At the age of 55, Louis Koo still regularly plays action roles that require physical strength and maintain a toned body. When asked about the secret to maintaining his figure, the actor said that he focuses on exercise, sleeps enough, drinks plenty of water and only eats one meal a day.
This habit has been maintained by Louis Koo for more than 10 years. The only meal usually takes place in the evening. During the day, when he feels hungry, he mainly drinks water. The actor also said that he has not eaten rice for a long time and avoids sugary drinks.
The above information was shared many times by Louis Koo with the Chinese media. However, the actor once noted that his method is not suitable for everyone, especially those with stomach problems should consult a doctor before applying it.
One meal a day is not a common weight loss formula
Louis Koo's diet is often called OMAD, an abbreviation for "One meal a day". This is a form of intermittent fasting with a long fasting period, in which the performer only eats one main meal a day.
Limiting eating hours can help some people reduce total energy intake and control weight in a short time. However, the effectiveness depends on the amount of food, nutritional components, physical condition and exercise level of each person.
There is no complete information about the diet, calories or health monitoring of Louis Koo. Therefore, just relying on the actor's appearance is not enough to conclude that a one-meal daily diet is safe when maintained for a long time.
A study tracking 24,011 Americans aged 40 and over showed that the group that ate one meal a day had a 30% higher risk of all-cause death and a 83% higher risk of cardiovascular death than the group that ate three meals. However, this is an observational study, which only recorded a link but did not prove that eating one meal directly causes the above risks.
A meal is also difficult to fully meet the needs for energy, protein, vitamins and minerals during the day. If the diet is not designed appropriately, the user may experience fatigue, muscle loss, reduced concentration, or overeating during a single meal.
A long period of fasting can also cause dizziness, headache, hypoglycemia or discomfort in the digestive tract. Meanwhile, eating a large amount of food at the same time can put more pressure on the digestive system and make blood sugar fluctuate more strongly.
Not eating rice is not necessarily good for health
Louis Koo not eating rice does not mean he completely eliminates carbohydrates. This substance is also found in noodles, bread, potatoes, cereals, milk and fruits. Carbohydrates are an important source of energy, especially for people who exercise a lot.
According to the American Heart Association, weight is greatly influenced by total energy and diet; meal times cannot replace the principle of nutritional balance.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women, children, the elderly, overweight people, people with a history of eating disorders, stomach disease or diabetes should not arbitrarily apply OMAD. People who are taking medication also need to be evaluated by a doctor because prolonged fasting can affect blood sugar and the timing of medication.
