Article 12: The weight loss benefits and various ways to eat garland chrysanthemum and shepherd's purse, as well as weight loss foods such as chili peppers, potatoes, fish, and tofu.

Eating chrysanthemum greens can make you feel lighter.

Chrysanthemum greens (also known as garland chrysanthemum or garland chrysanthemum) contain a variety of amino acids and minerals, and have high nutritional value. Every 100 grams of garland chrysanthemum contains 1.9 grams of protein, 2.5 grams of carbohydrates, 65 milligrams of calcium, 24 milligrams of phosphorus, 2.1 milligrams of iron, 0.03 milligrams of vitamin B₁, 2 milligrams of vitamin C, 0.4 milligrams of nicotinic acid, and 2.00 milligrams of carotene.

It also contains asparagine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, glutamic acid, alanine, threonine, serine, valine, proline and other components.

Chrysanthemum greens can promote metabolism, reduce fat accumulation, and have a certain weight loss effect.

Here are a few ways to eat chrysanthemum greens:

(1) Stir-fried pork slices with chrysanthemum greens

raw material:

200g garland chrysanthemum, 100g lean pork, appropriate amounts of salt, MSG, chopped green onion and ginger, 50g salad oil, and appropriate amount of cornstarch.

Preparation method:

① Wash the chrysanthemum greens, cut them into 1 cm long diagonal slices, blanch them briefly in boiling water, and drain off the water; slice the meat, put it in a bowl, add starch, green onion, ginger, salt, and MSG, mix well and set aside.

② Heat a wok over high heat, pour in salad oil, and stir-fry the sliced ​​meat and chrysanthemum greens until the meat is cooked.

(2) Pineapple and Chrysanthemum Drink

raw material:

200g pineapple, 200g garland chrysanthemum.

Preparation method:

Cut the pineapple into chunks and the garland chrysanthemum into sections. Juice them separately using a juicer, and then drink the fruit and vegetable juices together in a cup.

(3) Stir-fried shiitake mushrooms with chrysanthemum greens

raw material:

200g garland chrysanthemum, 100g shiitake mushrooms, 20g carrots, appropriate amounts of scallions, ginger, cooking wine, light soy sauce, salt, MSG, cornstarch, and 50g salad oil.

Preparation method:

① Wash the garland chrysanthemum and carrot. Cut the garland chrysanthemum into diagonal strips and the carrot into thin strips. Blanch them briefly in boiling water and set aside.

② Clean and trim the shiitake mushrooms, slice them, and blanch them briefly in boiling water.

③ Heat a wok over high heat, add salad oil until hot, then add chopped green onion, ginger, cooking wine, soy sauce, and salt and stir-fry briefly. Add the shredded vegetables and stir-fry until the chrysanthemum greens are cooked and flavorful. Add MSG and thicken with cornstarch slurry and it's ready to serve.

Eating shepherd's purse can help you lose weight

Shepherd's purse is a high-fiber, light food.

Per 100 grams, it contains 5.3 grams of protein, 6 grams of carbohydrates, 420 milligrams of calcium, 73 milligrams of phosphorus, 6.3 milligrams of iron, 3.2 milligrams of carotene, 0.14 milligrams of vitamin B₁, 0.19 milligrams of vitamin B₂, 55 milligrams of vitamin C, and also contains flavonoids and choline.

It is a wild game that helps with weight loss by lowering blood pressure, strengthening the spleen, and promoting diuresis.

Suitable for all types of obesity.

Here are some ways to eat shepherd's purse:

(1) Shepherd's Purse Soup

raw material:

100g shepherd's purse, 50g each of carrot and bamboo shoot, appropriate amounts of MSG, salt, sesame oil, pepper, clear broth, and cornstarch.

Preparation method:

① Wash the shepherd's purse and blanch it in boiling water. Shred the carrot and bamboo shoots and blanch them briefly in boiling water.

② Pour clear broth into a pot, add appropriate amount of water and salt, and bring to a boil. Add shepherd's purse, shredded carrots, and shredded bamboo shoots. Once the soup boils again, add pepper, MSG, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry, and stir well to form a thick soup.

