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   <title>Final Paper</title>
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   <published>2007-08-02T01:28:13Z</published>
   <updated>2007-08-02T01:29:20Z</updated>
   
   <summary>The Chinese Diet Is Healthier Than the American Diet A typical Chinese diet is proved to be healthy because it includes a lot of vegetables, fish and seafood but hardly any sugar or dessert. The Chinese use a wide variety...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[The Chinese Diet Is Healthier Than the American Diet

A typical Chinese diet is proved to be healthy because it includes a lot of vegetables, fish and seafood but hardly any sugar or dessert. The Chinese use a wide variety of cooking methods: stir fry, deep fry, steam, boil, stew, roast, bake, and they try hard to avoid excessive greasy food. In contrast, according to a new study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, One-third of American diets are soft drinks and junk foods such as sweets, desserts, alcoholic beverages, and salty snacks. The Americans are getting plenty of calories, but very little nutrition. So, the American diet is less healthy than the Chinese diet. 

Simply take drinks from the two different styles of diet to a comparison. The Chinese prefer green tea while the Americans love soft drinks. Green tea is rich in catechin polyphenols and is reputed to be helpful in medical conditions such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol levels, cariovascular disease, infection and impaired immune function. Relatively, soft drinks provide a lot of sugars, calories and caffeine but no significant nutritional value. What’s worse, they link to obesity in youth, tooth decay and bone weakening. “In 1994, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of an epidemiological study indicating that drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly sixty percent. University of Purdue researchers recently concluded that a compound in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol.” (http://chinesefood.about.com/library/weekly/aa011400a.htm, Line 14) As the Journal of the National Cancer Institute and the researchers point out, green tea is beneficial to the prevention of cancers; it is definitely a kind of healthy drink. Moreover, green tea is a good choice for those dieters for the fact that it burns more calories than other drinks. It is also helpful to the prevention of tooth decay. Because green tea possesses the ability to destroy bacteria, it can kill the bacteria that cause dental plaque. Meanwhile, skin preparations containing green tea are also warmly welcomed in the market. So it is easy to come to the conclusion that green tea is indeed beneficial to health.  “Reporting in 'The Lancet', a British medical journal, a team of Harvard researchers presented the first evidence linking soda pop consumption to childhood obesity. They found that 12-year-olds who drank soda pop regularly were more likely to be overweight than those who didn't. For each additional daily serving of sugar-sweetened soda pop consumed during the nearly 2-year study, the risk of obesity increased 1.6 times.” (Washington Post February 27, 2001, Page HE10) It is clear that soft drinks make people fat or even obese. It helps explain why obesity is rampant in America today. “Tooth decay is one detrimental health effect of soda pop which even the soft drink industry admits to. In a carefully worded statement, the National Soft Drink Association claims that there is no scientific evidence that consumption of sugars in soft drinks per se has any negative effect other than dental caries." (Washington Post February 27, 2001, Page HE10) According to the National Soft Drink Association, soft drinks can promote tooth decay. Though the sugar they contain is not the only factor in tooth decay, the acid in them can dissolve tooth enamel, which eventually leads to cavities. “The active ingredient in most soda pop is phosphoric acid. The pH of most soda pop is 2.8, which is very acidic. As we discuss in detail in the body PH page, you want your diet to ALKALIZE your body, and ingesting a highly acidic drink like soda pop does the opposite and is very detrimental to your health. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis.” (Washington Post February 27, 2001, Page HE10)  These scientific statistics show that drinking soft drinks can increase the risk of bone breaks. So there’s no denying that soft drinks do play a role in bone weakening. To sum up, green tea is doubtlessly a healthier choice than soft drinks, which is a significant component of the American diet. And since green diet is a typical representative of the traditional Chinese diet, the Chinese diet is therefore healthier than the American one. 

To view from other perspectives, the Chinese diet emphasizes healthy eating habits. Healing by eating has long been accepted and widely practiced by the Chinese. “There are several Chinese concepts of healthy eating habits. The most basic one is the balance of yin (feminine) and yang (masculine). Failure to maintain this balance is the root to many illnesses: excessive yin leads to weakness and excessive yang to restlessness manifested in inflammation and ulcers. Yin food includes fruits and vegetables whilst yang food includes meat.” (http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/GenerateContent?CONTENT_ITEM_ID=909&CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE=0&MENU_ID=10084&EXPAND=10071, Line 11) As is clearly stated above that the Chinese apply the concept of harmony even to their diet. And this is an essential factor that contributes to the Chinese diet being healthy. “According to Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food during the year 1970; whereas in 2001, they spent more than $110 billion. In fact, studies show that Americans are now spending more on fast food than on new cars, computers, computer software or even higher education. Fast food sales are higher than videos, books, movies, magazines and recorded music sales combined.” (Schlosser Eric, Paragraph 3) We can see clearly from what Schlosser Eric has pointed out that the Americans still cling to unhealthy eating habit of having a considerate amount of junk food. And the marketing of these products has created a nutrition nightmare to the American diet. In brief, the Chinese diet is prone to provide balanced nutrition to people while the American diet consists of too many fatty foods and sweets but not enough fruits and vegetables. So, the American diet is a less healthy one comparing to the Chinese diet. 
 
