Why Are Cantonese People Rarely Overweight?
The trending topic "Guangdong has China's lowest obesity rate" went viral! Despite enjoying morning tea and late-night snacks, Cantonese maintain slender figures thanks to two golden rules: "Lingnan Dietary Pattern" + "Smart Exercise Habits"!
Lingnan Dietary Pattern: Eating More ≠ Gaining Weight
Cantonese cuisine emphasizes "light, fresh, tender, and crisp" flavors, with minimal oil/salt and diverse ingredients, perfectly aligning with healthy eating standards!
--Diverse ingredients**: 12+ daily, 25+ weekly food varieties, leading in veggie/fruit intake nationally.
--Healthy cooking: Steaming, boiling, and quick stir-frying dominate over deep-frying.
--Morning tea culture: Balanced breakfasts with carbs, veggies, and protein follow "eat breakfast like a king" wisdom.
--Soup tradition: Pre-meal soups curb appetite (but avoid overboiled "old-fire soup" high in purines).
Common Dietary Pitfalls
×Over-refined carbs: White rice/congee dominate—need more whole grains/legumes.
×Late-night snacks: High-fat/protein meals strain digestion.
×Drinking broth only: Nutrients reside in the solids—don't waste them!
Smart Movement: How Cantonese Stay Active
Eating right isn't enough—here's how Guangdong stays moving:
--Fitness boom: 20,000+ km of greenways, 10-minute workout zones across the Pearl River Delta.
--Varied activities: Hiking, cycling, dragon boating, frisbee, paddleboarding—options for all!
--Community health: Guangzhou's "10,000 Steps Challenge" with AI-customized plans and reward points.
--Corporate wellness: Some companies offer gyms and encourage lunchtime workouts.
How to Adopt These Habits?
--"Less oil, more beans/grains, add dairy": Cut greasy foods, boost legumes/whole grains/milk.
--30 daily exercise minutes: Walking, rope-jumping, Baduanjin—anything beats sitting!
--Track weight changes: Let data guide your diet/exercise adjustments.
Guangdong's Health Lesson
Slim ≠ Starving—"Eating smart + Moving right" is key! Start today to develop a Cantonese-style "slim metabolism"!
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