All tag results for 'asia'

Have you ever had pho?

If you're pronouncing it "foh" then you probably haven't. It's actually pronounced "fah" and it's a SUPER delicious asian-style noodle-based meal!

It's also VERY healthy!

Luckily we have our very own Mariko here to teach us how it's done (above) — and trust us, we can almost smell it through the computer! Now we're SUPER hungry!!

Thanks, Mariko!

Want more from Mariko? Follow her on Twitter and Facebook– and if U wanna know more about pho OR anything else, U can always email us at Questions@FitPerez.com!!

Tags: asia, asian, delicious, health, healthy, hungry, luck, mariko, smell, tea

TY KU is blowin' up!!!

Check out this incredible sounding TY KU cocktail that's about to be featured in ALL Delta terminals across the U.S.!

This isn't an April Fool's joke either — it really will be there in the airport starting April 1st!!

Here it is:

Tags: asia, cocktail, fresh, incredible, soda, spring, ty ku, yum

We hope not, but the Harvard School of Public Health keeps scaring the crap out of us with all of the recent research being released.

First scientists found that red meat may be responsible for 1 out of every 10 early deaths, then they published a study suggesting one sugar-sweetened drink a day increases a man's risk for heart disease by 20%, and NOW researchers are saying that eating white rice could increase the chances of a diabetes diagnosis!

Tags: asia, australia, general tsos chicken, harvard school of public health, rice, type 2 diabetes, united states

Oh no! The bird flu is back and possibly deadlier than ever!

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, a mutant strain of H5N1 that is resistant to existing vaccines is spreading in China and Vietnam.

While the virus seemed to be contained after shrinking from 4000 outbreaks in bird populations at its peak to 302, nearly 800 cases were reported in 2010-2011.

8 people have died from the mutated strain of the bird flu in Cambodia alone and officials are reporting that "wild birds may introduce the virus, but people's actions in poultry production and marketing spread it."

So scary! And just in time for the terrifying new film Contagion, which may be hitting a little too close to home for the Asian film market.

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: asia, bird flu, contagion, h5n1, mutated, outbreak, scary, vaccine, virus

We're impressed!

She may not be able to actually legally taste alcohol for another 10 years, but a 10-year-old girl has become Japan's youngest certified sake expert!

Although never tasting the substance, the 4th grader has a "remarkable knowledge of the history and production of the traditional Japanese rice wine and how to enjoy it."

The Japanese education system never ceases to amaze us by consistently churning out the world's brightest children! Check out the video above to meet the Asian country's youngest sake expert!

Wonder if she's a big fan of Ty Ku?

Tags: 4th grader, asia, country, education, impressive, japan, legal, production, sake, tasting, wine

SH'BAM! It's as fun to do as it is to say!

SH'BAM is the newest worldwide exercise craze which is already practiced at gyms across Europe and the United States, but has recently launched in Asian Celebrity Fitness clubs.

SH'BAM (pronounced as She-bam) is an uptempo dance, mixed with modernised Latin beats, and accompanied by the hottest music played at nightclubs around the world.

Each sh'session usually lasts about 45 minutes with 12 hot tracks playing to move, groove, and shake your booty to.

The dance class was developed by group fitness company Les Mills, which says on their website:

"Your instructor will introduce you to the basic choreography and coach you through each of the simple steps – and it’s up to you to add in as much sass and style as you like. SH’BAM™ is for people of all fitness levels, and we promise you’ll get fitter doing this class regularly"

We know we're not supposed to judge a book by it's cover, but judging by the name, we're going to love this. Try it out!

SH'BAM! (why can't all words be this fun!?)

Tags: asia, dance, europe, exercise, groove, gym, latin, move, tracks

Kenny Rogers Roasters, a fast food chicken chain owned by the country musician Kenny Rogers, operating mostly in Asia, is encouraging its customers to stay fit with the 6th Roasters Health Watch.

Roasters Health Watch is an eight-week, health management programme which provides 10 participants in Malaysia with a chance to go through a health and fitness transformation through proper exercise and diet which Kenny Rogers Roasters will provide up to three times a week.

A representative from the company said:

"The Roasters Health Watch was designed to show people that their health and fitness goals are attainable with commitment and discipline."

Partnering with Celebrity Fitness, two local Malaysian celebs will join the contestants and say:

"This is a truly unique opportunity for people to take charge of their fitness goals. The Roasters Health Watch really provides all the tools you need to conquer your health and fitness challenges."

We're glad to see that fast food joints overseas are being proactive in fighting obesity in their country.

In fact, we wish that more franchises in the United States would take their cue!

Tags: asia, celebrity, chicken, exercise, health, kenny rogers, malaysia, obesity