Weight Loss Principles
DIY Cosmic Diet: Stir-fried Chicken with Ginger, Chicken Pieces with Pine Nuts, Pan-fried Beef Steak with Mushrooms and Water Chestnut Spinach, and Beef Balls
Continuing with the DIY recipes for the Cosmic Diet, this series includes stir-fried chicken with ginger (ginger improves blood circulation), chicken nuggets with pine nuts (pine nuts promote bowel movements), pan-fried steak with mushrooms (steak with mushrooms is good for replenishing iron and blood), and beef balls with water chestnuts, spinach, and water chestnuts (water chestnuts nourish...
2026-05-25DIY Cosmic Diet: Braised Beef Brisket, Beef Stew with Pumpkin, Beef Stew with Red Wine and Onions, and Beef Rolls with Chives
This article focuses on beef-based recipes for a cosmic diet, including braised beef brisket (seasoned with tomato paste), beef stew with pumpkin (enhanced with coconut milk), beef stew with red wine and onions (red wine aids digestion), and beef rolls with chives (chives provide warmth and aid digestion). Detailed ingredients and instructions are provided for each dish.
2026-05-25A Collection of Red Date Medicinal Cuisine: The Beauty Wisdom from Lotus Seed Cake to Placenta Soup
This article continues to compile several beauty-enhancing medicinal diets centered around jujubes, including "Lotus Seed Cake," "Dried Lychee and Jujube," and "Yam and Jujube Porridge," which are suitable for pale complexion and insomnia caused by deficiency of heart and spleen blood, and deficiency of both qi and blood. Furthermore, the article introduces another beauty-enhancing...
2026-05-25Weight loss and hydration: Drink enough, drink whenever you want, and choose the right beverages.
This article corrects the misconception that you should drink less water while dieting. The author points out that drinking plenty of water helps cleanse the body, boosts metabolism, relieves constipation, and combats cellulitis. It also suggests drinking water with meals and provides a detailed list of the calorie content of various beverages, guiding readers to choose low-calorie, diuretic,...
2026-05-24The relationship between obesity and tumors, and its impact on bones and joints, diabetes, and gallstones.
This article reveals that obesity increases the risk of various cancers, particularly endometrial cancer in women, and explains its immunological and endocrine mechanisms. It also elucidates why obesity contributes to osteoarthritis, gout, diabetes, and gallstones, emphasizing the importance of weight loss in preventing these diseases.
2026-05-24Combating cellulitis: Drink plenty of water, reduce salt intake, and use laxative soaks.
This article provides dietary recommendations for combating cellulitis: increase intake of animal protein, drink 2 liters of water daily, and strictly limit salt intake. It introduces natural laxative soaks such as lemon, chamomile, and cherry stems. It also points out that while sweating therapies (steam baths, bubble baths, etc.) cannot directly eliminate cellulitis, they can promote blood...
2026-05-24Characteristics of people prone to obesity and the relationship between obesity and high blood lipids, coronary heart disease, and hypertension
This article analyzes who is prone to obesity, including athletes, pregnant women, and middle-aged people, and explores the close relationship between obesity and genetics. It further elucidates the interaction and pathological mechanisms between obesity and hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, and hypertension, pointing out that obesity prevention is crucial for the prevention and...
2026-05-24List of suitable and unsuitable groups for the ketogenic diet
The ketogenic diet is suitable for people with a carbohydrate addiction and some obese diabetic patients. However, it is not suitable for people with impaired liver or kidney function, gout, gallstones, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those with depression. Long-term use may lead to muscle loss, increased cholesterol, and rapid weight rebound once...
2026-05-23The secret behind weight loss centers not letting you eat staple foods: the tricks of rapid weight loss
Weight loss centers often require patients to abstain from staple foods and consume only fish, meat, eggs, and vegetables-a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. The secret to its rapid weight loss lies in the breakdown of protein, leading to the loss of muscle and bound water, coupled with sodium and water excretion, resulting in rapid weight loss. However, not all weight loss is fat; once a...
2026-05-23The principles and stages of the Maggie Diet and the CP Food Diet
The Maggie Diet lasts for more than six months, divided into a ketogenic phase (2 weeks), a low-calorie, low-GI phase (3 months), and a maintenance phase (3 months). It initially uses the ketogenic diet for rapid weight loss and to boost confidence, then gradually adds carbohydrates. It is suitable for obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, but not for those with poor liver or kidney...
