Dietary principles and dietary therapy for obese individuals with phlegm and dampness

What are the dietary principles for obese individuals with phlegm-dampness syndrome?

To become "heavy"

Obese individuals with phlegm-dampness have weakened spleen and stomach function, leading to internal accumulation of phlegm-dampness. Therefore, they must abstain from all unacceptable...

Foods that are easily digestible and tend to produce phlegm and dampness, such as sugar, ice cream, and pastries, can easily upset the spleen and stomach.

Sluggishness and decreased digestive capacity necessitate abstaining from certain foods; fatty meats easily generate phlegm and dampness, so they should also be avoided.

Even when eating meat, lean cuts like beef, lamb, and chicken are preferable; greasy meat broth should be avoided at all costs.

Edible. Alcohol is the essence of grains, but it easily generates phlegm and dampness, so it must be avoided. Salt can...

Foods that cause water retention should be eaten in moderation. These include rich, fatty, sweet, and greasy foods, alcohol, and salt-all of which are considered strong flavors.

These are what we collectively call "heavy" foods. In other words, people with phlegm-dampness obesity should avoid "heavy" foods.

Avoid "excessive quantity"

A significant characteristic of obese individuals with phlegm-dampness syndrome is their large appetite; therefore, they should avoid overeating.

Late-night snacks are strictly prohibited. Of course, poor appetite can also be caused by phlegm and dampness affecting the spleen, which is a more serious condition.

At this stage, it's even more important to control your food intake. Don't worry about eating too little and becoming malnourished; even if you don't want to eat, you should...

Forcing food into your stomach only increases the burden on your digestive system, leading to a vicious cycle. In other words, regardless of whether you enjoy your food or not...

If the food doesn't smell good, the amount of food consumed should be controlled to prevent the formation of phlegm and dampness from the source.

Don't be "too fast"

Those with phlegm-dampness obesity should especially avoid overeating and eating too quickly. An effective way to control eating speed is...

The method is to count your chewing, making sure to chew each mouthful of food 20 times before swallowing.

Less "restraint"

People with phlegm-dampness constitution should eat less acidic, cold, greasy, and astringent foods, such as grapefruit.

Fruits like berries, plums, and pomegranates-basically all foods that have astringent properties-should be eaten sparingly, especially sour foods.

Foods associated with sexual desire. There's an ancient story about "quelling thirst by looking at plums," meaning that the mere thought of plums can evoke sexual desire.

With saliva drenched in their mouths, it's impossible to swallow anything. Those with phlegm-dampness obesity already have excess fluid, and eating sour foods further exacerbates the problem.

Consuming sexually explicit foods can worsen phlegm and dampness. Of course, eating less doesn't mean eliminating them entirely; phlegm-dampness constitution is characterized by abnormal body fluids.

Excessive fluid retention is an abnormal amount of water, which can damage body fluids. Therefore, it is advisable to consume some sour and sweet foods that nourish yin.

That's also possible. For example, hawthorn, with its sour and sweet properties, can nourish yin, resolve phlegm, and dispel dampness. Eating more of it can help reduce fat and greasiness.

"Light and mild" is appropriate

One should regularly eat foods that are bland and mild in nature, and especially foods that strengthen the spleen, promote diuresis, and resolve phlegm and dampness.

Food. Suitable vegetables for obese people with phlegm-dampness include onions, loquats, white radishes, winter melons, seaweed, and seaweed.

It's best to choose vegetables like lentils, yams, Job's tears, and red beans. Fruit choices...

For the above, one should primarily consume foods that are mild in nature and have a light flavor, such as apricots, lychees, cherries, and areca nuts. (Drinking water recipe)

When drinking noodles, avoid cold or raw water; warm or hot water is preferable.

What are some dietary therapy recipes for treating obesity caused by phlegm and dampness?

Here are some dietary therapy recipes suitable for obese people with phlegm and dampness:

● Braised Winter Melon

Ingredients: 500g winter melon, 10g fermented soybean paste, 5g soy sauce, 150ml clear broth, appropriate amount of cornstarch slurry.

