As people's living standards improve, more and more people prefer to hold their New Year's Eve dinner in restaurants or hotels. On one hand, they can enjoy delicious food, and on the other, it saves their family from the toil and trouble of cooking. Although various businesses have thoughtfully prepared set menus, most of them are nutritionally unsatisfactory. Therefore, it becomes especially important to learn some tips for ordering dishes.
Mistake One: Drinking Sweet Beverages Before the Meal
For some reason, sweet drinks have become an indispensable choice after guests are seated. This is especially true for children, who are not allowed to drink alcohol, so parents let them indulge in drinks like Coke and Sprite. However, carbonated beverages not only have extremely low nutritional value but can also hinder the digestive system's absorption of food. In contrast, pure fruit and vegetable juices and fresh soy milk are good choices, while plain yogurt can offer good protection for those who drink alcohol.
Mistake Two: Too Much Seafood
Some diners are particularly fond of freshwater and seafood products, feeling that only by eating these can a banquet be considered high-class. In fact, although aquatic products are nutritious and delicious, they are also a "high-risk area" for pollution. If a meal has a high proportion of seafood and fish dishes, the total intake will inevitably be large, increasing the risk of pollutant levels exceeding the limit. This not only加重 the body's detoxification burden but can, in severe cases, even lead to poisoning. It is recommended to limit the number of aquatic dishes to 1-3 per meal, and the portion should also be controlled, ideally not exceeding 200 grams per meal.
Mistake Three: Eating Only Dishes, Not Staple Foods
There is now an unwritten rule at banquets: people eat only the dishes and skip the rice, only remembering to ask for staple food after they are full of food and drink. However, consuming a large amount of food rich in protein but lacking carbohydrates on an empty stomach is not beneficial for digestion. The protein in such a meal will be wasted and produce waste. From a nutritional and health perspective, if you are not drinking alcohol, it might be a good idea to have a small bowl of rice or congee before the meal. This can not only reduce the waste of protein but also alleviate the problem of greasy food harming the stomach.