7. Fried Wheat Noodles with Water Chestnut, Pomegranate and Mint Salad, Pumpkin Soup, and Iced Peach Tea

The oldest historical mention of noodles appears in a dictionary from the 3rd century AD in China. Another early mention of noodles has been traced to the Jerusalem Talmud, dating back to the 5th century AD, and was called itrium. Sometime around 12000BC, people began growing wheat. Rich in B vitamins, wheat is immensely important in your daily diet as it helps convert our food into fuel, allowing us to stay energized throughout the day.

Water chestnut, pomegranate and mint salad. The water chestnut plant became known to the West only in the 17th century. In Fiji, since the 1990s, the plant has become endangered and sorely missed by the Fijian women because for hundreds of years they have used the plant. Water chestnuts have enough potassium to counter the effect of sodium and good for lowering blood pressure. 

Known to have originated in Asia and the Mediterranean region, mint has been known throughout history. Medieval monks drew on the herb for its culinary and medical properties. By promoting digestion, mint soothes the stomach in cases of indigestion or inflammation. 

Pomegranate origin begins in Egypt thousands of years ago. It is thought to be the fruit that Eve fed Adam in the Garden of Eden, and was one of the fruits that would have been seen hanging in the gardens of Babylon of ancient days. Pomegranates contain anti-tumor properties which prevents against the onset of cancers.

Pumpkin soup. Originating in Central America over 7500 years ago, archaeologists discovered the oldest domesticated pumpkin pumpkin seeds in the Oaxaca Highlands of Mexico. Pumpkin is an extremely nutrient dense food, meaning it is high in vitamins and minerals but low in calories. Makes for really good news for those on a diet.

According to Chinese legend, the history of tea began in 2737BCE when the Emperor Shen Nong, a skilled ruler and scientist, accidentally discovered tea. While boiling water in the garden, a leaf from an overhanging wild tea tree drifted into his pot. Tea has less caffeine than coffee so it's a better pick-me-up than your average cuppa joe. 

Peaches originated in China where they were cultivated since the early days of Chinese culture. Considered the favorite fruit of emperors, peaches were first mentioned in Chinese writings dating back to the 10th century. Peach tea is virtually calorie-free, so it is beneficial if you want to lose weight or control weight in the form of less calorie intake.