Hawthorn paired with vegetables: a weight-loss remedy involving cauliflower, potatoes, shredded chicken, and white fungus in various cooking methods.

Steamed Lotus Root Stuffed with Hawthorn. Ingredients: 20g hawthorn, 300g fresh lotus root, 10g white sugar. Preparation: 1. Wash the hawthorn and slice it; peel and wash the lotus root, then slice it into two pieces (do not cut through the skin). 2. Stuff each lotus root slice with hawthorn slices, place them on a steaming plate, and sprinkle white sugar on top. 3. Steam the lotus root slices in a high-heat steamer for 35 minutes. Benefits: Clears heat, aids digestion, and promotes weight loss. Suitable for summer heat, indigestion, obesity, etc. Dosage: 50g once daily, can be eaten with meals or alone.

Hawthorn and Cauliflower Salad. Ingredients: 20g hawthorn, 300g cauliflower, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 15g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the hawthorn, slice it, and cook until tender; cut the cauliflower into florets, wash it, and blanch it in boiling water. 2. Mix the hawthorn, cauliflower, salt, and MSG together. Benefits: Relieves indigestion and aids weight loss. Suitable for obesity, high blood pressure, and indigestion.

Hawthorn and Cauliflower Stir-fry. Ingredients: 20g hawthorn, 300g cauliflower, 4g ginger, 6g scallions, 2g salt, 1g MSG, 25g vegetable oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the hawthorn and slice it; cut the cauliflower into small florets and wash it; slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add vegetable oil, and when it reaches 60% of its smoking point, add the ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the cauliflower and stir-fry until cooked. Add salt and MSG to taste. Benefits: This dish aids digestion, promotes weight loss, and lowers blood pressure. It is suitable for hypertension, indigestion, and obesity.

Hawthorn and Potato Stir-fry. Ingredients: 20g hawthorn, 300g potato, 4g ginger, 6g scallion, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 25g vegetable oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the hawthorn and cut into thin strips; peel the potato and cut into thin strips; slice the ginger and scallion. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add vegetable oil, and when it reaches 60% of its smoking point, add the ginger and scallion and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the hawthorn and potato strips, stir-fry until cooked, and add salt and MSG. Benefits: Improves appetite and digestion, aids weight loss and improves complexion. Suitable for indigestion, high blood pressure, obesity, and sallow skin. Consumption: Once daily, as a side dish.

Hawthorn and Chicken Stir-fry. Ingredients: 20g hawthorn, 150g chicken breast, 10g cooking wine, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 3g salt, 3g MSG, 25g vegetable oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the hawthorn, remove the pits, and slice thinly; wash the chicken breast and shred it; slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add vegetable oil, and when it reaches 60% of its smoking point, add the ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the shredded chicken and stir-fry until it changes color. Add salt and MSG, and stir-fry until cooked through. Efficacy: Tonifies Qi and spleen, improves appetite and digestion. Suitable for those with Qi and blood deficiency, indigestion, obesity, etc. Consumption: Once daily, eat 30-50g of hawthorn and chicken stir-fry each time. Serve as a side dish.

Hawthorn and Tremella Soup. Ingredients: 20g hawthorn, 100g tremella, 5g ginger, 2g salt, 2g MSG, 10g scallions, 25g vegetable oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the hawthorn, remove the pits, and slice. Soak the tremella in warm water for 2 hours, remove the stems and impurities, and tear into pieces. Slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add vegetable oil, and when it reaches 60% of its smoking point, add the ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the hawthorn and tremella, stir-fry until cooked, and then add salt and MSG. Efficacy: Reduces fat and promotes weight loss, moistens the lungs and relieves cough. Suitable for cough due to lung yin deficiency, fat accumulation, obesity, etc. Dosage: 50g once daily, eaten with meals.