https://www.scmp.com/rss/517177/feed Armed with a background in film and philosophy, Audrey holds a second degree in Journalism from the University of King's College. They now work as a freelance writer and emerging documentarian. Audrey's projects are fundamentally inspired by deep ecology, disrupting the culture industry, and our urgent need for collective liberation. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com With Art Basel returning to pre-pandemic levels of gallery participation and Art Central resuming its position in Central Harbourfront’s marquee, there’s no shortage of places to be during Hong Kong Art Week. On top of the many exhibitions opening this month to coincide with these fairs, two shiny additions are joining the 2024 art fair line-up. Overwhelmed? Here are our top picks (in no particular order). Art Basel Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. March 28 to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/arts-music/article/3256376/must-sees-hong-kong-art-week-art-basel-and-art-central-fairs-exhibitions-and-events?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/arts-music/article/3256376/must-sees-hong-kong-art-week-art-basel-and-art-central-fairs-exhibitions-and-events?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 24 Mar 2024 09:15:16 +0000 Actor Hugh Jackman has been synonymous with Wolverine since his first outing as the Marvel character in the 2000 film X-Men. Nearly 25 years on, the Australian is not quite ready to hang up his claws – in 2023, the 55-year-old hit the weights again for his role in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Below, we take a look at his eating and workout regimen for building movie muscle. Counting the calories In March 2023, the actor shared photos of the six meals he would have eaten on any given day for... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3255549/hugh-jackmans-weight-loss-journey-intermittent-fasting-calorie-counting-and-lot-chicken-helps-actor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3255549/hugh-jackmans-weight-loss-journey-intermittent-fasting-calorie-counting-and-lot-chicken-helps-actor?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:15:12 +0000 Audrey Chan Audrey Chan Kim Kardashian has committed to several weight-loss regimens since she shot to reality television stardom in 2007. From post-pregnancy dieting to fitting into Marilyn Monroe’s dress for the 2022 Met Gala, this beauty and fashion mogul has done it all. Read on to find out how the self-proclaimed “shape-shifter” has slimmed down in the past – and how she maintains her distinctly curvy figure. The Atkins diet Kardashian, 43 and a mother of four, has been on and off the Atkins diet as a way to lose... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3255038/kim-kardashians-weight-loss-journey-atkins-plant-based-diets-have-helped-reality-star-lose-kilograms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3255038/kim-kardashians-weight-loss-journey-atkins-plant-based-diets-have-helped-reality-star-lose-kilograms?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:15:11 +0000 Audrey Chan Audrey Chan Anne Hathaway is no stranger to extreme physical transformations. In 2012, The Princess Diaries actress famously lost weight to play Fantine in Les Misérables and Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises. But, just as the A-lister’s weight has fluctuated throughout her career, so have her methods for controlling it. Here is how Hathaway shed the pounds to get into character over the years and maintains her figure. Gym workouts In a 2011 interview with fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar, the actress said... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3254363/anne-hathaways-weight-loss-journey-anti-inflammatory-diet-intense-exercise-key-actress?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3254363/anne-hathaways-weight-loss-journey-anti-inflammatory-diet-intense-exercise-key-actress?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:15:15 +0000 Subjected to comments about her weight throughout her career, Rebel Wilson has often been typecast as a plus-sized character for comedic relief, such as her role as “Fat Mandi” on the 2006-07 Australian television show The Wedge. The actress shot to stardom through her 2012 role in Pitch Perfect as “Fat Amy”. But the star’s physique has slimmed noticeably since her big break. According to People magazine, Wilson felt pigeonholed as a “bigger girl” in Hollywood. Her contract with the Pitch... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3253344/how-did-rebel-wilson-lose-36kg-pitch-perfect-actress-dropping-weight-fighting-shame-and-celebrating?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3253344/how-did-rebel-wilson-lose-36kg-pitch-perfect-actress-dropping-weight-fighting-shame-and-celebrating?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:15:12 +0000 All eyes were on China’s comedy sweetheart Jia Ling over the 2024 Lunar New Year holiday – for what she has lost. The 41-year-old star, writer and director of hit film YOLO (“You Only Live Once” or Re La Gun Tang in Chinese) shed over 50kg (110 pounds) during filming to reflect her character’s weight loss. In the film, a reclusive woman driven by a passion for boxing undergoes a dramatic transformation in appearance and self-esteem. Jia’s newly slim figure has been fodder for recent online... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3252785/how-lose-weight-jia-ling-yolo-actress-director-reveals-diet-plan-and-other-methods-behind-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3252785/how-lose-weight-jia-ling-yolo-actress-director-reveals-diet-plan-and-other-methods-behind-her?