5 tips for eating a Mother's Day meal to prevent obesity

Mother's Day is coming, how should we eat healthily? Nutritionists suggest that the healthiest diet is to eat less fat, less sugar, less salt, and more fruits and vegetables, that is, the "3 less 1 more" diet principle. In particular, 100 grams of small cake has the calories of half a bowl of rice, so special attention should be paid to the intake. For mothers with chronic diseases, food preparation should be steamed and boiled as much as possible, and fried food should be avoided as much as possible. "Dietary avoidance and healthy living" is the healthiest gift to celebrate Mother's Day.

Nutritionist Chen Youhao from the Nutrition Consultation Clinic at Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital pointed out that in the warm month of May, when celebrating Mother’s Day, in addition to expressing their filial piety, most children will choose to celebrate by eating and drinking lavishly. At this time, all major restaurants, cake shops and convenience stores are offering special offers, such as discounts for early reservations, coupons, free cakes with purchases and other promotions. There are so many options, and if you don't control your diet, you may end up gaining weight.

5 Tips for a Mother's Day Meal

1. No thickening: Thickening food not only makes it smoother, but also adds a lot of calories. Therefore, you can choose more dishes without thickening to reduce calorie intake.

2. Reduce the portion: Whether it is a meal or a cake, you can reduce the portion so that everyone can enjoy the delicious food without overeating. For example, 12 people can choose a dish for 10 people or a smaller cake.

3. Pack up: Pack up if you can’t finish it. In the past, the traditional concept was that it was polite to finish a meal, but every time after eating, you would have to walk out of the restaurant with a full stomach. If you can pack up the remaining dishes, you can reheat them the next day and have another table of delicious food.

4. Less frying: Fried food smells so good that you can’t help but want to eat it. It’s better to choose non-fried dishes when ordering, so that the whole family can eat healthily and happily.

5. Cake: In addition to restaurant dinners on Mother's Day, many people will choose cake to express their love. At this time, you can choose cakes containing fresh fruits instead of pickled fruits or cakes with higher calories such as chocolate and cream.

[Nutritionist's Tips]:

There is no "honeymoon holiday" for obesity. On Mother's Day, mothers eat big meals and cakes, but after the holiday, they start planning to lose weight because of the weight gain. In fact, during the warm holiday, it is recommended to choose to go out for an outing and stretch your muscles. In addition to increasing calorie consumption, it can also increase family affection and make Mother's Day celebrations more meaningful.