{"id":4541,"date":"2020-04-02T03:57:50","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T03:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/?p=4541"},"modified":"2024-12-09T08:54:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T08:54:10","slug":"food-as-medicine-traditional-herbal-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/general-info\/food-as-medicine-traditional-herbal-therapy.html","title":{"rendered":"Food as Medicine: Traditional Herbal Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Healing Yourself One Bite at a Time!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you consider\nwhat we eat affects our health, you\u2019ll learn how food can be used to prevent\nand treat illness and manage chronic disease. Centuries ago, the earliest known\ndoctors and health practitioners across the world imparted the benefits of\nusing food as medicine to heal the body and now based on research it is clearly\nevident that food plays a major role in health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being\nhealthy means putting the right fuel into your body and having your internal\nengine run smoothly. Every meal that you consume influences the way that you\nfeel one way or another so the more nutritious foods you choose, the healthier\nyou will be. Whole foods act as medicine to heal and protect your body and give\nthe immune system a break from dealing with toxins, preservatives, additives and\nchemicals that are included in so many of today&#8217;s processed foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Particular\nchronic conditions such as arthritis and celiac disease benefit from a\nspecialized diet and avoiding particular foods. There are foods which reduce\ninflammation and ones that help lower cholesterol such as fish and omega 3\nfatty acids. It\u2019s always good to try and get the nutritional benefits from your\nfood and not rely on synthetic supplements. You\u2019ll also discover nutrition\nscience and learn what it is in food that can improve our health, as well as\nthe essential foods we need to boost our health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if\nyou live on takeaway you can make healthier choices.&nbsp; More and more food services, restaurants, and\nother institutions are recognizing the healing power of food and are including\nhealing foods as part of their menus so nutritious food is not as hard to find\nas it once was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nusa1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nusa1-edited.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nusa1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nusa1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nusa1-edited-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NUSA2-1024x683-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NUSA2-1024x683-1-edited.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NUSA2-1024x683-1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NUSA2-1024x683-1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NUSA2-1024x683-1-edited-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/tables\/nusa-indonesian-gastronomy\">NUSA Indonesian Gastronomy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Jakarta,\nIndonesia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The restaurant showcases\ningredients collected from the far reaches across the archipelago. NUSA\nIndonesian Gastronomy allows diners to take a culinary journey through\nIndonesia and explore each unique place through one\u2019s palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Nusa famous dishes is\nthe refreshing Asinan Semangka (Marinated watermelon). With salty, sweet and\ntangy flavors, this unique creation is the pick-me-up dish during a hot summer\nday. Nowadays, people in most parts the world can easily enjoy the\ndeliciousness of watermelon. Not only its benefit in helping you hydrate, the\ncentral Asia uses watermelon as a diuretic and to cleanse the blood. In\nTraditional Chinese Medicine, watermelon is considered cooling and moistening,\nproducing a diuretic effect, and commonly is used to treat thirst, edema, and\ninflammation of the kidney and urinary tracts. With all these benefits we urge\nyou keep some in the fridge as a healthy snack after a long day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/tables\/nusa-indonesian-gastronomy\">DISCOVER NUSA INDONESIAN GASTRANOMY<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-4 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"948\" height=\"948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Samuay1-2-948x1024-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Samuay1-2-948x1024-1-edited.jpg 948w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Samuay1-2-948x1024-1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Samuay1-2-948x1024-1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Samuay1-2-948x1024-1-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Samuay1-2-948x1024-1-edited-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-5 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"449\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Samuay2-2-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Samuay2-2-edited.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Samuay2-2-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Samuay2-2-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Samuay2-2-edited-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/tables\/samuay-sons\">Samuay &amp; Sons<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Udon Thani, Thailand<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chef Num from Samuay &amp; Sons is\nfascinated by the challenge of bringing the past to meet the present in to order\nshape the next chapter of Thai cuisine. He follows a philosophy of discovering\nforgotten foods and plants from by gone eras and brings this passion and\ncuriosity back to the tables of his guests. 80% of the produce used by Samuay\n&amp; Sons is grown in the local organic farm, and the remaining foods are\nfound from many sources such as foraging in special educational events held\nacross different parts of Thailand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This traditional style Marian Plum in\nJasmine Syrup is a new seasonal dessert at Samuay &amp; Sons. A delicacy among\nThais, this exotic fruit is rare to find in a western world. During their\nseason, Marian plum is a must-try when you visit Thailand. &#8220;Sweet Yellow\nMarian Plum&#8221; is a tropical fruit that looks like eggs and has a smooth\nskin. When it is unripe, it is green. When it is ripe, it turns yellowish. It\ntastes juicy, sweet and a little bit sour and contains beta-carotene, calcium,\nphosphorus, vitamin B and C. In addition, the Jasmines flower is also carefully\ninfused in purified water over night for the flowers to release their fragrance\nand essential oil which helps reduce liver pain due to cirrhosis, and abdominal\npain due to severe diarrhea (dysentery). