Chinese New Year is about more than just parades and red envelopes - it’s a 15-day festival centred on family, fortune, and, most importantly, food!

But if you’re watching your macros or managing a health condition such as diabetes, traditional festive dishes loaded with sugar and refined carbs might not fit your lifestyle. 

Read on to learn how you can create a guilt-free Chinese New Year feast with our range of low-calorie Asian-inspired products. 

What is Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year starts on the 29th of January this year. Also known as Lunar New Year, it marks the beginning of spring in the lunar calendar. 

In the UK, more people than ever are embracing this vibrant celebration, with major cities such as Leeds, Manchester and London hosting Chinese New Year festivals, parades and events. 

Traditional foods such as dumplings, spring rolls, and noodles symbolise wealth, prosperity and longevity, but they’re often full of calories, too. 

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, following a keto diet, or managing diabetes, here are some creative ways to enjoy Chinese New Year flavours without derailing your diet plan. 

Low calorie alternatives for Chinese New Year

Low Carb Noodles

Transform The Skinny Food Co.’s low-calorie Skinny noodles into a fortune-bringing feast by stir-frying them with prawns, vegetables, and zero-calorie Chilli and Lime sauce.

These noodles are ideal for keto dieters and people tracking their blood sugar, as they’re high in fibre and incredibly low in digestible carbs. 

Add a protein of your choice to support muscle growth and recovery. 

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Recreate this takeaway classic using The Skinny Food Co.’s fat-free, zero-calorie, Sweet and Sour sauce, which contains zero added sugars (ideal for diabetics and people following a low-sugar diet plan!)

The high protein content from the chicken supports muscle maintenance during weight loss, and you can pair it with cauliflower rice for an extra serving of vegetables while keeping carbs to a minimum. Lettuce “Spring” Rolls

Create a fakeaway version of this takeaway favourite using lettuce wraps filled with minced chicken, shredded carrots, and bean sprouts. 

Serve with zero-calorie, fat-free Sweet Chilli Mayo for an authentic taste without added sugar or fat.

This dish is ideal for anyone following a calorie-controlled diet, as they provide protein and vegetables whilst keeping portion sizes in check.

Mindful Eating

Chinese New Year is all about balance and harmony, and these alternatives will help you to celebrate all of the traditions of Lunar New Year whilst remaining committed to your goals. 

Each product in The Skinny Food Co. range is carefully formulated to be diabetic-friendly, keto-compatible, and ideal for calorie-conscious dieters. 

Whether you’re hosting friends for a Chinese New Year feast or you just want to try something new, these lighter options will help you to celebrate without compromising on flavour. 

Remember to stock up on our Asian-inspired range before the festivities begin!

Here’s to a healthy, prosperous Year of the Snake!