Introduction: Most office workers neglect the nutritional value of their lunch. Some prefer eating at roadside stalls or buffet restaurants, while others rush through a meal with instant noodles. What kind of diet is the best choice? Food experts offer the following guidance.
Good choices: Tofu puffs with rape blossoms, Kung Pao chicken, rice, fruit platter (Calories: 650)
Eat more fresh vegetables and less greasy food. Bean products are a source of high-quality plant protein and are a top choice in Chinese cuisine. Fresh vegetables like rape blossoms can promote the absorption of trace elements in bean products.
When choosing meat dishes, try to opt for lighter options. Kung Pao chicken, for instance, contains less fat than other meat dishes and is also rich in elements like calcium, magnesium, and iron.
White rice can provide the carbohydrates needed for the normal functioning of the brain and muscles.
For dessert, fruit is the most suitable choice. It's best to choose alkaline beverages like tea, which can neutralize acidic foods like fish and meat to achieve acid-base balance. Tea is also rich in antioxidants, which can help remove waste from the body.
Bad choices: Fried foods, fried rice, dessert (Calories: 950)
Western Lunch
Good choices: Vegetables, pizza, fruit salad (Calories: 700)
Pizza is a good choice for lunch. The crust in pizza contains sufficient carbohydrates, the vegetables provide fiber and vitamins, and the cheese gives you protein and calcium.
If dining in an Italian restaurant, you'll find that vegetable pizza is very popular. Additionally, a ham and vegetable pizza is a good choice. These pizzas have a more balanced nutritional profile: high in fiber and low in fat (with less cheese).
Choosing fruit salad as a dessert is a wise decision as it provides a large amount of Vitamin C. Alternatively, a lettuce salad as a starter is also a good option, but be careful not to use too much salad dressing.
Bad choices: Cheese pizza, coffee, cookies (Calories: 1000).