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Staple food for Switzerland and China
Quality of ingredients and simplicity in preparation and serving of foods are typical of
Swiss menus. There is stress on the importance of soups and many dishes made
from cheese. Much bread is consumed and is a apart of all meals. Meats and fish are
often expensive so are purchased and cooked with care, often extended with
vegetables or cereal foods.
Staple foods include bread, potatoes, and cereals with a good consumption
of milk and cheese.
Nutrients in bread: Nutritionally, bread is high in complex carbohydrates and a
good source of B vitamins. Whole grain bread is higher in protein, has twice the
fiber, and generally has more vitamins and minerals than white bread.
Nutrients in potatoes: Nutritional Information
On Serving Contains:
Calories ..................110
Protein ................... 3 grams
Carbohydrate ......... 23 grams
Fat .......................... 0 grams
Dietary Fiber .......... 2710 mg
Sodium ................... 10 mg
Potassium ............... 750 mg
Nutrients in cheese:
heese (1 oz)
Calories
Protein (g)
Carbohydrate (g)
Fat (g)
Saturated Fat (g)
Cholesterol (mg)
Sodium (mg)
American Cheddar Mozzarella
106
6.3
0.5
8.9
5.6
27
406
114
7.1
0.4
9.4
6
30
176
80
5.5
0.6
6.1
3.7
22
106
Parmesan,
1 T.
Swiss
23
2.1
0.2
1.5
1
4
93
107
8.1
1
7.8
5
26
74
Effects of Switzerland’s staple food
Potatoes will make your blood sugar levels rise as fast as pure table sugar. This is not
good for your body. Not only does it result in rapid weight gain, but your insulin levels
then rise to combat the rapid increase in glucose. This takes a toll on your health.
What's even worse is that potatoes are often decorated with many saturated fats like sour
cream, butter, or bacon bits.
Cheese gives a lot of calcium, this is why it is recommended that you eat a slice of it a
day as part of you three serves of calcium. Also it contains other nutrients which help the
body to absorb the calcium faster. But cheese even creates problem with interstines.
Staple food for CHINA
The Chinese eat many foods that are unfamiliar to North Americans. Shark fins, seaweed,
frogs, snakes, and even dog and cat meat are eaten. However, the Chinese follow the spiritual
teaching of balance signified by yin ("cool") and yang ("hot"). This philosophy encourages the
Chinese to find a balance in their lives, including in the foods they eat. While preparing
meals, the Chinese may strive to balance the color, texture, or types of food they choose to
eat.
Rice is China's staple food. Rice may be served with any meal, and is eaten several times a
day. Scallions, bean sprouts, cabbage, and gingerroot are other traditional foods. Soybean
curd, called tofu, is an important source of protein for the Chinese.
Nutrients in Rice:
Nutrition Facts Serving: 100 g
White Rice
Jasmine
Brown
Glutinous
Calories, kcal
361
355
362
355
Moisture (water), g
10.2
11.9
11.2
11.7
Total Fat, g
0.8
0.7
2.4
0.6
Dietary Fibre, g
0.6
0.8
2.8
0
8
5
12
7
Calcium, mg
Effect’s of China’s staple food
Rice is an excellent food to help keep your body healthy. Rice has the following
nutritional benefits:
Excellent source of carbohydrates
Good energy source
Low fat
Low salt
No cholesterol
Low sugar
No gluten
No additives
No preservatives