Kong

 
Planning a trip to a foreign country requires you to check on the weather. Tropical storms, heat waves and sandstorms can ruin your vacation.
Well sandstorms won’t be a problem for you when you visit Hong Kong, but the occasional typhoon seasoon and humid summers can be a pain.
As part of the series “what’s the best [...]

Childcare & Infants »

Child Care Tips: Formula or Breast Milk

Child Care Tips: Formula or Breast Milk

 
The baby is almost here. Now you have to make a choice on what you’ll be feeding the baby. Usually when you’re in the hospital they would ask you. But if they don’t, let one of the nurses know which you prefer.
Formula

Lots of people prefer to choose formula. They feel it’s convenient. In the beginning [...]

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A good handshake: the 2nd impression

A good handshake: the 2nd impression

 
Everyone knows that 1st impression are your clothes, but when you get into that room, solliciting for that job, you better makes you 2nd impression count too. That is, the handshake. Here’s a simple howto.
A perfect handshake is in the eyes. If you want the guy’s money (why else would you want to work for [...]

Chinese Culture »

The 15-Day Celebration of Chinese New Year

The 15-Day Celebration of Chinese New Year

 
The first day of the Lunar New Year is “the welcoming of the gods of the heavens and earth.”Many people abstain from meat on the first day of the new year because it is believed that this will ensure long and happy lives for them.
On the second day, the Chinese pray to their ancestors as [...]

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The background and tradition of Chinese New Year

The background and tradition of Chinese New Year

 
Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade.
The Chinese calendar is [...]

Chinese Culture »

The story of the 12 Chinese zodiacs

The story of the 12 Chinese zodiacs

Everyone know that the Chinese has 12 zodiacs. As many of old chinese cultural forthbringings, there are some fascinating stories (legends if you will) behind them.
Legend of the 12 Chinese zodiacs version 1
The gods decided to set a calendar with 12 animals in a cycle of years. The gods told the animals that whoever wanted [...]

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Analogy of Asian raised in western countries. Torn between cultures

Analogy of Asian raised in western countries. Torn between cultures

 
Theonian looks at the split views of Asians raised in the West. Though not all her own views, she has drawn on the experience of other people around her to try and categorize our beliefs.
I am English

I live in England, I vote in England. My friends are English. I have an office job. I laugh [...]

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Child Care Tips: Newborn

Child Care Tips: Newborn

 
Wondering what you’ll need in the beginning? The last few weeks feels like months? During this time you can go and shop for things that you didn’t get from your baby shower for the baby. Everything looks good to get but becareful what you get. Might be a waste of money!
Nowadays, certain stores have a [...]

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Child Care Tips: Diaper Rash

Child Care Tips: Diaper Rash

 
What is a diaper rash?
Diaper rash is an irritation. Urine and fecal matters have acid. Very painful to get it. It’s like getting a cut on your finger and something gets in and makes it sting. Some severe rashes even have skin coming off.
Diaper rashes are common for babies. Especially during the beginning. Newborns tend [...]