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:46:08 +0000 Mark your calendars for February 21: Christie’s will present items from music legend Elton John’s former Atlanta home in a series of sales at Christie’s Rockefeller Center, starting with an evening sale that Wednesday. In a nod to John’s final concert tour Farewell Yellow Brick Road, which ran for three years over 300 stops and concluded on July 8, 2023, the Goodbye Peachtree Road collection offers a selection of photographs, artworks, fashion and stage costumes hand-picked by John himself. Per... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3251216/5-most-exciting-timepieces-elton-johns-upcoming-auction-christies-leopard-print-rolex-daytona?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3251216/5-most-exciting-timepieces-elton-johns-upcoming-auction-christies-leopard-print-rolex-daytona?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:00:18 +0000 If only there was a way to make February 14 an even more romantic day than it already is … Celebrity couples like Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter must have had this question in mind when they tied the knot on Valentine’s Day. However, as lovey-dovey as a Valentine’s wedding might seem, a recent survey conducted by CouponBirds showed that out of 21 American celebrity couples who got married before 2020, only seven of them are still together. That makes for a divorce rate of 66.7 per... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3251421/do-valentines-day-marriages-last-6-celebrities-who-tied-knot-february-14-salma-hayek-harrison-ford?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3251421/do-valentines-day-marriages-last-6-celebrities-who-tied-knot-february-14-salma-hayek-harrison-ford?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:00:19 +0000 Keeping a level head during a heated mahjong round can take just as much mastery as winning the game itself. Mahjong is no different to any other game when it comes to expecting a certain level of sportsmanship from players. There is a term – “paai ban” in Cantonese and “pai pin” in Mandarin – which means “tile character” that describes a player’s conduct. Reactions to unexpected twists can be a reflection of their true temperament. Since money is often gambled in mahjong, the personal stakes... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3251358/how-you-play-mahjong-reveals-your-personality-constance-wus-rachel-showed-crazy-rich-asians-so-heres?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3251358/how-you-play-mahjong-reveals-your-personality-constance-wus-rachel-showed-crazy-rich-asians-so-heres?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:15:14 +0000 Everyone hopes Lunar New Year ushers in a lucky year for them, and Chinese people follow a lot of traditions to boost their luck. Read on to find out about some of them, and how to improve your fortune in the Year of the Dragon, which starts on February 10. 1. 5 ways to improve your luck in the Year of the Dragon 2024 There are 60 deities in Chinese astrology – one for each of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs (which correspond to Jupiter’s roughly 12-year orbital cycle) combined with the five... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3251406/how-get-lucky-year-dragon-money-colours-clothing-food?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3251406/how-get-lucky-year-dragon-money-colours-clothing-food?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Feb 2024 04:45:08 +0000 Since the birth of mahjong in Qing dynasty (1644-1912) China, different versions of the game have developed around the world. The basic principles remain the same for the most part, but each version has its flair with unique tiles, rules and scoring systems. Keep scrolling as we take you on a global tour of mahjong and examine some of the most notable gameplay styles. Chinese classical mahjong There are many regional Chinese variants, which is why, in January 1998, the State Sports Commission of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3251327/different-mahjong-versions-classical-chinese-game-american-mahjong-its-joker-tiles-and-japanese?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3251327/different-mahjong-versions-classical-chinese-game-american-mahjong-its-joker-tiles-and-japanese?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:15:11 +0000 The Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday in the Chinese calendar. It is a time for family gatherings, feasts and temple visits, and people are eager to know the fate predicted for them in the coming lunar year according to the zodiac sign they were born under. Read on to learn details of Chinese traditions surrounding the festival, and to find out your lucky number, stone and colour, and what fortune holds for you at work and home in the Year of the Dragon. 1. Year of the Dragon 2024: is your... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3251252/year-dragon-2024-complete-guide-zodiac-predictions-and-traditions-what-wear-and-lucky-foods-10?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3251252/year-dragon-2024-complete-guide-zodiac-predictions-and-traditions-what-wear-and-lucky-foods-10?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:15:09 +0000 Having a good strategy will give you a major leg up in a game of mahjong, but nothing beats having luck on your side. The tabletop game is rife with taboos, so here are some tips on how to best avoid them. You never know – they could change the outcome of your game completely. 1. Do not let anyone pat you on the back Do not let anyone pat you on the back while playing, or place a hand on your shoulder. Keep losing in mahjong? You need to learn some winning strategies For some, a single pat or... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3251102/bad-luck-mahjong-4-game-taboos-avoid-shoulder-tapping-book-reading-and-way-improve-your-luck?