How to escape the curse of sub-health after the holiday

Balance of main and side dishes

It is rich in starch, which is a complex carbohydrate that can release energy through metabolism in the body, maintaining physical and mental activities. With the improvement of people’s living standards, the proportion of side dishes on the dining table has greatly increased, while the amount of food people eat has decreased, leading to an imbalance in energy metabolism. The energy provided by starch should account for two-thirds of the total energy of the human body, and adults should consume at least 300 grams of grain a day.

Balance of meat and vegetables

A vegetarian diet is of course difficult to meet all the nutritional needs of the human body, but excessive consumption of animal products is the main cause of ‘civilized diseases’. In a mixed diet, there should be an appropriate amount of animal protein, such as about 300 grams of poultry, eggs, fish, and meat, and it is best to have 500 grams of vegetables, of which at least one-third should be green leafy vegetables, in addition to a serving of fruit.

Balanced meals

It cannot be taken lightly, and it should be given the same importance as lunch and dinner. The first is to eat enough, with an adequate amount of starchy foods, and the quality should also be paid attention to. Some animal products or bean products should be eaten in moderation, along with vegetables or fruits.

Balance of dry and wet

Moisture is the supplement of water, and water is the largest nutrient in human metabolism, with an intake of 2500 milliliters a day, which must be actively supplemented. Drinking a cup of salt water in the morning is a good habit. Soup should be always available on the dining table, as it is beneficial to eating, digestion, and absorption. It is necessary to develop the habit of drinking water at fixed times every morning and afternoon, just like the three meals a day.

Balanced taste

It is easy to be biased, and traditional Chinese medicine advocates the ‘harmony of the five flavors’, which is very scientific. The main problems of taste imbalance are two: one is that side dishes are too salty, and we are accustomed to using salt to flavor food, with an average daily intake of over 10 grams, even up to 20 grams, which is much higher than the World Health Organization’s recommended 5 grams; the other is that snacks and beverages are too sweet, and excessive intake of low-molecular refined sugar is harmful to health. Therefore, it is necessary to keep the diet plain.