Many people eat bitter melon often and know that it has weight-loss benefits, but they don't know how to prepare it. Actually, there's a very simple way to make it that can help you lose weight. Below, I'll tell you about the bitter melon weight-loss method.
Bitter melon weight loss method: drink bitter melon juice
Even though bitter melon juice will be very bitter, if you're brave enough, drink it all in one go. If you really can't stand it, add a kiwi or tomato and juice it together with the bitter melon. But don't add any sweet fruits, because sugar will reduce the stability of the bitter melon's weight-loss components. Also, eat the bitter melon pulp left after juicing.
Fiber is divided into two types: soluble and insoluble. Most of the fiber in bitter melon pulp is insoluble. Fiber can promote intestinal peristalsis and break down fat in the intestines. If your stomach is not very healthy, you can only eat a maximum of 2 bitter melons a day and drink the juice of one bitter melon before lunch and dinner. If your stomach is healthy, you can eat 4 bitter melons a day, but you should not exceed 4.
Typically, you need four bitter melons to make bitter melon juice. You can drink it once each for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and then drink it again three hours before bedtime each night. Don't go to sleep immediately after drinking it; drink four cups a day. The most obvious reaction after bitter melon is absorbed by the body is thirst. If you don't want to wake up thirsty in the middle of the night, then don't drink it before bed.
Precautions for using bitter melon for weight loss
1. Because bitter melon is a cold-natured food, it should not be eaten in large quantities. Also, while using bitter melon juice for weight loss, avoid drinking tea, whether black or green; only drink water. This is because the polyphenols in tea can harm the stomach, which may be fatigued from consuming bitter melon juice.
2. Green bitter melon is the most effective choice for weight loss. Black bitter melon is not as effective as green bitter melon and is also much more expensive. Although black bitter melon is not bitter, it is not recommended to eat it for weight loss. Also, do not eat bitter melon that has turned yellow.
3. Drinking bitter melon juice to lose weight works like other weight loss foods, first by eliminating edema and clearing fat from the intestines. Although the effect may not be obvious at first, don't give up. As long as you persist, you will find that the body fat is decreasing day by day.
4. Whether you drink bitter melon juice or try to lose weight with bitter melon, the results won't be quick. The fastest way to lose weight with bitter melon is to reduce your food intake at meals, combined with the melon's own weight-loss properties. Don't assume that simply eating bitter melon will make you lose weight. If you don't control your food intake and eat as much as you want without thinking it's okay, you'll only gain weight. You don't need to diet to eat bitter melon, but you should avoid spicy and oily foods.
5. After eating bitter melon for a period of time, you will find that your bowel movements become smoother. If diarrhea occurs, it means that your stomach and intestines can no longer handle it. At this time, you need to reduce the amount of bitter melon you eat or stop eating it for a while.
Bitter melon diet: Bitter melon omelet
Ingredients: Half a bitter melon, 2 eggs, a few red bell peppers, salt, pepper, cooking wine
practice:
1. Wash the bitter melon, remove the stem, cut it in half, remove the seeds and pith, first cut it into long strips, then cut it into thin slices. Be careful when cutting, and try to cut it as thin as possible so that it tastes better.
2. Place the sliced bitter melon into a container, add a small spoonful of salt, and then rub the sliced bitter melon with your hands to extract the bitter juice. After 5 minutes, rinse it with clean water.
3. Take a small pot, add an appropriate amount of water, salt, and cooking wine. After boiling, add the thin slices of bitter melon and blanch until they change color. Then pour them into a strainer to drain the water.
4. Dice the red bell pepper and set aside.
5. Beat the eggs, add salt, pepper, and cooking wine and mix well. Then add the thin slices of bitter melon and chopped red pepper and continue to mix well.
6. Heat a frying pan, add some oil, swirl the pan to coat the bottom with oil, pour in the bitter melon and egg mixture, and fry over low heat until the bottom is set. Flip it over and continue frying the other side until both sides are golden brown. Remove it from the pan, place it on a cutting board, cut it into small pieces, and serve.
No pain, no gain! For those who hate bitterness, soak the chopped bitter melon in lightly salted water for ten minutes before cooking. This will not only effectively remove the bitterness but also wash away any pesticide residue.
Friendly reminder: Bitter melon is really effective for weight loss. As long as you stick to the methods described above, you can lose weight successfully. Don't be afraid of the taste of bitter melon; once you get used to it, you'll find it to be a delicious vegetable.