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3251102/bad-luck-mahjong-4-game-taboos-avoid-shoulder-tapping-book-reading-and-way-improve-your-luck?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:15:10 +0000 Audrey Chan Audrey Chan While luck plays a large part in the game of mahjong when it comes to getting a good hand, it is a game that requires plenty of thinking and keeping one step ahead of the other players. Here are five simple strategies to take your gameplay to the next level. 1. Watch others’ discards and be flexible with tiles you keep If you notice other players consistently discarding tiles of a particular suit, those tiles might not be useful for the hand they are trying to win with. How do you play mahjong,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3250954/winning-mahjong-strategies-keeping-eye-other-players-playing-mind-games-your-own-hidden-tiles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3250954/winning-mahjong-strategies-keeping-eye-other-players-playing-mind-games-your-own-hidden-tiles?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:15:11 +0000 Audrey Chan Audrey Chan Mahjong is a tile game that is played in every corner of the world, and dates back to 19th century China and the late Qing dynasty era. It remains a popular activity for family gatherings and celebrations – especially during the Lunar New Year holiday. If you are new to the game, here is a simple guide to how to play, and win, a game of mahjong. Mahjong is typically played with four players seated around a square table. Although some versions only require three players, we will stick with the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3250922/how-play-mahjong-and-how-win-mahjong-basic-rules-get-game-started-suits-winning-hands-and-what-say?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3250922/how-play-mahjong-and-how-win-mahjong-basic-rules-get-game-started-suits-winning-hands-and-what-say?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:15:12 +0000 Balloon artist Wilson Pang Sze-tai has amused and delighted many with his craft over the past 12 years. Last week, he unveiled his biggest and most impressive achievement yet. Measuring 41.77 metres (137 feet) long and consisting of 38,000 hand-tied biodegradable balloons, his latest piece – a dragon-shaped installation made for TMTPlaza, a shopping mall in Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun area – broke not only a personal record but also the Guinness World Record for the “largest balloon sculpture of a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3250238/hong-kong-balloon-artist-breaks-world-record-42-metre-dragon-sculpture-made-38000-balloons-usher?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3250238/hong-kong-balloon-artist-breaks-world-record-42-metre-dragon-sculpture-made-38000-balloons-usher?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:15:17 +0000 Hôtel Le Bristol Paris first opened its doors in the Roaring Twenties back in 1925, and today it more than lives up to its legacy as a first-class hotel. Renovations and refurbishments over the years have only introduced more crowning glories to the luxury establishment. It now boasts a sailing boat-shaped swimming pool, a globally renowned cocktail bar and a Michelin star-studded brasserie. The Oetker Collection’s Le Bristol definitely deserves a spot on your travel bucket list. Read on for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3249469/5-reasons-why-hotel-le-bristol-paris-still-grande-dame-euphoria-star-alexa-demie-once-did-photo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3249469/5-reasons-why-hotel-le-bristol-paris-still-grande-dame-euphoria-star-alexa-demie-once-did-photo?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:00:19 +0000 Don’t have a word of the day yet? Here’s one: “crepuscular”. The zoological term classifies animals that are most active around dusk and dawn. Cats, for example, are crepuscular, which explains why you’ll hear them padding about just before morning rolls around, and lazing about for most of the day. In line with their most active waking hours, cats’ eyes have evolved to suit twilight and its dimmer conditions. After all, it’s when they would have hunted for food for their survival before they... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3249434/frequently-asked-questions-can-cats-see-dark?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3249434/frequently-asked-questions-can-cats-see-dark?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:15:10 +0000 What does GG stand for? Good going? Greta Garbo? Golden Globes? Good grief, are you still scratching your head? GG is most often used these days to mean “good game” – although when it comes to abbreviations, there are no wrong answers. How generous! We have the world of online gaming to thank for this usage – “GG” is a compliment paid as a multiplayer game draws to a close, according to a 2020 Finnish linguistics study. Often sent in chat groups, a pithy “GG” acknowledges that the game played... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3249290/frequently-asked-questions-what-does-gg-mean-and-when-should-i-use-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3249290/frequently-asked-questions-what-does-gg-mean-and-when-should-i-use-it?