Can eating spicy hotpot help you lose weight? Famous weight loss doctor: The fattest and most greasy ones are here...

In winter, people want to nourish themselves but are afraid of gaining weight. Recently, a rumor has gone viral on the Internet that "eating spicy hot pot can help you lose weight." However, doctors pointed out that although eating chili peppers can increase the metabolic rate, promote circulation, and make the skin red and hot, this cannot be broadly interpreted as eating spicy hot pot to help lose weight. Therefore, it is unrealistic to try to lose weight by eating spicy food or applying chili paste.

Liu Bowen, executive director of the Taiwan Obesity Prevention and Health Education Association and a weight loss specialist, pointed out that the weather is chilly and many people like to eat spicy hot pot to warm their bodies. They believe that the chili in the pot is a spicy and warm seasoning, and the "capsaicin" in it can increase the body's metabolism and accelerate fat burning, thereby achieving the effect of weight loss.

Spicy hotpot weight loss, be careful not to gain weight

In fact, the spicy taste of the soup in the spicy hot pot is mostly not caused by the chili peppers, but by the chili oil or chemical ingredients. If you use this method to lose weight, it will not only be ineffective, but will cause obesity or edema due to excessive calorie intake, and even cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

In addition, a small amount of capsaicin can stimulate the blood vessels in the stomach and protect the stomach wall, but if you eat a lot of chili peppers, it can easily damage the stomach and intestines and increase the risk of gastroesophageal reflux. In addition, acne is easy to develop after eating spicy hot pot, which may be due to eating fried hot pot ingredients, or lifestyle habits such as excessive fat intake and staying up late that make the skin worse.

Dr. Liu Bowen emphasized that winter is a good season for weight loss, but many people are afraid to eat high-calorie hot pot or barbecue when losing weight. In fact, you don’t need to fast deliberately to lose weight, and you can still enjoy many things. The key is: you must choose the right food wisely and in moderation to avoid fat accumulation and obesity.

4 tips to eat spicy hotpot without getting fat**

1. Be sure to remove the oil:

The most fattening thing about spicy hotpot is the thick layer of oil on the spicy soup. 1500 ml of spicy soup has a calorie content of 900 calories, but once the oil is removed, the calories are instantly reduced to 1/10. It is recommended to choose a slightly spicy soup base to appropriately increase metabolism and avoid a surge in fat calories.

2. Eat less dipping sauce:

Sauces such as shacha sauce are not only high in calories and sodium, but also high in sodium. It is recommended not to eat with sauce to reduce calorie intake. If you must have a dipping sauce, it is recommended to add some green garlic to the spicy soup base. It not only enhances the flavor and increases the aroma, but also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, which is good for your health.

3. Spicy hotpot order:

Eat vegetables first to supplement fiber, vitamins and increase satiety, then eat low-fat protein, and finally eat staple food starch, which can satisfy your appetite without worrying about getting fat. But remember to drink less soda and beer, because they neither quench your thirst nor contain high calories, so it is best to drink as little as possible.

4. Choose ingredients wisely:

1. Vegetables: Choose 2 servings of vegetables of different colors, such as spinach, mushrooms, eggplant, red and white radish, etc., and cook them into about 1 bowl.

2. Staple foods: Choose 1 to 2 servings of staple foods, such as high-fiber foods such as pumpkin, taro, sweet potato, etc., about 3 or 4 small pieces per serving.

3. Medium- and low-fat soy, egg, fish and meat: Choose 1 portion of plant protein such as tofu, dried tofu, non-fried bean buns, etc., and pair it with sea bream fillets, shrimp, clams and other ingredients.