Among the Japanese, who eat little fat of any kind, breast and colon cancers are uncommon. Studies have shown that when a diet contains high amounts of fat and cholesterol, intestinal bacteria break down these foodstuffs into substances that can cause cancer directly or that promote the action of other cancer-causing chemicals.
Buddhaâs Delight (Jai, Chinese Vegetarian Stew) A classic and festive vegetarian dish made easy. The vegetable stew is great tasting, very flexible, and quite practical for home cooking on a daily basis. This is a very long post with detailed instructions on how to create your own version of Buddhaâs Delight.
Chinese Lunar New Year 2016 Facts: Traditional Food, Snacks And Easy Recipes For Yusheng, Buddhaâs Delight, Nian Gao And More. The Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, is a time for reuniting with family and indulging in delicacies such as Buddhaâs delight, nian gao and yusheng. Above, people pick up candies in a shop selling Chinese New Year goods at a market in Taipei, Taiwan, Feb. 3, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Pichi Chuang The Year of the Monkey on the Chinese calendar will begin Monday, and festivals will be held worldwide to mark the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year. While Chinese New Year traditions may differ in various regions of China and around the world, many delicacies consumed during the holiday period are shared across Chinese culture. Below are some of the traditional food items commonly enjoyed around the time of the Chinese New Year, ranging from sticky rice cakes to uncut egg noodles, along with some easy recipes and facts about the symbolic meanings of the dishes.