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5 principles for nourishing those with a cold constitution

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Individuals who are sensitive to cold, often experiencing cold hands and feet, should avoid excessive consumption of cold foods, ensure sufficient sleep, stay warm even in hot weather, and engage in gentle exercise to boost their health.

Is it better to mix rice with soup or eat dry rice?

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My mother says mixing rice with soup makes the stomach contract more easily and aids digestion better than eating soup separately, which makes you full quickly. Is this true? (Hoang, 21, Hanoi)

A 7-day menu to nurture your stomach

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Traditional physician Do Minh Tuan, from the Vietnam Association of Southern Medicine, suggests a 7-day meal plan designed to soothe the stomach, promote digestive health, and stabilize digestion.

Can you eat soup left overnight?

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My mother often stores leftover soup overnight to eat for breakfast or lunch; is this nutritionally safe or does it pose a risk of bacterial contamination? (Hoa, 21, Hanoi).

Familiar vegetable helps stabilize blood pressure and digestion

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Pumpkin shoots, a common vegetable, are easy on the stomach, aid digestion, stabilize blood pressure, and boost immunity.

Should you store eggs in the refrigerator door?

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A Hanoi resident asks if storing eggs in the refrigerator door's tray, a common practice for convenience, is safe and maintains egg quality.