During the hot Dog Days, water loss is rapid. Besides drinking water, drinking soup also helps replenish fluids. Furthermore, drinking soup increases satiety and drinking soup before a meal helps control the total intake. Light tasting soups are not only refreshing, but also help eliminate dampness and toxins from the body. Drinking the right soup can also aid in weight loss.
Here are 6 soups with low calories, and each ingredient has slimming effects, perfect for summer consumption.
Winter Melon Soup:
Benefits:
Winter melon, known as the “slimming melon”, is the only fruit and vegetable with fat. Eating winter melon in summer is suitable for people with a slightly obese body shape. The B vitamins in winter melon can speed up the conversion of sugars and starches into heat energy, reducing body fat and aiding in weight loss. Additionally, winter melon is rich in potassium, so drinking winter melon soup in the summer is effective in replenishing fluids and preventing heatstroke.
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Luffa Soup:
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Luffa is high in vitamin C, good for preventing scurvy and various vitamin C deficiencies. Its high content of vitamin B is beneficial for children’s brain development and the brain health of older adults. The juice of luffa vines has a special function in maintaining skin elasticity and can help beautify and reduce wrinkles. The dietary fiber in luffa promotes intestinal peristalsis, facilitates bowel movements, and boosts metabolism.
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Bitter Gourd Soup:
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Bitter gourd is high in vitamin C. It not only supplements the body, boosts energy, and whitens the skin but also has the abilities to dispel heat, alleviate fatigue, clear the mind, and improve vision. Consuming it in summer cools the body. Bitter gourd quickly removes toxins, prevents toxin accumulation in the body, and has low caloric content (only 18 calories per 100 grams), making it a satisfying food option for weight-conscious individuals.
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Red Bean and Coix Seed Soup:
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Red beans and coix seeds are primarily used to dispel dampness and eliminate internal dampness, making them very suitable for summer and individuals with heavy internal dampness. They can be consumed as a meal, making them an excellent food for dispelling dampness and invigorating the spleen.
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Mung Bean Soup:
Benefits:
Cooling and detoxifying, relieving summer heat and irritability, relieving thirst, aiding digestion, diuretic, reducing swelling, and promoting metabolism.
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Carp Soup:
Benefits:
Carp is rich in high-quality protein, with a digestion and absorption rate of up to 96%. It provides essential amino acids, minerals, vitamin A, and vitamin D; carp’s fat is mainly unsaturated fatty acids, which can lower cholesterol effectively, prevent atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, and contribute to longevity when eaten regularly.
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