In most women's world, there are two things that will never change: a desire to lose weight and a wish to eat without gaining weight. Because of this, various weight loss methods have emerged on the market, and today we will talk about fruit diet, one of the popular methods. So, does fruit diet really work? Does it harm our health? Faced with many failed cases, this article will discuss why eating fruit does not lead to weight loss and the correct way to lose weight from a traditional Chinese medicine perspective.
"March without losing weight, April will be sad"
Weight loss has always been a hot topic, and as spring arrives, the weight loss trend becomes even stronger with the saying "March without losing weight, April will be sad". According to past experiences, dieting, eating fruits, and taking weight loss pills have become the "three treasures" of weight loss. However, it turns out that "March without losing weight, April will be sad" has become the annual slogan for women in spring, and they still dominate the slightly overweight world without ever leaving it.
Therefore, the truth is that "dieting, eating fruits, and taking weight loss pills" do not actually lead to weight loss.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, weight loss should focus on addition rather than subtraction. In traditional Chinese medicine, obesity is considered a deficiency syndrome rather than an excess syndrome. Most obese patients tend to have a deficiency in yang qi and phlegm dampness, so the fundamental principle of weight loss is to tonify yang qi.
Subtracting weight actually subtracts health
As for weight loss pills, they mainly work by accelerating and enhancing intestinal peristalsis, leading to diarrhea. This method focuses on using laxatives to lose weight, which actually results in water loss. The effects are quick but the rebound is even faster. In addition, frequent use of weight loss pills can cause significant damage to the body, which may even be irreversible. The ingredients of weight loss pills are mostly cold in nature, which can damage the spleen qi. In the initial stages, weight loss may occur due to excessive bowel movements, but with weakened spleen yang, the spleen becomes deficient and unable to transform fluids properly, resulting in the accumulation of phlegm and dampness. This can lead to subsequent weight gain. Furthermore, frequent use of weight loss pills can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, bloating, dizziness, palpitations, and weakness, and can also cause serious damage to the liver and kidneys. In simple terms, taking weight loss pills is like speeding up the decline of the body's organs. In the long run, it is harmful without any benefits.
As for fruit diet, traditional Chinese medicine also believes that it is not advisable. Many women blindly replace their three meals with fruits, not realizing that fruits have a cooling and dampening effect on the body. Prolonged consumption of fruits in this manner can damage the spleen and cause imbalances in qi and blood, invasion of cold pathogens, and menstrual irregularities. In some cases, it can even increase the risk of infertility. Moreover, as humans, we are born and nurtured by the earth, and we are part of the intricate and perfect artwork of nature. Our organs, essence, qi, and spirit are all interconnected. A small leak will sink a great ship and harm to one aspect will inevitably affect the foundation. In addition, as humans occupy the top of the food chain, eating a variety of foods is essential for a balanced diet. Long-term consumption of a single type of food can lead to malnutrition and inadequate qi and blood.
Many people rely on fasting to lose weight and adopt various fasting methods such as skipping lunch or dinner. Recently, in the WeChat circle, I have seen many friends sharing articles about the benefits of not eating dinner and the idea of "hunger treatment for all diseases". I believe that some of these viewpoints are correct, but there are also some that I do not agree with. Three meals a day has long been a habit for us and our digestive system, especially now that we are under such great pressure in our lives and work. Therefore, three meals should not be skipped, but the key is to eat in a scientifically balanced manner. Similarly, other fasting methods are even less advisable. Long-term fasting can lead to protein deficiency, resulting in edema, anemia, weakness, and menstrual irregularities. In addition, fasting can also disrupt the central nervous system of the brain, leading to hormonal imbalances and symptoms such as amenorrhea and infertility. It can also lead to the occurrence of neurogenic anorexia.
Therefore, in order to achieve healthy weight loss, it is important to adopt a balanced and scientific approach rather than relying on extreme measures such as dieting, fruit diet, or weight loss pills. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the importance of nourishing the body and promoting overall health in order to achieve a sustainable and effective weight loss.