(2) Shepherd's purse leaf and egg soup

raw material:

100g fresh shepherd's purse leaves, one egg, appropriate amounts of salt and MSG, and 100g clear broth.

Preparation method:

① Wash the shepherd's purse leaves, blanch them in boiling water, remove and set aside. Crack the eggs into a bowl and set aside.

② Add clear broth, appropriate amount of water and salt to the pot. When the broth boils, add shepherd's purse. When the water boils again, stir the eggs into the broth, add MSG and it's ready to serve.

③ Mixed shepherd's purse

raw material:

150g shepherd's purse, 50g water bamboo shoots, 20g green garlic, 1 bell pepper, and appropriate amounts of salt, MSG, sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, and chili oil.

Preparation method:

① Pick and wash the shepherd's purse leaves, shred the water bamboo shoots, cut the green garlic into sections, and shred the bell pepper. Blanch each separately in boiling water, let them cool, and then place them in a dish for later use.

② Dissolve the MSG in warm water, add sugar, salt, vinegar, and chili oil, mix well, pour over the dish, and mix well.

(4) Dried shrimp and shepherd's purse

raw material:

250g shepherd's purse, 50g dried shrimp, appropriate amounts of cooking wine, salt, MSG, and soy sauce, 3g each of chopped green onion and ginger, 50g cornstarch, and 30g salad oil.

Preparation method:

① Wash the shepherd's purse, blanch it in boiling water, drain it, and cut it into 1-inch sections for later use.

② Soak dried shrimp in warm water until softened, rinse repeatedly, and set aside.

③Place salt, MSG, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl and set aside.

④ Heat a wok over high heat, add salad oil, and when the oil reaches 70% heat, add chopped green onions and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant. Add cooking wine, dried shrimp, and shepherd's purse segments and stir-fry briefly. Pour the sauce from the bowl into the wok, season, and thicken with cornstarch.

(5) Stir-fried mushrooms and shepherd's purse

raw material:

250g shepherd's purse, 100g button mushrooms, 1 green bell pepper, appropriate amounts of salt, MSG, shredded green onion, Sichuan peppercorn oil, 30g salad oil, and 50g cornstarch.

Preparation method:

① Clean the shepherd's purse, blanch it briefly in boiling water, drain it, cut it into 1-inch sections and set it aside on a plate.

② Wash the button mushrooms, remove the stems, and slice the heads. Wash the green peppers, remove the seeds and stems, and slice them into pieces the same size as the button mushrooms. Arrange them on a plate for later use.

③ Heat a wok over high heat and add salad oil.

When the oil is heated to 70% hot, stir-fry the shredded scallions until fragrant, then add the sliced ​​mushrooms and green bell pepper pieces from the plate and stir-fry until cooked. Add the seasonings from the bowl, thicken with cornstarch, and pour into the serving dish. Drizzle with Sichuan peppercorn oil and mix well.

(6) Bamboo shoot and shepherd's purse soup

raw material:

100g shepherd's purse leaves, 50g shredded bamboo shoots, a little salt, MSG, and sesame oil, and 200g clear broth.

Wash the shepherd's purse leaves and set aside. Put clear broth and an appropriate amount of warm water into a clay pot and bring to a boil. Then add shredded bamboo shoots, shepherd's purse leaves, salt, and MSG and cook until done. Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

Chili peppers have become a trend for weight loss.

In recent years, chili peppers have become quite popular among women in Japan, especially many overweight women and young girls who are worried about gaining weight. In addition to eating chili peppers with every meal at home, they often carry a small bottle of chili peppers or pepper powder in their handbags along with their cosmetic boxes or perfume sachets.

The reason, it is said, is that chili peppers can play a very good role in weight loss.

A research team at Kyoto University in Japan has discovered that capsaicin has an anti-obesity effect. This seasoning can promote fat metabolism and prevent fat accumulation in the body. At the same time, the soluble fiber in spicy food is a good starch inhibitor, which can prevent the absorption of carbohydrates in food.

