What to eat on New Year’s Day: hot topics on the Internet and Spring Festival dietary guide
The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival for Chinese people, and the food on New Year's Day is full of ritual. Combining the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, we have compiled a detailed Spring Festival dietary guide for you to help you eat auspiciously and healthily on the first day of the New Year.
1. Popular food trends during the 2024 Spring Festival
| hot topics | Discussion popularity | main focus |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative dishes for New Year’s Eve dinner | ★★★★★ | A combination of tradition and innovation |
| Prepared dishes for New Year’s Eve dinner | ★★★★☆ | Convenience and health |
| Vegetarian Chinese New Year | ★★★☆☆ | New choices for healthy eating |
| Local special New Year dishes | ★★★★☆ | Traditional food from all over the world |
2. Traditional food customs on New Year’s Day
1.northern region: Mainly made of dumplings, which means "New Year's Eve". In some areas, rice cakes are eaten, which symbolizes "promotion every year".
2.southern region: Tangyuan is a common choice, symbolizing "reunion and reunion". In Guangdong, people prefer oysters with fermented vegetables, which means "making a fortune and good market".
3.Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas: Rice cake is a must-have food, which has the auspicious meaning of "every year is good". It is often eaten with sugar, sweet-scented osmanthus, etc.
| area | specialty food | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Dumplings | New Year's Eve, Saying Goodbye to the Old and Welcome to the New |
| Guangdong | Nostoc oyster sauce | Make a fortune and have a good market |
| Shanghai | Sixi roasted bran | Four joys come to the door |
| Sichuan | Cured meat platter | booming |
3. Modern healthy diet suggestions
1.Balanced mix: The ratio of meat to vegetables is controlled at 3:7 to avoid being overly greasy.
2.control component: Using small portions, you can enjoy a variety of delicious food while avoiding waste.
3.healthy cooking: Reduce frying and use healthy cooking methods such as steaming, boiling and stewing.
4.Drink selection: Can be paired with healthy drinks such as flower and fruit tea, barley tea, etc. to reduce carbonated drink intake.
| traditional food | health improvement suggestions |
|---|---|
| rice cake | Reduce sugar and serve with fresh fruit |
| Cured meat | Cook in advance to remove fat and serve with vegetables |
| Dumplings | Increase the proportion of vegetable stuffing and reduce fat |
| Rice with rice | Replace some glutinous rice with multigrain rice |
4. New food trends during the Spring Festival in 2024
1.Prepared dish upgrade: More healthy, low-salt and low-oil pre-made New Year dishes options.
2.plant-based foods: Vegetarian meat and plant protein products have become new choices.
3.Set meal for one person: Small portion New Year dish combination for single people.
4.Cross-border fusion cuisine: An innovative New Year dish that combines Chinese and Western cuisine with local characteristics.
5. Dietary precautions on New Year’s Day
1. Avoid overeating and pay attention to dietary rules.
2. Special groups of people (such as diabetics) need to pay attention to food choices.
3. Food must be stored properly to avoid spoilage.
4. Drink alcohol in moderation and never drink and drive.
Spring Festival food carries profound cultural connotations and good wishes. Whether you choose traditional food or innovative dishes, the most important thing is to share the joy of reunion with your family. I wish you all a happy New Year, eat healthily, and eat happily!
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