Vivian Hsu lost her belly fat by giving up beef, is it healthy? Nutritionist says...

Vivian Hsu (Vivian), who has been in the industry for many years and is now 42 years old, has an ageless appearance and a consistently good figure that is obvious to all! While marveling at how the goddess never ages, one can’t help but wonder how she maintains her looks. Recently, Vivian Hsu attended a press conference and generously shared that the secret to her recent good figure and getting rid of her muscular body is to avoid eating ice, eat less sweets and starch, and give up eggs and beef. However, is this method really effective? Let’s hear what professional nutritionists say!

Can changing your diet help you lose weight in certain areas? Nutritionist busts myths

Nutritionist Zhao Hanying said that before discussing whether Vivian Hsu's diet is effective, it must be clarified that from a nutritional point of view, there is no such thing as a "partial weight loss" diet myth. In fact, the increase or decrease of the body's fat and muscle ratio is a systemic change at the same time. Therefore, according to common sense, it is impossible to lose weight in a certain area by eating or not eating certain things.

The reason why people sometimes feel a certain change in their body shape and appearance may be related to the problem of edema. With adequate potassium ion intake, the excess water in the body is successfully metabolized and improved. Or it may be related to the fact that lymphatic and acupoint massage, or even SPA, oil massage and other actions further promote blood circulation and discharge the water accumulated in the limbs and extremities.

There’s a reason why Vivian Hsu has such a good figure~Nutritionist: These 3 habits are the key to being slim!

However, this does not mean that Vivian Hsu’s eating habits are incorrect! Nutritionist Zhao Hanying further explained that from a nutritionist's perspective, Vivian's good habits of not eating ice, avoiding sweets and (refined) starch, and exercising regularly are the key to her maintaining a good figure:

The key to losing weight 1/Don’t eat ice: Considering the physique of Asians and their daily habits of lack of activity and staying in cold/heated rooms for a long time. If female friends consume excessive amounts of raw, cold food on a regular basis, it is easy to significantly reduce the metabolic rate and cause edema.

Key to weight loss 2/eat less sweets: Excessive intake of sugar in the diet not only has the concern of excessive calories, but is also more likely to cause abnormal water metabolism in the body, causing water retention and leading to annoying edema problems. Especially for female friends who want to lose weight or are in the stage of losing weight, it is a big problem.

Key to weight loss 3/ Eat less starch: Nutritionist Zhao Hanying emphasized that for those who want to lose weight, it is not that they cannot eat starch, but they should eat less refined starch such as cakes and noodles. It is generally recommended that if you want to get more comprehensive nutrition and a sense of fullness, you might as well change the white rice and noodles with a high glycemic index to starchy staples with lower GI values ​​such as sweet potatoes, taro, brown rice, and black rice. This will not only make you full but also prevent blood sugar from rising too quickly and causing a burden on the body.

Can you lose belly fat by not eating beef? Nutritionist: Eating right can supplement iron, no more than 70 grams a day is just right

But does not eating beef, or eating less beef, help in eliminating the belly fat? Nutritionist Zhao Hanying mentioned that compared to white meat, beef, which is a red meat, does have a higher overall fat and cholesterol content. For friends who want to lose weight or have problems with the three highs, eating less can indeed help reduce fat absorption and accumulation.

But it is worth noting that red meat is also rich in iron. Therefore, for people with anemia problems, moderate intake can actually help replenish hemoglobin. According to a study published in the journal Neurology in 2013, people with anemia are 41% more likely to develop dementia in their later years than those without anemia. Therefore, as long as the daily red meat intake is controlled within 70 grams (about 2 servings of meat), there is no problem.

Want to get rid of back fat but can’t eat eggs? Nutritionists say eating right has many benefits and can lower bad cholesterol and protect health

As for the claim that not eating eggs can cause changes in the body's hormones, thereby helping to reduce the problem of thick back fat among mothers. Nutritionist Zhao Hanying pointed out that in fact, as long as you choose eggs from sources that have passed safety inspections, there are unlikely to be safety concerns about added hormones or injections of growth hormones.

Most importantly, from a nutritional point of view, eggs are also one of the best sources of protein for the human body. They are rich in 9 essential amino acids that can be effectively absorbed and utilized by the human body, bringing sufficient activity to cells throughout the body. In addition, it is cheap and widely used in cooking, so moderate consumption has many benefits to the human body!

In addition, the cholesterol contained in eggs is mainly good cholesterol (HDL-C). Therefore, normal people will not be at risk of excessive cholesterol if they eat 2 to 3 pieces a day, and moderate intake can help reduce the production of bad cholesterol (LDL-C). Therefore, nutritionist Zhao Hanying emphasized that from her own point of view, as long as people do not have egg allergies, chronic kidney disease, renal failure problems, and limited phosphorus needs in their diet, moderately replacing meat with relatively high fat content with eggs as a source of protein supplement is also a good choice.

A stay-at-home mom lost 6 kg in 2 months and became a size smaller by eating this way

Nutritionist Zhao Hanying shared that she recently met a 36-year-old full-time mother in the clinical clinic. Because she loved to eat sweets and biscuits, but was worried about gaining weight, she often skipped regular meals, and not only did her belly get bigger and bigger. In addition, the child was only 2 years old, at the age when she loves to make noises and ask to be held. Holding the child every day made her hunched back problem worse, so she decided to consult a nutritionist for advice.

After understanding her physical condition and the cause of her obesity during the outpatient clinic, she was advised to eat three meals a day normally, increase her intake of fruits and vegetables, and use fruits as snacks in moderation, replacing the sweets and biscuits she used to eat. At the same time, she was advised to adjust her protein source to high-quality protein foods such as tofu and eggs, and to combine it with moderate light exercise. After 2 months, she successfully lost nearly 6 kilograms. Not only did her body size become smaller, but the belly and back fat problems that had troubled her for a long time were also successfully improved.

[Nutritionist's Tips]:

Therefore, nutritionist Zhao Hanying emphasized that if you want to lose weight successfully, you don’t have to restrict yourself to a specific diet, but you should consume a balanced and diverse diet of the six major food groups and adjust your diet appropriately according to your personal constitution. Also, try steaming, boiling, frying or stir-frying instead of deep-frying when cooking, and use more spices instead of thickening. This is a good way to reduce calorie intake, help promote metabolism and maintain your figure.