Last updated: 24th July 2008, 08:44 GMT
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Chinese Culinary Herbs: Pink soup and clever eating
In the west our choice of foods is frequently driven by taste alone. We often do not think of eating foods for their medicinal properties. Embarking on a journey of discovery of Chinese dietary principles can lead us back to a clearer focus on what we eat, why we eat it, and how we can use foods to build healthy bodies and minds.
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