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:45:12 +0000 How long is Chinese New Year? Festivities typically run for 15 days – or 16 if you count Chinese New Year’s Eve celebrations. The festivities for what is also known as Spring Festival begin on the evening before the first day of the first lunar month, and end with the arrival of the first full moon of the new lunar year. There are distinct traditions attached to each day of the festival. These are practised widely, but different Chinese communities have their own variations on them. Read on to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3246943/frequently-asked-questions-how-long-chinese-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3246943/frequently-asked-questions-how-long-chinese-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:15:15 +0000 What to wear for Chinese New Year? You can’t go wrong with a new set of clothes that are red or gold in colour. The key word here is new. In Chinese culture, buying and wearing new clothes to welcome the lunar new year symbolises a fresh start. New clothes are representative of a clean slate and help usher in plenty of good fortune in the coming year. For some, the Chinese New Year holiday calls for dressing up in traditional Chinese clothing. Men generally opt for Tang suits, which feature a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3246855/frequently-asked-questions-what-wear-chinese-new-year-clue-one-those-three-words-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3246855/frequently-asked-questions-what-wear-chinese-new-year-clue-one-those-three-words-new?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Jan 2024 08:15:17 +0000 How to say Happy New Year in Chinese? The most common way in Cantonese is to say san nin faai lok, and in Mandarin Chinese, xīn nián kuài lè. If you plan to attend a Chinese New Year gathering in February and are looking to expand your repertoire of greetings for family and friends, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 ways to say Happy New Year in Chinese, just in case you need some brushing up. 1. Happy New Year – san nin faai lok (Cantonese) or xīn nián kuài lè... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3246666/top-10-ways-say-happy-new-year-chinese-phrases-cantonese-and-mandarin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3246666/top-10-ways-say-happy-new-year-chinese-phrases-cantonese-and-mandarin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Dec 2023 08:15:08 +0000 Who celebrates the lunar new year? Let’s set the record straight: while commonly associated with Chinese communities, Lunar New Year festivities are not exclusively Chinese. The lunar new year is a momentous occasion celebrated by diverse ethnic groups, each of which marks it in subtly different ways, and for each of which the event’s cultural significance differs. Cultures across Asia – Tibetan, Vietnamese, Korean, and Mongolian – have Lunar New Year festivities. So, too, do diasporic Asian... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3246627/frequently-asked-questions-who-celebrates-lunar-new-year-china-vietnam-both-koreas-mongolia-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3246627/frequently-asked-questions-who-celebrates-lunar-new-year-china-vietnam-both-koreas-mongolia-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Dec 2023 08:15:10 +0000 What Lunar New Year animal am I? Your Lunar New Year animal depends on your birth year. In 2024, February marks the start of the new year for the many Asian cultures following the lunisolar calendar. Chinese cultures, for one, are no stranger to Lunar New Year customs, which typically involve vibrant celebrations. Chinese calendars run the course of a 12-year cycle, each year represented by a different animal sign. This 12-animal calendar is deeply rooted in the life, livelihoods and social... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3246461/what-chinese-animal-am-i-characteristics-dragon-snake-horse-goat-monkey-rooster-dog-pig-rat-ox-tiger?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3246461/what-chinese-animal-am-i-characteristics-dragon-snake-horse-goat-monkey-rooster-dog-pig-rat-ox-tiger?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:15:07 +0000 Dining with chopsticks for the first time can be quite a handful, but that hasn’t stopped them becoming one of the most widely used utensils for eating. How to eat with chopsticks? Use your thumbs, index fingers and middle fingers to manipulate them – practice makes perfect. Basic technique The use of chopsticks as a means to eat began in China some 2,500 years ago. Since then, their use has become common across East Asia. While each country has adapted the shape of chopsticks and the material... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3245610/frequently-asked-questions-how-eat-chopsticks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3245610/frequently-asked-questions-how-eat-chopsticks?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:08:37 +0000 How long is soup good for in the fridge? On average, three to four days. The colder months of the year call for big batches of hot soup – and, with those, come plenty of leftovers. As you work through the rest of a batch, knowing how long your soup stays fresh is crucial to maintaining its quality and curbing food waste. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), soups and stews containing meat and vegetables will be safe to eat for three to four days if refrigerated. The... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3245416/cooks-questions-how-long-soup-good-fridge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3245416/cooks-questions-how-long-soup-good-fridge?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Dec 2023 04:45:15 +0000 Is smoked salmon cooked? Yes, if it is hot-smoked. No, if it is cold-smoked. One is a fully cooked delicacy, the other is, ever so slightly, raw. Both preparation methods typically involve wet or dry brining, where raw salmon undergoes curing to infuse it with its famously smoky flavour, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) explains. The real magic happens in special ovens where wood chips are burned to smoke the fish. According to Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS),... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3245177/frequently-asked-questions-smoked-salmon-cooked?