My stomach was rumbling, and seeking a word of advice from one of my friends seemed like the best move.
The world is awash with diet plans, many with exotic names and all offering advice on how to keep trim, fit and healthy. Among them are detox, Dr Atkins, Dukan, grapefruit, Israeli Army and South Beach, and the list goes on and on. Here are half a dozen that are prevalent on Chinese-language websites:
Fan Zhihong, a nutritionist and a member of the board of directors of the Chinese Nutrition Society, and an associate professor of nutrition and food safety at the China Agricultural University in Beijing, says:
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