be a beautiful little sister who never gets fat no matter how much she eats
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Those who follow food trends probably know Amanda (affectionately called Manda by her fans). She has over 2 million followers on Weibo (@Amanda's Little Kitchen), her personal WeChat public account @Manda's Slow Talk also attracts a large number of food enthusiasts, and her food videos have over 500 million views on major video platforms.
Today, Wuyan Zu will introduce you to thisBeijing University graduate who also earned a master's degree in cognitive neuroscience from the University of York in the UK, and now seriously teaches cooking on YouTube and Bilibili.
Due to the unfriendliness of the camera, Amanda doesn't appear slim in the videos. However, a recent photo of her boxing posted by @Amanda's Little Kitchen surprised fans, exclaiming, 'The Amanda we see in the videos is fake!'
OMG! Manda, who loves food so much, actually has such slender long legs!
Manda says she doesn't control her diet much and eats whatever she wants. But she consistently exercises, no matter how busy she is, working out 3-4 times a week, including 1-2 boxing sessions. Boxing is a high-efficiency exercise that engages the whole body in a short time. She also does high-intensity interval training like Tabata and incorporates explosive training into her runs for higher fitness efficiency.
She also advises busy professionals to pair exercise with a healthy diet and try to cook at home. If you're busy during the week, you can find time to cook on weekends, buying ingredients in advance and freezing them in small portions. Although frozen food isn't as nutritious as fresh food, it's much healthier than processed foods like canned luncheon meat and instant noodles.
Manda says she has loved cooking since she was a child and could independently prepare a large meal by the age of 10. Living alone while studying away from home, she had to cook often, honing her culinary skills over time.
On the surface, Manda's current work in the food media industry seems unrelated to her studies in pharmacy and cognitive neuroscience. However, she repeatedly states that there are many similarities between pharmacy and cooking. Both involve principles and chemical reactions, and cooking itself is a process of chemical and physical changes. Understanding the digestion process and how taste buds work to savor food are all related to science. Her background in science gives her a logical approach to understanding the principles behind things, so she naturally wants to delve into the reasons behind culinary techniques.
(Image from Weibo @Amanda's Little Kitchen)
When recording her cooking videos, Manda always explains the steps and logic of a dish clearly and concisely. She ensures that viewers not only learn how to make a dish but also understand how to use certain ingredients and why certain techniques are used. This helps viewers easily grasp the underlying principles, allowing them to apply the knowledge to similar dishes and even be creative in the future.
Manda doesn't regret giving up scientific research, saying, 'After all, science is just science, while food is a combination of science, art, and life. In the process of making food, there is rational analysis and artistic inspiration, along with the everyday aspects of life.'
In her free time, Manda enjoys photography and reading.
She believes that those who create content need to constantly learn to produce newer and better work. Photography is also a creative art, and she often studies shooting techniques and goes on photography trips when the opportunity arises. In terms of reading, she enjoys science fiction novels like 'The Three-Body Problem' and occasionally reads romance novels, but mainly focuses on culinary books. For instance, she is very fond of the 'Modernist Cuisine' series.
Manda is currently rereading Yuan Mei's 'Suiyuan Shidan'. She particularly agrees with the 'Jie Dan' section, which mentions 'things have their nature, do not force them,' meaning one should respect the natural characteristics of ingredients and avoid over-seasoning and overcooking. Every natural ingredient has its own flavor, and she hopes people can appreciate nature's gifts with less artificial additives.
When selecting ingredients, it's best to choose seasonal ones. For example, eat lamb in winter to replenish heat and consume more fish and shrimp in summer for easier digestion.
Manda also studied the 'Minister Jiang's Tofu' recipe from 'Suiyuan Shidan' and made some adjustments based on the original text, releasing a warm 'Minister Jiang's Tofu' food video.
March 24th happens to be World Tuberculosis Day. With increasing air pollution and more frequent smog, lung health management has become more important. Tofu is one of the best foods for lung cleansing. Today, let's follow Amanda and Yuan Mei to learn how to make 'Minister Jiang's Tofu'. Amanda's version is based on the 'Suiyuan Shidan' recipe with her own understanding and creativity. To respect the original work and Yuan Mei, Amanda used lard in the full video, but you can substitute it with healthier options like olive oil or other plant-based oils to avoid health concerns.
In Amanda's view, Yuan Mei was a casual and interesting person who was good at discovering the beauty in life. Manda hopes everyone can find joy in food and exercise because the beauty of the world lies in those who know how to discover it.
It's benefit time!
After seeing Manda's healthy lung-cleansing dish, are you eager to try it yourself? Exercise and food have always been inseparable 'best friends'. Healthy movement and joyful eating are the way to go! So, Wuyan Zu has a special gift for everyone~
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