All in all, the Chinese diet is healthier in its contents as well as its concept of eating habits than the American diet. Therefore it is a healthier choice for people. 



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   <title>Jazz Concert</title>
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   <published>2007-08-01T01:49:49Z</published>
   <updated>2007-08-01T01:53:27Z</updated>
   
   <summary>The Jazz presentation tonight is incredible! Though I don&apos;t know much about jazz, I love the show a lot. The cello player is so cool and his two little sons are lovely. An exciting evening!...</summary>
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      The Jazz presentation tonight is incredible! Though I don&apos;t know much about jazz, I love the show a lot. The cello player is so cool and his two little sons are lovely. An exciting evening!
      
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   <title>Caloric Nightmares</title>
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   <published>2007-07-31T15:53:34Z</published>
   <updated>2007-07-31T16:00:52Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Like many ethnic cuisines, the true essence of Chinese food is healthy and low-fat. However, some of the most healthful elements of Chinese food – lots of vegetables, light sauces, wok cooking – have been adjusted to accommodate American preferences....</summary>
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      Like many ethnic cuisines, the true essence of Chinese food is healthy and low-fat. However, some of the most healthful elements of Chinese food – lots of vegetables, light sauces, wok cooking – have been adjusted to accommodate American preferences. The result? Many dishes now found in Chinese restaurants in the US are a caloric nightmare. I have put on a lot of weight here... 
      
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   <title>Charlottesville</title>
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   <published>2007-07-31T15:15:01Z</published>
   <updated>2007-07-31T15:21:09Z</updated>
   
   <summary> The city is known for Jefferson&apos;s Monticello, his renowned mountain-top home which attracts tens of thousands of tourists every year. Fortunately, it was spared the brunt of the American Civil War. The Downtown Mall is one of the longest...</summary>
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       The city is  known for Jefferson&apos;s Monticello, his renowned mountain-top home which attracts tens of thousands of tourists every year. Fortunately, it was spared the brunt of the American Civil War. The Downtown Mall  is one of the longest pedestrian malls in the United States. Though things are very expensive there, I enjoyed the tour all the same. 

      
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   <title>Monticello</title>
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   <published>2007-07-31T02:11:27Z</published>
   <updated>2007-07-31T15:13:57Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Home of the founding father of the United States of America. Very large and grand. Jefferson is a great man in the US history. He is also known as the founder of the University of Virginia. Jefferson considered gardening to...</summary>
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      Home of the founding father of the United States of America. Very large and grand. Jefferson is a great man in the US history. He is also known as the founder of the University of Virginia. Jefferson considered gardening to be a fine art. The Flower and Vegetable Gardens at Monticello were a botanic laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world. 
      
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   <title>Hiking</title>
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   <published>2007-07-31T01:40:50Z</published>
   <updated>2007-07-31T02:11:24Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Maybe I was the only one who went hiking with bare feet. Fortunately, I am still alive. It was really hard. But my habit goes like not to give up on half way. What made you nearly die but not...</summary>
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      Maybe I was the only one who went hiking with bare feet. Fortunately, I am still alive. It was really hard. But  my habit goes like not to give up on half way. What made you nearly die but not makes you  stronger``` 
      
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   <title>Home visiting</title>
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   <published>2007-07-31T01:33:54Z</published>
   <updated>2007-07-31T15:14:56Z</updated>
   
   <summary>We visited the family of Ms. Babara Robinson. She adopted a Chinese girl ten years ago. The little girl was cool and shy. She didn&apos;t talk much. Ms. Robinson was very friendly. She took us to an ice-cream shop first...</summary>
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      We visited the family of Ms. Babara Robinson. She adopted a Chinese girl ten years ago. The little girl was cool and shy. She didn&apos;t talk much. Ms. Robinson was very friendly. She took us to an ice-cream shop first and for dinner to a Chinese buffet. I ate a lot there. It was a fun day. I got to know more about the American family. 
      
