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It is often said that a diet should be light, but what exactly does a “light diet” mean? Nutritionists: These conditions must be met

2024-08-14

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Whether it is after surgery or during intravenous infusion for gastroenteritis, I believe many people always hear the doctor say: "Get enough rest and eat a light diet" after seeing the doctor.

Many people have a question in their mind: does a light diet mean that we only eat vegetables and no meat? Or does it mean eating a lighter taste?How do we understand "light diet"?

In fact, the connotation of a light diet is not just more vegetables and less meat, but it needs to meet the following conditions: less oil, less salt, less sugar, less calories, and correct cooking methods. What do these conditions mean specifically?

1. Less oil

At present, the oil used by everyone is mainly vegetable oil, and some families still consume animal oil. Whether it is vegetable oil or animal oil, they all contain a lot of cholesterol and fat.

In the past, living conditions were poor, and very little oil was used, which had little impact on health. But now that living conditions have improved, people are gradually using more oil when cooking. It is true that the smell of oil can enhance the flavor of the dish, but using too much oil will bring problems such as high fat content and high cholesterol.