Tired of fatty dishes for Chinese New Year, combined with food safety concerns, Taipei University Hospital introduces "Colorful and Nutritious" New Year's meals this year.Cooking methods are limited to roastingsteamingstewing, replacing frying;and no artificial sugar is used, instead using natural cane sugar, meeting the health concept of being naturally non-toxic and low in calories.Furthermore, a single serving of 10 dishes containssnacks,totaling only 990 kilocalories, far less than general New Year's meals which start at over 1500 kilocalories, reducing the calorie intake by nearly 40%.

To address concerns about food additives and artificialingredients,Taipei University Hospital's nutrition department specially designs 10 creative dishes named "Colorful and Nutritious," with their main feature being the use of natural fragrances, pigments, and oils from foods in cooking. They emphasize cooking methods that are smoke-free like roasting, steaming, stewing, and using low-fat seasonings such asvinegar,lemon juice,chili peppers,to enhance flavor.Particularly noteworthy is the use of sweet potatoes with high nutritional value and strong antioxidant properties for coloration, achieving a perfect balance in taste, aroma, and appearance!Taipei University Hospital nutritionist Cheng Chien-hui states that inspired by the popularity of giant panda baby Yuan-zi, special steamed and sugaredsticky rice cake

is made usingglutinous rice,sugarcane juice,and black sesame seeds for decoration. The use of red beets as coloring and the addition of black sesame patterns create a unique "Round Round Sweet Sticky Rice Cake."Colorful and Nutritious Menu: (The following are 10 dishes, each serving 10 people, with an average total calorie intake of 990 kilocalories per person)★ Welcoming the New YearIngredients: 400 grams of glutinous rice, 50 grams of black sesame seeds, 200 milliliters of sugarcane juice, 20 grams of rock sugar, half a beetroot.Method: Using white glutinous rice and sugarcane juice to make sweet sticky rice cakes with the addition of black sesame seeds for aroma.Calories: 170 kilocalories (per serving).★ Variegated DelicaciesIngredients: 300 grams of purple yam, 300 grams of bottle gourd, 200 grams of red bell pepper, 100 grams of chestnut mushrooms, 300 grams of sweet potato, 10 black olives, 2 teaspoons of peanuts.

Method: Roast the purple yams, bottle gourds, red bell peppers, chestnut mushrooms, and sweet potatoes to bring out their natural sweetness. Use fresh peanuts instead of oil for a light and not greasy dish compared to traditional New Year's meals.

Calories: 75 kilocalories (per serving).

★ Auspicious Gift BagsIngredients: 1 cabbage, 150 grams of Chinese leek, 5 shiitake mushrooms, 3 bunches of winter bamboo shoots, 100 grams of tofu cheese, 10 walnuts, 2 large shrimp.Method: A cabbage bag filled with shiitake mushrooms, walnuts, and shrimp represents good luck in the coming year.

Calories: 95 kilocalories (per serving).

★ Rising High

Ingredients: 300 grams of sunchoke, 150 grams of okra, 200 grams of purple yam, 100 grams of pine nuts, sugarcane juice, pepper.

Method: Use natural sugarcane juice instead of monosodium glutamate (MSG), and decorate with pine nuts to symbolize rising prospects every year.Calories: 75 kilocalories (per serving).★ Persimmon Good LuckIngredients: 10 persimmons, 5 blocks of tofu, 200 grams of shrimp, 100 grams of water chestnuts, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of pumpkin seeds, 10 dates.Method: Use seasonal sweet persimmons as a base and serve with tofu, shrimp, water chestnuts, and jujubes. Enjoy the taste of tofu while savoring the delicious persimmons, creating a unique New Year's dish.Calories: 95 kilocalories (per serving).★ Prosperity in DoubleIngredients: 100 grams of spinach, 1 beetroot, 200 grams of chicken breast, 5 clams, 10 chestnuts, a pomegranate seed, 10 grams of gelatin, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.Method: Use spinach and beetroot natural pigments to decorate seafood and chicken. Season with white wine for a classic jelly dish.Calories: 52 kilocalories (per serving).★ Carp Leaps the Dragon GateIngredients: 2 red fish, scallions, ginger slices, chili peppers, 1 tablespoon of rice wine.

Method: Fish symbolizes abundance and prosperity, a must-have during Chinese New Year. This fresh fish is seasoned with scallion and ginger before steaming to bring out its sweet flavor perfectly.

Calories: 42 kilocalories (per serving).

★ Prosperous Wishes

Ingredients: 700 grams of pork ribs, a little white sesame seeds.Method: Marinated with fresh fruits and vegetables from loquat. Bake to make tender and juicy pork ribs.Calories: 81 kilocalories (per serving).★ Pumpkin Reports Good NewsIngredients: 600 grams of cabbage, 100 grams of coral mushrooms, 100 grams of larch mushrooms, 300 grams of purple yam, 100 grams of green peas, 100 grams of baby spinach, 100 grams of corn shoots, 300 grams of pork slices, 300 grams of shrimp, 2 blocks of tofu.Method: Round hotpot is a must-have during Chinese New Year. This year's creamy and sweet soy milk, milk, and pumpkin broth create an inviting hotpot base.Calories: 172 kilocalories (per serving).★ Dragon and Phoenix ProsperityIngredients: 500 grams of chicken breast, 200 grams of salmon, 300 grams of broad beans, 1 onion, 2 lemons, sugarcane juice, red chili.Method: Creative new dish salmon chicken roll combines low-fat chicken with omega-3-rich salmon meat and crispy sweet purple onions for a fresh taste.

