Many fruits have weight loss effects, and these fruits are generally sour in taste. Blackberries are a fruit that is commonly consumed in summer, with a sweet and sour taste that is very delicious. So, can blackberries help with weight loss?
Can blackberries help with weight loss?
Blackberries have a certain effect on weight loss.
Although blackberries are considered a sweeter fruit compared to others, their energy content is not very high. 100g of blackberries contains 36 calories, 7.8g of carbohydrates, 0.2g of fat, and 0.7g of protein. They are considered a typical low-energy, low-fat food, with a slightly higher sugar content. Eating them in moderation can help with weight loss and slimming.
How many blackberries should be eaten?
Although blackberries have a relatively low energy content and eating them in moderation can help with weight loss and slimming, consuming too many can lead to a large accumulation of sugar in the blood. If not completely consumed, this sugar will be converted into fat, causing obesity.
Recommendation: It is recommended to consume 2-5 blackberries each time, with a maximum of 10 per day, to avoid obesity.
How to eat blackberries for weight loss?
Eat blackberries with the skin.
The skin of blackberries contains a large amount of fiber, and the dietary fiber in it has a water-absorbing effect. Consuming it can reduce the intake of other high-energy foods and also has the ability to inhibit the absorption of fat substances. Although eating them with the skin may not taste very good, it has a better weight loss effect.
Precautions when eating blackberries for weight loss
1. Although blackberries have weight loss effects, their weight loss effect is not very strong. They should not be used as the main food for weight loss or as a meal replacement to avoid malnutrition.
2. The fruit kernels of blackberries contain a certain amount of amygdalin, which is toxic. Therefore, blackberries should not be eaten raw or the fruit kernels should not be consumed.
