9 things to note when eating banh chung during Tet to avoid bringing disaster upon yourself
(Baonghean.vn) - Banh chung is a traditional dish of Vietnamese people when Tet comes, however, this dish is not suitable for everyone and many people eat it incorrectly, leading to unwanted consequences. Below are 9 notes when eating banh chung during Tet to avoid bringing disaster upon yourself.
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Overweight people should only eat a small amount of banh chung because this type of cake is very high in energy and starch. In particular, if you are obese, you should not eat banh chung, especially fried banh chung because fried banh chung has a lot of fat and can make you gain weight. |
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All ingredients of banh chung have a negative impact on the heart and cause lipid disorders. However, you can eat them in small amounts and in between meals to ensure deliciousness and no negative impact. |
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Banh chung has high calories and a lot of fat and starch, which contributes to increasing gastric acid and has a significant impact on people with high blood pressure. People with high blood pressure should eat banh chung in moderation. |
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Eating banh chung or sticky rice in general increases body temperature and can easily cause irritability in some hot-blooded people. People with kidney failure or acne should also avoid eating too much banh chung. |
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Banh chung is an energy-rich dish, full of ingredients: sugar, protein, fat,... Therefore, people with diabetes should not eat a lot of banh chung because it will cause increased blood sugar. |
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Banh chung contains sticky rice and green beans which are really not good for people with stomach pain because these two ingredients will create gas that makes the patient feel full, uncomfortable, have heartburn, indigestion... |
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Fried banh chung increases the amount of fat in the oil/fat in the body. Eating a lot of fried banh chung will make you bloated, have indigestion... Therefore, with this dish, you need to eat in moderation and restraint. |
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Many families have the habit of wrapping large quantities of banh chung to eat for a long time during Tet, which can easily lead to mold and fermentation due to improper storage. According to experts, moldy foods should not be eaten because they all produce the toxin Aflatoxin. |
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Banh chung is rich in energy, carbohydrates from sticky rice, fat from fatty meat and protein from green beans but lacks fiber and essential vitamins and minerals. You should eat green vegetables and fresh fruit with the cake to ensure nutrition. |