Winter is cold, so many people choose to supplement their nutrition and conditioning their bodies. Food therapy is a common choice, and making soup is a very common practice. So today, I'm going to show you how to supplement your nutrition in winter in a healthy and safe way.
With the arrival of cold winter temperatures and festivals like the Winter Solstice, many people prefer to consume warming and nourishing dishes in addition to their regular diet, such as ginger duck, sesame oil chicken, herbal pork rib soup, and mutton hot pot. Drinking these hot soups not only adds warmth but also promotes family bonding. However, hidden health threats exist behind these nourishing dishes, including overly oily soups, excessive salt or processed foods, and even excessive meat consumption. Therefore, how can we enjoy nourishing dishes safely and healthily in winter? The following are some suggestions for your reference. It is also important to note that if you have special health conditions, illnesses, or chronic diseases, you should consult a professional healthcare provider first to avoid harming your health instead of benefiting from nourishing dishes.
To avoid adding too many seasonings , you can use natural spices instead .
Hot and nutritious dishes smell delicious, but in order to reduce the cost of ingredients or shorten the cooking time, artificial seasonings are often added to make the soup more colorful, fragrant and delicious. Therefore, it is recommended to choose soups made with natural spices, such as scallions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers and green vegetables, to reduce the intake of excessive salt (high sodium) and oil, making them safer and healthier to eat.
Adjust the proportions of ingredients and replace processed foods with various fresh vegetables.
Delicious and diverse processed foods, such as fish dumplings, shrimp dumplings, fish balls, and meatballs, are great partners for nourishing hot pot, but they can easily lead to excessive oil intake. Therefore, it is recommended that nourishing dishes should use an appropriate amount of fresh meat, paired with winter-abundant green vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, garland chrysanthemum, cabbage, white radish, king oyster mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms. By adjusting the proportion of ingredients, you can avoid insufficient intake of green vegetables and reduce excessive oil intake, making your body feel light and burden-free.
Mainly maintain a normal diet, supplemented by nourishing dishes.
While seemingly nutritious supplementary dishes may contain meat and vegetables in their soups, the body's primary source of nutrition should be a balanced diet of three meals a day. Replacing regular meals with supplementary dishes can easily lead to nutritional imbalances. It is recommended to consume supplementary dishes moderately each week, allowing them to complement your daily diet for a more balanced and healthy intake of nutrients.
