The sweet crisis of mooncakes
Mooncakes are usually sweet and greasy, and some snow-skin mooncakes are even considered cold foods. Traditional Chinese medicine points out that long-term consumption of excessive sweet, greasy or cold food can easily damage the spleen and stomach, leading to indigestion, edema and spleen deficiency. Not only does this affect your health, it can also cause weight gain.
How to enjoy mooncakes healthily?

1. Pair with hot tea to help digestion
When eating mooncakes, remember to have a cup of hot tea with it. The following teas can help improve digestion:
- Ginger tea : Warm and warm the stomach, especially suitable for people with cold constitution.
- Tangerine peel tea : helps digestion stagnation and relieves stomach bloating.
- Black tea : mildly aids digestion and improves metabolism.
2. Only try a few of each style
There are many types of mooncakes, but a few bites are enough to satisfy you. Remember, it is not advisable to eat enough of each type. Try a small amount of each type separately to reduce calorie intake.
3. Exercise after meals
After eating mooncakes, do some light exercise, such as walking or doing yoga, to help promote digestion and reduce fat accumulation. Regular exercise can improve spleen deficiency and reduce edema.
4. Give the gift of health
When giving gifts during the Mid-Autumn Festival, you don’t have to give moon cakes. You can consider giving some healthy options, such as fruit gift boxes or health tea bags, which are both healthy and environmentally friendly, and can also express your feelings.
Recommended healthy tea: Ginger can’t drink tea
If you feel stomach discomfort after eating snow-skin mooncakes, try drinking ginger tea, which can warm your stomach and eliminate stagnation. It is especially suitable for digestive maintenance after the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Eat mooncakes smartly and stay healthy without any burden
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for happy reunions, and eating mooncakes is an indispensable holiday custom, but staying healthy is equally important. As long as you know how to control portion size, drink digestive tea and exercise appropriately, you can enjoy festive food without fear of obesity.
