The key to success in losing weight by eating tomatoes at night is... which one should you choose, big tomatoes or small tomatoes?

Pickled tomatoes are an indispensable side dish for Japanese people. They are not only appetizing but also said to help control body fat. Some female artists have also shared their successful experiences of losing weight by eating tomatoes. Is it really feasible to lose weight by eating tomatoes? Internet legend: "Eating tomatoes at dinner time can help you lose weight." Is this true? What is the difference between large tomatoes and small tomatoes? Now let the nutritionist explain them one by one.

Eating tomatoes helps fat metabolism and increases satiety

There is a proverb that goes, "When tomatoes turn red, the doctor's face turns green!" Tomatoes are rich in nutrients and moderate consumption is good for your health. The main nutrients of tomatoes are lycopene, vitamin C and dietary fiber. Lycopene belongs to beta-carotene and is the most representative nutrient in tomatoes. It is characterized by strong antioxidant capacity and can improve cardiovascular diseases. In addition to tomatoes, fruits containing lycopene include: watermelon, guava, papaya, etc.

As for vitamin C, it also has powerful antioxidant ability, which can remove free radicals in the body, prevent aging, and beautify the skin. It is a holy product for beauty-loving girls. In addition, tomatoes are high in dietary fiber, which not only promotes environmental protection in the body, but also increases satiety and is considered a food that helps with weight loss.

Is it possible to lose weight by eating tomatoes? Nutritionist Gao Minmin said that the lycopene in tomatoes can help stimulate the secretion of adiponectin in the body, help with the decomposition and metabolism of fat, and provide antioxidant protection for the cardiovascular system. The dietary fiber and pectin found in tomatoes can also increase satiety and promote environmental protection in the body.

The lycopene in tomatoes can help stimulate the secretion of adiponectin in the body, helping the decomposition and metabolism of fat.

Since cherry tomatoes are fruits, they can be eaten as snacks between meals. About 15 tomatoes at a time constitute one serving of fruit.

Eating tomatoes in moderation can help you lose weight. Which one should you choose: large tomatoes or small tomatoes?

Since eating tomatoes in moderation can help with weight loss, is it recommended to eat large tomatoes or small tomatoes? What is the difference between large tomatoes and small tomatoes? Both large tomatoes and small tomatoes are called "tomatoes", but in terms of nutrition, large tomatoes have a lower average sugar content and are classified as "vegetables" in food classification. One large tomato is approximately one serving of vegetables, with 25 calories, 5g of sugar, and 1.2g of dietary fiber. Cherry tomatoes are fruits because they contain fructose. About 15 cherry tomatoes contain about 60 calories, 15g of sugar, and 2.5g of dietary fiber.

If people eat a moderate amount of tomatoes as a light meal at dinner, it can indeed increase the feeling of fullness and make up for the insufficient vegetable intake during the day, but what is the recommended way to eat it? Nutritionist Gao Minmin said that she recommends everyone to eat large tomatoes, because large tomatoes are vegetables. 86% of modern people consume less than 3 servings of vegetables a day, but they often say they want to lose weight. One large tomato is about one serving of vegetables. Eating 1 to 2 large tomatoes for dinner, which can be eaten raw or added to dishes, can not only increase satiety but also meet the need for vegetable intake.

Since cherry tomatoes are fruits, they can be eaten as snacks between meals. About 15 tomatoes at a time constitutes about one serving of fruit. The recommendation is "two servings of fruit a day is just right." Especially for those who want to control their weight or blood sugar, do not consume too much fructose to avoid affecting blood sugar or easily converting it into fat accumulation in the body.

To get the weight-loss benefits of big red tomatoes, is it better to eat them raw or cooked?

How can we eat red tomatoes wisely to get the nutritional value and help lose weight at the same time? Is it better to eat it raw? Or is it better to cook it? Nutritionist Gao Minmin said that if you are eating large tomatoes, it is recommended to eat them raw to get vitamin C. You can eat them directly or slice them into salads. If you cook them into soup or make scrambled eggs with tomatoes, you can get plenty of lycopene. Lycopene is a fat-soluble nutrient, so adding some oil when cooking will make it better absorbed. Therefore, whether you eat it raw or cooked, you can get the nutrients the human body needs.

This pot of tomato and vegetable soup not only provides rich dietary fiber, but also allows you to eat tomatoes full of lycopene.

[Nutritionist's Tips]:

However, it should be noted that tomatoes are high in potassium. Therefore, kidney patients who need to restrict potassium should not only control the amount of tomatoes they eat, but also blanch the tomatoes to remove potassium ions before cooking, so that they can be stir-fried or cooked without any burden.

The following is a tomato recipe recommended for people who want to lose weight at night for your reference:

【Tomato Vegetable Soup】

Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, 2 celery stalks, 1 onion, 8 mushrooms, 6 cloves of garlic, 1 small carrot, 1 potato, 100g cabbage.

practice:

1. Wash and dice all ingredients.

2. Add tomatoes, cabbage, half an onion, carrots and potatoes to a pot of boiling water and cook.

3. Add garlic, onion, mushrooms and celery to another hot pan and stir-fry until fragrant.

4. After the tomato soup pot boils, put all the fried ingredients into the pot and simmer.

5. Before serving, season with pepper salt or a little salt and it’s done.

benefit:

Eating this pot of tomato and vegetable soup for dinner not only provides you with abundant dietary fiber, but also allows you to eat tomatoes full of lycopene, which increases your sense of fullness while promoting environmental protection in the body.