How can a Chinese New Year gathering be delicious without gaining weight?
2024-02-08
Nutritionists remind that drinking alcohol on an empty stomach can easily harm the gastric mucosa, and carbonated drinks can hinder the digestion and absorption of food by the gastrointestinal tract. It is recommended not to drink alcohol at the beginning of the meal, wait until halfway through the meal before drinking, and avoid or reduce sugary drinks. When ordering cold dishes, don't just order meat dishes. You should have both meat and vegetables, and it's best to have a few refreshing vegetarian dishes to balance the problem of excessive fat and protein in the main dish. Eating a large amount of protein rich but carbohydrate deficient foods on an empty stomach not only affects digestion, but also wastes protein and produces metabolic waste. So, don't leave the staple food until the end, and pay attention to the combination of thickness and thinness, with a focus on coarseness. When ordering dishes, it is advisable to order some dishes with relatively refreshing seasoning, strictly control the amount of cooking oil consumed, eat less fried or fried foods, and indulge in one or two spicy and strong dishes. After eating a sumptuous dish, the body has consumed a lot of salt and oil, and the burden is already heavy. Do not drink a large amount of thick soup anymore, otherwise it can easily expand the stomach and increase the intake of salt and calories, which is not beneficial to health. As the Spring Festival approaches, many people are looking forward to the New Year's Eve dinner and holiday gatherings. However, gaining three pounds during holidays has become a hidden concern for everyone. Dr. Ye Yanbin, Chief Physician of the Nutrition Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, reminds that during the Spring Festival gathering, it is important to learn to scientifically and reasonably mix and match food. If dining outside, it is even more important to master some ordering tips and avoid dietary misunderstandings. Don't drink alcohol on an empty stomach and drink less sugary drinks. Many families are accustomed to drinking a glass of alcohol at the beginning of a gathering, and those who cannot drink alcohol will also drink various fruit juice drinks or carbonated drinks. However, drinking alcohol on an empty stomach can easily harm the gastric mucosa, while carbonated drinks can hinder the digestion and absorption of food by the gastrointestinal tract. Ye Yanbin suggested not to drink too much at the opening of the banquet, and not to drink too late until halfway through the meal. Pure fruit juice, vegetable juice and fresh soybean milk can be selected when selecting drinks. Pure yogurt has a better protective effect on drinkers. It is recommended to choose unsweetened beverages such as corn juice, yam juice, pumpkin juice, chrysanthemum tea, barley tea, etc., and avoid or reduce sugary drinks. Cold dishes are better than just ordering meat and vegetables. At the New Year's Eve dinner table, a few cold dishes are usually served first to appetize. Generally speaking, cold dishes contain less oil. If there are meat and vegetables, and a few refreshing vegetarian dishes are added, it can balance the problem of excessive oil and protein in the main dish. However, most families are accustomed to consuming cold meat dishes, which deprives them of their nutritional balance regulating function. A better choice is to mix raw vegetables, dipping vegetables in soy sauce, mushroom and algae foods (such as cold mixed black fungus, seaweed shreds, golden needle mushrooms, etc.), root and stem foods (such as lotus root slices, yam, fern root powder, etc.) and other vegetarian dishes, paired with one or two low-fat fish and soy products. Don't eat the main course last to avoid gastrointestinal injury. Many people only eat vegetables at banquets and don't eat until the end when they realize they haven't eaten the main course yet. In fact, consuming a large amount of protein rich but carbohydrate deficient foods on an empty stomach not only affects digestion, but also wastes protein and produces metabolic waste. Ye Yanbin said that when ordering, it is advisable to first order staple foods and vegetables, rather than just meat and vegetables. From a health point of view, it is better to serve a bowl of rice, Congee, noodles, or potatoes in the dining room. Do not eat at the end of the meal
Edit：Ying Ying Responsible editor：Shen Chen
Source：Guangzhou Daily
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