Introduction: Losing weight is an eternal topic for female friends, especially in spring, which marks the season for women to focus on weight loss. Some female friends may feel anxious during this season, worrying they won’t be able to shape up and showcase their strong arms in summer.
Weight loss is a method and approach; the key to weight loss in daily life is controlling what you eat and getting active. Many female friends pay close attention to their staple food intake during weight loss. They only eat vegetables and rarely consume various staples. However, little do they know that some vegetables might be fattier than meat, and if consumed incorrectly, they can hinder weight loss.
But those who want to lose weight find it challenging to control their diet; some high-calorie foods have become stumbling blocks on the weight loss journey. First, let’s discuss foods that are prone to cause weight gain. Do you have any favorites among them?
First off, custard tarts
Custard tarts are crispy on the outside and tender inside, tasting very good. Each 100 grams of custard tart contains over 300 calories. Eating 100 grams of custard tart is equivalent to having two bowls of rice. It may add fat that you are trying to shed.
Second, milk tea
Everyone enjoys pairing milk tea with sweets. They claim to avoid carbonated drinks, but when they are idle, they find it hard to resist milk tea. Milk tea is made from pearls, cream, sugar, and cheese. Overall, it’s calorically dense.
Third, fried dough sticks
When busy at work, people tend to buy fried dough sticks as breakfast every day. Fried dough sticks are delicious and easy to eat on the go. However, they can be carcinogenic and cause fat accumulation in the body, leading to obesity.
1. Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes have soft fiber that is easily digested by the body. They have a strong laxative and detoxifying effect and provide a feeling of fullness, making them a common choice for weight loss.
Some people make sweet potatoes their staple food, preparing sweet potato rice, sweet potato congee, and steamed sweet potatoes. They also mix sweet potatoes with milk to create a drink. Sweet potatoes have low calories, roughly half that of the same amount of steamed buns.
2. Hawthorn
Hawthorn contains up to 20% dietary fiber, which promotes intestinal peristalsis. Hawthorn also enhances gastric protease activity and promotes fat breakdown, aiding in digestion. It is particularly effective in digesting meat, lowers blood lipids and blood pressure, which is beneficial for cardiovascular health and heart strength.
3. Papaya
Papaya contains an enzyme called papain, which not only breaks down proteins and sugars but also breaks down fats, making it a significant feature of papaya. By breaking down fats, eliminating fat, reducing fat cells, promoting metabolism, and timely eliminating excess fat, papaya helps in weight loss.
Furthermore, papaya can treat gastritis, aid digestion, and prevent digestive system cancer.
4. Winter melon
Winter melon has the effect of clearing heat, diuresis, and reducing swelling. It is rich in vitamin C and potassium with low sodium content, making it a great natural weight-loss food.
You can stew winter melon with less oil or steam it with minced meat. Steamed foods contain less oil and fewer nutrient losses. Adding a small amount of lean minced meat can provide tasty meat without high calories.
5. Salmon
For women following a low-fat diet, the choice of meat is crucial. Nutrient-rich salmon is undoubtedly an excellent choice. Salmon is a high-protein, low-calorie healthy food.
Moreover, it contains a variety of vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus, along with abundant unsaturated fatty acids. Among all fish, salmon has the highest content of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids (approximately 27 grams per 100 grams of salmon).
6. Tomatoes
Both fresh tomatoes and tomato juice have a water content of up to 94%. The rich lycopene in tomatoes protects the cardiovascular system and reduces the risk of heart attacks.
In addition, niacin in tomatoes maintains normal gastric secretion, promotes red blood cell formation, maintains vascular elasticity, and protects the skin.
7. Asparagus
Asparagus ranks among the top vegetables: while slightly pricier than others, it has a great taste. Compared to common vegetables, asparagus contains soft and delicious plant fibers, along with more vitamins and trace elements.
Additionally, asparagus is rich in folic acid. Approximately five asparagus spears contain over 100 micrograms of folic acid, meeting a quarter of the daily requirement.
8. Lettuce
Commonly found lettuce varieties like round lettuce, wrinkled butterhead lettuce, and romaine lettuce are all types of lettuce. Compared to another common vegetable, cabbage, lettuce contains more fiber, which helps eliminate excess fat. It is a great weight-loss food.
Furthermore, since lettuce leaves contain lactucin, lettuce has analgesic, sedative, cholesterol-lowering, and nerve-calming properties.
Weight loss may seem simple, but in reality, it may not be as easy as anticipated. Therefore, I hope those on a weight loss journey can find a scientific and suitable method for gradual weight loss, which may be more beneficial for the body.
Do you have any other weight loss suggestions apart from adjustment in diet? Feel free to leave your comments below.
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