Posts Tagged ‘ Lotus Seeds ’

Sweet flavors for Tet 

January 22, 2012
Sweet flavors for Tet 

  Mứt Tết (Tet candied fruits) is an indispensable treat during the Lunar New Year Tet is a time when everyone prepares a box of colorful candied fruits, or mứt Tết, at home to give visitors, gift to friends and family, and offer to ancestors. A typical visitor would munch on a candy and roasted [...]

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Yummy, healthy summer treat 

September 20, 2011
Yummy, healthy summer treat 

   Longan and lotus seed sweet soup is a summer favorite and it is believed to help release stress and promote deep sleep. Everyone knows that the best time to eat fruit is when it is in season. Blessed with tropical abundance, Vietnam has several fruits in season throughout the year. And whether you have [...]

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Eat to sleep well 

March 27, 2011
Eat to sleep well 

Lotus seeds are particularly helpful in producing a good night’s rest, according to local herbalists Sleep is vital for recovering from a stressful day. Insomnia caused by stress, work, family conflict, disease or environmental reasons can lead to nervous breakdowns, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and even cancer. I recommend countering insomnia by eating cooked [...]

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Have a good night with red jujube 

January 1, 2011
Have a good night with red jujube 

Red jujube has great nutritional and medicinal qualities that help prevent cough, fortify the heart, liver, stomach, lungs and kidneys. Red jujube is considered a gift from the gods in Oriental medicine. All fruits are divine gifts, theoretically speaking, but this particular fruit is spoken of with special reverence. It has great nutritional value and [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...