1. Green Bean and Coix Seed Porridge
Ingredients: 20g green beans, 20g coix seeds
Instructions:
1. Rinse the coix seeds and green beans, then soak them in water overnight.
2. Drain the soaking water and add fresh water to a pot. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the beans and seeds are fully cooked.
Tips from the nutritionist: Green beans and coix seeds have diuretic effects and can help reduce swelling. Coix seeds also have skin whitening effects and can reduce the appearance of spots. Green beans have detoxifying effects and can help eliminate toxins from the body. As for the taste of the porridge, it may be bland without seasoning. You can add some sweeteners to enhance the taste, but remember to consider the calorie content of common sweeteners such as sugar, brown sugar, honey, or fruit sugar.
2. Energizing Salad
Ingredients: 50g lettuce, 30g cucumber, 35g corn kernels, 50g cherry tomatoes, 10g raisins, 50g low-fat yogurt
Instructions:
1. Wash the lettuce and cucumber, then slice them. Wash the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
2. Place the lettuce, cucumber, corn kernels, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
3. Pour in the yogurt and sprinkle with raisins. Serve.
Tips from the nutritionist: Fruits and vegetables are rich in fiber, which can prevent constipation and accelerate the elimination of toxins from the intestines. The vitamin B in yogurt can also give you a radiant complexion, making your skin look bright and beautiful.
3. Watermelon Slush
Ingredients: 300g watermelon, 10g fruit sugar, ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions:
1. Peel and cut the watermelon into small pieces.
2. Put the ice cubes and watermelon into a blender and blend until smooth.
3. Add fruit sugar and mix well.
Tips from the nutritionist: Watermelon has diuretic effects and can promote the elimination of water. It also has a cooling effect and can help soothe inflammations caused by excessive heat. In summer, when the weather is hot, your appetite may decrease, and you may not feel like eating a full meal. However, relying solely on icy treats without proper meals won't help you lose weight. Choosing ice-based treats like this watermelon slush can be a refreshing way to stay on track with your weight loss plan. If the watermelon is sweet enough, you can skip adding sugar.