10g chopped green onion, 5g chopped ginger, 30g vegetable oil.

Preparation and Usage: Peel and wash the winter melon, then cut it into slices 3cm long, 2cm wide, and 1cm thick.

Add 30g of vegetable oil to a wok and heat until it reaches 40% of its maximum temperature. Add chopped green onions, minced ginger, and fermented soybean paste and stir-fry until well combined.

Then add winter melon, soy sauce, and chicken broth. Simmer over low heat until the winter melon is tender. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.

Serve immediately.

● Efficacy: This dish has the effects of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, reducing swelling and relieving cough, and promoting urination and resolving phlegm. (From *Dietary Therapy Materia Medica*)

It is said that winter melon is good for those who are "hot" (in traditional Chinese medicine terms), and good for those who are "cold" (in traditional Chinese medicine terms), as it helps to strengthen the five internal organs when cooked, because it helps to lower qi (vital energy). To obtain...

Those who are thin and light can eat it regularly. It is suitable for those who are obese due to phlegm and dampness.

Mao Di Enoki Mushroom Pork and Meat Soup

Ingredients: 500g celery, 250g enoki mushrooms, 1 carrot, 250g lean pork, 2-3 slices of ginger.

Preparation and Usage

Wash the celery, remove the leaves, and cut into small sections; wash the carrot, peel, and cut.

Slice the carrot; wash the enoki mushrooms; wash the lean pork, no need to cut it. Put the carrot and lean pork into an earthenware pot.

Add 2000ml of water (about 8 bowls), bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 1.5 hours.

Add celery and enoki mushrooms, simmer briefly, and season with salt to taste.

This soup has the effects of lowering blood pressure, promoting diuresis, and reducing weight and lipids. It is suitable for obese people with phlegm-dampness constitution.

Green Duck Soup

The ingredients are 1 mallard duck, 1 apple, and 150g of red beans.

Salt and scallions, in appropriate amounts.

Preparation and Usage

Slaughter and clean the mallard duck, remove its internal organs, wash and rinse the red beans, and mix them with apples.

Stuff the fruit and other ingredients into the duck's cavity, place it in a casserole dish, add an appropriate amount of water, and simmer over low heat until the duck is tender. Add an appropriate amount of scallions.

Add a little salt. Drink the soup and eat the meat on an empty stomach.

This dish is beneficial for strengthening the spleen and stomach, promoting urination and reducing swelling, and also helps with weight loss. It is suitable for obese people with phlegm and dampness.

Those with poor water metabolism may experience swelling of the eyelids and lower legs.

Kelp Stewed Beef

Composition: 300g beef, 200g rehydrated kelp

200g carrots, 50g soybean oil, 10g soy sauce, 10g cooking wine, 5g sugar, 3g salt.

A small amount of Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, scallions, ginger, and garlic.

Preparation and Usage: Cut the beef into 5cm³ pieces.

Cut the kelp into small pieces, blanch in boiling water, then remove and set aside; wash the kelp, soak in water until soft, and cut into 6-8cm pieces.

A small segment, 10cm wide and 10cm long, is used to spell "sea".

Cut carrots into small pieces, slice scallions and ginger, and mince garlic; pour a little soybean oil into a pan and heat...

Heat the oil to about 70% of its maximum temperature, then sauté shredded scallions, sliced ​​garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns. Add the chopped beef and stir-fry until it changes color.

Then add an appropriate amount of water; after bringing to a boil over high heat, add salt, sugar, soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, star anise, etc.

Simmer over low heat until the beef is about 80% cooked.

When the vegetables are almost cooked, add the kelp knots and cook for 30 to 40 minutes. Then add the carrots and continue to simmer over low heat until cooked through.

Benefits of beef: helps resolve phlegm and relieve wind.

It quenches thirst and stops salivation; kelp eliminates phlegm and softens the skin.

Firmness has the properties of clearing heat and promoting diuresis. The combination of the two is suitable.

Suitable for people with phlegm-dampness constitution.