Nutrition & Eating
Eat with the seasons, eat by body constitution, balance your food groups — the foundation of proactive wellness.
Eating by Season and Constitution: A Vietnamese Principle
What does eating by season mean, what are the Eastern medicine body constitutions, and how do you choose foods that suit your own body? A guide to eating by season and constitution for proactive wellness.
A Balanced, Nutritionally Complete Plant-Based Diet
Eating a nutritionally complete plant-based diet isn't hard once you know how. Plant protein sources, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, omega-3, and how to build a balanced plant-based diet for beginners.
8 Healthy Food Groups and How to Balance a Meal
The 8 healthy food groups include good carbohydrates, lean protein, healthy fat, vegetables, tubers, fruit, nuts, and fermented foods, along with how to combine them into a balanced meal.
How to Eat Breakfast for a Day Full of Energy
Eating breakfast the right way helps balance your energy all day. A science-backed breakfast structure, 7 golden rules, and 12 healthy Vietnamese breakfast dishes under 300 calories, ready to use.
Understanding Sugar and Processed Foods: Eating in Moderation
Understanding sugar and processed foods: where hidden sugar lurks, why we crave sweets, how to read labels, and small steps toward more moderate, balanced eating every day.
Frequent Bloating and Indigestion After Eating: Adjusting Your Habits
Frequent bloating and indigestion after eating often stem from habits. Eating slowly, choosing easy-to-digest food, gentle movement, and a cup of warm water to ease your stomach.
Frequent Fatigue and Sluggishness Mid-Day: Why, and How to Eat
Why do you often feel tired and sluggish mid-workday, and how should you eat to avoid an energy slump? Common causes, how to structure balanced meals, and smart snacks.
Caring for Your Skin from Within: Eating for Healthy Skin
Your skin reflects what you eat every day. A guide to caring for your skin from within through nutrition: protein, leafy greens, nuts, enough water, and lifestyle habits.
Plant-Based vs. Animal Protein: How to Choose a Balance
How do plant-based and animal protein differ, and how do you strike a balance? Compare protein sources, learn how to combine them in Vietnamese meals, and get tips for staying full longer.
What to Eat for Steady Energy All Workday
What should you eat for steady energy through a whole workday? How to combine protein, good carbohydrates, healthy fat, and vegetables to avoid a mid-day energy slump and drowsiness.
Choosing the Right Plant-Based Protein: Criteria and Suggestions
How do you choose the right plant-based protein source? Criteria on origin, ingredients, convenience, and how to combine it in Vietnamese meals, plus a plant protein powder suggestion.
Hara Hachi Bu: The Japanese Art of Eating Until 80 Percent Full
Hara hachi bu is the Japanese habit of stopping when about 80 percent full. Understand its meaning, why it makes meals gentler, and how to apply it to a Vietnamese table.
The Okinawa Diet and Lessons in Longevity
The Okinawa diet is known for plenty of vegetables, beans, and moderate eating. Learn its core features and how to bring this eating spirit to a daily Vietnamese meal.
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