Fat is something we eat, and it is generally believed that dieting can help in weight loss. However, eating the right foods can also help you get rid of excess fat. Let's take a look at some common foods that have a fat-reducing effect and can help you burn off body fat.
[Fruits]
Both grape juice and wine contain resveratrol, a natural substance that helps lower cholesterol. Animal studies have also shown that it can reduce cholesterol and inhibit platelet aggregation, making grapes one of the best foods for people with high blood lipid levels.
Apples have a great fat-reducing effect due to their high content of pectin, cellulose, and vitamin C. Apples can lower the level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood and increase the level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
[Vegetables]
Garlic contains sulfur, which forms sulfur compounds that can reduce cholesterol and prevent blood clot formation. It helps increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, which is beneficial for weight loss.
Chives contain calcium, phosphorus, iron, sugar, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, carotene, and a large amount of fiber. They can enhance gastrointestinal motility and have a good laxative effect, helping to eliminate excess fat from the intestines.
Onions contain prostaglandin A, which has vasodilating and blood pressure-lowering effects. They also contain organic sulfur compounds and a small amount of sulfur-containing amino acids, which can lower blood lipids and prevent arteriosclerosis.
Winter melon contains protein and various B vitamins. It can remove excess fat and water from the body, thus aiding in weight loss.
Carrots contain pectin calcium, which can combine with bile acids and excrete them in the feces. The production of bile acids in the body requires the use of cholesterol in the blood, thereby reducing the level of cholesterol in the blood.
[Grains]
Oats contain abundant linoleic acid and saponins, which can prevent and treat atherosclerosis.
Corn is rich in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, lecithin, vitamin E, etc., all of which have a cholesterol-lowering effect. Native Americans have almost no hypertension or coronary heart disease, mainly due to their diet based on corn.
[Seafood]
Oysters are rich in zinc and taurine, which can promote the decomposition of cholesterol and help lower blood lipid levels.
Kelp is rich in taurine and alginate, which can lower blood lipids and cholesterol in bile.
[Dairy Products]
Milk contains abundant lactic acid and calcium. It can inhibit the deposition of cholesterol on arterial walls and inhibit the activity of cholesterol synthesis enzymes in the body, thus reducing cholesterol production.
Yogurt contains the nutritional components of milk as well as lactobacillus, which aids digestion. It has a better fat-reducing effect.
[Mushrooms]
Shiitake mushrooms can significantly lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in the body.
Black fungus is rich in iron, vitamin B2, and various phospholipids. It promotes digestion and has a blood lipid-lowering effect.
In addition, other fresh green vegetables, fruits, and seaweed that are rich in fiber, pectin, and vitamin C, such as celery, cabbage, green pepper, hawthorn, fresh jujube, citrus fruit, as well as nori and spirulina, all have good fat-reducing effects.
