How to eat rice dumpling and Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) more healthily? Nutritionist teaches you how to avoid high sugar and high-fat traps!

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The first month is the first month. The ancients called the night "night", and the fifteenth day is the first full moon night of the year. Therefore, the fifteenth day of the first month is called the Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) Festival. In this year's round the clock spring festival, people get together with their families and enjoy themselves, including glutinous rice balls, eating Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) and watching lanterns.


Today I want to talk about Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) and rice dumpling. What's the difference between the two traditional festival foods? From a health perspective, how should one choose and eat?


The Origin of Eating Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)


Eating Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) on the 15th day of the first lunar month, "Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)" has a long history in China as a food. In the Song Dynasty, a novel food for Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) Festival was popular among the people. It was first called "Fuyuanzi" and later "Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)". Businessmen also called it "Yuanbao". It can be boiled in soup, fried in oil, steamed and eaten to symbolize the happiness of family reunion and annual reunion.



What's the difference between Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) and rice dumpling?


What's the difference between Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) and rice dumpling? The main difference lies in the production process and the filling inside.


Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival), which is often eaten in the north, is rolled out, and its skin is dry and soft; Rice dumpling, which is often eaten in the south, is wrapped with smooth and sticky skin. The filling of Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) is hard, and it is usually a single dessert; The filling of rice dumpling is generally soft, with many salty, sweet, meat and vegetable flavors.


In fact, whether it's Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) or rice dumpling, there is little difference between "eating" and "eating" from the perspective of nutrition, and more importantly, how to eat more healthily.



When buying Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) and rice dumpling


Pay attention to what?


Purchase through legitimate channels. Regular supermarkets or markets have specialized regulatory agencies to ensure that the purchased goods are sourced through legitimate channels and pass quality inspections.


Pay attention to the appearance. When purchasing Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) or quick-frozen rice dumpling, pay attention to the intact package, complete particles and normal color; If it is rice dumpling, it should be frozen and hard. It is not suitable to buy products with deformation, stickiness, dark color, obvious cracks, and too much ice in the bag.


Smell it. Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) with good quality should have the aroma of glutinous rice flour and stuffing, and should not have musty or other odor. If there is any odor, please do not purchase.


Eat now, buy now. Handmade Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) and rice dumpling are best eaten and bought now. Don't keep them for too long to ensure their delicious taste.


How to eat Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) healthily?


● If you eat Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) or rice dumpling, you should reduce the intake of other staple foods. It is best to eat it with coarse grains, vegetables and fruits.


Children and elderly people with weaker swallowing and digestive functions should eat less, pay attention to small bites, chew slowly, and not swallow in one bite.


● People with abnormal blood sugar, blood lipid, overweight and obesity should try to eat less or not. People with diabetes had better not eat or choose to eat sugar free food. The amount of food should be controlled at one or two.


Source: Network