Sharing Bruce Lee’s fitness recipes
Bruce Lee was a martial arts master, a kung fu movie star, and a senior physique sculptor. He firmly believes that diet plays a vital role in building body shape. Although he is not a nutrition expert, he has read various magazines and tried different diet methods himself, and finally found the best diet to help shape his body shape.
1. Don’t eat refined flour
Generally speaking, Bruce Lee did not eat any food made from refined flour, nor did he eat toast, biscuits, or cakes, which he said were "empty calories." It is worth mentioning that many people now suffer from acute gastroenteritis due to eating too much refined food. His point of view is: If a food is not beneficial to the body and only provides calories, then don’t eat it. This is very similar to what the Buddhist scriptures say: you should eat in moderation and only eat enough to stay healthy. Too much food will block the smooth flow of breath, make the body tired, drowsy, and lifeless. Just as overeating is bad for your health, being hungry can also have bad consequences. Hunger makes the body thin, the eyes are dull, and the whole body is weak. Everyone should control their food intake according to their own needs.
2. Chinese food
Bruce Lee liked Chinese food the most. He said Western food was tasteless. His favorite Chinese dishes include beef in yak sauce and tofu. He also likes to eat steak and pork liver, but what he advocates most is that Chinese food is nutritionally balanced, while Western food puts too much emphasis on the intake of protein and fat, and ignores the intake of carbohydrates from vegetables, rice, etc.
3. No dairy products
Bruce Lee didn't like to eat dairy products. He ate milk powder instead of fresh milk just to absorb protein.
4. Eat smaller meals more frequently
Bruce Lee not only paid attention to the diet structure, but also the portion and frequency of eating. He eats four to five meals a day. Many bodybuilders now do this and eat small meals every four hours to supplement the protein needed by the body. Protein is an essential nutrient for muscle growth and repair. However, eating too frequently can also increase the burden on the stomach and eventually lead to indigestion. This is why frequent snacking is not good for your health.
5. Drink protein drinks
Bruce Lee drank one to two cups of protein drinks a day, plus fruit juice. Although there are many types of proteins, the main categories are as follows:
Non-instant milk powder - This type is said to contain higher calcium than regular milk powder.
Eggs – Eat eggs raw.
Wheat germ/wheat germ oil
peanut butter
Banana
Beer yeast (rich in B)
Fiber sugar supplements (Fiber sugar is found in many foods, especially grains. Fiber sugar is responsible for the health of cell membranes, especially brain cells, bone marrow, eye cells and intestinal cells.)
6. Vitamin supplements
Vitamin C
Lecithin
Vitamin E
Wheat germ oil
7. Drink fruit juice and other carbohydrates to replenish carbohydrates
For people who exercise at high intensity, carbohydrates are the main source of energy. He often drinks fresh fruit and vegetable juices to replenish his energy. He often mixes carrots, celery, bananas, etc. into juice and drinks it.
8. Honey and Ginger
He often drinks honey and ginger because it can quickly replenish energy in a short period of time. Royal jelly is rich in vitamins, pantothenic acid, and minerals. According to traditional Chinese medicine, ginger can replenish qi, accelerate qi and blood circulation, and enhance physical fitness.
Bruce Lee's Recipe for a Day:
Breakfast:
A muesli: rice, nuts, dried fruit, low-fat milk
Beverage: Juice or tea
Desserts:
Juice or protein drink.
Lunch:
Meat, vegetables, rice
Beverage: Tea
Desserts:
Juice or protein drink
Dinner:
Noodles, vegetables, rice, meat, fish
Beverage: low-fat milk or teavitamins