2026-05-23Five benefits of high-protein diets and the truth behind the myth of "eating only meat".
Increasing protein intake appropriately during weight loss has five major benefits: enhancing satiety, slowing gastric emptying, increasing the thermic effect of food, reducing muscle loss, and improving palatability. The Atkins diet, popularly touted as a way to lose weight by "eating only meat," is actually a combination of high protein, high fat, and very low carbohydrates. While this...
2026-05-232. Introduction to the Fruit Diet: Principles, Advice, and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
The fruit diet involves eating only fruit for several days, utilizing its low calorie and high fiber content to speed up metabolism. Daily calorie intake should not be less than 1000 calories, and low-fat milk should be consumed as supplementation. This diet is not suitable for long-term use. There is no need to excessively restrict the amount of fruit consumed during the diet, and it will not...
2026-05-2218. Grapes (Part 1): A berry that nourishes blood and improves complexion; anthocyanins help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Grapes are rich in fructose, glucose, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and other nutrients. Anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants that can remove waste from blood vessels and prevent cardiovascular disease. Grapes also have benefits such as nourishing blood and qi, beautifying the skin, promoting urination, and calming the fetus. Grape seed oil has anti-aging properties. Anthocyanins in grape skins...
2026-05-225. Tomatoes (Part 1): A Comprehensive Overview of the Nutrition and Benefits of Multivitamins in Fruits and Vegetables
Tomatoes are neutral in nature and rich in vitamins A, C, B complex, and lycopene, which can help prevent high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, anemia, and various cancers. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant, effective in preventing pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, and prostate cancer. Tomatoes are high in water content and low in calories, and their potassium ions help control blood...
2026-05-22Article 16: Slimming Ranking (Part 3): Lazy Person's Patch Method and Elegant Bathing Method
The "Lazy Person's Quick Slimming List" also includes acupressure massage, infrared patches, and the lemon water slimming method. The "Dual-Effect Elegant Slimming List for Skin Care and Beauty" recommends a sauna bath method, which promotes blood circulation through alternating hot and cold water. Kelan emphasizes the slimming effect of correct posture: "Head up, chest out, abdomen in."
2026-05-22Article 30: Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment (Part 3): Clinical Research on Lipid-Lowering Tablets (Part 2) and Jin Duo Target Weight Loss Products
This article continues to analyze the factors affecting the efficacy of lipid-lowering tablets, including the origin of rhubarb, individualized dosage, and the season of medication. It also introduces the characteristics, safety, and weight-loss mechanism research of the new generation weight-loss product "Jin Duoban," citing multiple authoritative test data.
2026-05-22Entry 24: Drinking water and writing in my diary, laughing out loud and losing weight for myself, thanking those who mocked me.
Ke Lan shared her secrets to maintaining a beautiful mindset: drink plenty of water to boost metabolism, write in a journal for self-motivation, and laugh every day to cultivate confidence. She emphasized "losing weight for yourself," turning the ridicule and setbacks of others into motivation. She thanked those who had hurt her, saying they made her a better person.
2026-05-22Article 31: Acupuncture Weight Loss and Auricular Acupressure Therapy: Acupoint Location and Application
This chapter introduces the principles of acupuncture for weight loss, explaining how it achieves weight loss by adjusting hunger signals in the hypothalamus and correcting autonomic nervous system dysfunction. It details the acupoint selection methods for six different syndrome types, including liver yang hyperactivity and spleen deficiency with dampness, and also introduces the operation of...
2026-05-2219. Grapes (Part 2): Popular Grape Recipes, Ways to Eat Them, and Weight Loss Tips
Creative recipes include fried grape sandwich skewers, grape-baked chicken, grape mille-feuille, and grape halibut. Do not drink water immediately after eating grapes, as this can cause diarrhea. Drinking grape juice before meals can aid weight loss, while eating grapes after meals can lead to weight gain. Grape skins and seeds contain potent anti-cancer substances; therefore, "eat grapes...
2026-05-22Article 11: Calculating Basal Metabolic Rate and Daily Calorie Needs to Understand Your Body
Ke Lan explained the BMR calculation formula in detail, using herself, Li Li, and her brother as examples to demonstrate the calculation. She emphasized that the value should be chosen according to lifestyle to calculate "daily calorie needs." In addition, she shared weight loss strategies for different stages of the menstrual cycle, warning girls not to force themselves to lose weight during...
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