Eat healthy New Year dishes without getting fat! The 5 major groups of people with diabetes and high blood pressure should eat like this

The Spring Festival is approaching. During the festival, reunions with family and friends are even more precious under the epidemic. Gathering around the fire not only brings everyone together, but also allows you to reward yourself with delicious New Year's dishes after a year of hard work. Nutritionists remind us to be careful not to consume too many calories at once, which would turn the Year of the Tiger into a year of gaining weight. In particular, how should patients with chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension and other five major groups, eat New Year's dishes wisely so as not to cause obesity and health burdens?

Nutritionist Chen Huangqi from the Nutrition Department of Asia Eastern Hospital reminds the public that dietary choices during the Chinese New Year are very important to avoid excessive calorie intake that may cause obesity. As long as you remember to adhere to the dietary principles of "three lows and one high" (low oil, low sugar, low salt, high fiber), you can have a happy and healthy Chinese New Year.

Control your diet during the New Year holidays and the dragon will rise and the tiger will leap

Nutritionist Chen Huangqi from the Nutrition Department of Asia Eastern Hospital explained that New Year's dishes are often high in oil and heavy in flavor, and are mostly cooked with frying and lots of sauces, such as braised, sweet and sour, and honey sauce. Frying and cooking with sauces will increase the calories unknowingly, causing more burden on the body. It is recommended to switch to steaming, roasting, boiling and other cooking methods to significantly reduce the calorie intake.

In order to reward ourselves for our hard work throughout the year, New Year's Eve meals are usually rich fish dishes. Nutritionist Chen Huangqi reminds us of the importance of a balanced diet and recommends adding more vegetables such as long-term vegetables to the dishes, which are not only suitable for the occasion but also can help us take in more fiber. We should try to avoid foods high in animal fats, such as animal skins, fat, lard, etc.

A table full of snacks and biscuits is the best companion for chatting and watching movies. People may eat too much without realizing it. Nutritionist Chen Huangqi suggested that people can put the planned amount in a container first so that they can better control the intake. At the same time, nutritionist Chen Huangqi mentioned that in addition to snacks, drinks also contain calories. Alcohol and soda are also high-calorie foods. Replacing them with water and sugar-free tea can reduce excess calorie intake.

Dietary principles for the five major groups with chronic diseases

Nutritionist Chen Huangqi from the Nutrition Department of Far Eastern Hospital reminds that five major groups of people - patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, hyperlipidemia, gout, etc. - should pay more attention to their diet during the Chinese New Year. The dietary principles are as follows:

 Diabetes

During the Chinese New Year, we should continue to adhere to the principle of "three lows and one high", and avoid the intake of carbohydrates that will directly affect blood sugar, such as vermicelli, root vegetables (sweet potatoes, taro, potatoes, pumpkin, yam, etc.), starch, glutinous rice and other high-glycemic index foods, and we must pay attention to the amount of consumption.

 Hypertension

Do not consume too much high-salt food, such as dishes cooked with a lot of sauces, marinades, pickles, etc. It is recommended to consume more fruits and vegetables. If you have diabetes, limit your fruit intake to 2 fists worth of fruit a day.

 Kidney disease

It is necessary to adhere to the principle of a low-protein diet and only eat a small amount during the Chinese New Year. Avoid eating too much high-salt food such as marinades and pickles, as well as processed foods that contain more phosphorus.

Hyperlipidemia

Patients with hypercholesterolemia are advised to reduce their intake of high-saturated fat foods, such as animal skins, fatty meats, lard, and refined starches. Patients with high triglycerides should consume less fried foods, refined sugars, and alcohol. Nuts such as pistachios and cashews are high-fat foods, and it is best to limit your intake to 5-6 pieces a day.

 Gout

High oil, high protein, high purine and alcohol are all risk factors for acute gout, so gout patients should avoid fried foods and heavy meat and fish during the Chinese New Year. The most important thing is to avoid drinking alcohol, because it can easily cause the accumulation of uric acid and lead to acute gout.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the disease that most people visit emergency rooms for during the Spring Festival is gastroenteritis, which may be caused by eating too much, drinking too much, bacterial or viral infection, etc. Nutritionist Chen Huangqi from the Nutrition Department of Asia Eastern Hospital reminds that you should still be careful during the Chinese New Year and not overeat or drink, so that you can celebrate the New Year happily and healthily and be fully energized to welcome 2022.