Warming and expectorating foods for weight loss: the slimming effects of chili peppers, garlic, kelp, and almonds.

Remove the cold from the body

The so-called coldness in the body includes two aspects: one is the invasion of coldness, which can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and poor appetite, and must be treated by warming the middle and dispelling the cold; the other is the deficiency of the heart and kidneys, which can cause symptoms such as cold sweats, cold breath, and weak pulse, and must be treated by warming them in order to ensure smooth flow of qi and blood and normal bodily functions.

Regardless of which of these two situations occurs, coldness in the body can cause metabolic disorders and lead to obesity.

Some obese people feel that they eat very little, but they are still obese or unable to lose weight. This is because they have a cold constitution. If they do not restore the body's normal circulation function first, no matter how little they eat, it will be in vain.

chili

effect

Chili peppers belong to the Araliaceae family of shrubs and are also considered a type of spice.

Chili peppers are hot in nature and pungent in taste. Studies have shown that chili peppers contain components such as xanthocyanin, water extracts, and ether extracts, all of which can help with weight loss, and are especially effective for obese individuals with weak spleen and stomach.

In addition, chili peppers have certain benefits for the cardiovascular, digestive, and immune systems, and have analgesic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and insecticidal effects.

How to apply it?

Raw chili peppers and chili powder: Adding chili peppers to your cooking, or adding chili sauce or chili powder, not only promotes sweating and excretion but also accelerates metabolism. The "chili pepper diet," which originated in Japan and spread to Taiwan, utilizes this principle, attracting many young women and office workers looking to lose weight.

garlic

effect

Garlic is the dried bulb of a plant in the lily family. It is a plant that can be used for both medicinal and culinary purposes, and the entire plant can be eaten. It also has anti-cancer effects.

Garlic is warm in nature and pungent in taste. It has the effects of weight loss, promoting qi circulation and eliminating food stagnation, warming the spleen and stomach, detoxifying and eliminating parasites. It can even prevent colds, treat whooping cough and acute nephritis. It is considered a very good ingredient.

Garlic contains volatile allicin, which can remove fat accumulated in blood vessels and has a significant effect on lowering cholesterol. It is a good medicine for preventing and treating high blood pressure, high blood lipids and obesity.

A French scholar once said that garlic is a vital element for humankind, second only to land, air, water, and fire. In ancient Egypt, slaves building the pyramids were required to include garlic in their daily meals, believing it would bring courage and confidence. For a time, due to a garlic shortage, garlic could not be added to their dishes, leading to a slave strike. Ultimately, the king had to spend a large sum of gold to purchase garlic so that the project could continue.

During battles, Egyptian soldiers had a habit of eating garlic. Soldiers and athletes in ancient Rome, Greece, and India also ate garlic to increase their physical strength and boost their confidence.

Nowadays, Spaniards celebrate the New Year with garlic soup on New Year's Eve and consider the night of drinking garlic soup an auspicious night.

Garlic has many health benefits, but it is mildly toxic and should not be consumed in large quantities at once, otherwise it can easily cause internal heat and deplete blood. People with poor eyesight or digestive problems should be especially careful not to eat raw garlic or consume excessive amounts.

How to apply it?

Raw garlic and garlic extract: Eating 1-3 teaspoons of garlic extract or 3-5 cloves of garlic daily can be very helpful in reducing fat and lowering the level of fibrinogen in the blood, achieving excellent weight loss results. When eating high-fat foods, eating more garlic can not only cut through the greasiness but also lower cholesterol and aid in weight loss.

It has significant effects in relieving cough, reducing phlegm, and alleviating asthma.

Anything that can reduce fat and phlegm can be used as a medicinal material for phlegm reduction and weight loss.

Some obese people are obese because their organs, such as the lungs, spleen, and kidneys, are deficient, their blood metabolism is disordered, their qi and blood flow is not smooth, and their bodies are prone to accumulating dampness and producing phlegm.

Ancient books record that "the lungs are the organ for storing phlegm, and the spleen is the source of phlegm production." Moreover, the ancients also said that "obese people have a lot of phlegm." When the functions of the lungs and spleen cannot operate normally, it will naturally hinder the body's absorption and excretion, causing obesity. Therefore, we must start by focusing on the health of the lungs and spleen.

