April 30, 2021
Tong, as we the Cantonese would call broth, is just as essential to any dining table as rice. Usually composed of a protein (chicken, pork, beef, or fish) combined with vegetables, seeds, and medicinal herbs, Tong is served at the beginning of the meal and consumed throughout mealtime as a beverage.
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April 16, 2021
Growing up in New York City, that little shop in the alleyway of Chinatown’s Mott Street was the place my mom would take me whenever I had a sore throat or an unsettled stomach. To this day, I still have not developed any tolerance for that brown, bitter herbal tea. Yet there was always something intangible that always made me look forward to those trips whenever I got sick.
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April 09, 2021
In fact, many microbes carry essential roles in our bodily functions, such as breaking down the food we eat, working alongside our immune system, providing nutrients for other cells in the body, and regulating metabolism. What’s more, our gut microbiome is able to change its composition based on what food we eat. You’ve probably heard those beneficial probiotics in yogurt a thousand times, but what if I tell you those magical microbes are present in many popular Asian foods as well?
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April 02, 2021
We all agree colorful things lighten up our day. When it comes to eating, similar rules apply: who doesn’t love a plate filled with colorful food? However, simply being visually appealing is not enough. In fact, colorful fruits and veggies are packed with important nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. At FreshZen, we believe in a nutrient-dense, plant-based diet, and here is just a spectrum of colorful produce that will certainly go well with our most beloved Ginger Scallion pesto sauce.
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March 26, 2021
As one of the key ingredients in freshZen’s Asian pesto sauce, ginger not only adds that peppery taste with its sweet aroma to your dishes, it is also considered a rock star when it comes to boosting your immunity.
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March 19, 2021
As we trace back to the history of ginger, it’s both surprising and unsurprising how this plant came to be. Surprising due to its ability to withstand challenges throughout time, yet unsurprising, as its reputation for providing various health benefits are passed from generation to generation.
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July 05, 2020
While Chinese cuisine continues to be persecuted with misconceptions of health concerns and fake ingredients, there are people dispelling this bad reputation. Ruby Chan, founder and CEO of FreshZen Foods is at the frontline in presenting the true essence of Asian cuisine: authentic, fresh, and healthy. New York native Chan grew up in Chinatown, NYC where her parents owned a restaurant.
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