Freshly bought ingredients are prepared the same day and cooked just before serving, using little oil or spicy seasonings. Tea, one of the most popular health-related food in Chinese society, is offered in all restaurants. Although it may appear that the Chinese live only to eat, they also eat with health in mind. Long before the link between food and health became fashionable, the Chinese were developing a complex philosophy on dietetics. Balancing the yin and yang in your body by eating the correct foods kept you in good health.
Vegetarian food is also popular in China.
Chinese cuisine reminds us to eat anything in moderation and to eat a wide range to get the right balance.