Why the Chinese don't count calories
By: Lorraine Clissold
Publisher: Constable
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
ISBN-13: 9781845298425
Subjects: Nutrition; Food habits; Diet; Lifestyles; Health aspects
Description: "The Chinese attitude to food can be summed up in their most common greeting: 'ne chi le fan ma?' - 'Have you eaten yet?' Food prays a central part in Chinese culture: mealtimes are the high points of the day and yet studies have shown that they remain slimmer and fitter than we do in the West. Their secret is based on simple and sensible principles. Food nourishes and heals - it is not considered a source of unwanted calories." "Inspired by the endlessly enticing food, Clissold shows us how the Chinese balance their diet, satisfy their taste buds, and allow the ancient principles of Chinese thought to guide them to a wholesome and delicious way of eating. Illustrated by examples and recipes that use both Chinese and western ingredients, this book is an adventure into a little-understood cuisine."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-223).
Table of contents: title: Recipes -- -- 1.; title: Stop counting calories -- -- 2.; title: Think of vegetables as dishes -- -- 3.; title: Fill up on staple foods -- -- 4.; title: Eat until you are full -- -- 5.; title: Take liquid food -- -- 6.; title: Bring yin and yang into your kitchen -- -- 7.; title: Balance the flavours -- -- 8.; title: Master your ingredients -- -- 9.; title: Choose 'live' over 'dead' or processed foods -- -- 10.; title: Respect the body's climate -- -- 11.; title: Use food to keep you fit -- -- 12.; title: Make an occasion of meals -- -- 13.; title: Drink green and herbal teas -- -- 14.; title: Take restorative exercise -- -- 15.; title: Avoid extremes in all areas of your life.