#Okra Kimchi Fried Rice

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Korean American Day

The unique fusion of Korean and American cultures creates a rich tapestry of art, music, food, and language that's not to be missed!

Celebrating the achievements and contributions of Korean Americans to the United States, Korean American Day is observed annually on January 13th—the date of the first Korean immigrants’ arrival on U.S. soil. Korean American Day is recognized as a time for Korean Americans to reflect on their history, celebrate their culture, and honor the sacrifices of their ancestors who came to the United States seeking a better life.

History of Korean American Day

On January 13, 1903, a group of 102 immigrants, mostly young men, arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii on the RMS Gaelic. They were the first Korean immigrants to arrive in the United States, and sought a better life, hoping to find work in the sugarcane plantations.

The holiday was first celebrated in 2002 and is recognized by the United States government, but is not a federal holiday.

Korean American Day Timeline

January 13, 1903

Arrival of the RMS Gaelic

The first Korean immigrants arrive in the United States, landing in Honolulu, Hawaii.

August 15, 1948

Republic of Korea established

After Japan’s defeat in World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union divide the Korean Peninsula along the 38th parallel. The United States establishes the Republic of Korea in the southern half, while the Soviet Union establishes the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in the north.

June 25, 1950

Korean War begins

The Korean War breaks out when the North Korean People’s Army invades South Korea. The United States comes to the aid of South Korea and leads a coalition of United Nations forces in the war. The conflict ultimately ends in 1953 with an armistice, but no official peace treaty is signed.

October 3, 1965

Immigration and Nationality Act is passed

This act abolishes the national origins quota system that had been in place since the 1920s, allowing for a more diverse range of immigrants to come to the United States. As a result, the number of Korean immigrants to the United States increases significantly.

2005

Korean American Day established

After its first proclamation by President George W. Bush in 2003, Korean American Day is officially founded as a holiday by the U.S. House and Senate.

How to Celebrate Korean American Day

Korean American Day is celebrated by Korean American communities and organizations, and also those who are interested in Korean American culture. There are several ways to celebrate this day. One can learn about the history and culture of Korean Americans, participate in community events or festivals, visit a Korean American-owned business, or try some Korean American cuisine.

Here are some suggestions for celebrating Korean American Day:

Attend a Korean American Day festival or event

Many Korean American communities and organizations host festivals or events to celebrate Korean American Day. These events often include cultural performances, food, and other activities that allow attendees to learn more about Korean American culture.

Learn about Korean history

A great way to celebrate Korean American Day is to learn about the history of Korean Americans in the United States. This can be done by reading books, watching documentaries, or visiting museums or historical sites.

Try Korean American food

Korean American cuisine is a unique blend of Korean and American flavors, and is a great way to celebrate. Some popular dishes to try include Korean BBQ, kimchi, and bibimbap.

Support Korean American businesses

Korean American businesses contribute greatly to the economy and culture of the United States. Consider supporting a Korean American-owned business by shopping there or spreading the word about their products or services.

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Shota + 🍙 Food Preferences

Let's talk about what Shota likes & doesn't like! Shota isn't particularly picky and eats whatever he can get his hands on. As far as Aizawa is concerned, a cooked meal is a cooked meal, even if it isn't something he favors.

Sweets

Shota is fond of sweet things. Some sweet things that he likes in particular are his jelly pouches (mostly the apple ones), strawberry & matcha cake, and mochi. He loves iced lattes, shaved ice and ice cream during the summer months. Matcha flavored things is his default preference. Shota does like chocolate here and there but there is a kind of richness to it that sometimes Shota can find to be too much. He does enjoy it in small doses though. Shota doesn't particularly care for floral flavors. Shota doesn't like the taste of lavender, jasmine or sakura.

Sour

Shota is a fan of sour things. He enjoys things like sour/green apples and citrus fruits. He loves yuzu lemon, oranges, grapefruit and limes in that order. He enjoys cherries when they are sweet, but he also loves when they have a tartness to them. He is a huge fan of pickled and fermented vegetables. Some of his favorite things to eat are kimchi, pickles of all kind of varieties; cucumbers, carrots, garlic, onions. Umeboshi is another sour food that he likes. He enjoys them cooked with rice and also loves them as a stuffing for onigiri. While Shota does enjoy sour things, he doesn't really like things that are more on the artificial side of things. Things covered with citric acid are usually a no-go such as Sour Patch Kids or Warheads.

Cuisines

Western cuisine really isn't his thing, but that isn't to say he hates it. Shota's favorite Western fare is Italian, but he also enjoys haute cuisine and Spanish dishes as well. American food isn't his favorite, but there are some things that he does really enjoy; burgers, fries and ribs. American foods that he isn't really fond of are turkey and mac & cheese. Some other victual that Shota has a distaste for is Indian and while Shota isn't all that familiar with African, Latin or South American food, those too wouldn't fall under one of his favorites. But that isn't to say that Shota would be incapable of finding a dish or two from those places that he would enjoy. The reason why Shota would dislike these continental cuisines comes down to Shota's spice preferences. Shota isn't a huge fan of herbs and spices such as cumin, nutmeg, allspice coriander, cloves and cilantro (it tastes like soap to him). This is also why he doesn't care for pumpkin spice flavored things. Some other foods that Shota doesn't like are avocado and eggplant due to their texture. He does like the flavor of okra, but it has to be prepared in a way that the texture isn't slimy. On the flipside, Shota loves Korean, Chinese and Thai food.

Favorite Dishes

Japanese: Yakimeshi, Tonkatsu, Ramen, Tempura, Onigiri, Korean: Kimchi-jjigae, Japchae, Jjajangmyeon, Dubu-jorim Italian: Carbonara, Spaghetti alla puttanesca, Pizza, Tiramisu Other: Ban Mi, (Vietnamese) Mapo Tofu, Congee, Peking Duck (Chinese) Tom Sum, Pad Thai, Pad see ew(Thai)

Alcohol

Shota's favorite liquor is whiskey, but Soju follows as a close second for him. Given Shota's close relationship with his maternal grandmother, Shota finds it nostalgic. He used to drink it with her, especially when he spent his summers in Korea. They usually would do either shots of it or make somaek (Soju bombs). Shota also enjoys having a beer or two after work or on the weekends when he has the time. He usually ends up going out onto the porch to drink and have a cigarette with it. If he is going out with co-workers, beer is his his liquor of choice. Shota isn't a fan of tequila or gin. He straight up just doesn't like tequila, and doesn't like the floral taste of gin. Shota dislikes seltzers such as White Claw because they are too dry for him and don't have enough sweetness.

