Dietary Therapy for "Middle-Age Weight Gain"
As people enter middle age, many gradually become overweight due to various reasons such as lack of physical labor, poor metabolism, overeating, and nutritional excess leading to subcutaneous fat accumulation.
Obesity can generally be classified into three types: thick waistline, large abdomen, and loose lower abdomen. Different dietary therapies tailored to each type can yield satisfactory results.
For those with a thick waistline, daily meals should be carefully arranged. Limit intake of hard-to-digest meats, poultry, and eggs; if consumed, eat them at lunchtime—dinner consumption increases risk of weight gain. Dinner should mainly consist of vegetables and fruits, stopping at about 80% fullness. Avoid going to bed immediately after dinner; maintain at least a 3-hour gap between dinner and sleep. Remember: never snack late at night just because you're hungry.
Those with a large belly typically suffer from excessive nutrient intake and insufficient calorie expenditure—"import-export imbalance"—causing surplus nutrients to accumulate in the abdomen, making it protrude. To slim down this "large belly," the key is adjusting daily diet structure, following the principle of "less meat, more vegetables," and minimizing overall intake. Ideally, skip one meal per week. To prevent gastrointestinal discomfort during fasting, consume a small amount of fruit.
For those with a loose lower abdomen, the main cause is excessive fluid intake. Excess water burdens the kidneys and bladder, causing abdominal looseness. To address this, strictly control daily water intake. Drink small amounts at a time—never gulp down large quantities.
Since weight gain has occurred, weight reduction is necessary. Dietary therapy for weight loss is highly effective.
Raw Mixed Three Skins: 200 grams of watermelon rind, 200 grams of cucumber rind, 200 grams of winter melon rind. Peel off the wax layer from watermelon rind and the fuzz from winter melon rind, blanch all together in boiling water, cool, then cut into strips. Add a little salt and monosodium glutamate, serve on a plate. Can be eaten regularly, effective for clearing heat, removing dampness, and reducing weight.
Red Bean Porridge: 30 grams of red beans, 50 grams of rice. Wash both, place in a pot, add water, cook until rice is soft and porridge forms. Eat twice daily as breakfast or dinner. Long-term use helps eliminate dampness, strengthen spleen, and reduce weight.
Oatmeal Porridge: 50 grams of oatmeal. Place oatmeal in a pot, add water, bring to boil, stir and cook until soft. Alternatively, combine with 250 ml of milk to make porridge. Consume once daily for breakfast. Helps lower lipids and aids weight loss, suitable for obese individuals, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease patients, and healthy people for daily health maintenance.
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