传统智慧穿上"新衣"：药膳成年轻人养生"新宠" 中新网吉林11月17日电 题：传统智慧穿上"新衣"：药膳成年轻人养生"新宠" 中新网记者 石洪宇 厨房里，厨师们依照药膳指导师开具的方子，将精选的人参、黄芪、当归等药材进行预处理，再与母 鸡、松花江鱼等主料一同入锅。蒸煮之间，氤氲的药香与食材本味交融弥散，将千年的养生智慧带进今 朝的烟火日常。 17日，在吉林省吉林市举行的中医人参药膳技能竞赛中，18个团队现场烹制近百道药膳。赛事主办方介 绍，中医食疗药膳技艺源远流长，比赛的目的之一是做好创新。 近年来，在中国年轻人群中兴起一股养生热潮。曾经，药膳被视为中老年群体的专利，与"味道糟 糕"和"守旧过时"画上等号。但如今，情况正在发生变化。 36岁的薛云龙是吉林市人民医院中医诊疗中心的主治医师，对中医调理、药膳颇有研究。"这不再是过 去苦涩难咽的中药了。"薛云龙笑称，他希望中药好看、好吃，又能调理身体。 在比赛中推出的药膳作品。 石洪宇 摄 在吉林官参局的网红药膳铺内，玻璃柜台里陈列着十几种药膳饮品，从人参奶茶到枸杞红枣茶，吸引了 像李萌这样的年轻白领。"以前觉得药膳就是苦汤药，没想到人参奶茶这么顺口。"李萌每周都会 ...

Core Viewpoint - The event "Nanyao Mingshan" in Zhaoqing City showcases the integration of traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine, promoting local herbal dishes and enhancing the health food industry [4][42]. Group 1: Event Overview - The "Nanyao Yaoshan Technology Exchange Conference" was held on November 1, attracting numerous visitors and featuring a vibrant atmosphere filled with herbal aromas [4][5]. - Fifteen teams from various counties in Zhaoqing participated in a 90-minute competition focused on creativity in delicious and healthy herbal dishes [6][21]. - Twelve outstanding herbal dishes were recognized as the first batch of "Zhaoqing Nanyao Mingshan," setting a new benchmark for local herbal cuisine development [7][9]. Group 2: Competition Highlights - Chefs demonstrated precise techniques and teamwork, creatively combining local herbs like cinnamon, Ba Jitian, and other fresh ingredients to produce dishes such as "Buddha Hand Golden Soup with Prawns" and "Yandu Ba Jitian Goat Soup" [10][11][12]. - The competition evaluated dishes based on their health benefits, ingredient selection, taste, and creativity, showcasing the professional spirit and innovative capabilities of the teams [21][23]. Group 3: Market and Industry Insights - The event featured a bustling "Food and Medicine Integration" market, where various companies and medical institutions showcased health teas and herbal snacks, attracting significant public interest [28][29]. - Zhaoqing's herbal industry is robust, with a total planting area of 1.5662 million acres for herbal medicine in 2024, including 1.2709 million acres of cinnamon, generating a value of 5.724 billion yuan [38][39]. - The local government is actively promoting collaboration among herbal enterprises, restaurants, and medical institutions to develop functional and health foods based on local herbs, aiming to integrate herbal culture into everyday life [41][43].