“食以体政”思想之解构(上)

Deconstruction of "Diet can reflect politics" ideology( 1)

夏商时期,中国产生了"食以体政"思想,由此确立了政治与饮食之间的关系,一啄一饮都赋予了政治色彩,饮食既是从事政治活动的基础,又是政治家政治智慧的反映。饮食活动中也隐藏了治理国家的方法,食物原料、烹饪技法甚至炊食器具都蕴涵了一定的政治含义,使饮食成为衡量政治变化的晴雨表。

During Xia and Shang Dynasties,the ＂ diet can reflect politics＂ ideology was generated in China,which established the relationship between politics and diet,and made a drink and a peck be given a political color. Diet was not only the basis of engaging in political activities,but also the reaction of political wisdom of politicians. At any time,food security is the Damocles sword hanging over the head of politicians and solving the problem of feeding the people is the top priority which the rulers have to consider. Diet activities also hide methods of governance of the country. Food ingredients,cooking skills and even cooking utensils all contain a certain political implications,which makes diet become a barometer of political changes.