Reunion feast to snacks, Chinese New Year is a delicious celebration!
CNY tips from TROIS for a healthier and festive celebration.
#1 - Choose dishes with less sauce
Indulge in CNY sauces with caution, as they may conceal sugars and sodium, impacting blood sugar and pressure. Choose sauce-free dishes or limit the pour over your favorite dish for a healthier celebration.
#2 - Use natural ingredients to flavor dishes instead of sugar and salt.
When preparing the family reunion feast, enhance flavors naturally. Skip sugar and salt; opt for spices, herbs, lemon juice, or fruits for guilt-free bursts of taste in your dishes.
#3 - Choose healthier CNY goodies to snack on
Opt for healthier snacks to manage blood sugar. Choose roasted or baked nuts and seeds over fried or sugar-coated ones. Sunflower seeds, like kuaci, make a nutritious alternative. Enjoy responsibly!
#4 - Share your favourite CNY snack with your loved ones
Reduce guilt and sugar by sharing. Instead of devouring a whole Mandarin orange alone, share segments with family. Make healthier versions of CNY snacks to share during visits, promoting guilt-free enjoyment.
#5 - Do activities with your family in between all the visiting
Combat CNY indulgence with exercise. Instead of a post-feast nap, involve the family in a workout. Motivate each other and turn it into a friendly, active competition for a healthier celebration.
#6 - Avoid going visiting on an empty stomach
Prevent overindulging at your aunty's by eating a full meal at home first. This curbs excessive calorie intake, allowing more quality time with family instead of constant munching during visits.