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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! The joyous celebration of the full moon approaches on October 1, 2020. We can find ourselves indulging in this festival's iconic treat, mooncakes, but their high-calorie content and carbohydrate-heavy composition may rse concerns about our health.
Mooncakes are often associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations, typically made from refined carbohydrates such as flour, sugar, and golden syrup, which can cause weight gn when consumed excessively. Commercially prepared mooncakes might contn unhealthy fats like palm oil, lard, or shortening that could elevate bad cholesterol levels in our bodies and increase the risk of heart disease.
Dessert aficionados should that mooncakes provide little nutritional value despite their delicious taste, sd Javier Won, a dietitian from Sengkang Community Hospital part of SingHealth Community Hospitals. It's best to enjoy them occasionally as an indulgence rather than regularly or as part of your mn meal, especially for those managing diabetes.
Javier shared some tips on how we can enjoy mooncakes responsibly:
Share and Care: Control portion sizes by limiting yourself to a single-eighth serving per mooncake and sharing the rest with family members. Consider having it after your mn meal as dessert instead of before or alongside, reducing the chances of overeating. If you plan to indulge in mooncakes, cut down on one-quarter rice or noodle servings at your dinner so that you won't consume extra carbohydrates or experience a sudden spike in blood sugar levels.
Make Smart Choices: Not all mooncakes are equal; mooncakes with low-sugar and low-fat ingredients like snowskin varieties typically have fewer calories. Make informed decisions by reviewing the nutrition facts and ingredients list before making purchases, opting for healthier alternatives when possible.
Pr with Tea: Enjoy your mooncakes alongside tea's aromatic scent and antioxidant-rich properties. Drinking tea helps detoxify our bodies and compliments the sweetness of mooncakes without adding more sugar to the mix.
We've adapted from its original source on HealthXchange.sg by SingHealth, acknowledging their contribution and providing credit for the image source SingHealth Community Hospitals.
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