Dig into the seasoning known as MSG, and find out how this flavoring was developed and if it’s actually bad for your health. — In 1968, Dr. Robert Ho Man Kwok felt ill after dinner at a Chinese restaurant and wrote a letter to a medical journal connecting his symptoms… Continue Reading What is MSG, and is it actually bad for you? – Sarah E. Tracy

The food of northern China is comfort food at its finest—greasy, salty, and very hearty. Dishes include deep-fried dough sticks, pork buns, and noodles with fermented bean paste. But why is the food so heavy? One of the reasons is the weather. This is the 11th episode of our 13-part… Continue Reading Why Northern Chinese Food Is the Best Comfort Food – Eat China (E11)