If you want to have a lucky and lively new year, it's best to avoid white foods.

如果想在新的一年里过得吉祥如意、生机勃勃的话，最好不要吃白色食物。

How Stuff Works explains that Chinese tradition warns to avoid white foods like tofu, white potatoes, egg whites, rice, and bread, unless the bread is served as a round cake.

How Stuff Works平台解释说，中国的习俗是人们过节的时候不要吃豆腐、白薯、蛋清、米饭和面包等白色食物，除非面包是圆饼状的。