Bitter gourd is a common vegetable in our daily life. Although it has a bitter taste, its health value is very high. In addition, it has a low sugar content, making it a true weight-loss vegetable. So why can bitter gourd help with weight loss? And what are the methods for using bitter gourd for weight loss?
The principle of weight loss with bitter gourd
When many people eat bitter gourd, they mainly focus on its weight loss effect. The main reason why bitter gourd has this effect is because it contains a large amount of lipase.
This substance can decompose the fat in the body and promote metabolism. Therefore, for those who want to lose weight and shape their bodies, choosing to eat bitter gourd is a great choice.
Bitter gourd not only has a very low calorie content, but also contains a substance called lipase, which can remove fat from the body and has a very good weight loss effect.
In particular, eating raw bitter gourd can achieve very good weight loss results. If you want to lose weight through bitter gourd, you must endure the bitterness of bitter gourd and eat two to three raw bitter gourds every day to achieve very good weight loss results.
Methods for weight loss with bitter gourd
1. Bitter gourd juice
Juice fresh bitter gourd with a juicer and drink it. You can add some honey according to your personal preference, but not too much, as honey has a high sugar content.
2. Stir-fried bitter gourd with eggs
Many people don't know that if you cut the bitter gourd into thin slices (the thinner the less bitter), soak it in salt water for ten minutes, wash it and then stir-fry it with eggs, there will be basically no bitterness.
3. Cold salad with bitter gourd
The best way to lose weight with bitter gourd is to eat it raw. Remove the seeds, wash it, and don't remove the skin. Eat at least 2 bitter gourds a day, but no more than 4. If you find it too bitter, you can slice or shred it and soak it in salt water before eating.