Spice Tolerance

Having spent so much of his childhood in Korea, Shota has a decent tolerance for spice. Sometimes his tolerance can vary though, if Shota hasn't had spicy food for a while, that obviously plays a factor in how much he can handle.

Temperature

If food is supposed to be served warm, and isn't boiling lava hot, Shota probably isn't going to want it.

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大家好! Grace's and Douglas' home is in a new housing development area; many amenities in mature neighbourhoods, such as clinics, banks, coffee shops, etc, are under construction. This flat is much more spacious than their old one and there's a large mall which I intend to explore a few MRT stops away. The couple thought I'd cave in and take the car, so they were surprised when I turned up at their nearest MRT station! There's actually a bus I can take outside my home which will shorten the journey, so I'm looking forward to trying this out 😁

Back at the vegan cafe with Pa, I tried their new la mian with veggie broth (mala and tom yum soups are also available) and steamed cabbage, ginger, mushroom and tofu dumplings. The noodles - yes, noodles again - had a nice chewy texture, the veggie broth wasn't too salty and there were nai bai (bak choy), broccoli, shiitake as well as enoki mushrooms, sliced carrot and roasted tau kwa (firm tofu). The dumplings were also very tasty, especially when eaten with lots of vinegar and shredded ginger. They have new menu items that I'm keen to try, such as kimchi fried rice and a colourful veggie soba. We'll be back, that's for sure!

I had a whopping 8-plant yong tau foo soup comprising tofu, fu pi juan (tofu skin roll), egg, broccoli, brinjal, radish, carrot, seaweed, Napa cabbage and Chinese flower mushroom (this is the most fragrant mushroom ever, IMO). At a newly discovered yong tau foo stall, I selected pork and chive jiao zi (dumpling), egg, tofu, tau pok (tofu puff), baby corn, brinjal, okra, tomato, carrot, bitter gourd and radish. More noodles too because why not; the prawns and fish were fresh and the handmade pork balls were well seasoned. Also, a packed lunch of tomato scrambled eggs, fried mackerel, bak choy, straw mushrooms, cauliflower and broccoli. Finally, steamed fish, plus stirfried choy sum, kangkong and cabbage.

My secret iro avoiding long term medication at 46yo is, quite simply, lowering my dependence on oils, regardless of whether they're 'healthy fats' or not. Soup noodles and congee don't require 'healthy oils' like avocado or olive oil, so I skip those altogether; I eat nuts and seeds only as snacks or as supplements to tofu and other animal proteins. So I'm not so obsessive about olive or avocado oil when I cook at home; in fact I don't use them at all in stirfries, I use peanut oil. Grandma didn't use a drop of avocado or olive oil in her cooking and she didn't eat nuts and seeds; she kept Grandpa alive for 14 years after his second heart attack and she lived till 2 months shy of her 91st birthday - how? Steamed fish, lots of vegetables and alot of soups.

For flat-footed folks, high quality footwear is so much more vital since, without natural arches, our feet ache more quickly and more severely without proper support. I loved the Anta shoes I bought for walking so much, I purchased a different model in cream for weekend denim shorts and tank tops in neutral colours! Pa was impressed by how light they are, like my black walking pair, and the soles are spongy yet firm, offering good support for my flat soles. I wore them out and my feet didn't ache after a lot of walking so yup, great buy and I'm so happy! 下次见！

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hiiii miss foxy 💗 this doesn't have anything to do with your writing but i'm in a bit of a chatty mood, hope you don't mind 😋

so!! i (very impulsively late last night) decided that i'm going to diy a little book of recipes my family likes. i've recently started cooking more, but i don't have much to work with! i was wondering if you have any favorite recipes or dishes that you like making 🥰

i hope you're having a great day and you have a fun +/or restful holiday weekend!!

That's adorable!! Family recipe books are so great. I made my grandma and mom write down some of their recipes for me by hand so I'd always have them in my cookbook in their handwriting.

SO our comfort favorites to make at home are Tuna Noodle Casserole, Kimchi jjigae, enchiladas, tamales (although they are SO MUCH WORK), kimchi fried rice, and huevos rancheros . There are also some delicious southern foods I make and eat alone because my family is stupid (fried pickles and fried okra, bean salad, and fried chicken casserole.) Good ol blend of Southern, TexMex, and Korean haha.

I've really been into this green bean, feta, kalamata olives, and beef dish lately though, even though no one eats it but me. :( Oh and shepherd's pie and moussaka are both beloved.

Ah, this almost makes me want to go cook something, haha. What a fun project you're taking on! I wish you luck on your culinary journey!

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Vegan Diet I’m Considering

I’ve researched this and it seems to have all the stuff my body needs.

