Weight Loss Principles

26. Acupuncture Weight Loss Method (Part 3): Differentiation of Syndromes, Selection of Acupoints, and Treatment

This chapter continues to provide acupuncture prescriptions, offering ear and body acupuncture point combinations for different types of obesity, such as those with heart and spleen qi deficiency, yin deficiency with fire excess, and spleen and kidney qi deficiency. It emphasizes the regulatory effects of acupuncture on blood sugar and glycemic hormones, as well as the methods of adding or...

2026-05-16

27. Acupuncture Weight Loss Method (IV): Integrated Treatment Plan of Ear and Body Acupoints

This chapter continues to provide several acupuncture prescriptions, including single use of Lung and Stomach acupoints, as well as combinations of Liangqiu and Gongsun acupoints. It focuses on the specific procedures for ear acupuncture and Vaccaria seed application, and how to achieve weight loss by inhibiting gastric acid secretion and gastrointestinal motility.

2026-05-16

The pros and cons of morning exercise: key factors for dieters to know

Morning exercise can boost energy, strengthen immunity, and increase the metabolic rate throughout the day, but it also presents challenges such as poor air quality, increased blood viscosity, and higher cardiovascular risks. Obese individuals need to weigh the pros and cons based on their own circumstances and should not exercise for extended periods on an empty stomach.

2026-05-16

25. Acupuncture Weight Loss Method (Part Two): Prescriptions for Commonly Used Ear and Body Acupoints

This chapter continues to provide several acupuncture weight loss prescriptions, focusing on the location and operation methods of ear acupoints such as the mouth, zero point, stomach, esophagus, hunger point, and Shenmen, as well as how to suppress appetite and promote excretion by stimulating these acupoints to achieve the goal of weight loss.

2026-05-16

Special flavor seaweed soup, dried shrimp and seaweed soup, seaweed and radish soup, three-shredded seaweed soup, seaweed and cucumber soup

This article introduces one kelp dish and four seaweed soup dishes: "Strange Flavor Kelp" has a unique flavor; "Shrimp and Seaweed Soup" is delicious and light; "Seaweed and Radish Soup" is light and fresh; "Three Shredded Seaweed Soup" is light and tender; and "Seaweed and Cucumber Soup" is light and fragrant. Kelp and seaweed are rich in dietary fiber and iodine, promoting metabolism....

2026-05-15

Kiwi and strawberry pan-fried chicken cutlet, kiwi and orange lobster chips, glutinous rice oolong porridge, assorted oolong porridge, double oolong tea.

This article introduces five dishes and porridges featuring kiwifruit and tea: Kiwi and Strawberry Pan-Fried Chicken Cutlet - tender and flavorful; Kiwi, Orange, and Lobster Chips - visually appealing; Rice Oolong Porridge - thick and fragrant with tea; Mixed Oolong Porridge - well-cooked and fragrant with tea; Double Oolong Tea - fragrant with tea and slightly sour. Kiwifruit, strawberries,...

2026-05-15

Tofu with Toon Sprouts, Hot and Sour Soup, Stir-fried Tofu Cubes with Green Peppers, Cherry Tofu, Loofah Stew with Tofu

This article introduces five cold and hot tofu dishes: Tofu with Toona sinensis is light and delicate; Hot and sour soup is vibrant in color; Stir-fried tofu cubes with green peppers are sweet, spicy, and tender; Cherry tofu is sweet, sour, and beautifully colored; and Loofah stewed with tofu is fragrant and delicious. Tofu is high in protein and low in fat, and when paired with Toona...

2026-05-15

Spicy cucumber slices, amber-colored cucumber rind, spicy and sour cucumber cubes, shrimp with green rind, and minced meat stewed with cucumber chunks.

This article introduces five dishes featuring watermelon rind: Spicy Watermelon Slices (crisp and slightly spicy); Amber Green Rind (sweet and sour, crisp and tender); Spicy and Sour Watermelon Cubes (sweet, sour, and crisp); Green Rind with Shrimp (fresh and tender); and Minced Pork with Watermelon Chunks (tender, soft, and fragrant). Watermelon rind can help burn body fat, lower cholesterol,...

2026-05-15

Stir-fried tofu dregs with garlic sprouts, tomato-sauce tofu dregs, green pepper and carrot tofu dregs, tofu dregs potstickers

This article introduces four dishes made with soybean pulp and potstickers: Stir-fried soybean pulp with garlic sprouts, fragrant with garlic and soft pulp; Tomato sauce soybean pulp, bright in color and crisp in texture; Green pepper and carrot soybean pulp, vibrant in color and fresh in flavor; Soybean pulp potstickers, with tender and delicious filling. Soybean pulp is high in protein, low...

2026-05-15

Water chestnut stew with tofu, cabbage and tofu soup, white radish and tofu soup, pickled mustard greens and tofu, water chestnuts with tofu sauce

This article introduces five tofu-based soups and hot dishes: Stewed tofu with water chestnuts is tender and delicious; Cabbage and tofu soup has a milky white broth; White radish and tofu soup is savory and refreshing; Tofu with pickled mustard greens is soft and refreshing; and Tofu with water chestnuts is light and refreshing. Tofu is high in protein and low in fat, and when paired with...

