Some people have negative images about American foods because they think that American foods are high calories and somewhat oily. Also they think Asian foods are healthier than American food. However, I do not think that it is always true.
Actually Japanese foods contain a lot of salt. Although the body only requires salt about 200 mg a day, the average Japanese consumes 4500 mg salt per day. This number is the highest in the world! Why do Japanese consume a lot of salt? I guess that Japanese foods are often seasoned with soy sauce and fermented soybean paste which is called MISO. These seasonings contribute us to eat a lot of salt. From my experience, I have never eaten salty foods since I came to America……….
Furthermore, consuming a lot of salt causes cancer. The number of people who develop cancer is the largest in the world. Japanese doctors and scientists reported that this is related to our eating habit. Not only cancer but also high blood pressure is also a serious problem in Japan. This is also linked to our traditional diet styles.
With these reasons, I think that Asian foods are not always beneficial for our health. However, In Japan, life expectancy of people is more than 85 years! Foreigners think that Japanese foods make our health but I think that there are other reasons.
Kurt, Sunny, and Y.
With these reasons, I think that Asian foods are not always beneficial for our health. However, In Japan, life expectancy of people is more than 85 years! Foreigners think that Japanese foods make our health but I think that there are other reasons.
Kurt, Sunny, and Y.
4 comments:
I agree with you. A lot of Asian food is not healthy. Although I do love sukiyaki and miso ramen, tehy are salty. Besides, I think Chinese food is also not healthy, especially some famous dishes such as mapo tofu and spicy hot pot becuase they are not only salty but also too oily. Also, Korean food contain much pickled food which contains a lot of salt. Thus, I think American food is healthier than Asian food in some ways.
Gotcha! I will stop eating Japanese food from now on, LOL. But.. those are awesome ... awww..
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Perhaps you can become a good cook.I understand your thought about Asian food, but i also love Japanese cuisine a lot.
Now is time for sleep. Good night to you ,Kyoko
You eat American food every day for almost every meal. I am not worried about that because you seem to enjoy American food. We will have a good chance to eat out this or next week if other friends and you are OK.
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