Foods that help clear phlegm and aid weight loss are primarily intended for obese individuals experiencing excessive phlegm, coughing, and wheezing. Some of these foods suppress the cough center and have antitussive effects; others increase respiratory secretions, thin phlegm, and help expel it; still others relieve bronchospasm and have an antiasthmatic effect.

kelp

effect

Kelp is cold in nature and salty in taste. It contains kelp amino acids, mannitol, galactomannan, carotene, iodine, potassium, calcium, iron, and various vitamins. It has the effects of lowering blood pressure, relieving asthma, suppressing cough, resolving phlegm, and losing weight and fat.

Kelp contains laminaria polysaccharides, which can prolong blood clotting time and lower cholesterol. In addition to dietary fiber, kelp also contains polysaccharides that are not absorbed by the human digestive tract, such as alginic acid and sulfated polysaccharides. These components can increase intestinal peristalsis, promote excretion, and also lower cholesterol.

Ancient Chinese medical books also mention the weight-loss effects of kelp. The "Dietary Therapy Materia Medica" states, "Kelp lowers qi and long-term consumption can lead to weight loss."

How to apply it?

Kelp porridge: Wash 100g of rice and 100g of kelp, then cut them into strips. Add 50g of mung beans to a pot, add water, and cook into porridge. This porridge is beneficial for treating edema, obesity, and high blood pressure.

Kelp tea: Soak 5 grams of kelp, wash it, cut it into thin strips, stir-fry it over low heat for about 10 minutes, put it in a cup, and steep it with boiling water for 10 minutes. Drink it once a day as tea. It has the effects of promoting diuresis, clearing heat, and cooling blood. It is suitable for people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity.

almond

effect

Almonds are slightly warm in nature, bitter in taste, and slightly toxic. They contain amygdalin, fatty oil, and various amino acids, and have a significant therapeutic effect on obese people with high blood lipids.

Almonds have the effects of moisturizing the intestines and relieving constipation, relieving cough, relieving asthma, and aiding in weight loss, especially suitable for obese individuals with deficiency of both lung and spleen. In addition, according to modern pharmacological research, almonds also have a certain analgesic effect on the respiratory, digestive, and immune systems.

There is a legend in China's medical community about "a tiger guarding the medical field".

There was once a famous doctor named Dong Feng. He was highly skilled in medicine and had a noble medical ethics. Every day, he treated people without complaint or regret, and he did not charge a penny.

However, he had only one small request for the patients he treated: those who were cured of serious illnesses should plant five apricot trees, while those who were cured of minor illnesses should plant one apricot tree.

Several years later, there were more than 100,000 apricot trees planted. The apricot trees in front of and behind Dong Feng’s house formed a dense forest. Various animals liked to live and play in the apricot forest, and people called this apricot forest “Dong Xian’s Apricot Forest”.

Later, when apricots ripened in abundance, Dong Feng used them to exchange for rice to help the poor. Sometimes, when thieves came to steal apricots, tigers would chase them to their homes and even bite them. If the thieves' families apologized and admitted their mistake, Dong Feng would heal the thieves and prevent them from stealing again.

When someone trades a small amount of rice for a large amount of apricots, the tiger roars and chases after them, causing them to flee in haste. The apricots scatter all over the ground. When they get home and count the apricots, they are astonished to find that the number of apricots is the same as the number of rice they delivered!

Dong Feng used the rice he obtained to help many people, about 20,000 people each year. Since then, "Xinglin" has become a synonym for the medical field. People often use phrases like "Xinglin Spring Warmth" and "Renowned in Xinglin" to praise the contributions of the medical field and to express their respect for doctors of high moral character.

How to apply it?

Combined Water: Take a small handful each of almonds, dried tangerine peel, pinellia, and poria, add water, and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes. Drink 1-2 times a day. It has obvious effects on obese people with high blood lipids who have abdominal distension, cough with phlegm, and frequent fatigue in the limbs.

Almond water: Take a small handful each of almonds, hemp seeds, apricot kernels, and peach kernels, add water, and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes. Drink 1-2 times a day. Almonds have a bitter taste and a moist texture. The "bitterness" can relieve bloating, and the "moistening" can relieve constipation, making it suitable for obese people with dry intestines and constipation.