Liver-clearing and stagnation-dispersing, spleen-regulating and stomach-harmonizing: Hawthorn, Ophiopogon japonicus, and Asparagus series of weight-loss medicinal diets

Hawthorn, Lily Bulb, and Spinach Stir-fry Recipe: 15g hawthorn, 300g spinach, 10g scallions, 3g MSG, 20g lily bulbs, 5g ginger, 2g salt, 35g peanut oil. Preparation: 1. Remove the pits from the hawthorn, wash and soak thoroughly; soak the lily bulbs in water overnight, flatten, remove the inner stems, and wash; remove the old stems and yellow leaves from the spinach, wash, and blanch in boiling water; 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% heat, add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add spinach, lily bulbs, and hawthorn, season with salt and MSG, stir-fry until cooked, and serve. Efficacy: Relieves indigestion, disperses blood stasis, expels tapeworms, nourishes yin, promotes urination, aids weight loss, and relieves constipation. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Serving suggestion: Serve as a side dish.

Recipe for Stir-fried Asparagus with Ophiopogon japonicus and Atractylodes macrocephala: 15g Ophiopogon japonicus, 20g Atractylodes macrocephala, 250g asparagus, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 10g scallions, 2g salt, 5g ginger, 35g peanut oil. Preparation: 1. Soak Ophiopogon japonicus in water overnight, remove the inner stems, and wash. Grind Atractylodes macrocephala into a fine powder. Cut asparagus into 3cm sections and wash. Wash, peel, and slice the ginger. Wash and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add water and bring to a boil. Blanch the asparagus, Ophiopogon japonicus, salt, and peanut oil until cooked. Drain. Return the wok to the heat, add peanut oil, and heat to 60% (medium heat). Add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add asparagus, Ophiopogon japonicus, Atractylodes macrocephala powder, cooking wine, salt, and MSG. Stir-fry until cooked through and flavorful. Serve. Efficacy: Nourishes Yin and moistens the lungs, clears the heart and relieves irritability, promotes body fluid production, strengthens the spleen and stomach, and dries dampness and harmonizes the middle Jiao. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Directions for use: Take once daily with meals. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with weak spleen and stomach, or diarrhea.

Asparagus and Alisma Stewed Kidney Beans Recipe: 15g asparagus, 250g kidney beans, 2g salt, 5g ginger, 10g garlic, 10g cornstarch, 20g Alisma, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 10g scallions, 35g peanut oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the asparagus, soak until softened, and slice. Soak the Alisma in water overnight and slice. Remove the ends and strings from the kidney beans, cut into 3cm sections, and wash. Peel and slice the garlic. 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% heat, add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add kidney beans, asparagus, Alisma, and garlic and cook until done. Add salt, cooking wine, and MSG and simmer until flavorful. Thicken with cornstarch slurry and stir-fry briefly. Efficacy: Nourishes Yin and aids weight loss. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, as a side dish. Suitable and unsuitable: Those with deficiency-cold diarrhea should avoid eating it.

Recipe for Stir-fried Bitter Melon with Polygonatum and Poria: 20g Polygonatum, 250g bitter melon, 2g salt, 4g ginger, 10g garlic, 10g cornstarch, 15g Poria, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 20g scallions, 35g peanut oil. Preparation: 1. Soak the Polygonatum in water until fully softened, then slice it; grind the Poria into a fine powder; peel and wash the garlic, then slice it; wash the bitter melon, remove the seeds, and slice it; wash and peel the ginger, then slice it; wash and cut the scallions 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 the Polygonatum, Poria powder, bitter melon, and garlic and stir-fry until cooked. Season with cooking wine, salt, and MSG, stir-fry until flavorful, and thicken with cornstarch slurry. Efficacy: Tonifies the middle energizer and replenishes qi, nourishes yin and aids weight loss, clears heat and detoxifies. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Dosage: Once daily.