Amazing Insights On The Chinese Food Diet, Lose Weight With The New Orient Diet Express
August 14, 2008
Madonna snacks on Chinese food to keep up her energy levels during the day. Her favorite among them is steamed Chinese greens or Bok Choy dipped in soy sauce. Other international celebrities who have joined the bandwagon of the Chinese food diet are Victoria Beckham and Uma Thurman.
If Chinese food is cooked and selected correctly then it can lead to weight loss in a healthy. It shouldn’t be prepared with rich, oily sauces and garnished with gravy, thickened in corn starch. Prepare it, the authentic way without the Indian touch. I am sure you know what I mean.
Let’s start with the rice since it is the staple food of China. Rice is low in fat and high in nutrients and fiber. Read our post on Rice Lovers Delight which explains the different varieties of rice and their nutritive values.
Vegetables should be part of the main course and not on the side. A combination of vegetables adds variety and color to the food and also provides a rich source of vitamins, fiber and antioxidants.
The Chinese soup popular worldwide is an ideal way to feel full before gorging on the main course. A simple, clear soup or even vegetable soup is very appetizing and provides nourishment. It gives a soothing feeling and sets the mood right for the entire meal.
Chinese cooking balances yin (wet and moist) and yang (dry and crisp) ingredients. Yin foods are said to cool the body while yang foods heat it up. Most carbohydrates are said to be yin and proteins are considered as yang. This combination helps to keep the blood sugar levels stable.
Spices used in Chinese cooking have medicinal values like the chillies which boost digestion, ginger enables better circulation and garlic contains antiviral properties which fight against cold and flu viruses. Green tea is the chosen beverage of China. It contains antioxidants that fight off cancer and heart diseases. Get an in-depth understanding of different types of teas and their healing properties in our previous post – The Cup Of Life.
A good combination of healthy eating and exercise goes a long way to pave a steadfast route to longevity. Include walking, tai chi or yoga to burn out excess calories. Enjoy your food enabling all your senses, stop counting the calories and relish the goodness in it. Be positive and that settles it all.
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