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Dumplings, rice cakes and fish are a must-have delicacies for every household during the Chinese New Year, and they are not only delicious but also nutritious. But while enjoying these delicacies, we also need to pay attention to how to eat healthy. This article will give you a detailed analysis of how to consume these delicacies reasonably during the Spring Festival to make your diet healthier.
1. Dumplings. 
Dumplings are a traditional delicacy during the Spring Festival in China, implying reunion and beauty. Both the skin and filling of dumplings are rich in nutrients such as flour, meat, vegetables, etc. But when consuming dumplings, we should pay attention to the following:
1.Control the amount of consumption: Dumplings contain high calories and fat, and excessive consumption can easily lead to obesity and elevated blood lipids. Therefore, consume each meal in moderation and avoid overdoing it.
2.Variety of fillings: Try to choose fillings that go well with vegetables and meats to ensure taste and a variety of nutrients. At the same time, reduce the use of fatty meat and animal offal, and reduce the intake of saturated fat.
3.Pay attention to the pairing: When eating dumplings, pair them with some light vegetable soup or porridge to help digestion and reduce the greasy feeling. In addition, tea can be drunk in moderation to promote fat metabolism.
2. Rice cakes. Rice cakes symbolize the rise of the year and are an indispensable delicacy during the Spring Festival. The main ingredient of rice cake is glutinous rice, which has a high nutritional value, but you should also pay attention to the following points when eating:
1.Control the amount of consumption: Rice cakes are high in calories and sugar, and excessive consumption can easily lead to high blood sugar and obesity. Therefore, consume in moderation and avoid excessive amounts.
2.Serve with vegetables: When eating rice cakes, you can pair them with some vegetables, such as cabbage, rape, etc., to reduce sugar intake and increase dietary fiber intake.
3.Avoid frying: Rice cakes will have a significant increase in calories and fat content after frying, which is not good for health. Therefore, try to choose healthy cooking methods such as steaming and boiling.
3. Fish. Fish is a traditional delicacy during the Spring Festival, which means that there is more than enough every year. Fish is rich in nutrients such as high-quality protein, unsaturated fatty acids, and other nutrients, which are beneficial to health. But when consuming fish, there are also a few things to pay attention to:
1.Choose fresh fish: Fresh fish has a good taste and high nutritional value. When buying fish, take care to choose products that are fresh and odorless.
2.Cooking method: Try to choose low-oil cooking methods such as steaming and stewing, avoid frying and braising to reduce fat intake.
3.Eat in moderation: Although fish is highly nutritious, excessive consumption may lead to an increase in uric acid. Therefore, consume in moderation and avoid excessive amounts.
Summary: During the Spring Festival, we should pay attention to eating healthy while enjoying food. Dumplings, rice cakes and fish are traditional delicacies during the Spring Festival, as long as you pay attention to the right amount, variety and healthy cooking methods, you can eat healthy and have a wonderful Spring Festival. I wish you all a happy Chinese New Year and good health!
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