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   <title>The International Calling Card</title>
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   <published>2007-07-25T16:20:27Z</published>
   <updated>2007-07-25T16:29:16Z</updated>
   
   <summary>I bought two international calling cards for ten dollars. But it seemed that they didin&apos;t work well. When I made the first call to China, the operator told me that my funds enabled me to talk for over nine hours....</summary>
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      I bought two international calling cards for ten dollars. But it seemed that they didin&apos;t work well. When I made the first call to China, the operator told me that my funds enabled me to talk for over nine hours. However, when I made my second call, the operator  told me that I could only talk for an hour also while my first call merely lasted for about ten minutes. I felt I was cheated. I&apos;ve run out of money in both calling cards and was only able to talked to my families for about twenty-five minutes also. I really feel bad about it!
      
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   <title>The Sacred Heart Cathedral</title>
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   <published>2007-07-25T16:06:21Z</published>
   <updated>2007-07-25T16:20:04Z</updated>
   
   <summary>It is really incredible. So grand and magnificent. I love those windows painted with colorful pictures. It is a sacred palce and gives people a peaceful mind. My grandmother was brought up in Macau and she is a Catholicist. So...</summary>
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      It is really incredible. So grand and magnificent. I love those windows painted with colorful pictures. It is a sacred palce and gives people a peaceful mind. My grandmother was brought up in Macau  and she is a Catholicist. So I love churches. 
      
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   <title>Virginia Beach</title>
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   <published>2007-07-25T16:00:53Z</published>
   <updated>2007-07-25T16:05:25Z</updated>
   
   <summary>I live near to the sea. Every year in summer times, my families will go and stay by the sea for several days. I am familiar with the sea. I can smell its scent from the wind. The Virginia Beach...</summary>
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      I live near to the sea. Every year in summer times, my families will go and stay by the sea for several days. I am familiar with the sea. I can smell its scent from the wind. The Virginia Beach reminds me of my hometown. I guess I love the sea. 
      
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   <title>Williamsburg</title>
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   <published>2007-07-25T15:51:49Z</published>
   <updated>2007-07-25T16:00:47Z</updated>
   
   <summary>There were people in those historical beautiful dresses there. Really impressive. It is a peaceful town.It is also the nation’s largest living history museum. All buildings,homes, stores and taverns are reconstructed and restored to their 18th-century appearances....</summary>
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      There were  people in those historical beautiful dresses there. Really impressive.  It is a peaceful town.It is also the nation’s largest living history museum. All buildings,homes, stores and taverns are reconstructed and restored to their 18th-century appearances. 
      
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   <title>Busch Gardens</title>
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   <published>2007-07-25T15:40:48Z</published>
   <updated>2007-07-25T15:49:54Z</updated>
   
   <summary>That was indeed an incredible trip. We tried all the clssic games there. Some of them are really scary. I love the strawberry icecream. It was a little expensive but surprisingly impressive....</summary>
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      That was indeed an incredible trip. We tried all the clssic games there. Some of them are really scary. I love the strawberry icecream. It was a little expensive but surprisingly impressive. 
      
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   <title>A Stupid Mistake</title>
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   <published>2007-07-20T20:18:06Z</published>
   <updated>2007-07-20T20:28:22Z</updated>
   
   <summary>I just found out that I had made a really stupid mistake. I&apos;ve finished five blogs already yet published none. Not until Harriet told me that my blog was still blank did I realize that I only saved my blogs,...</summary>
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      I just found out that I had made a really stupid mistake. I&apos;ve finished five blogs already yet published none. Not until Harriet told me that my blog was still blank did I realize that I only saved my blogs, not published them. Sorry for the delay. 
      
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   <title>Shopping malls</title>
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   <published>2007-07-18T17:55:00Z</published>
   <updated>2007-07-25T15:50:43Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Shoppping malls here are nice. Some items cost less than they do in China. Clothes here are comparetively less expensive . I went to a shop named Claire&apos;s and got some really nice earings. But all of they are made...</summary>
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      Shoppping malls here are nice. Some items cost less than they do in China. Clothes here are comparetively less expensive . I went to a shop named Claire&apos;s and got some really nice earings. But all of they are made in China. It seems that Chinese items here are popular and I take pride in it. 
      
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   <title>Food in America</title>
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   <published>2007-07-18T17:45:56Z</published>
   <updated>2007-07-20T20:16:54Z</updated>
   
   <summary>I really miss the food in China. Tough I like pizza, burgers and hotdogs, I always prefer rice. I bought some eggs and bread from Wal-Mart yesterday and decided to cook in the dorm. I found out something interesting that...</summary>
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      I really miss the food in China. Tough  I like pizza, burgers and hotdogs, I always prefer rice. I bought some eggs and bread from Wal-Mart yesterday and decided to cook in the dorm. I found out something interesting that the fresh food in America is more expensive than those packed ones and that fruit as well as vegetables also cost more than meat. It seems like that it is expensive to eat healthy in the U.S. Food in America contains too much fat and oil. It is bad news for someone who is on a diet like me. But I do love those salads here. 
      
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