A selection of Lunar New Year dishes is pictured in Taipei in an undated photograph. People do not have to avoid certain types of foods altogether, Chiu said, adding that taking everything in moderation is key. In the week following the holiday, more than 280,000 people sought emergency care or outpatient services for gastrointestinal problems, the data showed. Preparing too much food and repeatedly heating the dishes allow room for bacteria to grow, resulting in food poisoning, he said. Food that is greasy could also stimulate one’s gall bladder, increasing the risk of inflammation of the bladder or pancreas, he said.

Source: Taipei Times February 11, 2021 15:56 UTC