Supplements 

VEGANSAFE™ B-12 supplement

Ovega-3 - plant based omega 3 supplement

or

Source Naturals - Neuromins DHA supplement

Grains -

Oatmeal cooked/uncooked

Oats cooked/uncooked

Kelloggs all bran complete wheat flakes

Kelloggs all bran original

Kelloggs corn flakes

Kelloggs special k

Brown rice

White rice

Quinoa cooked

Oat bran cooked/uncooked

Buckwheat uncooked

Couscous cooked

Cooked pasta unenriched

Whole wheat pasta

Kamut cooked

Arrowroot

Spelt cooked

Vegetables -

Collards cooked

Brussels sprouts cooked

Broccoli cooked

Sweet potatoes boiled/uncooked

Cauliflower

Artichoke cooked/uncooked

Asparagus cooked/uncooked

Spinach cooked

Red cabbage cooked/uncooked

Bok choy

Corn

Cabbage cooked

Dandelion greens cooked/uncooked

Romaine lettuce

Cassava

Kimchi

Garden cress cooked/uncooked

Kale cooked/uncooked

Pumpkin cooked

Watercress

Leeks cooked/uncooked

Carrots cooked/uncooked

Butternut squash cooked/uncooked

Mustard spinach cooked/uncooked

Turnip greens cooked

Iceberg lettuce

Celery

Spring onions

Cucumber

Beetroot raw

Celeriac

Parsnips

Bamboo shoots

Potatoes

Taro cooked

Celery

Pea sprouts

Onions

Snow peas

Laver - seaweed

Wakame - seaweed

Irish moss - seaweed

Amaranth cooked

Radishes

Firm tofu

Roselle 

Chinese broccoli

Pumpkin flowers cooked

Fruit -

Persimmon

Guava

Durian

Elder berries

Shredded coconut meat

Pineapple

Figs

Avocados

Tangerines

Tomatoes

Bananas

Apples

Okra

Oranges

Kiwifruit

Nectarines

Guava

Watermelon

Papaya

Sun dried tomatoes

Mango

Zucchini cooked/uncooked

Goji berries dried

Sweet red/green/yellow bell peppers

Passion fruit

Apricots dried/normal

Cantaloupe melons

Cayenne pepper

Plums

Prunes

Ground cherries

Jack fruit

Serrano peppers

Fried yellow plantains

Lemon

Strawberries

Star Fruit

Raspberries

Black berries

Green/Red chilli peppers

Pomegranate

Grapes

Plantains

Jalapeno peppers

Green olives

Pears

Cherries

Honeydew melon

Dates

Eggplant

Yellow peaches normal/dried

Raisins

Elder berries

Mulberries

Prickly pears

Nuts, Seeds, Legumes -

Dry roasted mixed nuts salted

Dry roasted pistachio nuts

Dry roasted almond

Roasted sunflower seeds

Soy beans

Edamame

Tempeh – fermented soya beans

Navy beans

Lima beans cooked/uncooked

Black beans

Kidney beans

Lentils cooked

Adzuki beans

Pinto beans cooked

Fava beans raw/cooked

Cranberry beans

Podded peas cooked

Split peas

Snow peas cooked

Chickpeas cooked

Red kidney beans cooked

Lupin beans cooked

Mung beans cooked

Black eyes peas cow peas

Broad beans fava

Pecan nuts

Peanut butter

Peanuts raw

Pistachio nuts

Hazelnuts

Almonds

Walnuts

Pistachio nuts

Brazilnuts

Cashew raw

Acorns dried

Sunflower seeds

Sesame seeds roasted/toasted

Dried sunflower seeds

Dried pumpkin seeds

Dried squash seeds

Chia seeds

Flax seeds

Hemp seeds

Dried pine nuts

Macadamia nuts

Black walnuts dried

Cranberry beans

Lotus seeds dried

Roasted chestnuts

Fungi -

Shiitake mushrooms

Cremini Mushrooms

Oyster mushrooms

Maitake mushrooms

Morel mushrooms

Enoki mushrooms

Herbs & Spice -

Cinnamon

Black pepper

Chilli powder

Dried basil

Ground Clove

Coriander

Curry powder

Fennel

Citronella lemon grass

Paprika

Parsley normal/dried

Poppy seed

Sesame roasted

Chives

Ground Ginger

Oregano dried

Basil normal/dried

Liquids -

Soy milk unsweetened

Almond unsweetened

Rice milk unsweetened

Coconut milk

Soy sauce

Yellow mustard

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Dine-Out Meals of April 2022, Ranked

I ranked the following based on taste alone. I made no consideration for ambiance or the general dining experience or whatever. I included meals I got to go. I included food trucks, catered meals, and fast food.

Revisited two restaurants that made my top 10 list last year and both held up. A lot of meals this month. Top nine were solid. The last two will absolutely make my most disappointing meals of the year.

Should you be interested in the pictures or reading the few words I had to say about each meal, click on the home page and scroll down or see the archives.

Tonkotsu Ramen. Kimura. San Antonio, Texas. 4.1.2022.

MAD Burger w/Fries, Brussels Sprouts App (shared). Milo All Day. Waco, Texas. 4.27.2022.

Fish Dip Taster, Blue Point Oysters, Clam Chowda, Crudo of the Day (Salmon). Salt Traders. Round Rock, Texas. 4.26.2022.

Braised & Charred Spanish Octopus (Shared), Duck w/Foie Gras. Bliss. San Antonio, Texas. 4.1.2022.

Duxbury Standard Oysters, Texas Akaushi Steak Tartare (Shared all). Fairmount Rooftop Oyster Bar. San Antonio, Texas. 4.2.2022.

Akaushi Ribeye, Spicy Eggplant Noodles. Botika. San Antonio, Texas. 4.2.2022.

Gulf Oysters, Half Shrimp Poboy, Bowl of Gumbo, Bonus Catfish. The Oyster Bar. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.5.2022.

Fried Chicken Lunch Special w/Broccoli & Loaded Mashed Potatoes. Cache. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.8.2022.

Filet & Wedge. The Winston. Norman, Oklahoma. 4.13.2022.

Fried Chicken Lunch Special w/Corn on the Cob & Mashed Potatoes. Cache. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.15.2022.

Party Platter (Chicken Tacos, Carnitas Tacos, Tamales, Chips w/Cheese Dip & Chili)(to go). Heights Taco & Tamale. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.19.2022.

Jimmy’s Salad w/Salmon. Nardello’s Pizza Tavern. Mount Pleasant, Texas. 4.25.2022.

Kimchi Tempura Chicken Sandwich, Parmesan & White Truffle Fries. Curb 3 Food Trailer. Winslow, Texas. 4.4.2022.

B&B Burger w/Fries. Hill Station. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.30.2022.

Office Breakfast Smoothie, Breakfast Taco (Turkey Chorizo, Egg, Cheese). Revolución (Downtown). San Antonio, Texas. 4.3.2022.

Office Breakfast Smoothie, Breakfast Taco (Bacon, Egg, Cheese). Revolución (Downtown). San Antonio, Texas. 4.2.2022.

The Round-Up Pizza (to-go). Roper’s. Beebe, Arkansas. 4.23.2022.

Flank Steak Sandwich w/Salad. Buenos Aires Grill & Café. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.28.2022.

Hawaiian Pizza (Shared). Damgoode Pies (Hillcrest). Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.10.2022.

Mexican Ramen (Birria Style). Camp Taco. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.20.2022.

Grilled Mahi w/Veggies, Rice & Beans. Flying Fish. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.29.2022.

Filet Mignon w/Grilled Veggies, Salad. 54th Street Grill & Bar. San Antonio, Texas. 4.25.2022.

Pizza Catering. Shotgun Dan’s Pizza. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.21.2022.

