What does a light diet mean

With the continuous progress of social life, people have higher pursuits for their physical health, so a light diet has become an indispensable part of people's diet life. However, many people do not know what a light diet specifically means. In fact, a light diet is very simple. It requires people to eat less greasy and irritating food in their lives, and mainly eat simple food, which is of great benefit to their health.

1 In many cases, such as after surgery, gastrointestinal discomfort, acne on the face, endocrine disorders, etc., the most common thing doctors mention is to eat a light diet. During the fat loss process, personal trainers will also talk in this tone. According to modern people’s ideas, eating lighter is healthier, but what does this really mean? Can I only eat vegetarian food? Are vegetables, radishes, and tomatoes considered a light diet? What about the meat I like? Can’t I really eat it anymore?

2 In fact, a true light diet does not mean a completely vegetarian diet. It refers to a diet with a light taste under the premise of a balanced diet and reasonable nutrition.

3What kind of diet is referred to as a light diet?

4. It is a big mistake to only eat vegetarian food and not meat. A light diet means less oil, less salt, less sugar and less spicy food, and the key point is food diversity. From a nutritional perspective, a light diet reflects the taste of the food itself and retains the original nutrients in the food to the greatest extent, while the diversity of food provides the comprehensive and balanced nutrition needed by the human body.

5 The way to achieve "four less" requires reasonable cooking methods. You can choose steaming, boiling, stewing, mixing, etc. Try to avoid frying, smoking and grilling, and the amount of seasoning must be controlled to a small amount.

6. Food that is too salty or too spicy will stimulate our digestive system, affect metabolism, and cause fat accumulation, edema and other adverse consequences. Light food can effectively help us control our weight and reduce the burden on internal organs.

What kind of diet is meant by a light diet?

Next, let’s elaborate on the meaning of “Four Youngsters”.

1. Less oil: Reasonably control the amount of oil used, and keep the amount within 25-30g. When choosing, mainly polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are mostly found in plant oils. Nuts and deep-sea fish contain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids that are beneficial to the human body, and the intake ratio can be appropriately increased.

2. Less salt: According to the Chinese Dietary Pagoda, the intake should not exceed 6g. Eating too much salt will increase the burden on the kidneys, affect the body's normal drainage function, retain water in the body, and cause edema and obesity. Salt is not just the edible salt we eat. Pay attention to the presence of some hidden salt, such as salted fish and salted meat, and seasoning canned foods.

3. Less sugar: The intake of added sugar in food should be controlled within 50g, generally below 25g. Excessive intake will cause uneven fluctuations in insulin secretion and increase the incidence of diabetes. At the same time, pay attention to the intake of sugary drinks. Why do you pay a lot during weight loss but get little results? Quit sugary drinks and you will be surprised.

4. Eat less spicy food: Spiciness actually causes pain to the taste buds, which even the tongue cannot bear, let alone the stomach. Excessive stimulation can cause a series of symptoms such as getting angry, oral ulcers, and gastrointestinal discomfort. Spiciness can also stimulate appetite and make us eat more. Spiciness is often accompanied by high fat, which makes food stay in the stomach longer, not only increasing the burden on the stomach and intestines but also promoting fat accumulation.

Last but not least: Diversification

According to the Chinese Dietary Guidelines, the human body needs to consume five major types of food to meet its various needs. Therefore, choosing appropriate ingredients and using the correct cooking process based on diversity is the key to a light diet.