In the scorching summer, how to maintain a moderately light diet and prevent health damage caused by excessive intake of oil, salt, and sugar?
According to Yu Kang, director of the Clinical Nutrition Department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, healthy adults should not exceed 5 grams of salt per day, 25 grams of cooking oil per day, and 50 grams of added sugar per day. It is recommended that more people use quantitative salt spoons, graduated oil control kettles, and learn to read nutrition labels. Try to choose low sodium, low oil, and low sugar foods.
Yu Kang suggests minimizing salt and soy sauce when cooking, as well as eating foods with high salt content such as pickled vegetables, pickled vegetables, and processed meat. When cooking edible oil, attention should be paid to changing the variety frequently. When cooking, try to use methods such as cold mixing, steaming, boiling, stewing, and blanching, and avoid deep frying and frying. Avoid or reduce sugary drinks, and try to replace them with plain water or light tea.
It is reported that excessive salt intake may increase the risk of developing hypertension, obesity, and osteoporosis; Excessive oil intake may lead to increased risk of dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, etc; Excessive sugar intake can lead to risk factors such as overweight, obesity, and dental caries.
According to the recently issued "Health Literacy of Chinese Citizens - Basic Knowledge and Skills (2024 Edition)" by the National Health Commission, cultivating a healthy lifestyle and behavior requires a light diet with less salt, oil, and sugar
