Healthy Chinese Food

Chinese fried rice, noodles, dimsums, moms, chilly chicken , chilly paneer, choupsey…there is whole range of items that have become staple meal of more than a third of world’s population. Well, the delectable taste and the ease of preparation are two important attributes of popularity of Chinese dishes. The yummy food recipes with the generous usage of sauce and delectable culinary herbs can enrich your palate and that too within no time.

However there is a common misconception that these are junk foods. Let us peep through the facts from the fallacy.

·         The authentic Chinese cuisine is acknowledged as one of the healthiest food in the world.

·         Saturated fats account for only 4-7 % of the total calories whereas the other popular dish, Pizza has 20 % of the total calories in the form of saturated fats.

·         Chinese inculcate Yin and Yang philosophy in their food which is evident in the texture, color, and flavor.

·         The common ingredients include plenty of vegetables, lean poultry, and sea food.

Let us now look at the calorific value of the important Chinese food.

Name of the Chinese Food Item	Total Calories
1 Dim Sim Fried(Appetizer)	100
3 Large Prawn Crackers(Appetizer)	45
Wantons, Medium, Fried(Appetizers)	110
1 Small Spring Roll Deep Fried	115
1 Cup Chow Beef	320
1 Cup Beef: Braised w. Chinese Vegetables	250
1 Cup Crispy Skin Chicken	410
1 Cup Barbecued Pork	545
1 Cup Fried Rice	365
1 Medium Bowl Wanton Soup	240
1 Medium Bowl Chicken And Corn Soup	160

Having said these, I know that the original Chinese preparation is missing and they are presented in eth localized versions which can alter the aforementioned figures. Still, if you are eating the original preparation then you can rest assured that you are taking a wholesome healthy food.

Time to take those forks out and eat the authentic Chinese food.