What is a light diet? The word "light diet" originated in Europe in the17th century. There is a long interval between dinner and lunch, so in the afternoon, the aristocratic ladies will arrange for the chef to prepare snacks with black tea. These snacks are the embryonic form of a light diet. For centuries, light diet has been redefined. "Light diet" now refers to a diet with low energy, low fat, high fiber and simple preparation. The cooking method of light food is simple, and many methods such as raw food, steaming, boiling and baking are adopted, which not only retains the natural flavor of food, but also avoids the loss of nutrients during cooking. Simple cooking can also reduce the intake of salt and oil, which is good for your health.
Light food is not "grazing", it pays attention to the balanced collocation of food, including whole grains, vegetables and fruits, meat, bean products and milk, so as to ensure that the human body absorbs comprehensive and sufficient nutrition. Light diet is a simple, moderate and balanced concept of healthy diet. Choosing low-energy ingredients can help people lose weight and ensure a reasonable diet. It can be said that you can't have your cake and eat it.
How should you eat light food? It is not difficult to lose weight through a light diet. Dietary Guide for China Residents (20 16) is the best guide for us to practice light diet. The Dietary Guidelines for China Residents (20 16) suggests that cereals are the main food, with an average intake of more than 12 per day and more than 25 per week. Eat 250-400g grains and potatoes every day, including 50- 150g whole grains and beans and 50- 100g potatoes.