Braised beef brisket and tendon [Photo/CGTN]

Wang Xuan, CEO of a company called Dream Muscle School, said that as long as balanced meals are provided and fat content is kept low, fitness gurus can still enjoy Chinese food. She recommended an appliance called an Air Fryer, which can fry foods like potato chips, chicken, fish, and steak while using between 70% and 80% less oil than a traditional deep-fryer.

"Try some of the claypot offerings (usually stewed or braised items) and steamed dishes. Even lamb hot pot, or roasted duck but without the crispy skin," Wang said.

Fats also play a major role in the ideal bodybuilding diet. Dietary fats help us absorb important fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin E, D, and A. The survey showed that fats also slow the absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream which keeps blood sugar levels from spiking. Besides, many hormones in the body that are important to an active lifestyle, including testosterone, are dependent on fats for optimal production and function.