Santa Fe South Salad (to go). Zaza Fine Salad & Wood Oven Pizza Co. Conway, Arkansas. 4.12.2022.

Egg White Grill. Chick-fil-A. Round Rock, Texas. 4.27.2022.

Green Goddess Cobb Salad. Panera. San Antonio, Texas. 4.26.2022.

Queso Fundido (Shared), Moroccan Salmon Salad. Pub W. Norman, Oklahoma. 4.14.2022.

Fried Onion App (shared), Chicken Fried Steak w/Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Mushrooms & Onions. The Old Plantation Restaurant. Medicine Park, Oklahoma. 4.13.2022.

Eggs Your Way w/bacon. The Bistro (Courtyard Marriott). San Antonio, Texas. 4.26.2022.

Chicken Roll-ups, Salad, Potatoes. Taziki’s. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.4.2022.

Espinaca Enchiladas. Cantina Laredo. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.11.2022.

Office Breakfast Smoothie. Revolución (Downtown). San Antonio, Texas. 4.1.2022.

Chicken on a Stick. Fiesta Arts Fair. San Antonio, Texas. 4.2.2022.

Nutty Lava (Smoothie). Surf Bar. Norman, Oklahoma. 4.14.2022.

Bluesberry Poached Salmon w/Fried Okra. Bricktown Brewery. Lawton, Oklahoma. 4.12.2022.

Turkey Wrap Box Lunch. Jason’s Deli. Frisco, Texas. 4.7.2022.

Oatmeal, Hard-Boiled Egg. Breakfast Buffet. Springhill Suites. Lawton, Oklahoma. 4.13.2022.

Chalupa, Hard Taco. Taco Bell. Hope, Arkansas. 4.3.2022.

Four-Piece Chicken Tenders. Shark’s (12th Street). Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.7.2022.

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How To Get A Flat Tummy In A Month

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How To Get A Flat Tummy In A Month

Belly fat is difficult to get rid of. Research shows that excessive belly fat increases the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension (1), (2), (3). Abdominal fat is more dangerous than lower body fat in women (4), (5). Hence, it’s time to take charge. Follow these 15 scientifically proven ways to get a flat tummy in a month. Keep reading!

Note: Your weight loss will depend on factors like your current weight, age, sex, genetics, medical history, and adherence to the plan (6).

What To Do To Get A Flat Tummy In A Month

1. Reduce Your Calorie Intake

Reducing the calorie intake helps shift your body to the weight loss mode. Scientists have found that reducing calories can help men and women lose weight fast (7).

However, you must lower your calorie intake gradually. Give your body time to adjust. Cut down 500 calories in the first week. If you consume 2200 calories now, consume 1700 calories in the first week. Reduce 500 calories more in the second week and bring it down to 1200 calories. Be on the  800-calorie diet (a very low-calorie diet or VLCD) in the last two weeks (8).

Don’t get alarmed! Scroll down to find out how to reduce calorie intake easily.

2. Avoid Sugary Foods

Avoid sugary foods like sugar cubes, cakes, pastry, bagel, sauces, ketchup, bottled salad dressings, granola bars, candies, milk and white chocolate, pasta, bread, white flour, soda, packaged fruit juices, syrups, flavored teas, flavored yogurt, and sugar-free foods.

Cutting down on sugary foods will help reduce calorie intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, sleep-disordered breathing, ADHD, and cancer (9), (10).

3. Increase Fiber Intake

Foods rich in dietary fiber are great for quick weight loss (11). They are also known as “complex carbs.” They form a gel-like layer in the stomach, thereby increasing digestion time. This, in turn, increases satiety (12). They help improve digestion by increasing the number and variety of good gut bacteria (13).

Dietary fiber also improves bowel transition through the colon and prevents constipation and toxin accumulation. Here’s what you can consume:

Veggies – Carrot, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, chard, kale, radish greens, parsley, scallions, okra, eggplant, edamame, peas, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, beetroot, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, and cilantro.

Fruits – Apple, banana, peach, pear, orange, sapodilla, prune, pomegranate, blueberry, strawberry, mulberry, guava, plum, watermelon, muskmelon, grapefruit, sweet lime, lime, and lemon.

Grains And Pseudograins – Brown rice, red rice, black rice, sorghum, barley, broken wheat, amaranth, quinoa, and oats.

Seeds – Chia seeds, ground flaxseeds, melon seeds, cucumber seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Here is a list of fiber-rich foods for weight loss.

4. Consume More Protein

Scientists found that a high-protein diet lead to greater weight loss, increased metabolism, satiety and fat oxidation, reduced waist circumference, and improved lean muscle mass (14), (15), (16). Here’s a list of lean protein sources. Consume at least one source of protein with each meal:

Plant sources of lean protein – Kidney beans, fava beans, soya beans, edamame, lentils, garbanzo beans, mushroom, tofu, seeds, and nuts.

Animal sources of lean protein – Egg, milk, ground turkey, skinless chicken breast, mackerel, salmon, tuna, haddock, herring, basa, carp, yogurt, homemade ricotta cheese without sugar, and casein water.

5. Stay Hydrated

Hydration is key to maintain a healthy weight. A study published in the journal Nutrients states that increased water consumption leads to reduced body weight, waist circumference, and body fat mass (17).

Another scientific review states that water intake increases metabolic rate (18).  American scientists found that inadequate water intake is directly associated with higher BMI  or, in other words, higher chances of being obese (19).

Drink 3-4 liters of water per day. You may also consume water through fresh fruit and vegetable juices and soups. However, be careful not to drink too much water, as it may cause water intoxication.

6. Consume Omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that help reduce inflammation (20). Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids balance the omega-3 and omega-6 ratio, which should ideally be 1:1. But poor diet choices lead to higher omega-6 consumption, causing the ratio to shift to 1:20 (21). This increases the risk of inflammation-induced obesity. Here’s a list of omega-3 fatty acid-rich foods to include in your diet.

Omega-3 foods:

Fatty fish, like silver carp, salmon, sardine, mackerel, hilsa, tuna, and cutla.

Healthy oils, like olive oil, avocado oil, and flaxseed oil.

Nuts and seeds, like almond, flax seeds, chia seeds, pistachios, and walnuts.

Supplements, like fish oil supplements (consult a doctor for dose and frequency before consuming).

