Eating habits of China people.

China people's traditional eating habits are mainly plant-based foods. The staple food is whole grains, the supplementary food is vegetables, plus a small amount of meat. The main reason for this custom is that agricultural production is the main mode of economic production in the Central Plains. But in different classes, the proportion of food distribution is different. So in ancient times, people in power were called "meat eaters".

Hot food and cooked food are the main features of China people's eating habits. This is related to the early civilization and the development of cooking technology in China. The ancients in China thought: "Those who live in water are fishy, ashamed of their meat, and herbivores taste." Hot food and cooked food can "deodorize, deodorize and deodorize" (original taste of Lv Chunqiu). China people's diet has always been famous for its extensive recipes and exquisite cooking skills. According to historical records, in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Liang Wudi chef Xiao Yan could make ten styles and dozens of flavors with a melon with amazing cooking skills.

In terms of diet, China people also have their own characteristics, that is, the multi-food system. The origin of food collection system is very early. From the excavation of many underground cultural relics, it can be seen that the ancient cooking room and food gathering place are unified. The cooking room is in the middle of the house, with smoke from the skylight above and a bonfire below. When cooking on the fire, diners gather around the fire. This ancient custom of gathering food continued into later generations. The long-term spread of the food-gathering system is the embodiment of China's emphasis on consanguinity and family concept in his diet.

In terms of tableware, the use of chopsticks is a major feature of China people's eating habits. Chopsticks, called chopsticks in ancient times, have a long history in China. The Book of Rites once said, "There is nothing to eat." It can be seen that at least in Shang Dynasty, chopsticks were used for eating. Chopsticks are generally made of bamboo, a pair in hand, can be used freely, simple, economical and convenient. Many Europeans and Americans are surprised by the use of chopsticks by orientals and praise it as an artistic creation. In fact, the origin of chopsticks used in eastern countries mostly comes from China. China's ancestors invented chopsticks, which is indeed a great contribution to human civilization.