In the winter, the weather becomes cold and dry. In order to withstand the cold winter, we not only need to prevent influenza and diseases, but also warm ourselves up. Eating hot pot in winter has become a trend. So besides that, what are the benefits of eating hot pot in winter? Let's take a look together!
Benefits of Eating Hot Pot in Winter
1. Keeping Warm and Nourishing the Stomach
The cold winter makes many people uncomfortable, but sitting together and eating hot pot filled with steam not only helps combat the cold weather, but also adds a sense of unity and friendship among everyone at the table.
2. Nutrient Absorption
As we all know, cooking can cause the loss of a large amount of nutrients in food, but eating hot pot minimizes nutrient loss. The nutrients of the ingredients cooked in the pot can be fully absorbed.
3. Customizable Dining Experience
While the ingredients of other dishes are prepared by others, hot pot is different. You can customize the seasoning according to your preference, and there are also various choices for the soup base, all of which are nutritious.
4. Safety and Peace of Mind
The freshness and hygiene of the food are visible, so you can generally feel at ease. In addition, since the food is cooked, it is less likely to cause stomach discomfort or harm to the body.
5. Refreshing and Revitalizing
Proper nutrition, including water, salt, potassium, calcium, magnesium, trace elements, electrolytes, nitrogen-containing substances, and vitamins, is essential for a balanced diet. Hot pot often includes a variety of green vegetables, tofu, eggs, lean meat, fish, duck, chicken liver, eggplant, cucumber, bitter melon, winter melon, bamboo shoots, dandelion, and more. These ingredients stimulate the appetite, improve digestion, and provide the body with amino acids, vitamins, trace elements, alkaloids, glycosides, and bitter substances, which can help refresh the mind, relieve fatigue, and eliminate heat.
Although eating hot pot in winter is really great, it is important to note that if the safety of the hot pot ingredients is not guaranteed, it can easily lead to various diseases. For example, thick slices of meat may not kill parasite eggs when cooked in the pot, and substandard dried foods can cause ulcers and cancer... So, the main focus when eating hot pot should still be on food safety.
