You'll see that almost all Chinese dishes consist of a bit of meat and lots of fresh, healthy vegetables. Indeed, it is the best of both worlds. Standard Chinese cooking oils, such as sesame or peanut oils, are also healthy.
You'll find many of the recipes in this Easy Chinese Cookbook quite spicy, as is the tradition with Szechuan cooking. However, spices can be controlled to your particular taste. China is the original country of exotic spices, which was introduced to the West by way of the famed Silk Road. For a long time, spices were a precious commodity and available only to the rich. Now, everyone can enjoy them.
Let the mystery of the East explode in your kitchen as you introduce your friends and family to some authentic Chinese cuisine.