Qi-regulating and stomach-soothing weight loss method: Chicken with costus root and lotus leaf, steamed four vegetarian dishes with cardamom and yam, and yin-nourishing and kidney-tonifying medicinal diet.

Steamed Four Vegetables with Amomum Villosum and Yam: 15g Amomum villosum, 50g fresh yam, 50g carrot, 50g white radish, 50g lettuce, 50g asparagus, 100g glutinous rice. Preparation: 1. Peel the yam and cut into 2cm square slices; grind the Amomum villosum into powder; wash the white radish, carrot, lettuce, and asparagus, and cut into 2cm square slices; rinse the glutinous rice. 2. Place the glutinous rice in a large steaming bowl, arrange the yam, Amomum villosum powder, white radish, carrot, lettuce, and asparagus around the rice, then steam over high heat for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and serve. Benefits: Regulates Qi, harmonizes the stomach and spleen, replenishes deficiencies, promotes urination, and reduces swelling. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Serve as a side dish, once daily. Suitable for: All seasons.

Chicken with Sausage and Lotus Leaf Recipe: 15g sausage, 1 lotus leaf, 50g chicken breast, 100g glutinous rice, 5g cooking wine, 2g salt, 1g MSG. Preparation: 1. Wash the sausage, soak it thoroughly, and slice it; boil the lotus leaf in boiling water until cooked through, then divide it into 4 portions; soak the glutinous rice overnight and drain; wash the chicken breast, place it in a bowl, add the glutinous rice, cooking wine, salt, and MSG, and marinate for 30 minutes. 2. Lay the lotus leaf flat, then place the chicken breast and sausage slices on the lotus leaf, then wrap it into a square shape with the lotus leaf, tie it tightly with string, and steam in a high-heat steamer for 45 minutes. Efficacy: Promotes qi circulation and relieves pain, warms the middle and harmonizes the stomach, replenishes qi and blood. Suitable for those who want to lose weight. Serving suggestion: To be eaten with meals. Contraindications: Those with dry mouth and tongue should consume with caution.

Recipe for Steamed Pork Ribs with Lycium Bark and Lotus Leaf: 15g Lycium bark, 150g pork ribs, 2 star anise, 5g soy sauce, 3g cooking wine, 60g rice, 1 lotus leaf, 2g Sichuan peppercorns, 2g salt, 3g ginger, 5g scallions, 10g sugar, 6g MSG. Preparation: 1. Grind the Lycium bark into a fine powder; boil the lotus leaf thoroughly and divide it into 4 portions; stir-fry the rice, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant, dry them, and grind them into a coarse powder; wash the pork ribs, chop them into 4cm pieces, place them in a bowl, add the Lycium bark powder, cooking wine, soy sauce, rice powder, ginger, scallions, sugar, salt, and MSG, and marinate for 2 hours. 2. Divide the lotus leaf into 4 portions and lay them flat on a cutting board. Then divide the pork ribs into 4 portions and place them on the lotus leaf, wrapping them tightly into a square shape. Tie them tightly with string and steam in a steamer for 45 minutes. Efficacy: Clears heat and cools the blood, relieves summer heat, and aids in weight loss. Suitable for those who want to lose weight. Dosage: Consume once daily, alone. Caution: Those with weak spleen and stomach should consume with caution.

Steamed Quail with Fennel and Lotus Leaf Recipe: 15g fennel, 1 lotus leaf, 4 quails, 100g rice, 2 star anise, 4g Sichuan peppercorns, 5g salt, 3g MSG, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 10g cooking wine, 10g soy sauce, 10g sugar. Preparation: 1. Boil the lotus leaf in boiling water until thoroughly cooked; after slaughtering the quails, remove feathers, internal organs, and claws, and marinate with salt and cooking wine for 20 minutes; stir-fry the rice, Sichuan peppercorns, fennel, and star anise together until fragrant, then grind into rice flour; wash and slice the ginger; wash and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Spread the lotus leaf on a cutting board, place the quails on the lotus leaf, wrap them up, tie them securely with string, and steam in a steamer for 35 minutes. Efficacy: Clears heat and toxins, breaks up stagnation, promotes blood circulation, relieves summer heat, and aids in weight loss. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: To be eaten with meals, once daily. Contraindications: Postpartum women should consume with caution.