7. Consume Green Tea

Green tea is a natural weight loss beverage. It is loaded with antioxidants known as catechins (EGCG, EGC, and ECG). Japanese scientists found that consuming green tea catechins for 12 weeks helped reduce waist circumference, body weight, BMI, and blood pressure (22).

Another study shows that green tea EGCG suppresses the genes involved in fat and triglyceride synthesis and increases fat breakdown (23). You can prepare green tea and consume 2-3 cups of it daily. Consume decaf green tea if you are caffeine sensitive.

8. Consume Probiotics

Probiotics are non-pathogenic or good bacteria found in fermented foods like kimchi and yogurt. These microorganisms improve digestion, boost immunity, and reduce cholesterol and blood pressure (24).

Scientists believe that probiotics increase energy utilization, insulin sensitivity, and satiety (25). Consume half a cup of full-fat yogurt or 8 ounces of buttermilk (without salt), and 1 small bottle of probiotic drink per day. Avoid kimchi and pickles.

9. Avoid High-Sodium Foods

Sodium is an essential nutrient. But consuming too much sodium from food sources can cause water retention, cardiovascular diseases, and high blood pressure (26). The CDC recommends consuming less than 2300 mg of sodium per day (27).

If you want to lose belly fat, you must give up on high-sodium foods like fries, pizza, fried chicken, frozen foods, biscuit, sausage, salami, bacon, canned soup, bottled sauces, ketchup, pickles, and kimchi.

10. Snack Healthy

Follow healthy snack habits. Consume carrot, cucumber, tomato, watermelon, banana, apple, muskmelon, pistachios, melon seeds, pepita, berries, coconut water, freshly-pressed juices without sugar and salt, khakra, dhokla, thepla, and other snacks under 100 calories. Drink 8 ounces of water after you snack.

11. Try Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is a great way to push your body to the calorie-burning mode (28), (29). All you have to do is fast for a few hours and then eat whatever you want. It is a great plan for people trying to lose belly fat quickly. If you are not sure how to start, here’s a comprehensive guide to intermittent fasting.

12. Start Cardio

Cardio is a great full-body exercise that helps burn fat. It can aid a weight loss of up to 2 kg (4.4 lb) and lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and lung disease (30). Set aside 30-45 minutes every day to do the following exercises to lose belly fat:

Warm-up – 10 minutes

Brisk walk or jogging – 10 minutes (8 mph)

Crunches – 3 sets of 8 reps

Bicycle crunches – 3 sets of 8 reps

Leg raises – 3 sets of 8 reps

Burpees – 3 sets of 8 reps

Leg in and outs – 3 sets of 8 reps

Russian twist – 3 sets of 8 reps

Scissor kicks – 3 sets of 8 reps

Mountain climbers – 3 sets of 10 reps

Spider climbers – 3 sets of 10 reps

Elbow plank – 2 sets of 30 seconds hold

Cool off stretches – 5 minutes

13. Do HIIT And Resistance Training

HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and resistance training can help you lose belly fat (31), (32). HIIT induces EPOC (Excess Postexercise Oxygen Consumption), which means that you will burn fat even after 2 hours of exercising (33).

Scientists have found that HIIT aids 28.5% greater weight loss than moderate-intensity workouts (34).  Resistance training, on the other hand, prevents muscle loss and helps build lean muscle (35), (36).  Do the following HIIT and resistance exercises to reduce belly fat: HIIT

Sprints

High-intensity rope jumps

Jump squats

Jump lunges

Box jumps

High knees

Resistance Workouts

Resistance band crunches

Resistance band leg lifts

Resistance band bicycle crunches

TRX knee tucks

14. Keep The Stress Away

Stress and worry increase cortisol levels in the body. This, in turn, causes fat accumulation in the belly region (37), (38). Try meditating, drawing, painting, dancing, traveling, and learning a new skill to reduce stress and release the “happy hormones.” You can also talk to a licensed therapist. 

15. Sleep Well

Sleep is crucial to maintain metabolic homeostasis (39). Disturbed sleep causes obesity, and vice versa (40). Sleep deprivation increases hunger, insulin resistance, and the chances of visceral or abdominal fat accumulation (41), (42).

Get at least 7 hours of sound sleep every night. Switch off all the lights as melatonin, a sleep hormone that is produced only in darkness, will promote better sleep (43).

The question is, how much belly fat will you lose in a month after doing the above? Find out in the next section.

How Much Belly Fat Will You Lose In A Month?

You may lose up to 12 pounds (~6 kg) in a month. But you will lose overall body weight as well. If you want to lose belly fat, you must laser target the area with exercises (listed above). This can help reduce waist circumference, and your stomach will appear flatter than before.

Remember, your weight loss will depend on your adherence to the diet and exercise plan, height, weight, age, sex, medical history, and current medications. If you are on antidepressants, you will not lose belly fat fast. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian to know the best way to shed pounds from the tummy area.

Other Ways To Get A Flat Tummy In A Month

Wear waist cinchers.

Wear tops and dresses with vertical stripes.

Wear mid to high-rise jeans.

Wear peplum tops.

Layer your clothes with well-tailored jackets and scarves.

Wear shirt dresses with belts to create an hourglass shape.

Wear confidence.

Conclusion

Belly fat is stubborn and dangerous. Regular exercise and following a healthy diet can help burn tummy fat. A month is too tight a deadline, but you will lose a lot of water weight, which can make your tummy appear flat. Keep going, and you will reduce your overall body fat percentage as well.

Expert’s Answers For Readers’ Questions

Does plank help reduce belly fat?planks

Plank does not directly help burn belly fat. It is a great exercise to strengthen your core (abs, hips, back, and chest). Doing planks along with other abs exercises can help reduce belly fat, build a strong core, and improve balance and posture.

Does sleeping on your stomach flatten it?

No. You must exercise and eat healthy to get a flat tummy.

Does drinking lemon with hot water help burn belly fat?

Drinking lemon with warm water is a great way to hydrate your body. It is also rich in antioxidants. However, it is not just lemon and warm water that helps burn belly fat. A balanced diet and regular exercise (cardio, HIIT, and strength training) will help you shed belly fat fast.

What are the 5 foods that burn belly fat?

The top 5 foods to burn belly fat are:

Plain yogurt

Oats

Omega-3

Veggies

Fruits

Click here to know about 25 belly fat burning foods.

How many sit-ups to do per day?

Do 3 sets of 8-15 reps of sit-ups every alternate day to target and reduce belly fat.

