For modern women, having a perfect figure is considered to be a beauty asset, so losing weight is necessary. Besides exercising, many people also try to achieve their weight loss goals through dieting, and the most important aspect of improving diet structure is consuming low-calorie foods.
【Recommended Low-Calorie Foods for Weight Loss】
1. Celery
Calories: 12 kcal (100 grams of edible portion)
Celery can help with bowel movement and balance sodium and potassium levels. Vitamins have an impact on the skin, nervous system, and appetite. Lack of vitamin B2 can lead to fatigue, weakness, and mouth ulcers.
2. Cucumber
Calories: 15 kcal (100 grams of edible portion)
Cucumbers are rich in nutrients and have a crispy and refreshing taste when eaten raw. From a nutritional perspective, the cucumber peel contains abundant nutrients and should be kept when eating raw.
3. Chinese Cabbage
Calories: 17 kcal (100 grams of edible portion)
Chinese cabbage is high in dietary fiber and vitamin A, which is beneficial for eye protection and beauty when consumed fresh during the bright summer.
【Dieting Misconceptions】
1. Skipping Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When you wake up in the morning and don't replenish any energy, it can lead to muscle loss. Muscles can accelerate your metabolism.
2. Emotional Eating
Many women tend to overeat when they feel anxious, depressed, angry, or sad. This is a tendency towards emotional eating. It is recommended to manage your emotions properly and not to use food as comfort or reward.
3. Food Anxiety
Many people experience food anxiety when trying to lose weight and worry about gaining weight no matter what they eat. This can lead to nutritional imbalances. To maintain a slim figure, it is important to consume the essential nutrients the body needs in a balanced manner.
4. Eating While Watching TV
Many people have the habit of eating while watching TV, which is called mindless eating. Eating while watching TV makes it difficult to control the portion size, resulting in consuming a lot of calories.
【Low-Calorie Dieting Method】
1. Stir-Frying with Plant Oil
A low-fat and sugar-free nutrition plan: Do not eat anything four hours before going to bed. If you cannot find specific foods on the menu, look for similar alternatives.
You can either DIY or purchase ingredients. If the quantity is not specified, it is equivalent to one cup, one bowl, or one serving (choose a smaller size). For beverages, use low-calorie, low-fat, and sugar-free options (hot or cold).
2. Breakfast Combination
Many people nowadays skip breakfast, but breakfast is the source of energy for the day. Therefore, bananas, which provide immediate and long-lasting energy, are the most suitable food for breakfast.
3. Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Cut carrots, green peppers, baby cucumbers, cauliflower, and celery into strips, which can be used as snacks and stored in the refrigerator for easy access as a healthy snack.
4. Drink Plenty of Water
Drinking 8 cups of water every day can miraculously reduce hunger, flush out excess fat in the body, and keep your metabolism functioning smoothly. You will feel relaxed and refreshed, and naturally lose weight.