Braised Beef Hoof with Dried Plum Recipe: 2 beef hooves, 50g peanut oil, 10g soy sauce, 5g salt, 5g ginger, 30g dried plums, 10g cooking wine, 20g sugar, 3g MSG, 10g scallions. Preparation: 1. Wash the beef hooves, singe off the outer skin, wash again, and pressure cook for 30 minutes. Remove and cut into 2cm thick slices. Wash the dried plums; slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when it reaches 60% heat, add ginger and scallions and sauté until fragrant. Then add the beef hooves, cooking wine, dried plums, soy sauce, sugar, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 60 minutes. Add salt and MSG before serving. Benefits: Clears heat and dampness, stops bleeding, soothes the fetus, promotes saliva production and quenches thirst, moisturizes the skin and aids weight loss. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, as a side dish. Dos and don'ts: People with diarrhea should not eat too much.

Turmeric, Goji Berry, and Celery Salad Recipe: 15g turmeric, 300g celery, 2g ginger, 20g goji berries, 4g vinegar, 5g scallions, 2g MSG. Preparation: 1. Remove the leaves from the celery, keeping only the stalks. Boil in boiling water until cooked, drain, and cut into 3cm sections. Remove the stems and impurities from the goji berries, wash, and soak in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain. Wash the turmeric, soak until softened, and slice. Slice the ginger and chop the scallions. 2. Mix the celery, turmeric, goji berries, ginger, scallions, salt, MSG, and vinegar together. Serve immediately. Benefits: Promotes qi circulation and relieves depression, cools the blood and removes blood stasis, lowers blood pressure, and aids in weight loss. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, with meals. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with yin deficiency and blood loss, or pregnant women.

Recipe for Red Goji Berry, Tofu Skin, and Celery Salad: 50g tofu skin, 20g goji berries, 300g celery, 4g vinegar, 2g ginger, 5g scallions, 2g salt, 2g MSG. Preparation: 1. Wash the celery, boil in boiling water until cooked, drain, and cut into 3cm long strips; remove stems and impurities from the goji berries, wash, soak in boiling water for 30 minutes, and drain; after the tofu skin has softened, boil in boiling water until cooked, drain, and cut into strips; slice the ginger and chop the scallions. 2. Mix the celery, tofu skin, goji berries, ginger, scallions, salt, MSG, and vinegar together and serve. Benefits: Promotes qi circulation and relieves depression, cools the blood and removes blood stasis, lowers blood pressure, and aids in weight loss. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, with meals. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with yin deficiency and blood loss, or pregnant women.

Ginseng, Goji Berry, and Shiitake Mushroom Stir-fry Recipe: 15g ginseng, 20g goji berries, 50g shiitake mushrooms, 250g celery, 10g cooking wine, 5g salt, 3g MSG, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 35g peanut oil. Preparation: 1. Remove the leaves from the celery, leaving the stalks. Wash and blanch in boiling water. Drain and cut into 2cm sections. Wash the shiitake mushrooms and slice thinly. Remove the stems and impurities from the goji berries and wash. Grind the ginseng into a fine powder. Slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat. Add peanut oil and heat until it reaches 60% of its smoking point. Add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add celery, ginseng powder, goji berries, shiitake mushrooms, cooking wine, MSG, and salt. Stir-fry until just cooked through and serve. Efficacy: Greatly replenishes vital energy and aids in weight loss. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, as a side dish. Dosage and Contraindications: Those with excess syndrome or heat syndrome should avoid consuming this.