The custom of prescribing tonic foods for a healthier life also spills over into the catering industry. Although tonic foods themselves are losing popularity among the younger generation, Chinese herbal medicines, such as wolfberry fruit, can be found on many a restaurant menu, either added to fruit tea or as a beneficial addition to a dish. These herbs attract customers, such as over-worked office staff, in need of a modest pick-me-up.

将食补作为养生之道的习俗也影响到了公共饮食业。虽然食补在年轻人中受欢迎的程度正在减退，但在许多餐厅的菜单中都能看到中药，像枸杞被加到水果茶中或是被当作有益的配料使用。这些中药吸引了需要适度提神的顾客，如加班时间过长的上班族等。

(短文节选,本篇始于：食补——中国吃的艺术)