Asian Americans make up about 7% of the U.S. population and run some of the most popular restaurants in the country, but stereotypes still abound about food from this part of the world. For example, claims that MSG, a common seasoning in Asian food, is bad for you have been debunked. And white rice can absolutely be eaten every day a part of a healthy diet. In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage month, TODAY.
Her favorite way of having the soup is with fish. She prepares it often as a weekly dish for lunch or dinner but has had it for breakfast on occasion. Dòufuhuā “There are many healthy foods from my Chinese culture, but my favorite is tofu,” Michelle Jaelin, registered dietitian practicing in Ontario, Canada, tells TODAY.com. “Tofu is a cultural food staple I’ve been eating since I was a child.