Summer is the season for weight loss, and women who love beauty all have their own unique weight loss strategies. Here, we'll also share some tips and introduce simple diet-based weight loss methods so you can lose weight while enjoying your meals. Women who are still struggling with weight loss, come and learn a couple of tricks!
Foods for weight loss in summer
Celery. Celery is rich in dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin B2, and niacin (also known as nicotinic acid). In hot summer weather, people are prone to internal heat, leading to constipation. At the same time, people lose more water in hot weather, easily causing sodium-potassium imbalance. Celery can help people lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements, regulating sodium-potassium balance. Vitamins affect the skin, nervous system, and appetite. A deficiency in vitamin B2 can easily cause fatigue, weakness, and mouth ulcers. Celery leaves contain more nutrients than the stalks, so it's a waste to discard them; they can be blanched and eaten in a cold salad.
Cucumbers. Cucumbers contain vitamin C, B vitamins, and many trace minerals. They are rich in nutrients and have a crisp, refreshing taste when eaten raw. From a nutritional perspective, the cucumber peel is rich in nutrients and should be eaten raw. However, to prevent harm from pesticide residues, cucumbers should be soaked in salt water for 15-20 minutes before washing and eating raw. When soaking cucumbers in salt water, do not cut off the ends or roots; keep the cucumber intact to prevent nutrients from leaking out through the cut surfaces. Additionally, cold dishes should be prepared and eaten immediately; do not leave them for extended periods after preparation, as this will also lead to vitamin loss.
Tomatoes. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A, which is beneficial for vision protection and skin repair after sun exposure. It's better not to add sugar to cold tomato salad, otherwise the sweetness may affect appetite. Obese people, diabetics, and people with high blood pressure should not eat cold tomato salad with added sugar, often referred to as "Snow-Covered Flaming Mountain".
Next, let's take a look at some drinks and soups that can help with weight loss.
Summer slimming drinks
Black soybean milk. If you're looking for a traditional Chinese breakfast, soy milk is a must. Compared to regular yellow soybean milk, black soybean milk is more appealing and refreshing! Black soybeans are very high in protein, meeting the body's needs and also helping to lower cholesterol. Regular consumption of black soybeans can soften blood vessels, moisturize the skin, delay aging, and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. You can mix black soybean milk with other grains to make multigrain soy milk, making it even more nutritious and adding a fresh flavor every day.
Black tea. Black tea is mild and gentle on the stomach, suitable for drinking all year round. Of course, this is not the popular iced black tea. Drinking hot black tea in summer can quench thirst and relieve heat, producing a cooling sensation; in winter, it can warm the body and maintain physiological balance. Moreover, black tea has a diuretic effect, helping to expel excess salt and harmful substances from the body and alleviate edema. Similarly, dark tea, such as Pu-erh or Hunan golden flower tea, is a very mild tea, suitable for daily consumption.
Apple juice. Perhaps no fruit is more versatile than the apple. It not only protects cardiovascular health, protects against radiation, and improves the respiratory system, but also helps stabilize blood sugar, effectively lowers cholesterol, and even its aroma can relieve the tension of city dwellers. The benefits are numerous. A glass of apple juice in the morning can quickly energize you. Apples are rich in potassium, which can improve kidney and gastrointestinal function, eliminate toxins, purify the blood, and even remove water retention that causes edema. The unique fruit acids can accelerate metabolism.
Soups for weight loss in summer
Cucumber, Egg and Seaweed Soup
Ingredients: 1 cucumber, 1 slice of ginger, 1 pack of seaweed, 2 eggs, oil, salt, and starch as needed.
Instructions: Wash and slice the cucumber and ginger. Add water and ginger slices to a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the torn seaweed and cucumber slices. Thicken the sauce with cornstarch and water, add beaten eggs, pour the eggs into the pot, and cook until done. Add salt and sesame oil.
Benefits: Cucumbers have the effect of inhibiting the conversion of carbohydrates into fat, which can help with weight loss.
Frozen tofu and wood ear mushroom sour soup
Ingredients: One large block of tofu, some wood ear mushrooms, 3 tomatoes, and some seafood powder.
Instructions: Thaw the tofu, drain excess water, and cut into small cubes. Wash and chop the wood ear mushrooms and tomatoes. Add water to a pot, season with seafood seasoning, and then add the tomatoes. Once boiling, add the frozen tofu and wood ear mushrooms, simmer over medium heat, and then add sesame oil.
Benefits: Black fungus contains gelatinous substances that can absorb waste from the body and remove it from the body, giving the intestines a cleanse. It has a very strong detoxifying and weight loss effect. Tomatoes, with their sweet and sour taste, are a top choice for summer weight loss diets.
When trying to lose weight in the summer, it's crucial to choose a scientific approach, no matter which method you select.
