Sweet candies
Candy is a food that almost every family has and everyone has eaten a few pieces to get a sweet start to the year. However, eating too much candy can make you feel bloated and indigestible, and tired. Moreover, eating too many sweets can cause weight gain after the Tet holiday. For people with diabetes, eating a lot of these foods can make the condition worse.
Pickles, sour foods
Pickles, cucumbers, and sour foods are usually enjoyed during Tet to prevent food boredom and accompany the traditional sticky rice cakes. However, eating too much of these foods can cause inflammation and stomach ulcer. In addition, pickles contain salty and spicy spices that increase the risk of health problems, especially for people with cardiovascular diseases and high blood pressure.
Dried bamboo shoots
Dried bamboo shoots are also an indispensable food during the traditional Tet holiday. But eating too many dried bamboo shoots can cause digestive problems. Dried bamboo shoots can form food debris and cause intestinal obstruction and dangerous complications. Improperly processed dried bamboo shoots can also retain toxic chemicals, which are not good for health when consumed in large quantities.
Preserved meat
Preserved meat is a traditional dish during Tet. However, processed from ingredients such as pig’s feet, ears, and fatty parts, preserved meat is high in bad cholesterol, protein, and fat, making people feel full, gain weight, and become obese.
Preserved meat also contains a lot of white fat, which is not good for people with high cholesterol and metabolic disorders. Children who eat a lot of preserved meat and have little physical activity are also at high risk of obesity and weight gain.
Pork skin
Many dishes cooked and sautéed during Tet use a lot of pork skin. Pork skin is pork fat that has been filtered and then boiled until cooked, sun-dried until dry. Then it will be baked at high temperatures to make the pork skin explode. Pork skin contains a lot of cholesterol, which is not good for people with cardiovascular diseases and high blood lipid disorders.
Beer and alcohol
Alcohol and beer are beverages that are often present at parties, Tet holidays, and many people still believe that a little alcohol is essential for gatherings. However, drinking alcohol is harmful to health and can be troublesome while driving and increase the risk of accidents. If drinking alcohol beyond the body’s tolerance limit or drinking alcohol with unknown origin can have unpredictable consequences for health.
Beer and alcohol can cause acute damage to the liver and pancreas. For the cardiovascular system, drinking excessive alcohol can increase the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke in people with high blood pressure.
Beer and alcohol are also factors that aggravate abdominal cramps caused by irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis relapse, especially people with a history of gastric ulcers should avoid using alcohol.
Ways to Enjoy Refreshing and Delicious Nem Chua This Summer
Making your own delicious nem chua can be a daunting task. From selecting the proper ingredients to following each step of the process, ensuring the sour and sweet dish has the perfect flavor and texture requires precision. For those willing to take on the task, the results can be rewarding – providing an experience that stimulates the taste buds unlike any other.