Celebrating Chinese Americans: Contributions and Cuisine

And as we celebrate the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Nutrition Month, and the many ways we can Celebrate a World of Flavors, it’s exciting to know that we can nutritiously enjoy traditional foods from other countries!  But for those new to the United States, how are they able to personalize their plates with their traditional ways of eating ---perhaps not having access to the typical ingredients, while adopting American eating patterns and foods? But beyond the stir-fry, most of us DO default to picking out a dish off the local Chinese restaurant menu.  But what makes authentic Chinese food?  You are going to love taking a geographic tour of Chinese cuisine.