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Rasa: Expansive Fare

A Rasa sampler: (Clockwise from bottom center) chop suey; iddly lentil cakes; chicken lollipop with Szechuan chutney; dosa, a rice and lentil flour crepe with vegetables inside; haka noodles with garlic and chilies; and medhu vada, crispy lentil doughnuts.

By opening Rasa, the new Asian street food eatery on Sand Lake Road, local entrepreneur Sunny Corda has taken an all-inclusive approach to Orlando’s assortment of Indian restaurants, and by doing so, opens the general public to a world of new possibilities.

In other words, it’s all good.

Defining a cuisine with one word—Mexican, or Chinese, for example—disregards and demeans the multitude of styles, regions and flavors that can be found in those countries: Guo bao rou pork from Northern China is so different from dong an zi ji chicken from the South that it might as well be from another country—which at one time it was. Flavors, preparations and ingredients change from one town to the next in Mexico, let alone between regions, without even mentioning the Tex-Mex thing. And stereotyping a food culture like that of Korea’s as only kimchi and bulgogi ignores the complexity of one of the world’s oldest cuisines.

And so it is with Indian cuisine. I’ve heard the same complaint from several people who know the food of India well: There’s more to it than “gravy,” what they disparagingly call the thick, usually mono-tasting curries insisted upon by the American palate, which fills the majority of Indian restaurants. Rasa, focusing on “Indo-Chinese and South Indian” dishes, has not a gravy in sight, and it is refreshing and—not coincidentally—very, very good.

There’s perhaps no better way to experience Rasa’s offerings than to pop in for lunch and order the South Indian thali (which means “platter”; $12). Easily enough for two (possibly enhanced with a draft beer or cocktails), the round steel tray filled with small pots provides several deceptively simple gems. I can consume chana masala, chickpeas cooked in onions, garlic, ginger, chilies and a warm, rich spice mix (the definition of “masala”) including cumin, coriander and turmeric, by the bowl—and have. Poriyal, a dry spice blend surrounding fresh okra, is just hot enough and can be tempered with the white jasmine rice flavored with cumin seeds. Sambhar, a lentil-based vegetable dish flavored with tamarind, and rassam, similarly tasting of tamarind with tomato, peppers and cumin, are for dipping or eating as soup. Bowls of thin Indian yogurt and salty pickles; puffed fried poori flatbread; and crisp lentil papad all flavor, accent and transport the meal. A sweet semolina dessert called rava kesari (it’s the orange one) should be saved for last. And this thali is just one outrageously inexpensive item—a sushi platter of that variety and quantity would cost $50.

Take a moment to explore dishes that might be unfamiliar, such as iddly Manchurian ($12), a savory Chinese-influenced lentil cake cooked in soy sauce with peppers, garlic, ginger and scallions. The popular street food hakka noodles are quick-fried with veggies and a choice of protein ($13-$16). And get acquainted with dosa, rice and lentil flour crepes that arrive as a large, crispy curl or wrapped, tortilla-style, around vegetables. Uttapam, a thicker, stuffed pancake topped with vegetables, comes as part of an assorted trio called the Indian Moon platter for just $12, another bargain.

Rasa sits in the former Le Rouge wine bar, and while some of the décor has been fine-tuned, its existing stone accents and red-lit bar fit the sophistication and taste of its new inhabitants. I was impressed with Rasa’s take on these extraordinary dishes, and I plan on being back as often as possible.

The Rest of the Empire ​Mr. Corda’s focus on the South at Rasa doesn’t mean he shies away from the rest of India in his other two restaurants. Saffron, two doors down on Sand Lake, visits the northern climes with meat and vegetable biryani; korma and tikka masala; wok-cooked kadhai shrimp; chicken from Kashmir; and eggplant from Hyderabad. And at Mynt in Winter Park, many of those dishes are given an upscale dining shine.

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Korean American Day

A treaty was signed between the United States and Korea in 1882,  which formalized peaceful relations built on friendship and commerce  between the two countries. Shortly thereafter, students, politicians,  diplomats, and businesspersons from Korea began visiting the United  States. Then, the SS Gaelic arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 13, 1903,  carrying 102 Korean immigrants. Over the next two years, around 7,500  Korean immigrants arrived in the United States, most of whom worked on  sugar plantations in Hawaii. Korean American Day commemorates the  arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States and honors  the contributions of Korean Americans to the country. The holiday has  been observed by states and municipalities and has been designated by  the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.

For the centennial year of the first arrival of Koreans to America, in 2003, President George W. Bush issued Proclamation 7638,  proclaiming the day as the Centennial of Korean Immigration to the  United States, and to be a day to celebrate the first arrival of Korean  immigrants and the contributions of Korean Americans to the country.  This celebration was specific to the centennial and was prior to the  federal government's recognition of Korean American Day.

In 2002, the Korean Festival was held in Honolulu's Kapiolani Park.  It was again held the following year, during the centennial year, and  was attended by approximately 35,000 people. Following the 2003 event, a  decision was made by the Centennial Committees of Korean Immigration to  the United States that it would be an annual event, and on October 30,  2003, they designated January 13 of each year as Korean American Day,  "to memorialize the more than 100-year journey of Korean Americans in  the United States." The day began being celebrated in some states and  municipalities. For example, in January 2004, the California State  Legislature proclaimed it to be Korean American Day each January 13.

The recognition of the day on a national level was spearheaded by Dr.  Byung Wook Yoon. In 2004, after being president of the Southern  California Centennial Committee of Korean Immigration to the United  States, he became president of the Korean American Foundation, a group  that succeeded the Centennial Committee, which had goals to foster pride  in Korean cultural heritage and traditions, as well as to establish  Korean American Day. While president of this organization, Dr. Yoon  formed the National Committee of Korean American Day and campaigned for  the day on the national level.

Partly on account of Dr. Yoon's leadership, the United States House  of Representatives and the United States Senate passed resolutions in  support of Korean American Day. S. RES 283  encouraged the celebration of Korean American Day so citizens would  have a greater appreciation for the contributions Korean Americans have  made to the United States and called for the day to be filled with  "appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities." H.Res. 487  had comparable wording. This wasn't the only time the federal  government acknowledged the day. Similar resolutions were introduced in  the House years later, such as in 2018.

How to Observe

Some ideas on how to spend the day include:

Visit the Korean American National Museum or the Korean American Historical Society.

