Xinhua News Agency - Scientists have found that when consuming certain foods, some women gain weight while others maintain a moderate weight. While there are many reasons for this, it is closely related to whether the food pairing is scientific and reasonable.
Accordingly, they recommend a special and optimal dietary model for urban women's fitness and beauty—the "One to Seven" diet plan. This means one fruit, two servings of vegetables, three spoons of vegetable oil, four bowls of coarse grains, five servings of protein foods, six types of seasonings, and seven glasses of soup water daily. One fruit:
Consume at least one fresh fruit rich in vitamins every day. Persisting in this habit year-round will yield noticeable skin-beautifying effects. Two servings of vegetables:
Two servings of a variety of vegetables should be eaten daily. Do not eat the same vegetable all the time; one serving must be fresh, seasonal, and dark green in color. It is best to eat some green onions, tomatoes, cold-dressed celery, radishes, and tender lettuce leaves raw to avoid the destruction of vitamins A, B1, etc., during cooking. The actual daily intake of vegetables should be kept at around 400 grams. Three spoons of vegetable oil:
The daily cooking oil is limited to three spoons, and it is best to use vegetable oil. This unsaturated fat is highly beneficial for smooth skin, a slim figure, and maintaining cardiovascular health. Four bowls of coarse grains:
Four bowls of miscellaneous coarse grains daily can strengthen the body, nourish the complexion, and beautify the figure. Overcome the preference for finely processed staple foods and resist the temptation of delicious snacks. Five servings of protein foods:
Daily intake includes: 50 grams of meat, preferably lean meat; 50 grams of fish (net weight without bones); 200 grams of tofu or soy products; 1 egg; and 1 cup of milk or milk powder. This method of pairing low-fat plant-based proteins with high-fat animal proteins, or using plant-based proteins with a small amount of animal protein, is not only economical but also reduces animal fat and cholesterol. It is recognized as a healthy and beautiful cooking model. Six types of seasonings:
Main seasonings such as sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty are indispensable daily cooking aids. They respectively serve to enhance the flavor of dishes, increase appetite, reduce greasiness, detoxify and sterilize, relax muscles and promote blood circulation, protect vitamin C, reduce the loss of water-soluble vitamins, maintain the body's osmotic pressure and blood acid-base balance, keep the nerves and muscles responsive to external stimuli, and regulate physiological functions, as well as contribute to fitness and beauty. Seven glasses of water:
Tea and soup water: Drink at least seven glasses of water daily to replenish body fluids, promote metabolism, and improve health. Drink less sugar-added or artificially colored beverages.