Snacks help lose weight unexpectedly

Some fruits and vegetables have effective weight loss effects, without affecting the health of those who are in the process of losing weight.

The common characteristics of most of these fruits and vegetables are that they contain a lot of water, a lot of fiber, low energy, no fat, so they all have a weight loss effect if eaten in the right amount.

However, it should be noted that some fruits, although low in energy such as grapes (14kcal/100g), plums (20kcal/100g), guava (38kcal/100g)..., are not recommended for weight loss because they are sour, causing hunger and rumbling, and eating too much will be harmful to the stomach.

But some of the fruits and vegetables below have effective weight loss effects, without affecting the health of those who are in the process of losing weight, and have been researched by scientists in clinical trials.

The chemical composition of 100g of some fruits and vegetables that have a weight loss effect is as follows:

Cucumbers are one of the lowest calorie vegetables.

Cucumber:Cucumber is a fruit of the squash family, containing very little sugar, a refreshing taste, and many amino acids, vitamin C, and vitamin A (beta carotene). We can see that cucumber is one of the fruits and vegetables with the lowest energy, only 16kcal/100g.

The large amount of water in cucumbers helps quench thirst quickly. Cucumbers contain propyl alcohol diacid, a flavonoid that can prevent sugars from converting into fat. Therefore, eating cucumbers is very effective in reducing weight. In particular, cucumbers contain tartaric acid, which also prevents carbohydrates from converting into fat.

In addition, the beta carotene content in cucumbers is very high (138 micrograms), so it has antioxidant effects, slows down the skin aging process, and reduces acne, freckles, and wrinkles on the face.

The fiber content in rose apple is very high.

Plum:This is a fruit with very low energy (16kcal/100g), high water content (93g/100g), and especially, the fiber content in rose apple is very high (2.9g/100g).

Therefore, it is included in the group of fruits that have a very good effect on weight loss. The high fiber content helps to sweep excess fat and sugar out of the digestive tract through excretion. In addition, the high fiber content also helps to absorb sugar into the blood slowly, avoiding an increase in blood insulin; therefore, it has the effect of preventing diabetes.

Jicama has no fat.

Jicama:Jicama has a high water content and no fat. Like cucumbers, jicama has a high water content (92g/100g) and low energy (28kcal/100g); therefore, it is also an effective weight loss vegetable. This is a popular family dish.

Cabbage:This is also one of the vegetables that has been studied a lot for its weight loss effect. In addition to the low energy of cabbage (29kcal/100g), rich in fiber (1.6g/100g), the weight loss effect of cabbage is in anthocyanis, a flavonoid group, which has the effect of reducing insulin.

Therefore, it also reduces the absorption of sugar into the blood. Cabbage soup has been included in many weight loss menus and has proven to be effective in weight loss.

In cases of severe obesity, cabbage soup can be eaten in the daily menu without harming health because the nutritional composition of cabbage is quite balanced, with a high protein content compared to vegetables (1.8g/100g) and an average amount of carbohydrates of 5.3g/100g, so it does not cause hypoglycemia.

The chemical components in grapefruit have the effect of reducing insulin levels in the blood.

Grapefruit:Grapefruit is a fruit that many scientists have studied for its weight loss effects. Some research by American scientists at the Center for Digestive and Nutrition Research shows that the chemical components in grapefruit have the effect of reducing insulin levels in the blood.

Therefore, it will reduce appetite. Flavonoids in grapefruit have the effect of increasing the liver's ability to burn excess fat, reducing glucose absorption in the blood, reducing the amount of triglyceride (fat) in the blood. In addition, grapefruit has a very high vitamin C content (95mg), which has an antioxidant effect, thus reducing the risk of cancer.

Apples help eliminate excess fat in the body.

Apple:Apples contain pectin, a substance that can quickly reduce hunger, stabilize blood glucose levels, and eliminate excess fat in the body. To achieve the most effective weight loss effect, you should eat apples with the skin, because the apple skin contains the most fiber.

Apples also provide a high amount of vitamin C (34mg/100g), which helps increase the strength of blood vessels and the body's resistance.

According to Vietnamnet