MOONCAKES

One of the most common ways to celebrate is by eating mooncakes—a dense, sweet pastry (1) _______ is baked or steamed and typically enjoyed with tea. Most are filled with lotus paste and salted egg yolk, while (2) _______ contain red bean (3) _______ date paste, as well as fruit, nuts, and seeds. You can also find mooncakes (4) _______ flavors like green tea and chocolate. Many communities also (5) _______ by lighting paper lanterns, while some neighborhoods take part in lion and dragon dances for luck.

LAM DONG PROVINCE

1. The unique tourism of Lam Dong Province is made from the combination of topographical and hydrographical factors. Together with its forests and regional flora and fauna, Lam Dong offers scenery with many picturesque lakes, falls, hills, and pine forests. Some of the natural scenic spots include Xuan Huong Lake, Tuyen Lam Lake, Lake of Sighs, Valley of Love, etc. Places of historical and cultural interest include some French-style palaces, Linh Son Pagoda, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Da Lat Cathedral, Cat Tien archaeological site.

2. Da Lat, capital of Lam Dong Province, exhales its own poetic and romantic charm. Situated at 1,500m above sea level, Da Lat has a cool climate. The annual average temperature is 18°C. It is also famous for its lakes, waterfalls, pine-tree forests, vegetable gardens, and flowers such as rhododendron, cherry, mimosa, hydrangea, rose, daisy, and dahlia. Da Lat offers a harmonious combination of natural scenery and historical sites.

(Adapted from https://www.vietnamtourism.org.vn/)

1. People are busy nowadays and don't have much time to cook meals. This leads to skipping meals and unhealthy snacking. Almost half of people around the world sometimes replace meals with quick bites. There is a big opportunity for companies to create healthy snacks that people can eat throughout the day. Many people are trying to eat healthier, so there's a demand for good-for-you snacks and meal replacements.

2. The most common reason for snacking is hunger. People want something quick and easy to fill them up between meals or even instead of meals. Cereal bars and cookies that are healthy are popular choices. People are looking for healthier options, so they often check the ingredients list before buying a snack.

3. Another reason why people snack is to relax. Busy lives can be stressful, and people sometimes eat to unwind. Carbs are comforting, which is why they are so popular. In fact, half of Europeans say they're buying more comfort food than ever before. However, even people enjoying comfort food would like healthier choices. There's a market for enjoyable foods and drinks that are also good for you.

(Adapted from https://newbrainnutrition.com)