Detoxification diet promotes metabolic health and helps you lose weight

The relationship between the human body and calories is like that between a machine and fuel. If the body takes in too much calories, the excess fuel will be stored in the fuel tank. The more times and faster the machine operates, the more fuel it consumes. Therefore, people with fast metabolism use more calories and have fewer calories left. Therefore, increasing your metabolism is an effective way to burn fat.

Use diet to boost metabolism and lose fat

There are two reasons why detoxifying foods can help you lose weight. One is that they are low in calories, and the other is that they have the effect of enhancing metabolism. Low-calorie, high-fiber, and filling foods, such as vegetables and fruits, are low in fat and calories, so you won’t gain weight even if you eat more. In addition, some nutrients have antioxidant and metabolic effects, or can inhibit fat absorption and synthesis and accelerate fat decomposition, thereby achieving better weight loss effects.

For example, beans are rich in B vitamins, which can promote the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and avoid overnutrition and the accumulation of fat in the body. Cucumbers and winter melons contain succinic acid, which can prevent fat synthesis, promote fat consumption, and reduce body fat.

In addition, celery is a negative calorie food, which means that the calories required to digest celery are higher than what celery provides to the human body, which is beneficial for weight loss.

Potassium and sodium balance to avoid edema-type obesity

Water retention is also one of the reasons for gaining weight. Food and exercise can also help metabolism and prevent water retention. Potassium and sodium are nutrients responsible for water exchange. Maintaining the balance of these two minerals can help cells fill with water, eliminate excess water, and avoid edema-type obesity.

This article is provided by Human Think Tank Publishing House and is excerpted from the book "This is How to Eat to Detoxify and Lose Weight", the original author is Lin Yuhong, director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Xinguang Hospital.