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3245177/frequently-asked-questions-smoked-salmon-cooked?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:15:09 +0000 Is kimchi vegetarian? Not always. According to the 2022 iteration of the Codex Alimentarius international food standards, kimchi is vegetarian in that it’s simply “prepared with Chinese cabbage as a predominant ingredient and other vegetables which have been trimmed, cut, salted and seasoned before fermentation”. Sure enough – no mention of meat products here. Another international organisation seems to disagree. According to the Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage list, “[k]imchi is the Korean... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3244788/kimchi-vegetarian-it-can-be-traditionally-cooks-prepare-spicy-korean-preserved-vegetable-dish-using?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3244788/kimchi-vegetarian-it-can-be-traditionally-cooks-prepare-spicy-korean-preserved-vegetable-dish-using?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:15:10 +0000 Does cooking oil go bad? Most definitely. It’s tempting to buy your cooking oil in bulk – it is a kitchen staple, after all. But before you do, keep in mind that all edible oils, opened or not, eventually turn rancid. Why does this happen? Let’s turn to chemistry for an explanation. As outlined in a 2012 article in the Journal of Food and Drug Analysis, cooking oil goes bad because of a process called oxidation. The reaction occurs when the unsaturated fatty acids in cooking oils encounter... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3244689/cooks-questions-answered-does-cooking-oil-go-bad-what-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3244689/cooks-questions-answered-does-cooking-oil-go-bad-what-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:15:08 +0000 Is a sauna good for a cold? If you already have a cold, there’s little scientific evidence that having a sauna will help. Hot air, indeed A 2010 study published in the Medical Journal of Australia put the claim that “saunas help cure colds” to the test. The results of a randomised controlled trial showed that inhaling hot steam in a sauna has no significant impact on symptoms of a common cold. Of the 157 study participants suffering from a cold, those who had inhaled hot air in the sauna did... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3243251/health-questions-sauna-good-cold-what-science-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3243251/health-questions-sauna-good-cold-what-science-says?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:15:19 +0000 Is pickled ginger good for you? Yes, but only marginally. The odds are you’ve probably had pickled ginger as a crunchy sushi condiment. Pickled ginger, a form of tsukemono (Japanese pickled food), is commonly prepared in two ways. Marinating thinly sliced young ginger dehydrated with salt in a sugar and rice vinegar brine gives you gari, or sushi ginger, which leans toward the sweeter side. Beni shōga is made using red wine or plum vinegar which produces its pink hue. The lack of sugar in beni... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3243243/health-questions-pickled-ginger-good-you-what-science-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3243243/health-questions-pickled-ginger-good-you-what-science-says?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Nov 2023 01:45:20 +0000 Is tomato soup good for you? It certainly can be. With the tomato abundant in vitamins and antioxidants, it’s safe to say that the bulk of what goes into this soup recipe is beneficial for your health. So what are the health benefits of tomato soup? Let’s boil this down together. Cooking tomatoes into a nourishing soup might just give you that extra boost of lycopene and vitamin A you’re looking for. Regular consumption of lycopene – the main carotenoid, or pigment, responsible for tomatoes’... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3243109/health-questions-tomato-soup-good-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3243109/health-questions-tomato-soup-good-you?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:45:12 +0000 How long is ground turkey good in the freezer? The short answer? Three to four months. While uncooked, whole poultry can retain its quality for one year in the freezer, time is – you guessed it! – money. On average, Hong Kong retailers are pricing frozen birds at around HK$855 (US$110). Ground turkey (turkey mince) shines through as a lower-cost alternative to roasting a frozen turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas that’s also readily available in most grocery stores. According to the Food Safety... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3242257/cooking-questions-how-long-does-ground-turkey-last-freezer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3242257/cooking-questions-how-long-does-ground-turkey-last-freezer?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:15:15 +0000 Yes, tea does ease a sore throat. Ginger, camomile, peppermint and black teas, and masala chai, all do the trick, studies show. So, if you are feeling under the weather and need a cure for that scratchy sore throat, read on. 1. Ginger tea Widely consumed in various cultures, ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a well-loved aromatic and a medicine traditionally used to remedy sore throat symptoms. A 2022 Spanish study published in the journal Molecules reports that ginger’s bioactive compounds make... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3241898/health-what-do-if-i-have-sore-throat-will-drinking-tea-soothe-pain-which-teas-drink?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3241898/health-what-do-if-i-have-sore-throat-will-drinking-tea-soothe-pain-which-teas-drink?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:45:10 +0000