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Let vegetarianism grow on you!

Let vegetarianism grow on you! Ashley Fruno from Canada, who is an activist from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), promotes vegetarianism while clad in full length gown made of vegetable leaves in front of a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sept. 2, 2009. (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung) ...

Scientists discover secrets of red wines health benefits

Scientists discover secrets of red wine's health benefits Red wine's health benefits lie in resveratrol which works as an effective therapy for life-threatening inflammation, a new study has found. The study not only explains resveratrol's one-two punch on inflammation, but also shows how it, or a derivative, can be used to treat potentially deadly inflammatory disease, such as appendicitis, peritonitis, and systemic sepsis, said a team of scientists from Scotland and Singapore. The study...

GM rice may join the menu

'GM' rice may join the menu A farmer checks on the progress of her rice crop in Qionghai, Hainan province. China is thinking about embracing genetically modified rice in a bid to improve the yield and taste of the staple. [Photo by Meng Zhongde/China Daily]  Genetically modified (GM) rice, which proponents say is more resistant to pests and more satisfying to taste buds, may be edging toward the market in China. Government officials said Monday final approval to sell GM rice is...

Diageo delivers responsible drinking messages

Diageo delivers responsible drinking messages Alcohol is often an indispensable part of a good night out, but it comes with attendant risks if practiced irresponsibly. One of the most serious risks is drink driving, instances of which are on the rise along with improving living standards and alcohol consumption in China. Diageo, the world's leading premium drinks business, is hoping to reverse the trend. "Alcohol is a special consumer product in that it can have negative effects on society...

145-year-old Quanjude serves 148 millionth duck

145-year-old Quanjude serves 148 millionth duck A foreign guest, who gets the chance to enjoy the 148 millionth duck, takes photo with the chief chef of Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant during the 145th anniversary celebration of the restaurant in Qianmen of Beijing, capital of China, July 28, 2009. Founded in 1864, Quanjude has cemented its reputation by modern management and has stuck closely to its traditional business tenet. (Xinhua/Zhang Xu) ...

Hmm . . . how about Ethiopian?

Hmm . . . how about Ethiopian? Sanlitun's RAS Ethiopian restaurant brings a genuine, tasty experience to diners looking to find some of the rarer cuisine Beijing has to offer. You walk into RAS Ethiopian restaurant in Sanlitun to find your senses bombarded from all angles authentic d??cor catches the eye, traditional music pulses through the room, and of course heavenly aromas emanate from the kitchen. Nothing less than a full experience, prepare to be engaged and enlightened by the cultural...

Believe it or not — coffee is good for you

Believe it or not -- coffee is good for you Coffee is "a rich and wonderful elixir", says a professor, adding the alkaloid caffeine does no harm to our heart.   "For most of us, drinking coffee is not a good habit. It silts up our body with toxins and causes cancer. But, it is just a stereotype that has stuck with us," Dr Stephen Alexander-- an Associate Professor of Molecular Pharmacology at the University of Nottingham told Mail Online...

Tower of chocolate

Tower of chocolate George Helwig, head chocolatier at "Fassbender & Rausch - Chocolatiers at Gendarmenmarkt" creates a model of Berlin's landmark TV Tower out of chocolate in the northern German city of Peine. (Xinhua/AFP Photo) ...

KFC starts serving Chinese Shaobing

KFC starts serving Chinese Shaobing More and more Western fast food chains are making their presence felt in China. But typical Chinese food has been added into the menu. And what they offer here might be very much different from the menu items in any other country in the world. Today there's a new item being unveiled at KFC, which is the most popular overseas franchise operation in China. What is it like? Starting Monday, Shao-bing, or Chinese-style pancakes, is being sold at KFC. It's the...

Tasty comfort zone

Tasty comfort zone After a recent revamp, Kafe Peranakan (°¢ÄǺ¹ÂíÀ´Î÷ÑÇ·çζ²Í°É) is an even more comfortable place to try tasty Malaysian and Southeast Asian food. Their Teh Tarik (hot tea) still smells fragrant, has an easy taste and warms up the stomach. Acar Acar is an interesting salad with chunks of cucumber, carrot and shallots marinated in a sweet and sour mix of sugar and vinegar. It works well as a degreaser for the Bak Kut Teh, a pork ribs herbal soup. The...