Category Archives: Nutrition

South Vietnam House—Phở Gà

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Mary Strong-Spaid

When  the cold winds of  January blew in, I caught a nasty cold or maybe it was flu? My head hurt, my throat was sore, and I could not stop coughing. I even lost my voice! Couldn’t think, couldn’t write—I … Continue reading →

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Incredible Edible Art

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Mary Strong-Spaid

In the summer of 2011, when I first ordered sushi and sashimi at Umi restaurant, I couldn’t believe my eyes—incredible edible art! I knew I was still home in Virginia, but I felt like I had suddenly returned to the … Continue reading →

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Obese Fast Food Pigeons

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Most of our fast food is filled with salt and saturated fat, and lacking in vital nutrients. That’s why eating fast food on a regular basis has been linked to medical conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, … Continue reading →

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