Is eating chinese food bad for you?!


Question: That's kind of a hard question. "Chinese Food" encompasses a lot of different kinds of food. It's a big country. If you are talking about American Chinese food, a lot of it isn't very good for you. It's deep fried and has lots of sugar. But the kind of Chinese food that they eat in China, a lot of it is lots of vegetables, and can be very good for you. But, there are tons of different regions in China, all with different styles of food. Basically what I'm saying is that it all comes down to the dish you are eating.
If you are talking about, say, Panda Express, yes it's bad for you. There is a ridiculous amount of sodium in that food. But, just the fact that Panda Express exists is bad for the world as a whole.


Answers: That's kind of a hard question. "Chinese Food" encompasses a lot of different kinds of food. It's a big country. If you are talking about American Chinese food, a lot of it isn't very good for you. It's deep fried and has lots of sugar. But the kind of Chinese food that they eat in China, a lot of it is lots of vegetables, and can be very good for you. But, there are tons of different regions in China, all with different styles of food. Basically what I'm saying is that it all comes down to the dish you are eating.
If you are talking about, say, Panda Express, yes it's bad for you. There is a ridiculous amount of sodium in that food. But, just the fact that Panda Express exists is bad for the world as a whole.

No, there used to be a lot of concerns because they would use MSG to preserve the food longer, but if it is cooked fresh, it's great, and if you choose the right dish, it can be very healthy.

hell no, those people are the healthiest people on the planet.... Americans however consider eating chinese as eating 2 pounds of meat fried with sauce.... eat more rice and veggies!!!

it depends on if you have an ethnic food digestion problem

Depends on what type Chinese food you're eating. Panda Express, and other cheap fast foods, YES! Contrary to popular beliefs, chow mein, fried rice and lemon chicken are not traditional Chinese food. Our regular home cooked meals are actually quite healthy consisting of plain white rice, vegetables and other more elaborate dishes. People often have the misconception that Chinese food are unhealthy but it all depends on where you obtain the food from and what dishes you are actually eating.

Why would it? I've been eating it for the past 2 years off and on. And I'm fine.

No, this my fabirite food. I am beter feel when taking a chinese food. Any boody Ivite me for takinng a lunce. I am agree & waiting.........................

Well its my favourite food. I make it all the time... and I think a lot of Chinese people eat it as well. and they seem to be OK ;-).........

The only problem I see with Chinese food is it has MSG in it which can cause cancer. As long as you don't eat it every day, I think you're good to go!





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