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By Gretchen Ho Powell | November 3, 2011 | 2 Comments
Coming To Terms With My Non-“Asian” Body Type

I will never forget the first moment I started to worry about my weight. I was nine years old and visiting my grandparents in Virginia Beach for the summer. While putting on my hand-me-down bathing suit in my grandmother’s bathroom, my aunt came in to collect me. She looked me up and down, slowly extended one long finger and prodded me in the ribs.
“Aiyah,” she said. “You are getting fat.”
I am Whasian: half-Chinese, half-Caucasian. My father, a (now retired) diplomat, met my mother in Hong Kong, and the two of …

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By Elaine Low | January 11, 2010 | 13 Comments
Diagnosing the Asian American Eating Disorder

Millions of young women across America struggle with eating disorders—an estimated one in five women have disordered eating, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, with 90 percent of those between the ages of 12 and 25. Yet even with these numbers, Asian American women in particular may often feel ignored in the national discussion.

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By Jennifer Kung | January 11, 2010 | 9 Comments
Mochi Survey: Attitudes Toward Asian American Cosmetic Surgery

The prevalence of cosmetic surgery in Asia has reached a point where getting double eyelid (blepharoplasty) and nose (rhinoplasty) surgeries has become akin to getting braces. While cosmetic enhancement is common in the U.S., the social stigma surrounding the issue is much greater than that of Asia.

Body, Entertainment, Winter »

By Jackelyn Ho | January 11, 2010 | 3 Comments
Not Another Teen Star: Anna Maria Perez de Tagle

At the age of 18, most of us are immersed in college life—three hour long lectures on Plato, communal bathrooms and crazy parties. Instead, actress Anna Maria Perez de Tagle lives a life of 12-hour workdays, movie premieres and auditions.

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By Diana To | January 11, 2010 | 1 Comment
‘SYTYCD’ star Karla Garcia on Her Future in Dance

Filipino American dancer and choreographer Karla Garcia knew from her first solo that dancing was exactly what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. “I was 6 years old and it was my first tap solo onstage, and I loved performing, getting to feel the audience’s energy and having that chance to touch people in different ways,” says the 24-year-old “So You Think You Can Dance” contestant.

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By Stephanie Wu | January 11, 2010 | 10 Comments
Meet Chris, the New Mochi Boy

Mochi interviews Chris, this issue’s cute guy of the moment.

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By Esther Suh | January 11, 2010 | No Comments
Nomi Network Continues Battle Against Sex Trafficking

Nomi Network, which started in 2007, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to “bridging the private, public and nonprofit sectors through enterprise and education to end human trafficking.”

Body, Fashion, Winter »

By Keila Fong | January 11, 2010 | No Comments
Fashion Quick Fixes: Small Chests, Dress Codes and More

How to flatter a petite frame, clothes for a conservative dress code, colors to complement skin tone.

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By Mochi Magazine | January 11, 2010 | 1 Comment
The Sky’s The Limit

This winter, flaunt your figure in the best styles for your body type.

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By Christine Wei | January 11, 2010 | No Comments
The Most Delicious (and Healthy!) Asian Dishes Mom Used to Make

Luckily for the foodie in all of us, there are many healthy Asian dishes out there to be savored—and they happen to be the ones mom and grandma likely used to have on the stove at dinnertime. Here are a few examples, broken down by culture.

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By Angela Lee | January 11, 2010 | No Comments
Maximize Your Workout

No matter your age, body type, or fitness level, all workouts should consist of two elements: cardio and strength training.

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By Destynee Powell | January 11, 2010 | 1 Comment
This Season’s Best of the Best

Mochi Beauty Director Destynee Powell picks this season’s must-haves, including haircare, skin care, fragrance and makeup.

Body, College, Food, Winter »

By Elaine Low | January 11, 2010 | 3 Comments
From the Mochi Test Kitchen: Dorm-style Asian Food

Moving away for college means freedom from curfews, chores and parental watchdogs. But it also means leaving behind the sweet, sweet comforts of a home-cooked meal. For a lot of Asian Americans, the switch from Mom’s special noodles to cafeteria chow mein can be big letdown, so we’ve put together a few recipes that you can make in your dorm microwave or common area kitchen, as well as tips for keeping a well-stocked pantry in a tiny living space.

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By Jennifer Kung | January 11, 2010 | No Comments

Our Q&A with Dr. Haowen Liu, M.D., a plastic surgeon in Taiwan, on the basic facts of cosmetic surgery.

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By Jennifer Kung | January 11, 2010 | 1 Comment

Much of what accounts for why Asians are generally more slender and healthier than Americans — who are currently dealing with widespread obesity — lies in the differences in diet. By comparing the eating habits in the U.S and East Asia (mainly China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan), we can understand why and how the typical Asian diet can translate into a healthier lifestyle.