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/tables\/samuay-sons\">DISCOVER SAMUAY &amp; SONS<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-9 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-7 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Banlle1-1024x683-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Banlle1-1024x683-1-edited.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Banlle1-1024x683-1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Banlle1-1024x683-1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Banlle1-1024x683-1-edited-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-8 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10097\" width=\"401\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21-edited.png 310w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21-edited-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21-edited-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/tables\/banlle-vegetarian-restaurant\">Banll\u00e9 Vegetarian<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Siem Reap, Cambodia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Banll\u00e9 is a vegan restaurant with a\nvegetarian option. Located in the heart of Siem Reap, the restaurant serves a\nsimple and fresh menu mixing traditional Khmer dishes and fusion western\nflavours. Chef Pola uses a mix of seasonal vegetables, flower, roots, beans and\nherbs &#8211; all grown naturally in the garden surrounding the restaurant, as well\nas from a few select organic surrounding farms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Banll\u00e9&#8217;s healthy dishes Chef Pola\noffers is Vegetable Curry. With homemade organic herbal curry past, coconut\ncream and vegetable. This traditional Cambodian dish has become more vibrant\nover the years with the addition of fresh coriander (cilantro), kaffir lime\nleaf and peel, and basil. These herbs are combined with fresh chilies and\nseveral other ingredients such as lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and shallots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the LiveStrong Foundation,\ncurry dishes can be high in fat, but the overall nutritional value includes\nincreases in vitamins and minerals intake. A serving of vegetable curry\nincludes fiber for bowel health. Coconut milk also has significant quantities\nof iron. Iron is an important mineral in the formation of healthy red blood\ncells with normal hemoglobin levels. Incorporating coconut milk into your diet\nwill help you avoid anemia that often results from inadequate iron intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/tables\/banlle-vegetarian-restaurant\">DISCOVER BANLL\u00c9 VEGETARIAN<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-12 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-10 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Haoma1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Haoma1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Haoma1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Haoma1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Haoma1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Haoma1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Haoma1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-11 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"684\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Haoma2-1024x684-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Haoma2-1024x684-1-edited.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Haoma2-1024x684-1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Haoma2-1024x684-1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Haoma2-1024x684-1-edited-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/tables\/haoma\">Haoma<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Bangkok, Thailand <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Haoma &#8211; pronounced ha-o-ma &#8211; is named after\na divine plant venerated by ancient human societies. Chef DK brings the\nfreshest organic Thai ingredients and produce and high-quality sustainable\nmeats to your plate, with impeccable flavours and plate presentations inspired\nby his Indian roots. This exclusive creation Chef DK offers is unique and flavoursome.\nThe heart of the coconut is an ingredient lesser known and less used. Coconut heart\nand tender coconut water have been turned into a toddy-soaked Spaghetti served\nwith a Bhel Puri mix. This sophisticated but yet subtle dish will give you a\ntrue taste of a tropical summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main ingredient of this dish is\ncommonly known amongst individuals who prefer healthy lifestyle as low in\ncalories, naturally free of fat and cholesterol, more potassium than four\nbananas (more potassium than a sports drink), and super hydrating. Naturally\nrefreshing, coconut water and coconut meat have a sweet, nutty taste. It\ncontains easily digested carbohydrates in the form of sugar and electrolytes.\nFresh coconut water is also dubbed as &#8220;Mother Nature\u2019s sports drink&#8221;.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/tables\/haoma\">DISCOVER HAOMA<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-15 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-13 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Manda1-1-683x1024-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Manda1-1-683x1024-1-edited.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Manda1-1-683x1024-1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Manda1-1-683x1024-1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Manda1-1-683x1024-1-edited-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-14 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"436\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Manda2-1-1024x679-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Manda2-1-1024x679-1-edited.jpg 436w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Manda2-1-1024x679-1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Manda2-1-1024x679-1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Manda2-1-1024x679-1-edited-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/tables\/manda-de-laos\">Manda de Laos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Luang Prabang, Laos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laotian family cuisine with specialties\nfrom all regions of Laos, carrying on the traditions and spirit of &#8220;Mama\nPhiew&#8221; (Manda means &#8220;Mother&#8221; in Laotian), dedicated to sharing\nhow one cooked and ate in the past. Manda de Laos would like to introduce you\nto this healthy dish of Laap. It is a traditional Lao dish, perhaps the\nnational dish of Laos. Laap is mainly composed of coriander, rice powder, bean\nsprout, sawtooth coriander, mint, shallots, spring onion, garlic, lime, chili\nand a protein of your choice. It is accompanied with lettuce, long green beans,\ncucumber and other Lao vegetables. Laap is a fascinating and healthy dish. Each\nherb that creates Laap an enchanting dish, provide health benefits which makes\nthis dish not only nourishment, but medicinal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coriander is packed with fiber, magnesium,\nmanganese, protein and iron. The essential oils present in coriander, possess\nantirheumatic and antarthritic properties which can reduce skin inflammation.