Many people choose to travel in groups. In addition to enjoying the beautiful scenery, one can also taste the delicacies from all over the place. Unconsciously, one’s body and health are being tested time and again. Such sudden changes in daily life routines and dietary habits can easily make the body feel unwell. Today, I’ll share with you a few little tips for the dining table to help you overcome the “culture shock” during your journey.
Eat some beans every day
There are numerous varieties of soy products, such as tofu, dried tofu, shredded tofu, fragrant dried tofu, smoked dried tofu, soy milk and tofu pudding, etc. This kind of food is rich in nutrition. It not only has a high protein content but also is rich in minerals and vitamins. Moreover, the cholesterol content in soy products is far lower than that in fish, meat, eggs and milk.
So, when planning your meals during a trip, remember to order at least one kind of soy product. This can not only improve the supply of nutrients in your diet but also avoid the adverse effects of excessive meat consumption on your health.
Vegetables and fruits are indispensable
Fresh vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, which can make up for the deficiencies of animal-based foods. Don’t forget fresh vegetables when arranging meals during your trip. There are numerous types of vegetables, and the nutritional components of different varieties vary. Dark-colored vegetables such as red, yellow and green have a higher vitamin content than light-colored ones, such as Chinese cabbage, celery, amaranth, water spinach, Chinese cabbage, mustard greens, fennel and carrots, etc.
All fresh vegetables contain vitamin C, such as chili peppers and green leafy vegetables. Although cucumbers, tomatoes and the like do not contain as much vitamin C as dark-colored vegetables, if eaten raw, the loss of vitamin C is less, so they are also good food sources of vitamin C.
Having bright green vegetables on the dining table can stimulate one’s appetite.
Drink alcohol in moderation.
At festival dining tables, people often have a drink to enhance the atmosphere, and even some who don’t usually drink alcohol will have a little. Drinking too much alcohol is harmful to health because the main component of Baijiu is alcohol (ethanol), and it contains almost no other nutrients. So, one must drink alcohol in moderation. The Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents suggest that no more than 50 milliliters (1 liang) of low-alcohol liquor (38 degrees) per day should contain an appropriate amount of alcohol, which is approximately equivalent to 150 milliliters (1 cup) of wine or 450 milliliters (1 bottle) of beer.
People who don’t drink alcohol often have beverages during meals. Most beverages contain sugar, and you may unknowingly consume a considerable amount of energy. It is important to consume them in moderation. For the sake of health, it is recommended to choose tea (green tea, black tea). Drinking tea can cause insomnia. You can also choose chrysanthemum tea, barley tea, bitter buckwheat tea, etc.
Attention, please!
Eat big fish and meat in moderation
When you are away from home, whether in a luxury hotel or a small restaurant, it is not difficult to find that rich and fatty foods are the “signature dishes” on people’s dining tables during holidays.
A large number of studies have shown that excessive intake of animal-based foods can have adverse effects on people’s health. For this reason, at all times, one should pay attention to choosing foods that are low in fat and energy, and at the same time, be careful not to consume too much.
Analysis reveals that the fat content in pork is over 30%, which is two to three times that of beef and mutton. It is advisable to consume it sparingly. Although offal tastes delicious, it has a relatively high cholesterol content. Excessive intake can affect health, so it is advisable to eat less of it. Fish, shrimp, mussels, shellfish and other aquatic products are low in fat and rich in high-quality protein. You can eat more of them in moderation.