Diuretic and dampness-removing, yin-nourishing and fluid-generating: A weight-loss diet consisting of Polyporus umbellatus, Dioscorea opposita, Polygonatum odoratum, and Ophiopogon japonicus.

Recipe for Braised Peas with Goji Berries and Poria Cocos: 20g goji berries, 250g tender peas, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 10g scallions, 3g cornstarch, 15g poria cocos, 50g lean pork, 2g salt, 5g ginger, 35g peanut oil. Preparation: 1. Remove impurities from goji berries and wash them; grind poria cocos into a fine powder; remove pods from tender peas and wash them; wash lean pork and mince it; wash ginger, peel and mince it; wash scallions and chop them. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when it reaches 60% heat, add minced ginger and pork, stir-fry until the moisture evaporates, then add peas, goji berries, poria cocos powder, and a suitable amount of water and cook until done. Add cooking wine, salt, and MSG, thicken with cornstarch, sprinkle with chopped scallions, stir-fry briefly, and serve. Efficacy: Nourishes Yin, promotes urination and eliminates dampness. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, as a side dish. Suitable and unsuitable: Those with poor digestion and diarrhea should not eat too much.

Lily Bulb and Broad Bean Stew Recipe: 20g fresh lily bulbs, 250g broad beans, 10g cooking wine, 2g sesame oil, 2g salt, 3g MSG, 4g ginger, 8g scallions, 6g Stephania tetrandra. Preparation: 1. Wash the fresh lily bulbs; wash the Stephania tetrandra, soak and slice; shell the broad beans, wash, cook until tender, and drain; wash, peel, and slice the ginger; wash and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when it reaches 60% of its smoking point, add the ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the Stephania tetrandra, fresh lily bulbs, broad beans, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer until cooked through. Season with cooking wine, salt, and MSG, thicken with cornstarch slurry, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve. Efficacy: Moistens the lungs and relieves cough, calms the mind and soothes the nerves, promotes urination, and clears damp-heat from the lower abdomen. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, as a side dish. Suitable and unsuitable foods: Those with wind-cold cough with phlegm, or those with cold in the middle jiao and loose stools should avoid eating it.

Recipe for Braised Tofu with Solomon's Seal and Ophiopogon: 15g Solomon's Seal, 20g Ophiopogon, 300g tofu, 10g cooking wine, 2g salt, 3g MSG, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 35g peanut oil, appropriate amount of chicken broth, 10g cornstarch, 10g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the Solomon's Seal, soak until softened, and slice. Soak the Ophiopogon in water overnight, remove the inner stems, and wash. Wash the tofu and cut into 2cm cubes. Wash the ginger, peel, and slice. Wash the scallions and cut into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when it reaches 60% heat, add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add Solomon's Seal, Ophiopogon, cooking wine, tofu, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, season with salt and MSG, and simmer until cooked through and flavorful. Thicken with cornstarch slurry, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve. Efficacy: Nourishes Yin and moistens dryness, relieves irritability and quenches thirst, clears heat, and promotes urination. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Directions for use: Take once daily with meals. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with a cold stomach.

Recipe for Stewed Quail with Asparagus and Winter Peppers: 20g Asparagus, 2 quails, 20g ham, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 10g scallions, appropriate amount of chicken broth, 20g Ophiopogon japonicus, 30g shiitake mushrooms, 30g bamboo shoots, 2g salt, 5g ginger, 3g white pepper. Preparation: 1. Soak the Ophiopogon japonicus in water overnight, flatten it, remove the inner stems, and wash it; soak the Asparagus until fully hydrated, then slice it thinly; wash the bamboo shoots and cut them into 3cm square slices; wash the shiitake mushrooms and slice them thinly; cut the ham into 1cm cubes; wash the ginger, peel it, and slice it; wash the scallions and cut them into sections; after slaughtering the quails, remove the feathers and entrails, wash them, and blanch them in boiling water to remove blood. 2. Place the Ophiopogon japonicus, Asparagus cochinchinensis, Magnolia officinalis slices, ham, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, scallions, and cooking wine in a stew pot. Add quail and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Season with salt, MSG, and pepper before serving. Efficacy: Nourishes deficiencies, tonifies yin, and aids in weight loss. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Dosage: Once daily. Contraindications: Those with colds or coughs should consume with caution.