**Requirements:** 1. Maintain the original format and structure. 2. The translation should be accurate, fluent, and natural. 3. Maintain professionalism and consistency. 4. Only provide the translation; do not add any explanations. **Original Text:** Why do I feel that I’m aging faster despite following a “healthy diet”? Phrases like “Eating ginger in the morning is better than ginseng soup,” “Three dates a day keep you looking young forever,” “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and “Less salt, more vinegar, and eat more bitter foods” are well-known health tips. However, we can’t simply use these sayings to categorize our daily meals. Ms. Mou has maintained a healthy diet and exercise for many years, but why does she have a sallow complexion, lackluster and elastic skin, delayed menstruation, and decreasing menstrual flow, making her feel that she’s aging faster? Let’s take a look at what she eats every day: In the morning, she drinks a cup of brown sugar ginger water, followed by oatmeal with some pickled cucumbers. The oatmeal is made with about 20 grams of oats, which are considered a high-quality whole grain—something nutrition experts always recommend. She also adds three dates and half a spoonful of protein powder to the oatmeal. That’s a balanced breakfast with carbohydrates, protein, and fruit, right? For lunch, she has a combination of meat and vegetables: one-third of a bowl of rice (one bowl equals 100 grams), two small pieces of meat the size of dates, or two to three bites of stir-fried tofu, a serving of cold mixed mushrooms or other fungi, and a serving of stir-fried green vegetables (such as bok choi or spinach), also about half a bowl. She uses hot water to drain the excess oil from the vegetables. She then drinks some rose tea, as roses are good for women. In the evening, she eats less: an apple, a handful of raisins, and 10 hazelnuts. Raisins are said to nourish the blood and skin, and nuts can help prevent heart disease and strokes. If she gets hungry at night, she drinks a cup of soy milk made with soy milk powder. She avoids all other snacks and drinks. Most people would consider this diet to be healthy. However, if we compare it to the Chinese Dietary Pyramid, we can see where the problems lie. According to the pyramid, women should consume at least 250 grams of grains per day. Even if she exercises little and wants to lose weight, she should still eat at least 150 grams. Ms. Mou only eats about 20 grams of oats in the morning and about 30 grams of rice at lunch, for a total of just over 50 grams of carbohydrates per day. As for soybeans and soy products, as well as nuts, she consumes at most 30 to 50 grams per day. She drinks a cup of soy milk and eats two to three bites of tofu and 10 hazelnuts, which just barely meets the minimum requirements. She doesn’t consume any dairy products (the recommended 300 grams per day), only about 30 grams of meat (out of the 50 to 75 grams recommended), and no fish or seafood (75 to 100 grams recommended). She also doesn’t eat any eggs (25 to 50 grams recommended) or vegetables (300 to 500 grams recommended). Her intake of vitamins C (from the apple and raisins) is too low. In fact, Ms. Mou’s diet is not healthy, and continuing this lifestyle will lead to malnutrition: she’s getting too little energy, insufficient protein, various vitamins, calcium, iron, and zinc. The main sources of vitamin B1 (needed for energy and vitality) are grains, young beans, tubers, and pork, which she eats very little or not at all. As a result, she’s getting less than 40% of the recommended amount of vitamin B1, which can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, decreased exercise capacity, and poor appetite. She’s also deficient in other vitamins like B2 and B6. Iron, which is easily absorbed from red meat and seafood, and zinc, which is found in meat and seafood, are both in low amounts in her diet. The lack of protein and B vitamins affects hemoglobin production, and the lack of zinc reduces the efficiency of cell renewal. This poor nutrition leads to anemia, low energy levels, and poor appetite. It also causes the skin to lose its elasticity, especially in middle-aged women, making them look older more quickly. Additionally, malnutrition affects the rapidly renewing cells in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing digestion and absorption, which in turn affects the absorption of minerals. The insufficient intake of protein, iron, and zinc also slows down metabolism, making people more prone to cold and leading to poor hair and skin quality. If she continues with this diet, she will age even faster. According to the Chinese Dietary Pyramid, she should gradually increase her food intake, especially of grains, whole grains, and other nutrients that meet the daily recommendations. She can continue to eat oatmeal and whole grain porridge in the morning, but with more quantity, and pair it with easily digestible solid foods like bread or steamed buns. She should also include fish and meat at least once a day and eat a normal meal for dinner. Increasing her diet slightly may lead to some weight gain, but it will improve her energy and complexion, making her look younger. Better metabolism, combined with exercise, will help her maintain a healthy weight. Life depends on various nutrients; just like building a house requires different materials and parts, the body needs dozens of nutrients and hundreds of health-promoting components. A lack of these nutrients can cause serious health issues. Health isn’t just about following simple sayings like “less salt, more vinegar, and eating more bitter foods.” Foods shouldn’t be categorized in a simplistic way (e.g., “fruits are good for beauty” or “mushrooms lower cholesterol”). It’s better to pay attention to how our bodies respond to what we eat. If we notice a decline in energy or discomfort, we should reflect on our eating habits and make changes promptly.