68 per person, 28 per person, 238 per person... buffets at various price points are all over the country. The average price per person might not seem low, but with hundreds of dishes to choose from, diners still flock to them. The most representative slogan, "Enter leaning on the wall (so hungry your legs are weak), exit leaning on the wall (so full you can't straighten your back)," resonates with many.
Actually, although many people go to a buffet with the mindset of "getting their money's worth," they should still be mindful of their health for the sake of their well-being. "First, when choosing dishes, you shouldn't just pick expensive items like seafood. These foods are often high in protein and fat, which can burden your digestive system and overload your kidneys," says Chen Xiafei, a professor in the Department of Nutrition at Shanghai Huadong Hospital. This is especially true for some people who exclusively eat the sashimi, which also poses a health risk. The sashimi at buffets is often left at room temperature for extended periods, making it a breeding ground for bacteria.
The correct order for a meal should be: soup, vegetables, noodles, fish and shrimp, meat and poultry, and finally, fruit. Start with easily digestible items like soup, vegetables, and rice; then move on to high-protein foods like fish, shrimp, and poultry, preferably prepared by methods such as boiling or steaming; and finally, you can have some sour fruits to aid digestion and freshen your breath.