Healthy China
~Blog Post #4~
April 20, 2015
By Bella Porter
Chinas main crops are rice, corn, wheat, and cotton in addition to many fruits and vegetables. The main livestock includes pork, beef, dairy, and eggs. Each and everyone of these foods has a health benefit, but also can be made in an unhealthy way. Us Americans see Chinese food as a an unhealthy take out meal that consists of fried rice, egg rolls, and orange chicken. The civilians see there traditional food in a different way. Yes, they still eat the fried goodness listed above, but all in moderation. Most people in China are very thin and it doesn't make sense when their main food is a source of pure carbs. The reason is that Chinese people eat in very small portions. They have small dishes and also has chopsticks which help them eat in smaller amounts. Chinese food has the possibility of being a very healthy food choice depending on what you choose to eat. Stay away from the fried food and eat a meal consisting of a small portion of rice, a lean meat, and a good source of fruits and vegetables. After doing this project my outlook on Chinas food and traditions has changed. China is a very diverse country with many ethnic recipes and tastes. The delicious food has traveled all over the world and has become a favorite to everyone. In China, just as in Like Water for Chocolate, each ingredient has a purpose and a quality that leaves each meal tasting amazing. Chinese food never disappoints and always leaves you wanting more
I agree that the Chinese food is always tasty and always has a great result to the finished product. It's truly amazing that our culture here in America has come from all over the world.
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