How to eat during Chinese New Year?

01

Improve immunity

Prevent infection and promote recovery

Residents who have not been infected with the new coronavirus should maintain good personal hygiene and protective habits, insist on wearing masks, washing hands frequently, going out less, gathering carefully, eating a healthy diet, exercising moderately, and persistence is victory.

During the recovery period, people infected with the new coronavirus must ensure an adequate intake of high-quality protein such as fish, poultry, lean meat, eggs, milk, and soy products.

Those with discomfort symptoms can choose corresponding dietary recipes to help regulate their condition and promote the gradual recovery of digestive tract and other functions.

At the same time, be careful not to take too much or too quickly , adjust your mood, and gradually restore your physical and mental state.

02

Eat in moderation

Avoid overeating

Don’t eat too much. It is recommended to eat only until you are 70% to 80% full. If you overeat at one meal or on a certain day, you can control the amount of food you eat at other times.

**Cherish food and avoid extravagance and waste. **When multiple people sit at the same table, use public chopsticks and spoons to prevent the spread of disease.

03

Meat and vegetable combination

Vegetables and fruits are indispensable

The Spring Festival dining table must include an appropriate amount of high-quality protein such as fish, poultry, meat, eggs, milk, etc., as well as vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.

It is recommended to eat vegetables at every meal, with dark vegetables accounting for half, and eat fruits every day .

When ordering food outside, you should also ensure a combination of meat and vegetables, coarse and fine foods, and a balanced nutrition.

When buying packaged foods, read the labels to understand the ingredients, nutritional content and shelf life.

04

Control "three high" foods

Spicy food

When cooking, you should consciously control the use of oil, salt and sugar, and steam and boil more and fry less.

Avoid eating too much heavy-tasting food , such as fried food, pickled and smoked food, overly spicy food, etc., and drink less sugary drinks.

Don't eat too many snacks so that they don't affect your main meals.

Try to choose foods with high nutritional value and natural flavor, such as fish, shrimp, fresh fruits, etc. It is recommended to eat nuts in their original flavor, a small handful a day is enough.

05

Eat regularly and exercise moderately

Get enough sleep

During the Spring Festival, try to maintain a regular daily routine and eat three meals a day at regular times and in regular quantities.

Advocate active physical activity or exercise, maintain a balance between eating and exercise, and get enough sleep.

06

Good hygiene practices

Preventing Foodborne Illness

When cooking at home, pay attention to hygienic practices and ensure proper cleaning and disinfection .

Utensils used to process and hold raw meat, seafood and vegetables should be separated from cooked food, and they should also be kept separately when stored in the refrigerator.

Dishes must be cooked thoroughly. Cold foods such as cakes, cold dishes, cooked food and braised food can be made in small quantities and multiple times. It is best to eat them within 24 hours and do not store them for more than 48 hours.

Be careful to prevent risks and do not eat wild vegetables and fruits of unknown origin .

Be careful of food poisoning from fermented rice flour, homemade medicinal food and wine, spoiled sugarcane, etc.

Source: People's Daily Comprehensive Health China

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