You can't get fat during the Spring Festival
The Lantern Festival is one of the traditional festivals in China and one of the important folk traditional festivals in China. On this day, every family will eat rice balls to express their good wishes for reunion, happiness and fulfillment. However, although the glutinous rice balls are good, they are not suitable for everyone. So, how to enjoy the deliciousness of glutinous rice balls while ensuring health? This article will answer this question for you and show you how to consume tangyuan healthily.
First of all, we need to understand the main ingredients of tangyuan. Tangyuan is mainly composed of glutinous rice flour, sugar, and filling. Glutinous rice flour is a carbohydrate-rich food that provides energy to the body. Sugar, on the other hand, is the sweetness of the glutinous rice balls**, which provides energy and certain carbohydrates. There are many types of fillings, such as bean paste, sesame seeds, peanuts, etc., and different fillings provide different flavors and nutrients.
However, glutinous rice balls are higher in calories, ranging from about 200-300 calories per 100 grams of glutinous rice balls, so moderate consumption is key. Generally speaking, the number of glutinous rice balls consumed by an adult should be controlled at about 1-2 at a time. At the same time, the time to eat glutinous rice balls is also particular. It is recommended to consume it at breakfast or lunch, and avoid it at dinner or before bedtime to avoid affecting sleep.
Secondly, pay attention to the way the glutinous rice balls are eaten. Glutinous rice flour is prone to gastric acid during digestion, so it is best to pair it with some light vegetables or fruits when eating glutinous rice balls to reduce the secretion of gastric acid and relieve the symptoms of indigestion. In addition, do not use glutinous rice balls as the only staple food**, and should be paired with other foods to ensure a balanced intake of nutrients.
In the process of eating glutinous rice balls, there are some precautions. First of all, people with chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure should try to avoid eating glutinous rice balls high in sugar. Secondly, the elderly, children and people with weak digestive function should eat it in moderation to avoid indigestion. Finally, due to the sticky nature of glutinous rice balls, they should be chewed carefully and slowly when eaten to avoid choking.
So, how to enjoy the delicious rice balls on the premise of ensuring health? Here are some suggestions:
1.Choose low-sugar, low-fat glutinous rice balls. When buying glutinous rice balls, you should pay attention to check the nutrition facts list on the package and choose low-sugar and low-fat varieties.
2.Homemade rice balls. Make your own dumplings, you can choose the filling according to your taste and needs, and at the same time, you can control the intake of sugar and oil.
3.Match the ingredients. When eating glutinous rice balls, you can pair them with some light vegetables, fruits, soy milk, yogurt and other drinks to reduce the calories of glutinous rice balls and reduce the burden on the stomach and intestines.
4.Exercise in moderation. After consuming the glutinous rice balls, you can do a moderate amount of exercise, such as walking, doing housework, etc., to help digestion and prevent fat accumulation.
5.Pay attention to a balanced diet. While eating glutinous rice balls, you should pay attention to the intake of other foods to ensure a balanced nutrition.
In short, when celebrating the Lantern Festival and enjoying the delicious rice balls, we should pay attention to our health and follow the principles of moderation, collocation, and diet, so as to maintain good health while tasting food. I hope the above suggestions can be helpful to you, and I wish you a happy Lantern Festival and a happy reunion!
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