Tangyuan: Limit Consumption, Avoid Frying

The Lantern Festival is approaching, and eating rice dumplings is the most fitting traditional custom.Please do not overindulge while savoring these delicious rice dumplings, as they often contain excessive amounts of sugar and lard.

As reported,rice dumplings and yuanxiao both contain a large amount of oil and sugar, which are very calorific. Obese individuals or those with high cholesterol, hypertension, or diabetes should not overindulge;

rice dumplings' outer skin is mostly made from sticky rice millet flour as its ingredient.Sticky rice contains more branched-chain starches, making it highly sticky and difficult to digest, which may cause digestive issues for those with poor stomach function, the elderly, or children.To avoid potential hazards such as indigestion or choking, extra caution is advised when consuming them. The fillings inside rice dumplings are diverse, ranging from sweet to savory options.

For better taste, lard is often used in both types of filling, which may worsen the condition of chronic disease patients with overconsumption.Sweet fillings can cause sugar levels to spike for diabetes patients. Ingredients like peanuts, sesame seeds,

and red bean paste are rich in phosphorus and may exacerbate kidney disease, so they should be avoided or consumed with caution. To reduce calorie intake, rice dumplings should not be deep-fried but instead accompanied by high-fiber foods,