Weight Loss Principles
Weight Loss Traps: The Rise and Fall of the Atkins Protein Diet and the Truth
This section reveals the truth behind the once-popular "Atkins Diet" (the meat-only diet). This method aimed to burn fat by restricting carbohydrates and consuming high-protein foods, but its founder ultimately died of a heart attack, demonstrating the immense harm that a long-term high-protein, high-saturated-fat diet can cause to the cardiovascular system and kidneys. It serves as a warning...
2026-05-1203. Five seafood dishes: Milkfish belly soup, chilled white fish, asparagus jelly, and grilled salmon with onions.
This article introduces five seafood dishes: milkfish belly soup (avoid eating the darker parts), white-fleshed fish stewed or steamed with Chinese herbs, chilled jelly made from agar powder, and roasted salmon with onions (which can be eaten raw or roasted).
2026-05-1206. The last five dishes in the soup/rice category: Tomato tofu, chicken, bamboo shoots, egg drop soup, and clams.
This article introduces five soup rice dishes: Tomato and tofu soup rice (with added protein), chicken soup rice (with optional vegetables), bamboo shoot soup rice (all vegetables), egg drop soup rice (with seaweed and kelp), and clam soup rice (rich in vitamin B₁₂).
2026-05-1210. Obesity and Fatty Liver: Kang Er Shou's Liver Protection and Rehabilitation Effects
This article introduces the definition, classification, and harms of fatty liver, pointing out that obesity is a significant cause of fatty liver. Kangershou slimming tea, approved by the Ministry of Health of China for use by people with fatty liver, has been shown in animal experiments to protect the liver and restore fatty liver to normal.
2026-05-11Mastering the water-to-rice ratio and adding oil techniques will allow you to cook a smooth and delicious porridge.
Cooking porridge may seem simple, but to make it smooth and delicious, you need to master a few key techniques. This article introduces the water-to-rice ratio for porridges of different thicknesses and explains in detail the benefits of adding cooking oil when cooking porridge: it not only makes the porridge bright in color and smooth in texture, but also makes the rice cook more easily by...
2026-05-11Obesity can lead to a variety of serious illnesses; weight loss should be approached differently for men and women.
Obesity has been defined as a chronic disease by the World Health Organization. This article details how obesity increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, various cancers, and joint disorders. Furthermore, it proposes gender-specific weight loss strategies for the different obesity characteristics of men ("apple-shaped") and women ("pear-shaped"), emphasizing that controlling calorie intake...
2026-05-11Wheat, barley, brown rice, and Job's tears: high-fiber grains with weight-loss benefits.
Different grains each have their unique weight loss and health benefits. This article introduces wheat's calming and soothing effects, barley's fat-reducing and slimming effects, brown rice's intestinal cleansing and beauty-enhancing effects, and Job's tears' beauty and swelling-reducing properties. It also provides the best food pairings and cooking tips for each grain, helping readers...
2026-05-11B vitamins and chromium: Core nutrients for accelerating metabolism and burning fat.
Weight loss isn't just about eating less; it's also about eating right. This article delves into the key roles of B vitamins (B1, B2, B12, and pantothenic acid) in promoting calorie expenditure, aiding fat burning, and improving fat utilization. It also explains how chromium helps control weight by regulating insulin levels and reducing cravings for sweets.
2026-05-11Scientifically measure weight and BMI, and be aware of the health risks of being underweight.
The first step in weight loss is to scientifically determine whether your weight is healthy. This article details the formula for calculating standard weight, the BMI index, and waist circumference measurement, while also pointing out the limitations of BMI. Furthermore, the article reveals that being underweight can also lead to various health problems such as gallstones, anemia, and...
2026-05-1112. Obesity and Longevity: Kang Er Shou's Anti-Aging Substances and Life Extension
This article points out that obesity significantly increases mortality and shortens average lifespan by 3.6 to 15.1 years. Kang Er Shou contains various anti-aging substances such as Ganoderma lucidum, Polygonum multiflorum, Astragalus membranaceus, ginseng, and Cordyceps sinensis, which can enhance immunity, delay aging, and promote longevity.
