Summer is the time when people reveal their bodies, but looking at all the excess fat on their bodies, people really dare not show it and can only make a secret determination to lose weight. Many people lose weight by eating vegetarian because they believe that excess fat is composed of fat, and not eating meat will prevent them from gaining weight, leading to being thin due to hunger. However, the results are exactly the opposite for some people; they get fatter as they eat vegetarian. Why does this happen?
Why do people get even fatter when trying to lose weight by eating vegetarian?
For those who love beauty, weight loss is always a common topic of discussion. Currently, the known method for weight loss is to eat only vegetarian. However, if people trying to lose weight by eating vegetarian do not know the correct way to do so, they might end up gaining weight as they eat more. There is a technique even in vegetarian weight loss; some vegetarian dishes are high in calories despite being vegetarian.
Moreover, for the human body to maintain normal life activities, it needs to intake fat and protein. If one only eats vegetarian and no meat for a long time, it can lead to hormonal imbalances, reduced immunity, and easier weight gain. Therefore, to successfully lose weight, the correct way to eat vegetarian is consuming raw vegetables or vegetables with minimal oil, salt, and seasoning, along with some high-protein low-fat foods like egg whites and lean meat. Nevertheless, one should control the amount of meat consumed, as usually a few bites are enough for people to maintain a healthy vegetarian weight loss method.
Which vegetarian dishes are oil-absorbing and weight-gaining culprits that people trying to lose weight should avoid eating?
Veggie meatballs, a dish that many Chinese people enjoy, especially when made using vegetables, tastes delicious, and no matter how much one eats, they never feel satiated. Individuals attempting to lose weight by eating vegetarian get tired of eating vegetarian every day, so many of them consider veggie meatballs as a flavorful diversion while believing that veggie meatballs, being meatless, won’t cause weight gain. However, they are unaware that veggie meatballs are deep-fried and contain a lot of starch, making them high in calories. It’s not surprising that people gain weight by frequently consuming such foods, so to lose weight, avoid eating veggie meatballs that have been deep-fried.
Fuzhu, made from soy milk fat, is considered the “meat” among vegetarian dishes due to its meat-like texture and similar protein and fat content to animal meat. Additionally, fuzhu is already a high-calorie food, even more than directly consuming meat, so people trying to lose weight by eating vegetarian must try to avoid consuming fuzhu as much as possible to reduce their weight.
Candied sweet potatoes, a dish that not only consumes a lot of oil but also a lot of sugar, comprising mainly of sugar and fat. Although sweet potatoes are a common vegetable in daily life and are similar to potatoes, once made into candied sweet potatoes, they are first deep-fried and then stir-fried in a sugar pot, making them very high in calories. Furthermore, the starch in sweet potatoes converts into glucose, and both fats and sugars consumed turn into fat and excess fat in the body. Therefore, individuals trying to lose weight should consume fewer candied sweet potatoes and reduce the intake of sweet foods to prevent more fat accumulation.
Additionally, after becoming a vegetarian, people tend to have increased appetites and easily feel hungry, which may lead to consuming high-calorie foods that can cause weight gain. Therefore, individuals attempting to lose weight by eating vegetarian should consume some fruits, nuts, or drink a glass of yogurt in the afternoon when feeling hungry, but must avoid consuming starchy foods at all costs.
