According to experts, in order to maintain a balanced diet, everyone must eat staple foods every day. So, what is the most appropriate amount? Ms. Hu Wen believes that the three major sources of energy for the human body are carbohydrates, fat, and protein, with carbohydrates not less than 55%, fat not exceeding 30%, and protein at about 15%. The "Chinese Residents' Balanced Dietary Pagoda" formulated by the Chinese Nutrition Society uses grain foods as the base of the pagoda, recommending that adults consume 300-500 grams of staple foods per day.
Ms. Hu Wen believes that a low-carb diet cannot be used for a long period. The daily intake of staple foods for each person should not be reduced to less than 300 grams.
However, there are two small tips that can help you stick to a low-carb diet: first, when hunger strikes, you can increase your fiber intake to fill your stomach; second, you can replace staple foods with coarse grains, such as corn, which is not high in calories and can increase intestinal motility, reducing the absorption of toxins. In addition, bananas, potatoes, and Chinese yam can also be eaten as substitutes for staple foods.