"Every morning when I wake up, the first thing I say to myself is 'give myself some encouragement'. Every time I eat a little more, I say 'sorry'. Calories are my enemy, burning my calories." This weight loss song has quickly become popular, showing the importance of weight loss in people's minds. Is peach gum effective for weight loss?
Can Peach Gum Help with Weight Loss?
Yes, it can.
Peach gum can help with weight loss. Why? Firstly, peach gum itself is a low-calorie food. It contains about 175 calories per 100 grams, making it a low cholesterol and low saturated fat food. Secondly, peach gum contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, promotes intestinal peristalsis, and has a laxative effect, reducing the accumulation of food residues in the body. Additionally, peach gum can enhance the feeling of fullness, reducing calorie intake and achieving weight control.
Can Peach Gum be Consumed Long-Term for Weight Loss?
It is not recommended to consume it long-term.
Although peach gum has a certain weight loss effect, it is not suitable for long-term consumption. Peach gum is not only a beauty product but also a traditional Chinese medicinal ingredient. It has a neutral nature, with a sweet and bitter taste, and has the effects of quenching thirst, stopping diarrhea, and promoting diuresis. It is suitable for symptoms such as blood stranguria, urinary calculi, and dysentery. However, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, peach gum is not suitable for long-term consumption. From a health perspective, peach gum is also not suitable for long-term consumption as it is difficult to digest and can cause gastrointestinal discomfort if consumed for a prolonged period.
Can Peach Gum be Consumed on an Empty Stomach for Weight Loss?
Yes, it can be consumed on an empty stomach.
Peach gum mainly consists of carbohydrates and contains various nutrients such as proteins and vitamins. Consuming it on an empty stomach is more conducive to the absorption of nutrients and the effectiveness of the medicine. Moreover, peach gum contains polysaccharides, and consuming it on an empty stomach not only supplements nutrition but also reduces the intake of other foods.
Precautions for Using Peach Gum for Weight Loss
Control the Amount
Peach gum is a resin secreted by peach trees and its composition is similar to gum arabic. It is not easily digestible, so whether for weight loss or regular consumption, the amount should be controlled to avoid symptoms such as indigestion and diarrhea.
Soak before Consumption
Dried peach gum, after being dried by wind and sun, has a texture similar to amber crystals and needs to be soaked before consumption. Generally, peach gum needs to be soaked for more than 12 hours, so it is recommended to soak it in advance.
Remove Impurities
The black impurities in peach gum are adhered during the formation process and hold no nutritional value. They can be removed during soaking.
Methods of Consuming Peach Gum for Weight Loss
Peach Gum and Coix Seed Stewed Snow Pear
Ingredients:
40g peach gum, 40g coix seed, 2 snow pears, water, and appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Soak the peach gum overnight and wash away impurities.
2. Soak the coix seed for 2 hours.
3. Wash the clean peach gum and coix seed and add them with an appropriate amount of water into an electric stew pot.
4. Stew on low heat for 2 hours.
5. Wash the snow pears and remove the skin, and hollow out the bottom.
6. Put the snow pears into the electric stew pot and stew for another hour. Add rock sugar in the last ten minutes.
Peach Gum and Fresh Lotus Stew
Main ingredients:
appropriate amount of lotus seeds, peach gum, rock sugar, a little fresh milk, and apricot (juice).
Instructions:
1. Soak the peach gum in water overnight.
2. Put the peach gum and lotus seeds in a pot and stew them for 2 hours.
3. Add rock sugar or condensed milk, and honey for seasoning.
