The New Year is associated with a Christmas tree, tangerines, and a festive feast. Each family has its own recipes for the celebration. Following modern trends that require food to be not only tasty but also healthy, many of us have made changes to our usual menu.
The New Year is already close. Many hostesses start preparing for the festive feast in advance. They buy products, drinks, and sweets so that they do not feel awkward under the reproachful gazes of family members or guests when the clock strikes midnight.
Experts have compiled a ranking of dishes that can adorn the New Year's table, and dietitian and endocrinologist Elena Churakina shared the nuances of favorite treats.
What is planned to be served at the New Year's table? According to the online service, the top 5 include:
arugula salad with shrimp, grapefruit, and lemon-honey dressing;
salmon grilled or baked in the oven;
fruit salad with Greek yogurt;
classic vinaigrette;
jellied meat made from pork or beef.
Commenting on the selection, Elena Churakina noted that the combination of ingredients in some traditional Russian dishes makes them beneficial for digestion. For example, vinaigrette is valued for its low calorie content, while being considered very filling.
But this is not all the health benefits of this popular appetizer. It contains a lot of fiber, vitamins A, B group, E, K, as well as folic acid, potassium, iron, and magnesium. Fiber helps improve digestion and lower bad cholesterol levels, magnesium calms the nervous system, and potassium supports heart health.
Jellied meat made from beef or pork is rich in vitamin A, which supports immunity and eye health. Dietitians appreciate it for its easily digestible protein and B vitamins, which positively affect the brain and nervous system.
The arugula salad contains valuable folic acid, which positively affects sleep, mood, and reduces the risk of cancer.
Baked salmon stands out for its high content of easily digestible protein. It is valued for the presence of omega-3 fatty acids, which enter the body through healthy food.
It is hard to imagine a New Year's table without another festive dish — fruit salad, which can serve as an alternative to sweets.
According to the expert, the value of such a treat lies in its fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. A low-calorie dressing made from natural yogurt, containing beneficial bacteria, will create comfort for the intestines and improve digestion.
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