During the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes have become an indispensable symbol of the festival, but due to their high calories and high fat content, it is especially important to eat them in a healthy way. When selecting mooncakes, you can choose different flavors based on your personal constitution. For example, vegetable-filled mooncakes are suitable for most people, while spicy sausage and salted mooncakes are more suitable for those with cold constitutions, and high-calcium mooncakes are the preferred choice for the elderly and children. Traditional mooncakes such as date paste, bean paste, and five nuts have relatively low fat content, making them more suitable for a wide range of people; egg yolk mooncakes are rich in nutrients and more suitable for children.
While enjoying mooncakes, it is important to consume them in moderation to avoid digestive discomfort or heatiness. The best times to eat them are in the morning or at noon, and intake should be reduced in the evening, especially for the elderly. Mooncakes are not recommended for breakfast as they lack the balanced nutrition needed for a morning meal.
For a healthy diet during the Mid-Autumn Festival, balance and combination are key. Each meal should include animal and plant proteins, vegetables, and fungi/algae in a 1:1:1 ratio to ensure comprehensive nutrition. Fermented foods such as pickles are suitable dietary supplements, but diabetes patients should avoid fermented wheat products. When choosing meats, it is recommended to opt for low-fat fish, shrimp, and poultry, and to cook them using methods like steaming or light seasoning to reduce fat and salt intake and preserve the original flavors of the food.
Although seafood is a highlight on the Mid-Autumn Festival table, excessive consumption may lead to health issues, especially when consumed with beer or strong tea, which could trigger gout or other digestive problems. During the festival, it is important to control the overall food intake to avoid digestive burdens caused by overeating and prevent more serious health problems.
When it comes to alcohol consumption, it is advisable to have moderate amounts of red wine or yellow wine during meals to avoid drinking on an empty stomach and to prioritize tasting over excessive drinking. As for snacks, fruits or a small amount of appetizing dried fruits are recommended to avoid excessive intake of high-sugar or high-fat snacks.
In conclusion, while enjoying delicious food during the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is essential not to overlook health awareness, to plan meals sensibly, and to make the festival warm and healthy.
