Embarrassing! A full stomach, eat high-fiber burdock with the skin to lose weight

Don’t underestimate the weight-loss charm of burdock, a side dish on the table! Since ancient times, burdock has been regarded as a holy health product for male aphrodisiac, but nutritionists say that the calories in burdock are only 70% of half a bowl of white rice. Burdock is especially rich in crude fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility and improve constipation. For those who have difficulty defecating or always feel "full of feces", consuming a moderate amount can easily make them feel lighter.

The calories in burdock are only 70% of those in white rice. It is rich in fiber and helps with bowel movements.

Hong Ruopu, a nutritionist at the Zhongxiao branch of Taipei City United Hospital, said that burdock is called "niufang" and its Taiwanese homonym is "Wumou". Although it looks ugly, it is inseparable from health preservation and longevity. In particular, the ancients believed in "using the shape to nourish the shape" and usually used it as an aphrodisiac food supplement.

In fact, burdock is also a good ingredient for weight loss. Every 100 grams of burdock contains about 98 calories, which is lower than the 140 calories of the same weight of white rice (about half a bowl of rice), only about 70% of the calories. People who want to lose weight can partially replace rice with burdock. It is a very good high-fiber root staple food that also gives a feeling of fullness. In addition, the biggest feature of burdock is its rich dietary fiber, which can increase the amount of feces and is very helpful for defecation.

Burdock is rich in nutrients and can strengthen the stomach and intestines, promote diuresis, and lower blood lipids

Nutritionist Hong Ruopu said that burdock contains oligosaccharides and dietary fiber, which can strengthen the stomach and intestines, relieve bloating, improve constipation, and avoid stool retention, which helps prevent rectal cancer. In addition, the inulin contained in burdock can maintain the balance of intestinal flora and promote digestion. It can also help diabetic patients improve blood sugar and is also suitable for people with metabolic syndrome.

The phytochemicals contained in burdock have antioxidant and health-promoting effects. Among them, quercetin and luteolin are particularly effective for the human body. They can clear or purify the blood, have diuretic effects, and improve eczema, acne or psoriasis. The protein and calcium content of burdock is the highest among root vegetables, and it is also helpful for patients with hyperlipidemia, rheumatism and diabetes.

The most nutritious part of burdock is the skin. Eat it with the skin and bones.

How to eat burdock for weight loss? Nutritionist Hong Ruopu said that burdock can be eaten "with skin and bones" because, like other fruits and vegetables such as apples, grapes, and carrots, the skin is the most nutritious. Do not remove it immediately. Remember to gently scrub it with a soft brush and clean water before eating to remove the dirt on the skin. If you really don't want to eat the skin, you can use the back of a knife to gently scrape the gray-brown skin.

However, burdock is rich in iron and will oxidize and turn black when exposed to air. It is best to soak the cut burdock in diluted lemon water or white vinegar water to maintain its white color and enhance the taste.

【Braised Burdock, Red Radish and Pork Ribs Soup】

Ingredients: white radish, carrot, burdock, pork chop, appropriate amounts.

practice:

1. Peel the white radish, red radish and burdock, clean and cut into pieces; clean and cut the pork chop into pieces, blanch in boiling water and set aside.

2. Put pork chops, carrots, white radish and burdock into the rice cooker and cook with a little salt and wine.

Tips: The sweetness of burdock comes from its skin. When choosing burdock, it is best to feel the weight of the burdock with your hands. The heavier it is, the less hollow it is inside and the better it tastes.

"This is what Chinese medicine says"

Burdock tastes sweet and is a neutral food, which means it is neither cold nor hot. In principle, no one is unsuitable to eat it. However, special attention should be paid to the fact that burdock fibers are relatively coarse. People with weak constitutions who are prone to diarrhea, or those with irritable bowel syndrome and faster intestinal peristalsis, should better consume less to avoid making matters worse.