Calories: 136 kilocalories (per serving).

[Nutritionist's Note]:

Cheng Chien-hui, the nutritionist, reminds that from New Year's Eve to the end of holidays, one meal may consume over 1500 kilocalories in calories. Therefore, it is essential to control calorie intake by starting with portion size and avoiding frying, even sausages can be steamed and then roasted for consumption.

Additionally, eat more vegetables and fruits to achieve a balanced diet and aid digestion.Radish3 agreements 300 grams, YellowMallow150 grams, Purple Yam 200 grams,Walnuts100 grams, Sugarcane juice,Black pepper powder.

Method: Use natural sugarcane juice instead of traditional MSG,and use radish with walnuts to symbolize rising fortunes every year.Calories: 75 kcal (per person).

★ Good Fortune Every Year

Ingredients:

Persimmons10 pieces, BoardTofu5 pieces, Shrimp 200 grams, Water shield 100 grams, Cornstarch 1 spoon,Pumpkinseeds 2 teaspoons,RedDates10 pieces.Method: Use seasonal sweet persimmons as the base, paired with board tofu, shrimp, water shield, and dates in the filling. Enjoying the tofu while also tasting the deliciousness of the persimmon is a unique New Year's dish.

Calories: 95 kcal (per person).

★ Prosperity Double

Ingredients:

Spinach100 grams, Beets 1 piece,Chicken breast200 grams, Clams 5 pieces, Ginkgo nuts 10 pieces,Pomegranateseeds 1 piece, Gelatin 10 grams,Lemon juice1 teaspoon, Vermouth, white wine a little.Method: Use spinach and beet natural pigments to encrust seafood and chicken meat. Season with white wine to make the classic jelly dish.

Calories: 52 kcal (per person).★ Carp Leaps Over the Dragon GateIngredients: Red fish 2 pieces, Green onion, Ginger, Pepper, Rice wine 1 teaspoon.

Method: "Fish" symbolizes abundance and is one of the New Year dishes. This fresh fish is seasoned with green onion and ginger before being steamed over medium heat. The meat is sweet and well-cooked, allowing you to taste the ocean's flavor.

Calories: 42 kcal (per person).

★ Prosperity Grows

Ingredients: Pork spare ribs 700 grams, Slight sesame seeds.

Method: The papain in fresh loquat has tenderizing effects. Use fresh fruits and vegetables as marinades to bake out deliciously juicy pork spareribs.

Calories: 81 kcal (per person).

★ Good Luck for the YearIngredients: Winter pumpkin 600 grams, Coral mushroom 100 grams, Loofah 100 grams, Purple Yam 300 grams,Peas

pod 100 grams, BabyMicroweeds100 grams, Bamboo shoot 100 grams,

Pork

steak 300 grams, Shrimp 300 grams, Tofu 2 pieces.

Method: Reunionhot potis a must during the New Year. With a rich and sweet soup base made from fermented soy milk, milk, and winter pumpkin, it is this year's warm-hearted hotpot broth.Calories: 172 kcal (per person).★ Dragons and PhoenixesIngredients: Chicken breast meat 500 grams, Salmon 200 grams, Green peas 300 grams, Purpleonion1 piece, Lemons 2 pieces, Sugarcane juice, Red pepper.Method: Creative new dish salmon and chicken roll is made with low-fat chicken breast meat combined with fatty omega-3 salmon meat and the crisp sweet purple onion, giving traditional hand-rolled dishes a fresh taste.

Calories: 136 kcal (per person).[Nutritionist's Little Reminders]:Cheng Qianhui nutritionist reminds us that from New Year's Eve to the end of holidays, you may consume over 1500 kcal of dishes per meal. This is quite alarming. Control calorie intake by starting with portion sizes; a moderate amount is sufficient;avoid frying; evensausagescan be steamed and then roasted for consumption;add more vegetables and fruits to achieve balanced diet and aid digestion.

Calories: 172 kcal (per serving).

★Dragon and Phoenix Auspiciousness

Ingredients: 500 grams of chicken breast, 200 grams of salmon, 300 grams of purple onion pieces, 1 onion, 2 lemons, cane juice, red pepper.NoneThe creative new dish Salmon Chicken Roll combines low-fat chicken breast with salmon rich in omega-3 fatty acids and crisp sweet purple onions, giving traditional hand-rolled dishes a fresh taste.

Calories: 136 kcal (per serving).

Nutritionist's Tip:

Nutritionist Zheng Qianhui reminds us that from the Spring Festival Eve to the end of holidays, we might consume over 1500 calories per meal on average. This can be alarming when accumulated. Therefore, controlling calorie intake is necessary; start with portion control and avoid excess.

Additionally, avoid frying even for sausages; steam them then bake.Moreover, eat more vegetables and fruits to achieve a balanced diet and aid digestion.SausageIt can also be steamed and then roasted before consumption.Additionally, eating more vegetables and fruits is recommended to achieve balanced nutrition and aid digestion.