Stop at the Korean Centennial Memorial in Honolulu.

Plan to attend the next Korean Festival.

Read a book about Korean Americans.

Learn about some notable Korean Americans.

See if there are any events related to the day near you that you  could attend. One of the most prominent events of the day is a luncheon  sponsored by the Korea Economic Institute (KEI), held in Washington,  D.C. The KEI recognizes three Korean Americans and has a keynote speaker  at it.

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Birthday Bash Feast

It was my boyfriend’s birthday party recently, and I took it upon myself to spend two weeks curating a feast for the occasion. 

On the menu:

Sirloin Expresso Steak in Red Wine au jus 

Miso Glazed Pork Belly w/ Kimchi 

Baked Chicken in Yogurt & Carrot Top Marinade 

Wild Alaskan Salmon Fried Rice 

No Fry Eggplant Parmigiana w/ Shiitake Mushrooms 

 Grilled Rosemary Corn in Organic Ghee 

Pesto Pasta Salad with Okra & Tomatoes 

Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread 

Hope this video taken by my boyfriend makes your mouth water!

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Her Name Is Han

Tuna Tataki Rice Bowl (homemade tuna tataki, avocado, cucumber, organic baby greens, radish kimchi & bonito flakes over rice with whole grain mustard-sesame vinaigrette) 

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Mini Seafood Hot Pot (assorted seafood with homemade dumplings & vegetables in spicy fish broth)

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Fire-Grilled Baby Octopus (with soy & apple vinegar sauce) (♥)

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Crispy Pancake (with seafood & hot peppers)

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Fire-Grilled Bulgogi (♥)

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Slow-Cooked Pork Belly (with kimchi & berry wine sauce, honey garlic sauce, bean sprout pickles, okra pickles, and bossam kimchi) (♥)

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Assorted Seafood & Vegetables in a Spicy Fish Broth (with rice cake, fish cake, noodles, beef, and sausages) (♥)

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Three Kinds of Ham (with rice cake, kimchi, noodles, beans, and vegetables in beef broth) (♥)

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Braised Short Ribs & Root Vegetables (♥)

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Country Fried Chicken (with radish pickles)

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Baby Octopus & Seaweed Purée Fried Rice 

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Grape + Strawberry Juice

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National Hot and Spicy Food Day

This day is dedicated to hot and spicy foods. Some hot foods include wasabi and horseradish, and some spicy foods are made with peppers that have a high capsaicin content. There is some information that suggests capsaicin is good for your health, and you can read about that here and here. Peppers with a higher capsaicin content are higher on the Scoville scale. Take a look at where different peppers and hot sauces are located on the scale.

How to Observe National Hot and Spicy Food Day

Hot and spicy foods should be consumed on this day. Common foods that are many times made spicy include chili, gumbo, chicken wings, and burritos. You can find some hot and spicy recipes here and here. Since this is a National holiday and an International Hot and Spicy food day takes place in January, you could try to eat spicy foods that originated from the country you are a citizen of or were born in. To celebrate the day you could also buy some hot peppers and have a contest with your friends to see who is best able to stomach them.

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World Vegetarian Day

Explore the vegetarian cuisine for a day, and see if this lifestyle could help you improve your health, happiness, and the environment all at once.

Every year there are thousands of people making the move to a healthier, more socially responsible way of living. These people care about the lives of animals and want cruelty to come to an end, they want to live long healthy lives and avoid the perils of heart disease, and they want to have beautiful bodies sustained by living in tune with the Earth. Who are these people? They’re vegetarians, and World Vegetarian Day celebrates their decision to eliminate meat and animal products from their diet and live a more conscientious life.

Learn about World Vegetarian Day

Did you know that roughly every one in ten people around the world is a vegetarian? That figure often shocks people. It’s more than you would probably expect, right? A lot of people are also surprised to learn the fact that India is the country that has the lowest meat consumption per capita around the globe.

On World Vegetarian Day, we celebrate all of the good things that are associated with being a vegetarian. It is a good day to show people that you can still enjoy eating food by going meat-free! It is not boring, and there are some amazing recipes out there.

Even if you are not a vegetarian yourself, you can celebrate World Vegetarian Day. Why not go vegetarian for this day and see how you manage? From veggie burgers and cheese pizza to tofu and carrot sticks; there are a lot of amazing meat-free delights that you can enjoy on this day. Plus, you never know, it may inspire you to have more meat-free days in the future.

There are a number of different benefits that are associated with going meat-free. Firstly, you have the benefits for your body. Vegetarian diets tend to involve consuming a lot of the good stuff that you cannot typically find in meat. This includes a large number of phytochemicals, unsaturated fat, magnesium, vitamins E and C, folic acid, and fiber. This translates into a healthier weight, lower blood pressure, reduced risk of heart disease, and also lower cholesterol.

If that was not enough, going veggie also offers a number of different benefits in terms of the environment. Not only does this spare animals, but it conserves fossil fuel too. For example, one calorie of beef requires 78 calories of fossil fuel! This is something that a lot of people don’t realize. For soybeans, only one calorie of fossil fuel is needed for one calorie of beef. This means that it is 780 percent more efficient when compared to the production of meat.

History of World Vegetarian Day

World Vegetarian Day was established by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) in 1977 to help promote the vegetarian way of life, and educate people on the health and social benefits of making the move to eliminate meat from their diets. As omnivores, humans are capable of surviving in complete health on a diet that contains no animal meat or products of any kind, but are there other benefits than merely a clean conscience?

As it turns out, the answer is an unequivocal yes. Vegetarian diets are significantly more healthy than diets that contain animal products, especially when you are conscientious about your fat intake. With a low-fat vegetarian diet you can completely avoid any issues with cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States alone.

Not only do vegetarian diet remove animal fat and cholesterol from their diets (especially true for vegans), but they consume more fiber and anti-oxidants, well known for their ability to fight cancer! So profound is the effect of vegetarianism on our health it has statistically been shown to add 13 healthy years to our lives.

Need more proof? Just look at Okinawa, where the people with the longest life-span in the world live. Guess what their diet primarily consists of?

How to celebrate World Vegetarian Day

Even if you have no desire to live a Vegetarian lifestyle every day, give yourself a chance to explore the world that is vegetarian cuisine on World Vegetarian Day. Explore the health benefits and find out how delicious and healthy eating no animal products can be by eliminating them from your diet for just one day.

