zongzi calories are actually so high how to eat without gaining weight

The annual Dragon Boat Festival has arrived again, and Xiao Jian is here to tell 'ghost stories'...But it's not to scare you, because what I'm telling you are all facts, not a bit of exaggeration.

With the Dragon Boat Festival here, according to tradition, everyone eats zongzi. Every year, besides the flavors of zongzi, their calorie content also gets a lot of attention. In previous years, people have always 'warned' Xiao Jian that one zongzi equals three bowls of rice, which is very high in calories, so you shouldn't overeat. This year, Xiao Jian was hit again, receiving a malicious picture:

But eating zongzi is a must for the Dragon Boat Festival, so how can you eat them without gaining weight? How can you avoid excessive calorie intake? Besides not replacing regular meals with zongzi, it's best to pair them with fruits, tea, or vegetables to better digest the fats.

1. Fruits

Fruits have high water content and are rich in fiber, which can help relieve greasiness and aid digestion. Pairing with papaya or pineapple can help clear the palate and relieve the greasy feeling after eating zongzi; pairing with dried tangerine peel or hawthorn can aid digestion, increase appetite, expel stomach gas, and reduce abdominal fat; pairing with bananas can help with bowel movements and relieve the feeling of food stagnation after eating zongzi.

2. Tea

Tea can relieve greasiness. Different fillings of zongzi can be paired with different teas, which not only relieve greasiness but also give zongzi a new flavor. When eating plain zongzi, pair with rose tea. Adding a sour plum to the tea can not only bring out the fragrance of the rose but also add a slight sweetness. When eating sweet zongzi, pair with green tea to enhance glucose metabolism and clear heat and greasiness. When eating meat zongzi, pair with Pu'er tea for a rich taste and the best fat-reducing effect.

3. Vegetables

Zongzi can easily make people feel greasy and bloated. Pairing with some fiber-rich vegetables can protect the stomach and intestines, promote digestion, and avoid indigestion. For example, amaranth, which is sweet and cool in nature, has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, removing dampness, and stopping dysentery. Eating it around the summer solstice and Dragon Boat Festival is very good for the body.

At the same time, you need to pay attention to three taboos when eating zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival:

1. Avoid keeping them for too long

It's best to eat the wrapped zongzi as soon as possible and not keep them for too long, at most 3-4 days. They should be reheated before eating. Additionally, the place where zongzi are stored should be kept clean and hygienic, preferably in a cool and ventilated place.

2. Avoid eating them undercooked

Do not wrap zongzi too large, as they will be difficult to cook thoroughly. Zongzi should be fully cooked before eating, otherwise, it can be harmful to health.

3. Avoid overeating

Zongzi are mainly made of glutinous rice, which is not easy to digest. Therefore, people who have or have had gastrointestinal diseases should not eat too much. Additionally, children and the elderly have weaker digestive functions, so they must eat zongzi in moderation and preferably while they are still warm to avoid them becoming harder to digest after cooling.

Finally, the kind-hearted Xiao Jian, worried that everyone might eat too many zongzi, offers some super practical tips for fat-burning exercises that can be done at home. Remember to move around after eating zongzi~

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