29/01/2025
If you feel like you have overindulged this holiday season and are looking to get back on track with healthy eating, here are some foods you can add to your plate that are not only delicious, and nutritious, but will also help boost your metabolism.
๐ข๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ๐: Valued for their nutrients and low calories, organic vegetables are preferred in to avoid synthetic chemicals, which can disrupt body energy and impede weight loss.
๐ ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ (๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ณ, ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ป, ๐ง๐๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐, ๐๐ฎ๐บ): Lean meats provide essential proteins for muscle repair and metabolism, aiding in weight management when consumed in moderation.
๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ (๐ฅ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ, ๐ค๐๐ถ๐ป๐ผ๐ฎ, ๐ข๐ฎ๐๐): These grains supply complex carbohydrates for sustained energy and digestive health. Oats, for example, have beta-glucan, a fiber that enhances satiety and stabilizes blood sugar.
๐ฌ๐ฎ๐บ๐, ๐ฃ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐: Rich in fibre and nutrients, these foods support digestive health. Yams are particularly valued for their spleen-supporting properties, crucial for digestion.
๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ถ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ ๐๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐ผ๐บ๐ (๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐, ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐, ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐, ๐๐ถ๐ด๐, ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐): This group provides vitamins and antioxidants. Fruits like cherries and grapes cleanse the liver and improve blood flow, while shiitake mushrooms boost immunity and aid digestion.
๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ก๐๐๐: This pairing stabilizes blood sugar levels by combining the quick-release energy of fruit sugars with the protein and fat from nuts, embodying the TCM principle of Yin and Yang balance.
These recommendations aim to optimize metabolism, digestive health, and energy balance, essential for effective weight loss and maintaining a healthy diet.