2026-05-1120. Deng Shucai, the Weight Loss Prodigy: His Path from Personal Experimentation to International Certification
This article tells the legendary story of Deng Shucai, the inventor of Kang Ershou slimming tea: He himself was once severely obese. With his double degree in biology and physics and 30 years of teaching experience, combined with the help of his wife from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, he conducted hundreds of experiments on himself and successfully developed Kang...
2026-05-11Peas, white kidney beans, sweet potatoes, lotus seeds – a variety of ingredients to help you lose weight healthily.
Peas are low in fat and high in protein, promoting bowel movements; white kidney beans contain saponins and kidney bean protein, which can block carbohydrate absorption; sweet potatoes are high in fiber and low in calories, and can be used to replace staple foods in small amounts; lotus seeds are rich in magnesium and low in fat, helping to calm the nerves and replenish deficiencies. This...
2026-05-11Sweet potatoes, konjac, soybeans, and mung beans: A detailed explanation of the lipid-lowering effects of six kinds of whole grains and beans.
This article details six common foods that help lower cholesterol. Sweet potatoes prevent arteriosclerosis, konjac inhibits cholesterol absorption, soybeans are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, mung beans lower serum cholesterol, red beans are high in potassium and lower cholesterol, and garlic inhibits cholesterol synthesis. Suitable for daily dietary reference.
2026-05-10Onions, ginger, chili peppers, cucumbers, winter melons, and pumpkins: Detailed explanation of the lipid-lowering and weight-loss effects of seven vegetables.
This article details the lipid-lowering effects of seven common vegetables. Onions contain prostaglandin A1, which lowers blood pressure and cholesterol; ginger inhibits cholesterol absorption; chili peppers promote fat metabolism; cucumbers contain malonic acid, which inhibits the conversion of glucose into lipids; winter melon is low in calories and high in potassium, aiding in weight loss;...
2026-05-10Article 19: Shapewear is torture; you don't need to drink hot or cold water to solidify fat to lose weight.
Shapewear doesn't help you lose weight; it actually compresses your internal organs. Drinking hot water doesn't raise your body temperature, so weight loss isn't related to water temperature; the key is to drink enough water. Fat won't solidify in cold water.
2026-05-09Article 20: Slimming creams, fat-burning machines, and saunas are all a waste of money.
Slimming creams only irritate the skin and cannot burn fat. Vibration-based weight loss machines can damage internal organs and do not reduce fat. While saunas may dehydrate and reduce weight, the increase in metabolism is negligible; the key to weight loss remains dietary management.
2026-05-09List of micro-challenges to resist temptation (6-9) and examples of facing desires
A list of micro-challenges to resist temptation (6-9): Distract yourself by doing something else, give yourself a non-food reward, take a walk, negotiate how much to eat. An example of dealing with cravings: If you want ice cream at 11 pm, stay calm and eat it without shame after completing the micro-challenge. When you want to eat unhealthy foods, make sure they contain real fat and sugar,...
2026-05-08Change your eating preferences: Throw away the rules, change your habits
Changing your diet involves practicing eating what you want, not forbidding yourself from eating unhealthy foods. The bell pepper and cheese incident illustrates that negative associations can change preferences. Food preferences are learned and can be retrained. Gradually changing food preferences is feasible. The belief and change paradox: making a change generates beliefs. Making change...
2026-05-08DIY Weight Loss: Assessing Your Body Type and Calculating Your Calorie Needs
This article guides readers on how to scientifically assess whether they are obese, including calculating body mass index, measuring body fat, and introducing the World Health Organization's recommended formula for calculating calorie requirements.
2026-05-07Why eat bananas for breakfast? Three reasons why it's easy to stick to.
Eating bananas for breakfast is the most convenient and won't be interrupted by social engagements. Bananas are rich in sugar, which boosts concentration in the morning, and their enzymes aid digestion; they're also inexpensive. Eating normal lunches and dinners avoids stress, making weight loss easy and sustainable every day, resulting in natural effects.
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