Weight Loss Principles
Week 8 Diet Porridge Recipes (Continued): Sweet Fruit Porridge, Mung Bean and White Fungus Porridge
In the final days of the eighth week of the weight loss plan, this article provides two weight loss porridge recipes for Saturday and Sunday. Sweet fruit porridge enhances the breakdown of fatty acids and is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber; mung bean and white fungus porridge detoxifies, aids weight loss, moisturizes the lungs, and relieves coughs, and is low in calories and high in dietary...
2026-05-11Hyacinth bean, radish, and pineapple porridge for strengthening the spleen and stomach and treating common ailments
The spleen and stomach are the foundation of vital energy, and ingredients such as millet, yam, and chestnuts can strengthen the spleen and stomach. This article introduces porridge recipes for strengthening the spleen and stomach, as well as remedies for common ailments such as colds and coughs. Specific recipes include: lentil and rice porridge (for strengthening the spleen and stomach,...
2026-05-11Overview of foods that lower cholesterol and aid weight loss: the cholesterol-lowering effects of legumes, onions, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers.
This is the second part of an overview of foods that help lower cholesterol and aid weight loss, summarizing the cholesterol-lowering effects of legumes and seasoning vegetables. Soybeans are rich in unsaturated fatty acids and phospholipids; mung beans lower serum cholesterol; red beans are high in potassium and lower cholesterol; garlic inhibits cholesterol synthesis; onions lower...
2026-05-10Carrots, yams, bamboo shoots, and chives: Detailed explanation of the lipid-lowering effects of seven root vegetables.
This article details the lipid-lowering effects of seven root vegetables and leafy greens. Carrots strengthen the spleen and resolve stagnation; yams nourish the kidneys and astringe essence; bamboo shoots are high in fiber and low in fat; leeks warm the middle and promote qi circulation; celery soothes the liver and clears heat; cabbage regulates the six internal organs; and water spinach...
2026-05-10Overview of Foods for Lowering Cholesterol and Losing Weight: Summary of the Cholesterol-Lowering Effects of Whole Grains
This is the first part of an overview of foods that help lower cholesterol and aid weight loss, summarizing the cholesterol-lowering effects of whole grains. These include corn, buckwheat, oats, wheat bran, Job's tears, sweet potatoes, and konjac. These foods are rich in dietary fiber and unsaturated fatty acids, which help lower cholesterol and control weight.
2026-05-10Article 22: Sweat suits and plastic wrap are useless; sweating during exercise ≠ weight loss.
Sweat suits and plastic wrap reduce water weight, not fat, and pose health risks. The amount of sweat produced during exercise is unrelated to weight loss, and excessive sweating can lead to electrolyte imbalance.
2026-05-09Article 11: Chicken and Winter Melon Soup, Red Date, White Fungus, and Pigeon Soup Recipes for Weight Loss, Fitness, Blood Nourishment, and Beauty Enhancement
This article includes recipes such as: Chicken and Winter Melon Soup for Weight Loss, Fitness, and Relieving Dampness and Constipation; Red Date, White Fungus, and Pigeon Soup for Nourishing Blood and Beautifying the Complexion and Treating Excessive Nightlife; Tianqi and Danshen Stewed Black Chicken Soup for Promoting Blood Circulation, Removing Stagnation, and Relieving Pain; Huaiqi and...
2026-05-08Part 3: Detox Before Weight Loss – Toxins are the Root Cause of Obesity and Disease
The accumulation of toxins in the body leads to blood turbidity and a host of diseases, including obesity. Obesity increases the burden on the bones, heart, and respiratory system, causing hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and significantly increasing mortality.
2026-05-07The truth about the Zone diet and the "Fit I" diet
This article analyzes the theoretical flaws of the Zone diet and the "Fit I" diet. The 40/30/30 ratio advocated by the Zone diet lacks scientific support, while the "Fit I" diet's theories of "food combinations" and "body circulation" are even more absurd.
2026-05-07A Deep Dive into Popular Weight Loss Methods (Part 1): Intermittent Fasting, Intermittent Abstinence, Boiling Method, and Soy Milk Method
This article begins by dissecting various popular weight loss methods, analyzing the principles, meal plans, and potential health risks of the "no food after noon" vegetarian diet, the three-day fast, the boiled food diet, and the soy milk diet.
2026-05-07Design an energy intake and low-calorie diet plan based on a weight diary.
This article introduces how to design an energy intake plan for dieters based on a weight diary. It involves investigating pre-diet energy intake through a food diary, calculating calories using a food substitution table, and then designing an "energy negative balance," which means reducing daily calories by 800-1000 kcal. The article also provides principles and examples for the distribution...
2026-05-06Time difference, hot bath, sauna, and air blowing are some of the auxiliary weight loss methods.
This article introduces several methods to aid weight loss: the time difference method that utilizes the body's metabolic rhythm (eating a large breakfast and a light dinner); burning calories through sweating in hot baths and saunas; and the air-blowing method that suppresses appetite by blowing air into a hot water bottle. It also provides precautions and contraindications for each method.
2026-05-06Natural weight loss methods including food, vinegar, tea, and medicinal cuisine
This article introduces several natural weight loss methods: using foods like cucumbers and winter melons; consuming vinegar to burn body fat; using teas like Pu-erh tea and oolong tea; and medicinal diets such as wolfberry porridge. Each method has its own underlying principle; for example, the malonic acid in cucumbers can inhibit the conversion of carbohydrates into fat, and tea can "scrape...
2026-05-06The truth about spot reduction, weight loss cosmetics, and laxatives for weight loss.
This article reveals several common misconceptions about weight loss: spot reduction is impossible, weight loss cosmetics lack scientific basis, laxatives only reduce water weight rather than fat weight, and may even lead to serious health problems such as dehydration.
2026-05-05The relationship between obesity and hypertension, hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerosis
This chapter explains why obesity easily leads to hypertension and hyperlipidemia, pointing out that salt, insulin, and fat compression are the main causes. It also explains that obesity accelerates arteriosclerosis and increases the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
2026-05-05Commonalities between the three major nutrients and the dietary habits of obese individuals
This chapter introduces the caloric differences among the three major nutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats, pointing out that fat is the most likely cause of obesity. It also summarizes seven common dietary mistakes made by obese individuals, such as eating too quickly, unbalanced diets, and eating at night.
2026-05-05The procedure for strength-enhancing exercises and muscle endurance strengthening
This section explains the specific procedures for strength training, including 2-3 training sessions per week, 8-10 exercises per session, and 8-12 repetitions per set. By progressive endurance training, you can continuously increase the weight or reduce the rest time to stimulate muscle growth and improve metabolism.
2026-05-04Dietary freedom and the principle of universal health
Once you successfully control your metabolism, you'll gain dietary freedom and a completely new lifestyle. The author emphasizes that universal health principles are as inviolable as the law of gravity, and that adequate water intake has a profound impact on metabolism. The ultimate goal of this book is to equip you with essential methods and build unwavering confidence.
2026-05-01Causes of obesity: nerves, endocrine system, and fat formation
This article analyzes various factors that lead to obesity, including higher nervous activity, the role of endocrine disorders (especially insulin), and explains in detail the process of fat formation in the body and the source and consumption of heat energy.
2026-04-30Number traps and exercise misconceptions: Partial weight loss is possible
This chapter continues to criticize the calorie counting method for causing nutritional imbalances, pointing out that relying on exercise to burn calories is extremely inefficient. However, the author emphasizes that "internal effect exercise" targeting specific body parts can achieve localized weight loss, something that calorie believers cannot understand.
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