New Health Models Q&A Weight loss

What staple foods are suitable for eating during weight loss?

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Asked on：Apr 11, 2026 06:04 AM

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Apr 11, 2026

Friends who have used hunger strikes to lose weight all know that if you skip dinner, your metabolism will slow down, making it more difficult to lose weight. Sometimes it will cause constipation and cause a lot of harm. The main meal is starch, which is one of the three most productive carbohydrates, including nucleic acid. It is also the most important source of energy in a meal. If you skip dinner, it will always happen. It is unreasonable to make weight loss more painful and difficult to persevere. This will only make our metabolism slow down and make weight loss more and more difficult. In fact, as long as you choose the right meals, it can also help you lose weight. So below, we will introduce several types of meals that should be minimized when losing weight, and there are also meals that can be eaten frequently. Hurry and collect them!

Main meals to avoid:

1. Rice

It is best not to eat rice as a meal at ordinary times, and the content of rice is carbohydrates. Its carbohydrate composition is relatively complete and is easier to be digested by the body. Moreover, the more rice is eaten, the more refined it becomes, and its nutritional value will become lower and lower. Basically, all that is eaten in the stomach is calories.

2. Steamed buns

Steamed buns are also one of the common meals in our daily life. The main ingredient of steamed buns is tapioca starch, and its caloric value is similar to that of rice, which is higher than that of white rice, so it is still relatively easy to gain weight.

3. Xiaolongbao

Xiaolongbao is our most common breakfast, but the skin of Xiaolongbao and steamed buns are the same. They are made of starch and have a higher caloric value. Moreover, the fillings in Xiaolongbao are generally more dumpling stuffing, and the fat content is relatively high, so the calories of steamed buns are much higher than that of steamed buns.

4. Dumplings

Dumplings are a popular meal in the north. The main ingredients of dumplings are dumpling skins and dumpling fillings. In order to make dumplings taste good, some white meat, animal fat, etc. are often added to the fillings. The calories are also very high, so it is best not to eat more during the weight loss period.

Regular meals you can eat:
1. Corn
Eating more corn can help you live longer, and it is rich in nutrients, including protein, vitamins, fat, fiber, and nutrients. Corn seeds contain calcium phosphate and glutamic acid, two essential carbohydrates for our body. There are many ways to eat corn, including simple boiled corn, corn salad, and polenta, which are all good choices.

2. Purple sweet potato/sweet potato

Foods such as sweet potatoes and purple sweet potatoes are very rich in dietary fiber, and their taste is also very soft, which makes them feel full when eaten. In addition to the nutrients contained in ordinary sweet potatoes, purple sweet potatoes also contain proanthocyanidins and selenium. If eaten, they can be steamed directly, and can be used to make purple potato porridge, millet pumpkin porridge, and roasted sweet potatoes. These are all very good ways.

3. Huaiyam/Yam

Both potatoes and yam are rhizome plants, and they are very rich in protein, vitamins and nutrients. They contain very low fat, low calories and very low fat content. They can replace regular meals and can help lose weight if eaten regularly.

If eaten, it can be cooked immediately. Huaiyam can also be used for cooking and making porridge.

4. Potatoes

Potatoes are a type of sweet potato and can of course be eaten as a meal. Potatoes contain protein and are higher in minerals and vitamins than apples. Compared with other meals such as rice, potatoes have lower calories. If you use potatoes as a meal, you can lose weight and lose fat. There are many ways to eat potatoes. The most common purple potato puree, boiled potatoes, or potato shredded cakes are all very good choices.