Q: How to improve traditional New Year's Eve dinner and make it healthier? Wang Zhiyi: Changing the cooking method can improve the healthiness of dishes without affecting their flavor. Oil control techniques: using steaming instead of deep frying (such as steaming fish); Blanch the meat to remove fat before stewing; Stir fry quickly with less oil and make good use of non stick pans; Utilize natural ingredients such as mushrooms or tomatoes to enhance freshness and reduce oil consumption. Salt control technique: Add salt before serving to make the salty taste more prominent; Enrich the taste with the natural freshness of mushrooms and dried scallops, as well as spices such as scallions, ginger, garlic, vinegar, and pepper, thereby reducing dependence on salt. Q: During the Spring Festival, what health problems are easily caused by a rich diet and changes in daily routine? Wang Zhiyi: The digestive system is prone to overload, leading to discomfort such as bloating and belching, and may even trigger acute pancreatitis; The risk of foreign objects getting stuck in the throat increases, especially jujube pits, fish bones, nuts, rice cakes, etc., which can easily cause respiratory obstruction; Poor management of chronic diseases can lead to elevated blood pressure and blood sugar levels due to missed medication or disrupted sleep patterns, increasing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents; Spring Festival fatigue syndrome "is characterized by fatigue, dizziness, lack of concentration, and emotional fluctuations, often caused by social stress and disrupted sleep patterns. Q: How to avoid the trouble of "gaining three pounds during festivals" while enjoying the New Year's flavor? Wang Zhiyi: You can adjust your eating habits, such as changing the order of meals: drink soup first, then vegetables, then meat, and finally staple food to increase satiety in advance; Chew slowly and control your eating speed; Prioritize dishes that are steamed or stewed, and avoid deep fried or sweet and sour dishes; Replace some of the refined white rice and flour staple foods with mixed grain rice and steamed potatoes. In addition, after meals, it is advisable to engage in moderate light activities such as cleaning, walking and chatting with family members to help burn excess calories, avoid weight gain and indigestion. Q: How to reduce the burden on the digestive system during consecutive meals? Wang Zhiyi: It is suggested to arrange a light meal between two big meals, such as Congee, steamed eggs, vegetables, etc., to give your stomach a rest. After meals, you can drink hawthorn and tangerine peel tea, barley tea, etc. to help with digestion. Strict "light fasting" is generally not recommended, especially for people with blood sugar problems or sensitive digestive systems. It is recommended to adopt the principle of "light dinner", such as advancing the dinner time to before 18:00, reducing the portion size to 1/2-2/3 of usual, and focusing on vegetables and a small amount of protein foods. Q: How to control the amount of alcohol consumption? What are some healthy drinks suitable for family sharing? Wang Zhiyi: Drinking should be done within one's means. When slightly intoxicated, one should stop drinking, which means feeling relaxed, happy, speaking clearly, and walking steadily. Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach, mixing different types of alcohol, or drinking heavily. It is recommended to eat staple food or drink milk before drinking, drink slowly in small sips, and pair each glass of alcohol with a glass of water. Drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited during the period of taking cephalosporins, metronidazole, and other medications, as well as within 7 days after discontinuation, to prevent dangerous "disulfiram like reactions". There are many kinds of healthy alternative drinks, such as Pu'er tea, chrysanthemum medlar tea and other tea drinks, sugar free soybean milk, corn juice and other self-made drinks. Red dates and ginger tea (to dispel cold) or rock sugar stewed pears (to moisten dryness) can also be selected according to the climate and environment of different regions. Healthy tea drinks suitable for the whole family to drink after meals include corn beard tea (sweet and potassium rich) and barley tea (rich aroma, helps digestion). Q: How can leftover food be disposed of more safely? Wang Zhiyi: Leftovers should be processed as soon as possible, kept at room temperature for no more than 2 hours, sealed with plastic wrap and refrigerated, and thoroughly heated before consumption. The following overnight dishes are high-risk and should be avoided: green leafy vegetables with high nitrate content, cold dishes that are prone to bacterial growth, seafood with easily spoiled protein, semi cooked eggs with high risk of Salmonella contamination, and mushroom soup that may produce harmful substances if stored for a long time. Q: How to deal with "Spring Festival fatigue syndrome"? Wang Zhiyi: You can start from the following perspective - emotional management: setting reasonable expectations, not pursuing "perfect" gatherings, allowing yourself to rest appropriately; When feeling tired, politely inform your family that you need to be alone for a moment; Set a fixed "stay away from your phone" time slot every day to reduce information overload. Sleep management: Even during the New Year, try to wake up at a fixed time as much as possible; Compensate for no more than 1 hour during the day; One hour before bedtime, stay away from electronic screens and create a relaxed sleeping environment by listening to light music, soaking your feet in hot water, and other methods. In short, to celebrate the Chinese New Year in a healthy manner, one must follow the "four no's" principle: diet should not exceed the standard: diverse foods, a combination of meat and vegetables, 70% full at each meal, and healthy snacks should be preferred. Do not drink excessively: Remember the safety limit and strictly refrain from drinking alcohol during medication. Maintain a balanced daily routine: moderate entertainment, avoid staying up late continuously, and maintain a basic daily routine. Continuous exercise: Maintain mild activity daily and avoid prolonged sitting. (New Society)