Bijas Vegetarian Restaurant @ Hong Kong University

With the continuous year end celebrations and feasting all over now, I am going to continue with wrapping up my 6 – 13 December 2015 Hong Kong trip postings 🙂

Now where was I already?? I had to go  through my photo albums and scroll down to check which was my last posting 😀

On our 4th day in Hong Kong, which was a very wet and chilly day, we went on a tour of Hong Kong University (HKU).

HKU is rated 2nd best in Asia in year 2015. Did you know that there are also 3 other universities in Hong Kong rated as top 10 universities in Asia in 2015? And what happened to all the universities in Malaysia? *shrug shoulders*

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After our tour of HKU, we had lunch at Bijas Vegetarian Restaurant.  This restaurant is located within the campus of the university. It was super packed with students and professors on the day we had lunch there.

This was our menu for lunch…

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Below – Vietnamese spring rolls.

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Below – assortment of yummy dumplings.

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Below – deep fried crispy tofu with raw green pea sprouts.

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Below – double boiled aromatic soup with an assortment of mushrooms and natural ingredients.  Though totally meatless, it was nonetheless full of flavors.

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Below – Bean curd sheet spring rolls (not in menu) but added last minute.

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Super crispy rice puff with a super healthy and yummy dipping of pureed carrot and potato.

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Below – stir-fried mock meat. Also an added dish, specially for the kids.

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Below – sauteed asparagus with macadamia nuts, fresh lily bulbs, baby sweet corn, shimeiji and red bell pepper.

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Below – mixed vegetables fried rice with pine nuts and red yeast. The rice with a very chewy and nice texture paired really well with the mock meat.

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Below – dessert was deep fried sesame balls

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Below – house-made soy bean milk with black sesame pudding.

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Though the meal was meat-free, it was nonetheless very enjoyable. Every dish was amazingly executed and uniquely flavored though no meat was used, not overly oily and there was no aftermath of insatiable thirst, which was evidenced that not much or perhaps no MSG was added into the dishes. I would love to return to this restaurant in our next trip to Hong Kong.

Below – after lunch, my eldest SIL treated the girls to some souvenirs at the HKU souvenir shop.

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How to Ensure a Dog Ages Gracefully

Dogs begin to slow down and deteriorate in health as they become older. Old age in dogs begins during the eighth year of life for many breeds. Even if a dog is still acting youthful in its older years, preventative care will help the pet to continue to stay in good health. Many health problems can be prevented or delayed through attentive care that is provided by the owner. A veterinarian should be consulted for any supplements or exercise programs to ensure that they will do each specific animal more good than harm.

Regular Exercise
Exercise is important for every human and animal. It stretches the muscles, keeps bones and joints from becoming fragile, contributes to cardiovascular health, and is critical for weight maintenance. A dog should be walked every day as well as allowed plenty of time in a dog run or with toys that encourage activity. If a dog is not particularly energetic, a mandatory daily walk will help.

Supplements for Joint Health and Arthritis
The aging process includes developing fragile joints that may cause more and more pain as the dog gets older. This pain is commonly known as arthritis, resulting in sore, swollen, and painful joints. Stretching and mild activity can help to loosen the joints and lower pain levels. In addition, dogs will need special supplements and potentially pain medicines to keep these health issues under control. Cetyl myristoleate for dogs is commonly used to support joint health and reduce the effects of aging joints.

Strict Proper Diet
Without a proper diet, a dog’s health can quickly turn for the worst. Dog food should contain proper amounts of all necessary nutrients and vitamins. In addition, meat products should come first in the ingredients list. Any reputable dog food will not have corn or other grains listed as the first ingredient. Specialty weight control formulas are important for overweight dogs; an overweight dog could become diabetic, riddled with heart and joint problems, and could face an early death.

Regular Veterinary Exams
Regular veterinary check ups help to catch health problems early. As a dog ages, check ups should be performed once every six months rather than annually. A veterinarian can give helpful advice regarding diet, activity, and any special accommodations or prescriptions that the animal might need.

Dogs are wonderful pets, but they will need closer attention from their owners as they age. Man’s best friend can live a full, healthy life with the proper care of an owner. A little help from the veterinarian goes a long way.

 

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Clearly Straightening The Teeth

One of the worst things that it seems teenagers can hear is that they have to wear braces. While some teens despise the aligners that will give a beautiful smile, there is an option with Invisalign St. Louis orthodontist offices offer that could be a little more comfortable than the traditional metal brackets.

An advantage for clear braces is that they are hardly noticeable unless you are right in front of someone. Since many teens enjoy talking to friends at school and on the weekend, this is a benefit as others won’t be able to see that there are braces in the mouth. The clear braces are really more of a tray that is placed in the mouth. There are no brackets attached to the teeth, making the experience a little more soothing while the braces are used.

Another benefit of this type of braces is that the tray can easily be removed while playing sports. There isn’t a large risk of damage being done to the teeth, gums and lips from the metal that is seen with traditional braces. If you have teens who like to play every sport that is offered, then this is a blessing as they won’t have to worry about an injury, which can lead to being a little more confident while playing.

Brushing the teeth can sometimes be a hassle for teens, but when they have braces, it can sometimes be even harder for them to do on a regular basis. A good thing about clear braces is that the tray can easily be removed from the mouth so that the teeth can be cleaned like normal. The tray can also be cleaned with warm water. This makes it easy to keep the mouth shiny and bright while getting the straight teeth that many teens desire. Since the tray can be removed, it also helps with eating. With traditional braces, you have to watch what you eat so that the food doesn’t get stuck between the brackets or so that a bracket isn’t broken. With clear braces, the tray can be removed so that any kind of food can be consumed.

 

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HEALTH FREAK MOMMY