Flexible summer menu for housewives
Hot summer days make the eating needs of family members change a lot, especially young children and the elderly. Therefore, preparing meals and balancing daily nutrition becomes a major concern for many housewives.
Ms. Nguyen Minh Anh (Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi) said that in the summer days, she often changes the menu continuously to suit the tastes of family members.
In the summer, people eat much less, especially my son and parents-in-law. I often choose to cook soups, soups, vermicelli or glass noodles for easy eating, and add more fruits and yogurt so that the whole family feels lighter," Ms. Minh Anh shared.
Similarly, Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Linh (Giang Vo Ward, Hanoi) said that her family has minimized fried dishes on hot weather days.
It's hot, so the whole family no longer likes greasy dishes like winter. I often choose fish, green vegetables and boiled dishes to make it easier to eat," Ms. Ngoc Linh said.
For many housewives, changing the menu seasonally not only makes meals more delicious but also contributes to improving health, especially on prolonged hot days.
Note to supplement enough water in summer weather
Assoc. Prof. Dr. BS Bui Thi Nhung - Vice President of the Vietnam Nutrition and Diet Association, Head of the Nutrition Department of Sun Hospital - said that in the context of hot weather in summer days, families need to maintain a dynamic and healthy lifestyle to protect both physical and mental health.
The first important principle is to eat a variety of foods, adhering to the nutrition pyramid to ensure the balance of the necessary nutrient groups for the body," the nutritionist said.
In addition, supplementing enough water every day is especially important. Experts emphasize that each family should prioritize healthy drinks such as filtered water, fruit juice, milk and dairy products,...
''At the same time, it is necessary to limit the use of carbonated soft drinks, industrial drinks or milk tea because it is not beneficial for health if used regularly. In the daily diet, snacks should be replaced by healthy foods such as fresh fruits, yogurt or dairy products, instead of sugary confectionery'', Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Thi Nhung said.
In addition to nutrition, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Thi Nhung also said that maintaining daily physical activity and building regular living habits such as sleeping on time, waking up early to help the body adapt better to hot weather, thereby improving overall health for the whole family.