It can even give you an opportunity to try out new restaurants and dishes, just stop in at your local vegetarian restaurant or order off the vegetarian menu at your favorite restaurant. Recruit some friends to go with you and have a wonderful night out, without hurting any animals!

There are a number of other ways that you can celebrate World Vegetarian Day as well. Aside from opting for a meat-free day, you can also enrich your knowledge and/or share your knowledge about the benefits of being a vegetarian online. Educate your friends, followers, and family members about the advantages of going vegetarian. You will find a lot of resources online about this. Especially on World Vegetarian Day, there are going to be a lot of infographics, videos, and other pieces of content that are going to be going around, so why not share these with people you connect with online so that you can be part of this movement?

Another way to observe World Vegetarian Day is by shopping at your local farmer’s market. Farmer markets tend to have some of the most delicious and freshest fruits and vegetables. With fall in the air, you should have no trouble finding a good selection of meat-free foods that appeal to your mood and your tastebuds.

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National Hot and Spicy Food Day

This day is dedicated to hot and spicy foods. Some hot foods include wasabi and horseradish, and some spicy foods are made with peppers that have a high capsaicin content. There is some information that suggests capsaicin is good for your health, and you can read about that here and here. Peppers with a higher capsaicin content are higher on the Scoville scale. Take a look at where different peppers and hot sauces are located on the scale.

How to Observe National Hot and Spicy Food Day

Hot and spicy foods should be consumed on this day. Common foods that are many times made spicy include chili, gumbo, chicken wings, and burritos. You can find some hot and spicy recipes here and here. Since this is a National holiday and an International Hot and Spicy food day takes place in January, you could try to eat spicy foods that originated from the country you are a citizen of or were born in. To celebrate the day you could also buy some hot peppers and have a contest with your friends to see who is best able to stomach them.

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National Cabbage Day 

National Cabbage Day on February 17th recognizes a delightful garden staple that provides some of the best recipes for the Celtic holidays coming up next month. It’s an excellent day to test your corned beef and cabbage skills alongside other delicious seasonal dishes.

From the French caboche, meaning head, cabbage comes in a variety of forms. The cabbage family is quite varied and includes Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, kohlrabi and kale. Cabbage is an ancient food with origins in Asia Minor (Turkey today) and the eastern Mediterranean.

French explorer Jacques Cartier was the first to bring cabbage to the Americas.

When selecting a cabbage, the head should be firm and dense. The fibrous leaves of a healthy cabbage should be shiny and crisp with no browning or bruising.

Cabbage is versatile and can be eaten raw, steamed or sautéd.  A popular ingredient in Asian, German, Irish and Latin recipes, it’s a culturally diverse food. Having low calories (6 per leaf) makes cabbage a popular diet food as well. It has no fat or cholesterol, is low in sodium and carbs, and is a good source of Vitamin C.

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Bring out your favorite cabbage recipes.

Wrap up pigs in a blanket or eat cabbage fresh.

Make some delicious soup or vegetable wraps.

In some areas of the country, you may be able to start planning your garden. Will you be planting cabbage this year? It’s time to decide on the variety you want to plant. Imagine all the goodness you can then make in your kitchen!

Try these recipes:

No matter how you celebrate, be sure to invite someone to join you. Share your delicious creations with friends and family. If you don’t have a recipe to share, we’ve found several tasty ones to try.

Educators, visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for projects and ideas to help you Celebrate Every Day!

Slow Cooked Garlic Pepper Cabbage

Corned Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry

Kielbasa and Cabbage

Healing Cabbage Soup

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Korean American Day

A treaty was signed between the United States and Korea in 1882, which formalized peaceful relations built on friendship and commerce between the two countries. Shortly thereafter, students, politicians, diplomats, and businesspersons from Korea began visiting the United States. Then, the SS Gaelic arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 13, 1903, carrying 102 Korean immigrants. Over the next two years, around 7,500 Korean immigrants arrived in the United States, most of whom worked on sugar plantations in Hawaii. Korean American Day commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States and honors the contributions of Korean Americans to the country. The holiday has been observed by states and municipalities and has been designated by the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.

For the centennial year of the first arrival of Koreans to America, in 2003, President George W. Bush issued Proclamation 7638, proclaiming the day as the Centennial of Korean Immigration to the United States, and to be a day to celebrate the first arrival of Korean immigrants and the contributions of Korean Americans to the country. This celebration was specific to the centennial and was prior to the federal government's recognition of Korean American Day.

In 2002, the Korean Festival was held in Honolulu's Kapiolani Park. It was again held the following year, during the centennial year, and was attended by approximately 35,000 people. Following the 2003 event, a decision was made by the Centennial Committees of Korean Immigration to the United States that it would be an annual event, and on October 30, 2003, they designated January 13 of each year as Korean American Day, "to memorialize the more than 100-year journey of Korean Americans in the United States." The day began being celebrated in some states and municipalities. For example, in January 2004, the California State Legislature proclaimed it to be Korean American Day each January 13.

The recognition of the day on a national level was spearheaded by Dr. Byung Wook Yoon. In 2004, after being president of the Southern California Centennial Committee of Korean Immigration to the United States, he became president of the Korean American Foundation, a group that succeeded the Centennial Committee, which had goals to foster pride in Korean cultural heritage and traditions, as well as to establish Korean American Day. While president of this organization, Dr. Yoon formed the National Committee of Korean American Day and campaigned for the day on the national level.

Partly on account of Dr. Yoon's leadership, the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate passed resolutions in support of Korean American Day. S. RES 283 encouraged the celebration of Korean American Day so citizens would have a greater appreciation for the contributions Korean Americans have made to the United States and called for the day to be filled with "appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities." H.Res. 487 had comparable wording. This wasn't the only time the federal government acknowledged the day. Similar resolutions were introduced in the House years later, such as in 2018.

How to Observe

Some ideas on how to spend the day include:

Visit the Korean American National Museum or the Korean American Historical Society.

Stop at the Korean Centennial Memorial in Honolulu.

Plan to attend the next Korean Festival.

Read a book about Korean Americans.

Learn about some notable Korean Americans.

See if there are any events related to the day near you that you could attend. One of the most prominent events of the day is a luncheon sponsored by the Korea Economic Institute (KEI), held in Washington, D.C. The KEI recognizes three Korean Americans and has a keynote speaker at it.

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