Say no to obesity! The price of a Valentine's Day meal: 5 hours of jogging

March 14th, "White Valentine's Day", is here again. Many couples have booked restaurants early, intending to use the power of delicious food to make their relationship more passionate. However, the National Health Administration reminds that a Western Valentine's Day meal for one person contains about 2,360 calories, and an average adult needs to jog for about 5 hours to burn off all the calories eaten. It is recommended that lovers control their diet while sharing a romantic time to avoid affecting their body shape and health.

The Valentine's Day meal is so delicious! 1 bowl of cream of mushroom soup has more calories than 1 bowl of rice

The National Health and Family Planning Commission estimates that a Valentine's Day meal for one person would include one slice of hand-toasted toast (about 180 calories), one bowl of cream of mushroom soup (about 355 calories), one serving of seared fillet beef short ribs (about 820 calories), one serving of cream bacon and mushroom baked macaroni (about 580 calories), one piece of tiramisu (80 grams; about 260 calories), and one glass of red wine (about 165 calories). The total calories are as high as 2,360 calories. For a 60-kilogram adult, it would take about seven hours of brisk walking or five hours of jogging to burn them off.

Enjoy romance without forgetting your health: 4 Valentine's Day diet tips

Chiu Shu-ti, director of the National Health Administration, suggests that sweet lovers, while choosing to share romantic time together, should also follow the healthy principles of "less red meat, more fruits and vegetables, less sweets, and inviting others to share" and eat smartly to avoid consuming too many calories and causing obesity.

1. Eat less red meat: Saturated fat is often found in animal food, meat and milk. Among animal meats, red meat has the highest saturated fat content. The more tender and juicy the meat is, the higher the oil and saturated fat content is. It is recommended that people should give priority to white meat such as poultry, chicken, duck and seafood when choosing meals or ingredients, and choose lean meat instead of fat meat with high oil content. Peeling the skin when eating can greatly reduce the intake of saturated fat. In addition, avoid choosing processed meats, such as bacon and sausage, which contain high levels of sugar, sodium, saturated fat and calories. Processed ingredients should be replaced with natural ingredients.

2. Pair with fruits and vegetables: Try to choose seasonal fruits such as citrus, bananas, papaya and guava, or select meals with fresh, colorful and fiber-rich vegetables of the season, such as asparagus, bell peppers, onions, sweet peppers and tomatoes. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, increase satiety, etc. The vitamin C contained in fruits can promote the formation of collagen and help maintain skin beauty.

3. Reduce sweets: There are a wide variety of desserts in the set menu. Excessive sugar intake will not only cause obesity, metabolic abnormalities and tooth decay, but also stimulate the rapid secretion of insulin, causing blood sugar and mood instability, and increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. To avoid accidentally consuming too much calories, sugar or fat, try to replace them with natural fruits and vegetables or eat them in reduced quantities or share them.

4. Invite to share: Avoid choosing all-you-can-eat restaurants. It is recommended to choose a set meal combination. Follow the principle of 80% full when dining, share with your lover and eat in moderation to avoid taking in excess calories and affecting your body shape and health.