Some may see Chinese food as unhealthy, when really the Chinese way of eating is healthy and fulfilling, fights illness and prolongs life. The Chinese don't have a word for "calories." They don't see food as weight gain, only as nutrients. A study found that Chinese people consume 30 percent more calories than American but are not significantly more active. Their secret is avoiding empty calories from sugary and nutrient-free foods. Also, the Chinese treat vegetables as meals, rather than add-ons as in the west. Rice, a staple in Chinese food, is high in nutrients and low in fat. The Chinese also eat until they are full, unlike us where we may skip a meal just to get that extra piece of cake in later. This consistent, healthy, and hearty lifestyle of eating helps Chinese people balance their diet quite easily.
Works Cited
The Independent. Independent Digital News and Media, 22 July 2008. Web. 19 Apr. 2015.
I had no idea that the Chinese do not have a word for "calories", I wish the same was true for America! I found this post so interesting, it sounds as if the Chinese are very happy and healthy beings. I wish American culture could also focus on a more healthy and hearty lifestyle just like the Chinese.
ReplyDeleteI liked how informative this post was! I think it's crazy how they consume more calories, exercise less than is but yet we are still more obese was really interesting. I had no idea how many empty calories we eat through certain foods. I always assume Chinese food to be extremely unhealthy.
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