Fat mine! 30g pistachios, nearly 1 bowl of rice

Be careful about obesity when eating nut snacks during the Chinese New Year! Nutritionists remind people that whether watching TV or playing cards, it is easy to grab a handful of snacks and eat more and more. However, it is important to remember that snacks are small in portion but high in calories. A handful of pistachios, about 30 grams, is almost equivalent to the calories in a bowl of rice, so be careful.

Nuts are also called shelled nuts, and 30 grams is equivalent to a bowl of rice. (Photo/File Photo)

Xu Qiongyue, a nutritionist at New Taipei City United Hospital, pointed out that nuts, also known as shelled nuts, have a crispy texture and are delicious whether eaten as cold dishes or after being stir-fried, cooked or deep-fried. People can't help but eat one bite after another. Intake of a proper amount of nuts is not only nutritious, but also can prevent cardiovascular disease.

Hawaiian volcano beans 100g 770 calories

It should be noted that although nuts have many benefits, you still need to pay attention to the amount you consume and avoid eating them as snacks. In addition to increasing weight, excessive fat and calories will also increase cholesterol and triglycerides. Therefore, people with high triglycerides and diabetes need to pay attention to their intake.

Taking a small Hawaiian volcanic bean as an example, an average of 100 grams contains up to 770 calories, and the fat content is astonishing; another popular snack, pistachios, has an average of 653 calories in 100 grams, and every 30 grams is equivalent to a bowl of rice. If you don't control yourself, you may eat 1 to 2 extra bowls of rice every day, and it will be difficult not to gain weight.

A survey by the National Health Administration found that Chinese people gain an average of 1.7 kilograms during the Chinese New Year holidays every year.

Adding raw nuts to dishes can reduce cardiovascular disease

Nutritionist Xu Qiongyue emphasized that nuts are originally alkaline foods, but they may become acidic foods after frying, grilling, cooking and deep-frying. Processed nuts are also prone to excessive intake of salt and sugar. Therefore, it is recommended to consume nuts directly or add nuts to dishes, such as sprinkling nuts on lettuce salad.

In addition, nuts contain a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids, which are easily oxidized and deteriorated when exposed to air, producing oily smell and free radicals that are harmful to the human body. Especially spoiled peanuts are easily contaminated by aflatoxin, so nuts should be stored in a cool and dry place, and pay attention to the shelf life.

Beware of obesity during the New Year. Guava and tomato substitutes

According to a weight control survey conducted by the National Health Administration during last year's Spring Festival, Chinese people gained an average of 1.7 kilograms during the festival. To avoid making your weight count unhappy, remember to eat candies and biscuits slowly and not too much at one time; eat only a handful of nuts or replace snacks with fruit.

In addition, eating snacks can easily cause dry mouth. Boiled water and sugar-free tea are the best drinks, which can reduce the greasy feeling in the body and you don’t have to worry about calorie issues. People with chronic diseases should follow the dietary guidelines for their diseases and only have a few snacks during the New Year holidays. They can also choose low-glycemic index fruits such as guava and tomatoes as substitutes to maintain a healthy lifestyle during the New Year holidays.

[Nutritionist's Tips]:

During the Chinese New Year reunion, if you cannot avoid eating snacks, biscuits, or nuts, please follow the three principles of "choosing original nuts", "natural and less processed", and "reading calorie labels", eat in small amounts, eat slowly, share with family and friends, and avoid overeating.