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La Dolce Vita

The Shanghainese maintain their health by watching their daily diet. They are accustomed to going to the market around 4:00 or 5:00 of a morning. They buy fresh ingredients, and use them that same day because they won’t eat leftovers, even if only a day old. They are particular about food preparation and pay attention to portion size, color, appearance, and nutritional content.

The Shanghainese also stress the importance of eating fruit. When boarding a plane, a Shanghainese might demand to sample each of the available beverages to make sure he obtains the necessary vitamins. The Shanghainese also enjoy eating small, intricately prepared dishes. The heads, necks, feet, and wings of ducks and chickens pickled in alcohol are good examples. Chinese mitten crab is also popular. These dishes are actually very nutritious, and eating them provides exercise for the hands and the stimulation for the brain.

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