“I’ll start my diet tomorrow!” This thought seems familiar? How many of us are guilty of putting off our new year’s resolutions the moment we spot the delicious-looking delicacies that are available during Chinese New Year? Not just are our eyes enticed by the delectable array of food, our scent of smell and taste also kick into overdrive as we smell and taste dishes that make guest appearances on our dining table only on an annual basis.
Chinese New Year is a much-treasured time for Chinese families to get together wherever they are, and very often, these get-togethers involve the most important feature – Food! it is inevitable that during this merry occasion, we tend to forget the importance of moderation and tend to over-indulge in our favourite foods. Titbits such as the much-loved pineapple tarts, love letters can be found in almost every household. Barbecued meat (bak kwa) is a must to have as this is the only time when it seems justifiable to finish off piece after piece of the succulent grilled pieces of meat. Even the most common Yusheng is found at every household that one visits, the tossing of this dish representing abundance and prosperity.
With all the food types that are available during the festive season, we need to remember that they are all rich in taste and tend to be high in sugar and fat content. So while the New Year is definitely a time for festivities, it would be worthwhile that you also keep your waistline in check. But things are easier said than done right? I mean, how in the whole wide world can you control yourself with all this food flying around. As daunting as it may seem, no task is unachievable and no urge is uncontrollable. For starters, it would do well if you told yourself this. A large part of the food that we munch down during the festive days is not for satisfying our hunger. We eat because delicious food seems to be in abundant supply. Realising this makes things easier.
Setting private limits is a good step. Your daily intake should not go past 2000 Calories. Putting this in perspective, an average piece of bak kwa contains around 230 Calories (plus 24g sugar) and 4 rolls of love letters contain around 224 Calories (plus 19g sugar). Right now you might be thinking if all this math is going to save the day? Well, now that you know your limit, lets work on your strategy.
An empty tummy is an easy prey for those extra Calories. To avoid an overdose of fats and sugars its best to go on New Year visits with a half-filled stomach. That doesn’t mean that you half-fill yourself with those sugars and fats before leaving home. You can have a healthy half meal of sorts of fruits or any fibrous food item. A half-full stomach will fare better with those festive delicacies no matter how delicious they are. Couple this with a slow and composed pace of eating and then you would see the wonder.
While the New Year is a time for enjoyment, we must learn to maintain a minimum control of our food intake. The few steps mentioned above are more than enough to get you through the holidays.
Gong xi fa cai!
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