\nThe delicious garlic contains a powerful compound called allicin, which helps\nlower cholesterol and reduce hypertension by lowering blood pressure. Its\nantioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties may help prevent\nfuture neurodegenerative diseases, as well as boost digestion by reducing\ninflammation or irritation of the gastric canal. Lime is largely known for its\nascorbic acid reserves and can provide up to 32% of the\ndaily recommended intake of Vitamin C. It\u2019s no wonder why Laap is such an\nimportant dish in Lao culture and why it has been passed on from generations to\npreserve the qualities and benefits of this magnificent dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/tables\/manda-de-laos\">DISCOVER MANDA DE LAOS<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-18 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-16 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Redbox1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Redbox1-edited.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Redbox1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Redbox1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Redbox1-edited-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-17 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Redbox2-1024x682-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Redbox2-1024x682-1-edited.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Redbox2-1024x682-1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Redbox2-1024x682-1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Redbox2-1024x682-1-edited-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/tables\/red-box\">The Redbox <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Chiang Mai, Thailand<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serving creative Thai cuisine, the kitchen\ngets over 80% of its ingredients from locally sourced vegetables and herbs, and\nThai One Tambon One Product ingredients including natural sugar, fleur de sel\nand spices. Most of the dishes have traditional names, but are innovative and\nmodern. This time, Redbox would like to present you with this all-time favorite\ndish, \u201cSweet Tamarind Sauce.\u201d This tasty creation is from Chef Pam\u2019s family\nrecipe using local tamarind and Phetchaburi natural palm sugar to bring the\nflavor of the shrimp to life in a distinctly southern Thai style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tamarind is the key ingredient in this dish\nand cannot be left out if you want to maintain a distinct bold and balanced\nflavor. This dish is best prepared with fig br\u00fbl\u00e9e organic fig salad and burnt\nCinnamon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In South East Asia, tamarind has played an\nimportant role in traditional medicine. In beverage form, it was commonly used\nto treat diarrhea, constipation, fever and peptic ulcers. The bark and leaves\nwere also used to promote wound healing. Modern researchers are now studying\nthis plant for potential medicinal uses. The polyphenols in tamarind have\nantioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These can protect against\ndiseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seed extract may also help lower blood\nsugar, while the pulp extract may help you lose body weight and reverse fatty\nliver disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/tables\/red-box\">DISCOVER THE REDBOX<\/a>   <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-21 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-19 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Secret1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Secret1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Secret1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Secret1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Secret1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Secret1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-20 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"785\" height=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Secret2-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Secret2-edited.jpg 785w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Secret2-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Secret2-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Secret2-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Secret2-edited-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/tables\/secret-garden-131-calmette\">Secret Garden 131 Calmette<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Saigon, Vietnam<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This oasis in the downtown of Saigon offers\ntop-quality contemporary Vietnamese cuisine experience in an extraordinary\nsetting. The guests can discover unique Vietnamese cuisine that combines\ntraditional dishes. The chef has re-invented traditional dishes with modern\npresentations. The creation we would like to mention is \u201cVietnamese fried rice\nmixed with lotus seeds.\u201d We bet this delicious comfort food is many people\u2019s\nfavorite dish. This aromatic lotus leaf wrapped fried rice is packed with\nincredible flavour. The lotus seeds and chunky meat also add unique texture to\nthis amazing dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lotus seeds are edible kernels of the\nlotus plant. Their nutrition facts also include insignificant amounts of\nvitamins and minerals, including calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc.\nIn traditional medicine, lotus seeds are believed to be helpful in stopping\nchronic diarrhea. As they contain a high amount of astringent properties and\nalso consumed to improve appetite. 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