You’ve probably come across a gazillion articles and infographics on the Straits Times, on Channel News Asia, or your facebook newsfeed highlighting the calories in Chinese New Year goodies. They would feature shockingly high calories in your favourite Chinese New Year goodies, or highlight the duration of exercise needed to “burn off” that bak kwa, pineapple tart, or kueh lapis. The problem is, such data are not shocking anymore. As a dietitian, I’m aware of what these cookies are made of, and am pretty much desensitised to such sensational numbers. But I’m sure you are too, given how frequently these articles pop up, as Chinese New Year draws near. At the end of the day, we all know these goodies are high in calories. But how can we enjoy these goodies without gaining weight this Chinese New Year?
Today, I’m going to take a different approach. Throw the calorie counts out the window. Instead, simply ask yourself some of these questions as you breeze through the Lunar New Year. They are designed to encourage mindful eating and self-reflection. This way, you watch your diet without conscientiously controlling it during this festive period. In doing so, you can keep weight gain at bay without any stress.
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23 Feb 2020Hi! Thanks for your kind words, feel free to let me know if there’s any topics you’re interested in!