Don't forget to lose weight with these 5 fruits that are high in fiber and low in sugar to help your metabolism

Fruit has always been a good friend of people who want to lose weight, but how to eat it correctly? Doctors recommend that people who want to lose weight should consume multiple servings of fruit every day, especially high-fiber, low-sugar fruits, which are very beneficial to the body's metabolism. Nutritionists also mentioned that in addition to fruit, do not neglect the intake of nutrients such as protein and starch. As long as you control the portion, you can lose weight healthily and not gain weight again.

Apples are rich in pectin, fruit acid, vitamins and potassium, which not only replenish nutrition but are also very helpful in eliminating edema.

Huang Yunzhen, a nutritionist at the Songde branch of Taipei City United Hospital, said that vegetables and fruits are a must when you want to lose weight, because fruits are rich in vitamins, dietary fiber and minerals, which can supplement the body's essential nutrients and also help the body's metabolism. It is recommended to eat at least 5 kinds of fruits every day, about 5 to 6 servings (about one bowl per serving), evenly distributed among 3 meals.

Dr. Xiao Dunren, a hepatobiliary gastroenterologist who has been engaged in obesity medicine for a long time, mentioned that as for eating before or after meals, there is actually not much difference, but from the perspective of weight loss, eating a portion of fruits and vegetables before a meal can indeed reduce the intake of other foods in the meal, so that the calories consumed are a little less. However, if you have a weak stomach, or if you have symptoms such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and gastric ulcers, it is best to eat after a meal.

It is recommended that people who want to lose weight should consume more high-fiber, low-sugar fruits such as apples, guava, tomatoes, kiwis, grapefruits, etc. In addition to taking in rich vitamins and replenishing the nutrients needed by the body, they can also help the intestines function and accelerate metabolism. When you have a healthy stomach, you are one step closer to losing weight!

‧ apple

Each apple has about 50 calories. Although the calories are not high, it can provide the human body with a variety of nutrients. Apples are rich in pectin and potassium, which are very helpful in eliminating edema.

‧ Guava

Guava is rich in dietary fiber, which can delay the absorption of sugar in the intestines. Its low glycemic index can also effectively slow down the rise of blood sugar, making it less likely to cause hunger and gain weight. The calories are lower after removing the seeds.

‧ tomato

Tomatoes contain lycopene, dietary fiber and pectin, which can reduce calorie intake and promote gastrointestinal motility. And compared to guava, it has a lower glycemic index.

‧ kiwi

Kiwi fruit is rich in vitamin C. Eating 1 to 1.5 kiwi fruits a day meets the recommended daily intake of vitamin C for adults. In addition, many studies have pointed out that kiwi fruit is very helpful for the intestines.

‧ Grapefruit

Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C and contains more fiber. It is a very popular weight loss fruit in Europe and the United States. Studies have shown that if you eat half a grapefruit with every meal, you can lose 2 kilograms in 3 months.

Nutritionist Huang Yunzhen added that fruits can help with weight loss but one should not rely solely on them and not consume other foods. For people who are losing weight, a balanced diet is very important. For example, protein, starch, etc. are essential foods for maintaining muscle and increasing satiety. As long as you control the portion, you can lose weight healthily without gaining weight again.