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There are many differences between the Chinese food culture and those of the west because of fundamental differences in the approach to healthcare and medical principles. Chinese medicine, with its main emphasis in prevention rather than cure, has spent most of its efforts in analyzing the effects and impacts of food/herbs on health. With more than 5,000 years of experience in experimenting with foods/herbs and perfecting the culinary art of preparing them, the knowledge accumulated up to now is extremely valuable. They are factual, indisputable and very practical.

Modern food science has only started to scratch the surface in understanding food. Its emphasis so far has been on the active ingredients, translating them in terms of vitamins, calories, fat and minerals only. Chinese medicine has studied thoroughly the nature, characteristic, health benefit, impact and the everyday application of food. With the passing of such valuable information from generation after generation, the Chinese are better informed about what and how to eat wisely for optimal health.

The following are a few fundamental differences in the two food cultures, which are making distinctive differences in our health. They are worthy of our attention and rethinking.

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Last updated on 03/21/2005