Bitter gourd is rich in nutrition and contains the most vitamin C among all melon vegetables. Vitamin c can accelerate lipid metabolism. In addition, the content of sugar and fat is very low, which is very suitable for obese people. It is found that bitter gourd can reduce cholesterol and triglyceride, which is most suitable for patients with hyperlipidemia.
The powerful effect of bitter gourd diet is also because bitter gourd contains dietary fiber. Dietary fiber can delay the absorption of lipids, so it can prevent the body from absorbing fatty foods. In addition, bitter gourd contains a small amount of organic acids, which can promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus and protect vitamin C from decomposition. This can ensure the metabolism of lipids.
Of course, you need to eat bitter gourd to lose weight. I recommend the following two ways to eat.
1, bitter gourd juice
Bitter gourd is squeezed into juice. If you feel too bitter to drink, you can add a kiwi or tomato to the juice. Just have a drink before lunch and dinner every day. Try to eat dinner early, because you will be thirsty after drinking bitter gourd juice, so eating dinner early can prevent fat accumulation and give you enough time to drink water instead of getting up in the middle of the night.
2, colored pepper mixed with bitter gourd
Cut bitter gourd in half, remove the pulp and white part, and cut into silk. Shred red pepper and scallion, and curl them in clear water. Mix minced garlic, soy sauce, sugar, salt and vinegar to make sauce. Blanch bitter gourd in water 15 seconds, quickly remove it, rinse it with cold water, drain the water, add shredded colored pepper and green onion, and then pour the sauce.
Matters needing attention in bitter gourd diet
Although many mm have tried the bitter gourd diet, the effect is good. But because bitter gourd is a cold thing. Therefore, you must not eat more, especially women with deficiency and cold constitution. It is not recommended to eat. Eat bitter gourd to lose weight. Don't drink tea, drink more water. Because bitter gourd will make the stomach very tired, and tea polyphenols in tea will make the stomach more uncomfortable.