Rice and Noodles: Two Friends on One Table

In many Asian homes, rice and noodles are like two good friends.

Rice is white and soft, and it goes well with almost every dish.

Noodles are long and springy, so people often eat them in soup or stir-fry them with vegetables.

In southern China, rice is the main food at almost every meal, while in the north, wheat noodles are more common.

Both foods are cheap and easy to cook, which is why families eat them every day.

However, rice and noodles alone do not give us all the nutrients we need.

We should also eat green vegetables, eggs, fish, and fruit.

A healthy plate is like a colorful picture, with rice or noodles taking only one small part of it.