First, "foodies" should know their limits. We are now heading to an extreme: overeating and excessive nutrition. At this point, we must not indulge our palates too much. We cannot change the genes we were born with, but what we can do is change our bad habits.
Second, say goodbye to the "three highs and one low" and return to tradition. The "three highs and one low" refers to foods that are high in protein, high in fat, high in calories, and low in fiber; these should be eaten in moderation. The traditional Chinese dietary structure is based on grains, with meat, eggs, vegetables, and fruits as supplements. This is a very healthy and reasonable diet. Chinese cuisine has many steaming and boiling methods that can retain more nutrients; quick-fried dishes with a small amount of meat and more vegetables are rich in coarse fiber, which can satisfy the palate while preventing toxic substances produced by meat from staying in the body for too long, thus reducing chronic damage to the intestines.
Third, abide by the four-character mantra: "fresh, wild, light, and varied." "Fresh" means eating more fresh foods; "wild" means eating natural fruits and vegetables; "light" means less salt, less oil, and less meat; and "varied" means eating as many different kinds of food as possible and not being a picky eater.