Eat alkaline food to lose weight and choose 5 seasonal fruits

If people with acidic constitution consume too much high-calorie acidic food, it may cause the body fat to not be metabolized normally, making it difficult to achieve weight loss effect. Nutritionists say that most vegetables and fruits are alkaline foods, which can promote the body's normal metabolism of fat. Seasonal fruits such as guava, tomatoes, oranges, strawberries, dates, etc. are good choices.

Alkaline foods such as strawberries, oranges and tomatoes are low in calories and rich in various nutrients, which help maintain normal metabolism in the body and achieve the effect of weight loss.

Some people say that being obese and unable to lose weight is due to acidic foods causing an acidic constitution and a deterioration in the body's metabolic capacity. Therefore, it is recommended to eat more alkaline foods to neutralize the acidic constitution in order to achieve the goal of reducing fat. However, nutritionist Huang Shifen, head of the nutrition department of Tong Hospital, said that whether it is acidic or alkaline food, it will only affect the pH level of urine, and will not affect the pH value of blood or directly cause acid-base imbalance of the body. Therefore, it cannot be said that acidic food or body constitution is prone to cause obesity.

A healthy human body has a weakly alkaline constitution, with a pH value of about 7.35 to 7.45. At this time, the body can perform at its best working efficiency, which helps to metabolize excess fat in the body. On the other hand, an acidic constitution may produce an acidic reaction due to the accumulation of excessive anions such as phosphorus, sodium, and chlorine in the body after digestion, absorption and metabolism of food, making the body unhealthy, with inflammation, fatigue, poor blood circulation and metabolism, which in turn hinders the metabolic rate of fat and makes it difficult to eliminate excess fat.

Obesity is mostly caused by excessive intake of high-fat, high-calorie and high-sugar foods, lack of exercise and poor metabolic function. Nutritionist Huang Shifen said that acidic foods such as meat and eggs are mostly high-calorie foods, which are difficult for people with acidic constitutions to metabolize. In contrast, alkaline foods such as most vegetables and fruits are generally lower in calories and rich in fiber, which can aid gastrointestinal motility, promote bowel movements, and help eliminate fat and excess flesh.

Based on the principle of a balanced and healthy diet, people should eat less meat and more fruits and vegetables. It is recommended to consume 3 servings of vegetables per day, of which 1.5 servings should be dark green vegetables; and 2 servings of fruit per day, each serving is about the size of a baseball.

As for which alkaline foods are abundant in season and low in calories, nutritionist Huang Shifen recommends the following five kinds of fruits:

1. Guava: It is a fruit with low calorie density, makes you feel full, and is rich in fiber and vitamin C. It can help gastrointestinal motility, promote defecation, avoid excessive fat accumulation, and also has the effect of whitening the skin.

2. Tomatoes: They are rich in pectin and skin fiber, have low calorie density, are rich in water, and provide a good sense of fullness. They also contain potassium ions and citric acid, which help improve edema and obesity and burn calories.

3. Oranges: They are high in water, and their white fibers are high in fiber and vitamin C, which aids in metabolism. However, their fructose content may be too high, so daily intake should be limited to 2 oranges.

4. Strawberry: Rich in vitamin C, pectin and water, it can help digestion and bowel movements.

5. Dates: Rich in vitamins C, B1, B2, multiple minerals and fiber, they can promote appetite and nutrient absorption, and enable the body to maintain normal fat metabolism function.