Celebrate Chinese New Year With the Tradition of Healthy ‘Hot Pot’

Hot pot meals can be delicious and socially engaging—and with a few tips on how best to prepare and eat them, can also be warming and nourishing.
Celebrate Chinese New Year With the Tradition of Healthy ‘Hot Pot’
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“Hot pot,” a delicious and social Chinese method of cooking, is a popular winter dish in Asian culture, especially on Lunar New Year’s Eve. However, hot pot can be high in calories cause bloating and indigestion, and even affect your body weight and health. This article cooks up some tips for enjoying hot pot so you can benefit from its nutrients and preserve a healthy body without gaining weight.

Eating hot pot has a long history originating from ancient Chinese civilization. On cold winter days, the benefits of eating hot pot include keeping out the cold, warming the stomach, and providing a variety of nutrients.

Origin of ‘Hot Pot’

There are many types of modern hot pots, such as stone hot pot, ceramic hot pot, copper hot pot, and stainless steel hot pot. The taste each of them offers is even more complex and diverse. Let us explore the ancient origins of the hot pot tradition.
Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu is a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician at Shanghai Tong Te Tang in Taipei and a former Stanford Research Institute scientist. Hu has treated more than 140,000 patients, taught at an American university, and hosts a popular YouTube health program with 900,000 subscribers, as well as international wellness roadshows.
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