With the rapid development of science, the improvement of people's awareness, and the continuous renewal of concepts, the food people eat has also changed. Modern people not only need to eat nutritious food, but also eat scientifically, healthily, and fashionably. "Vegetarian," "Wild," "Coarse," "Mixed," "Raw," and "Insects" have become very trendy foods in modern times. Eating Vegetarian
For modern people, the most practical aspect of vegetarianism is its positive effects on health and beauty. Vegetarianism has a subtle and beneficial effect on a person's character and mind. Some say that vegetarian food is the most fashionable and popular food of the 21st century. According to statistics, most vegetarians today are not "devout vegetarians" who are vegetarian for religious reasons, but rather the most fashionable, culturally educated, and economically powerful white-collar class in society. In recent years, in some Western countries, meat and egg products have been neglected, while vegetable-based foods have become popular. Especially foods with anti-cancer and anti-artery-clogging effects have been listed as the best foods. In the United States, 10% of the population is vegetarian, and 1/6 of British people are already vegetarians or are considering becoming one. Vegetarianism has become a new dietary trend. Eating Wild
Currently, some nutritionists have proposed the concept of "returning to a natural diet," advocating that people choose fresh, unpolluted wild vegetables and wild fruits to eat. Wild fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, and their nutritional content is much higher than that of common cultivated vegetables. Some also have therapeutic effects. Wild vegetables can be made into various flavored dishes, which cannot be matched by ordinary vegetables. Wild vegetables and game have also appeared in star-rated hotels, becoming delicacies on banquets. According to relevant statistics, there are currently about 160 types of cultivated vegetables in our country, while there are about 300 types of wild vegetables, among which more than 100 types are widely distributed, have high yields, and are rich in nutrients, such as shepherd's purse, bitter vegetables, and purslane. Eating Coarse
From a nutritional point of view, the nutritional value of refined rice and refined flour is not as high as that of coarse grains. The reason is that coarse grains contain more nutrients, which are beneficial to the human body, and eating too finely can lead to an imbalance in the nutrients the body absorbs. Scientific research has shown that the protein, fat, vitamins, etc. in coarse grains such as corn, millet, sweet potatoes, buckwheat, and sorghum are higher than those in rice and white flour, and they also have health benefits. A nutrition expert from Taiwan proposed that fast food hamburgers can lead to obesity in children, and advocated for the restoration of the "sweet potato and white rice" diet from 30 years ago as a nutritional plan for modern people. The nutritional value of sweet potatoes is extremely rich; each kilogram contains 257.6 grams of carbohydrates, 15.6 grams of protein, 1.8 grams of fat, and various vitamins, making it a truly comprehensive health food. Eating Mixed
From a nutritional perspective, eating "mixed" means advocating for "balanced nutrition" and "reasonable meal planning," rather than eating whatever you want or whatever you like, which is arbitrary partiality. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, a preference for certain flavors can cause the energy of certain internal organs to become excessive, thus disrupting the body's harmony and unity and leading to disease. Eating a variety of foods, or mixed eating, can complement nutrients from food, thereby obtaining comprehensive and balanced nutritional components, which is greatly beneficial to human health. Eating Raw
Eating raw fruits and vegetables does not destroy their nutritional components; vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc., are in a natural balance. Eating them directly ensures the highest absorption of nutrients. Furthermore, medical research has proven that eating more raw food can keep white blood cells in a normal state, improve the body's immunity, and has anti-cancer effects. In the United States, tens of thousands of cancer patients have eaten raw vegetables, fruits, or their juices for three meals a day for many years without other treatments, which has prolonged their lives. Eating Insects
Scientists have discovered that insects contain a large amount of protein, various vitamins, and rich minerals needed by the human body, and their nutritional structure is more reasonable than that of poultry and livestock. Currently, more than 500 types of insects have been listed as dishes worldwide. In China, there are about 100 types of edible insects, such as silkworm pupae, locusts, ants, earthworms, and cicadas, which have openly appeared on dining tables. Insect food is developing rapidly worldwide and will become a new trend in human food.