2026-05-15

Dried shrimp and spinach oatmeal porridge, corn porridge, red bean paste cake, pearls falling on a jade plate, quail stew with corn.

This article introduces five types of bean porridge and dishes: Dried Shrimp and Spinach Oatmeal Porridge with a delicate color; Corn Porridge with a thick consistency and corn aroma; Bean Paste Cake with Sweet and Smooth Flavor; Pearls on a Jade Plate with Beautiful Colors; Quail Stew with Corn with Vibrant Color and Fragrant Flavor. Oats, corn, red beans, quail, etc., are low in fat and high...

2026-05-15

Red bean and sweet potato starch porridge, mung bean and water chestnut porridge, kelp and mung bean porridge, shredded radish and mung bean balls, three-bean drink

This article introduces Wudaogu bean porridge and snacks: Red bean and sweet potato starch porridge is sweet, fragrant, and thick; mung bean and water chestnut porridge is sweet, fragrant, and soft; kelp and mung bean porridge is sweet, fresh, and well-cooked; shredded radish and mung bean balls are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; and three-bean drink is refreshingly sweet. Red...

2026-05-15

Grapefruit honey juice, grapefruit hawthorn syrup, grapefruit apple syrup, grapefruit lotus leaf drink, grapefruit green rind drink

This article introduces five grapefruit juice drinks: grapefruit honey juice, sweet and delicious; grapefruit hawthorn syrup, sweet and sour; grapefruit apple syrup, sweet and sour; grapefruit lotus leaf drink, sweet and sour with a refreshing aroma; and grapefruit rind drink, sweet and sour with a refreshing taste. Grapefruit is good for the spleen, helps resolve phlegm, and promotes...

2026-05-15

Sweet and sour shredded melon, fruit and vegetable juice, stir-fried squid rolls with shredded squid, honey-glazed mango, and mango stir-fried tofu.

This article introduces five dishes and drinks featuring watermelon rind and mango: Sweet and Sour Watermelon Strips – sweet, sour, and tender; Fruit and Vegetable Juice – sweet and fresh with a unique flavor; Stir-fried Squid Rolls with Green Rind – colorful, delicious, and flavorful; Honey-Glazed Mango – sweet, fragrant, and vibrant; and Mango Stir-fried Tofu – with a beautiful color....

2026-05-15

The dangers of obesity and self-examination: Do you really need to lose weight?

This chapter explores the necessity of weight loss from three perspectives: health, physical appearance, and self-confidence. By introducing Body Mass Index (BMI) and standard body proportions, it helps readers determine whether they fall into the obese category. It also provides a simple body fat percentage self-assessment quiz and analyzes various internal and external factors that...

2026-05-14

12 Slimming Meals a Day (Part 1): Tips for Morning to Noon

This chapter introduces an innovative "12-times-a-day weight loss diet" concept, which involves specific dietary interventions at key times of the day to boost metabolism, control appetite, and burn fat. This first part introduces eight techniques, ranging from hot chocolate, calcium supplements, and plum juice in the morning to peanuts, coffee, and fermented foods in the afternoon, to help...

2026-05-14

The allure of colorful vegetables: Unveiling the secrets of five-color slimming ingredients

This chapter focuses on the important role of vegetables in weight loss and introduces the unique effects of different vegetables by color. For example, white radishes can promote fat metabolism; yellow carrots can lower cholesterol; green cabbage can prevent starch conversion; red peppers can accelerate metabolism; and black konjac can provide a feeling of fullness. In addition, Korean kimchi...

2026-05-14

Choose your foods carefully to achieve slender, slim legs: Foods and dietary therapy for beautiful legs

This chapter focuses on leg shaping, pointing out that one of the causes of "elephant legs" is "indiscriminate eating." It recommends 15 leg-beautifying foods, including seaweed, sesame seeds, bananas, apples, red beans, papaya, watermelon, eggs, grapefruit, konjac, spinach, celery, peanuts, kiwi, and tomatoes, explaining their respective effects (such as diuresis, fat reduction, and improved...

2026-05-14

Dietary weight loss keywords: The secrets of fat, sugar, and water

This chapter delves into several core concepts in weight-loss diets. It reveals the duality of fat, distinguishing between beneficial fatty acids and harmful saturated and trans fats. It also details how to choose healthy carbohydrates and analyzes how sugar triggers addictive cycles and fat accumulation. Finally, it innovatively demonstrates practical tips for using water at different times...

2026-05-14

20 Little Secrets to Enjoying a Slim Life

This chapter compiles 20 simple and easy-to-follow weight loss secrets to help readers easily eliminate calories in their daily lives. From avoiding eating while doing other things, to drinking water from a larger cup, choosing heavier foods, replacing butter with olive oil, and chewing gum to boost metabolism, these techniques do not require strenuous exercise. Simply adjusting your lifestyle...

2026-05-14