How to eat a sweet party without worrying about " guilt"
During festivals or full moon days, Vietnamese people often sell many vegetarian dishes, especially sweet dishes to offer and enjoy. However, consuming too many industrial candy, refined sugar or fried foods can easily cause the body to have excess energy, affecting weight and intestinal health.
Currently, many families have found healthier ways to prepare them, using familiar ingredients such as jaggery, sweet potatoes, fresh coconut, lotus seeds or gluten-free grains. This alternative not only retains the traditional flavor but also helps the body become lighter and healthier.
Dr. Deepali Sharma, Clinical Nutritionist at CK Birla Hospital (India), commented: "Natureally made sweets not only help maintain energy during the holiday but also support the digestive system, reducing the risk of unwanted weight gain".
5 Vietnamese vegetarian sweets that are both delicious and nutritious
Lotus seed sweet soup with palm sugar: Cooked fresh lotus seeds with palm sugar and a little ginger make a refreshing, low-calorie, antioxidant-rich sweet soup.
Sturdy sweet potato cake: Grated sweet potatoes, mix sticky rice flour, mold small members and then roast the sesame shirt. This dish provides carbohydrates slowly, helps you feel full longer and rarely causes hyperglycemia.
Vietnamese coconut ladoo: Lightly roasted grated coconut, mixed with palm sugar, wooden members, and roasted sesame. Coconut adds healthy fats, supports the heart.
nangitional rice paper: Decantative rice with shirt flour, cooked with coconut milk and palm sugar. This is a hot season refreshment, providing fiber and clean energy.
Amaranth cake (Vietnamese farming): Amaranth flour is mixed with sugarcane and dried beans, baked into crispy cakes. Amaranth is rich in protein, calcium and magnesium, which are good for bones and joints.
Keeping a healthy figure when eating at the festival
According to expert Sharma, instead of abstaining absolutely, Vietnamese people can apply the principle of "smart eating": choose natural ingredients, reduce refined sugar, limit frying. Just replace a few ingredients, you can fully enjoy the festive atmosphere without having to worry about your health or weight, she said.
Vegetarian sweets made from lotus seeds, sweet potatoes, coconut or amaranth are not only delicious but also have a strong hometown flavor, suitable for both family vegetarianism and festival banquets. This is a balanced choice between traditional cuisine and modern lifestyle, helping Vietnamese people maintain healthy eating habits for a long time.
