8 February 2023

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Chinese New Year has almost come to an end, have you eaten lots of delicious foods in this new year and realized you have been gaining weight recently? PhytoFairy has sorted out some misconceptions about losing weight; come find out if you have used these methods to lose weight!




Myth 1: Can meal replacement help to lose weight?

The calories in meal replacement are commonly much lower, which is approximately 600 kcal. Therefore, meal replacements can help us take in very low calories and we may notice obvious changes in our weight. However, we may put on weight again as we stop taking meal replacements if we do not control our diet.

PhytoFairy: PhytoNutri and Phyto Greens could be taken as snacks to allay hunger but not as meals!




Myth 2: Taking starch would make us gain weight?

Cutting down on starch would help us to lose weight rapidly, however it is not only the loss of fat; it might also cause the loss of glycogen and water in our body. In fact, starchy food may provide satiety by offering dietary fibers; it is not as terrifying as it sounds.

PhytoFairy: Choosing complex carbohydrates over refined carbohydrates may help us lower the chances of gaining weight.




Myth 3: Boiled meals can help lose weight

Macronutrients include carbohydrates, protein and fats. Although we always encourage taking less oil, less salt and less sugar, fats is still considered one of the essential nutrients we need to consume every day. If we only consume boiled meals for a long time and avoid taking fats, it may cause dry skin, constipation, deficiency in fat-soluble vitamins, irregular periods and other health issues.

PhytoFairy: fat-soluble vitamins are vitamin A, D, E and vitamin K; they can be absorbed by the human body along with fats.


Lastly, PhytoFairy wants to emphasize that there are no shortcuts to weight management. The best way to keep fit is to maintain a balanced diet and exercise regularly. Of course, you may also consult doctor, nutritionist or trainer to find out the way to weight management that suits you the best.