Question 1

any harmful effect of authentic chinese food on human body?

Accepted Answer

No: The french might disagree, but i consider it the finest of all national cuisines.

Question 2

is chinese food bad to eat for asthma?

Accepted Answer

No, it is fine: Chinese food is just fine for asthma patients, as long as they are not allergic to something in a particular dish, because food allergies can sometimes cause asthma symptoms. The chinese food, of course, should be prepared in a healthy manner, without much fat nor excess salt. There are over 1 billion chinese people in the world, and they seem to do alright eating their meals.

Question 3

chinese food triggering someone's cashew allergy?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Some chinese dishes contain cashews.  The other possibility is that there was cashew "contamination" in your dish.

Question 4

could i have a taipei frozen chinese food with shellfish allergies?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Make sure you read the label closely and see if they list anything referring to shellfish on the ingredients label. The FDA requires that foods sold in the U.S. have the 8 most common food allergens listed clearly on the ingredient list so shellfish should be listed if it is included in the dish.

Question 5

is eating chinese food everyday bad for you?

Accepted Answer

No, but: 1.4 billion chinese eat chinese food each day. However, what is in your "chinese" food is important. It is better to have a mixed diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, low fat milk products; low in saturated fats; no tobacco, no more than one drink a day and exercise 30 minutes/day.

Question 6

is it possible for me to have an allergic reaction to chinese food?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Their are multiple food ingredients in chinese food that can trigger an allergic reaction.  These include nuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish and less likely rice, pasta, and vegetable.  Food preservatives are less likely to trigger a reaction.  An allergist can assist in determining the exact cause of the reaction after eating.

Question 7

can i eat chinese food? i have acid reflux i would like to try a small amount to see how it would affect me?

Accepted Answer

: As long as it is not hot and spicy and in a moderate amount

Question 8

is it bad for me to eat chinese food after teeth extracted?

Accepted Answer

How long after? : Follow your dentist's written instructions after extraction.  Avoid activities that create suction (smoking or sucking from a straw). Don't swish vigorously. Avoid alcohol ; hot beverages. A soft or liquid diet would be good.

Question 9

is takeout chinese food without msg low salt?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Msg is a flavor enhancer which intensifies the flavors of food.  Salt is a food additive for flavor as well as preservation and is a different chemical compound-nacl.

Question 10

feeling funny after eating chinese food for the first time. could my stomach be trying to get used to it?

Accepted Answer

No: You may be allergic to one of the ingredients in chinese food or suffer from an adverse reaction to msg - called the chinese restaurant syndrome- which can presented in high quantities especially in soup.

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