Formal language is more common when we write; informal language is more common when we speak. However, there are times where writing can be very informal, for example, when writing postcards or letters to friends, emails or text messages. There are also examples where spoken English can be very formal, for example, in a speech or a lecture. Most uses of English are neutral; that is, they are neither formal nor informal. Formal language and informal language are associated with particular choices of grammar and vocabulary. Contractions, relative clauses without a relative pronoun and ellipsis are more common in informal language.
Umeboshi plums are hidden gems that come from Japanese cuisine. This plum is often pickled and tends to have a salty and sweet taste. Despite the intense taste, these plums can help with digestion, bloating, and can boost the immune system. These plums are often accompanied with rice or used as a paste. Although sea vegetables are on a different level from vegetables in terms of taste and texture, they still share some of the same health benefits.
The ubai is one of China's oldest medicines and is still used for a variety of medical purposes such as counteracting nausea, reducing fevers, and controlling coughs. The oldest Japanese record of pickled plums being used as a medicine is in a medical text written about one thousand years ago. Umeboshi were used to prevent fatigue, purify water, rid the body of toxins, and cure specific diseases such as dysentery, typhoid, and food poisoning.