Furthermore, fiber absorbs water and expands in the stomach, creating a larger volume that makes people feel full, thus helping to reduce food intake and control weight. It is worth noting that spicy food should not be eaten immediately after exercise, otherwise it can easily lead to obesity.

To cater to this new trend, many beverage companies are vying to create new spicy drinks using chili peppers as an ingredient.

As a result, Japan's chili pepper imports have also increased.

According to statistics, Japan imported a total of 5,900 tons of chili peppers from China and Thailand in the first quarter of the year before last, an increase of 16% compared to the same period last year.

Do you believe in the power of potatoes for weight loss?

First of all, you don't have to worry about excess fat when eating potatoes, because they only contain 0.1% fat, which is unmatched by any other filling food.

Eating more potatoes every day can reduce fat intake, allowing excess fat to be gradually metabolized and eliminating your "heart ailment".

Secondly, you don't need to worry that eating potatoes is nutritionally simple and harmful to your health.

Soybeans are widely regarded as a top source of high-quality protein.

In fact, the protein in potatoes, in terms of both nutritional value and health benefits, far surpasses that of soybeans.

It contains all the other nutrients the human body needs, such as carbohydrates, vitamin B, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, and is more nutritionally complete than rice and noodles.

Compared to potatoes, apples, which have high nutritional value, are inferior in most nutrients.

From a nutritional point of view, the nutritional value of 0.5 kg of potatoes is roughly equivalent to that of about 2 kg of apples.

The high nutritional value of potatoes has led American nutritionists to assert that "a meal consisting of whole milk and potatoes can provide all the nutrients the human body needs."

You don't need to worry about unbearable hunger.

Potatoes not only provide almost all the nutrients the human body needs, but their rich fiber content can also make the stomach feel full and satisfied.

However, those trying to lose weight should be careful to eat potatoes as a staple food rather than as a side dish.

You can eat boiled potatoes, make potato fries, or fry potato pancakes. If you insist on eating only potatoes for one meal a day, it will be very effective in preventing overnutrition or reducing excess fat in the long run.

Fish diet method

It refers to a diet that uses fish as the sole food source.

This method is suitable for obese people who engage in mental work and moderate-intensity physical labor.

This method is not suitable for young people who are still developing, pregnant women, or breastfeeding women.

The total duration of the weight loss diet is 4 weeks, with this method used 2-3 days per week, and the remaining days can be eaten according to a normal diet.

Nutritionists believe that fish is easy to digest, high in protein, low in fat, and low in calories. Therefore, this method should only be used 2-3 days a week, but the overall duration must be maintained.

Tofu is a weight-loss superfood

Tofu, when eaten raw and not fried, is extremely low in calories. It contains a large amount of plant-based protein, which makes it filling and keeps you feeling full, making it a great weight-loss food with many advantages. However, its protein is not easily digested and its amino acid profile is incomplete, so it is advisable to supplement with appropriate amounts of high-quality protein such as eggs and milk.

American veteran actress Elizabeth Taylor was at her heaviest when she married the Secretary of the Navy, but she later successfully lost weight by eating tofu.

Drinking soy milk regularly can help with weight loss.

The American Cancer Society once conducted a follow-up study of more than one million Americans, which showed that obese people do not live long lives. Moreover, even obese people who do not smoke, do not drink alcohol, and are otherwise healthy have a much higher chance of dying prematurely than those of normal weight.

As living standards improve, the proportion of obese people in my country is increasing year by year, but obesity does not mean good health.

The main cause of obesity is the excessive intake of meat, eggs, milk and other products rich in animal fat, which leads to endocrine and fat metabolism disorders, resulting in fat accumulation.

Therefore, reducing the consumption of animal products and increasing the proportion of natural plant-based foods in the diet is the only way to achieve healthy weight loss.

Regular consumption of fresh soy milk can balance the body's nutrition, regulate the endocrine and fat metabolism systems, and stimulate the activity of various enzymes in the body. On the one hand, it breaks down excess fat, and on the other hand, it can enhance muscle vitality, thus ensuring that the body has sufficient nutrition and achieving the effect of healthy weight loss.

Therefore, there is a saying among the people: "A cup of fresh soy milk every day keeps you healthy."