Konjac weight loss efficacy
Konjac in the "glucomannan" has a strong ability to dissolve, strong water absorption, expansion can produce a sense of satiety, to a certain extent, to play a role in controlling the role of diet.
It also becomes a "sticky cellulose" that slows down the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine, slowing down digestion and absorption. Since the body's absorption of simple sugars is reduced, the synthesis of fatty acids in the body is also reduced, resulting in weight loss.
At the same time, it helps those unabsorbed nutrients to be excreted with the feces, which will have a laxative effect.
Medicinal and practical value of konjac
Laxative
Konjac is a kind of cool food, has the effect of eliminating swelling, removing blood stasis, activating blood circulation and detoxification, laxative. Konjac in a large number of some kind of fiber is conducive to the movement of the gastrointestinal tract, lubricate the stomach and intestines, discharge of metabolites in the body.
Beneficial to the blood
Konjac has a special substance that slows down our absorption of certain alcohols and helps to reduce the concentration of lipids in the blood. There is also a substance called soluble fiber that absorbs sugar from the body's stomach and small intestine. It helps people prevent their diets from absorbing too much sugar, which can lead to high blood sugar.
Weight loss and fitness
Eating konjac can also give people a sense of fullness, because the substances contained in it have a swelling function, which plays a viscous and tough role in the intestines and stomach, thus effectively reducing the dieter's appetite and appetite, and helping to lose weight successfully and regain a good body shape.
Edibility
Cucumber with konjac
Konjac is usually mixed with cucumber and carrot. First, cut the konjac and cucumber into cubes and blanch them in boiling water with shredded carrots. It must be cooked, because konjac can not be eaten raw. Then, it can be mixed with moderate amounts of onion and ginger. The taste is smooth and crunchy, and there are laxative properties. This is a very delicious dish.
Konjac contains a large amount of mannan anhydride, vitamins, plant fiber and a certain amount of mucin, which has a peculiar health function. Mucin contained in konjac can effectively prevent cholesterol, atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Adequate dietary fiber can accelerate the body's metabolism, accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis and digestion, and discharge excess body heat. In addition, there is a strong sense of satiety after use, which is a beauty product for those who want to lose weight.
Buy flexible konjac when you buy konjac, not too soft. To store it, just put it in a storage box and chill it in the refrigerator.
To make it easier to taste, draw a few grids with a knife before cooking. Konjac is poisonous and must be cooked for at least three hours before serving.
Konjac has a cholesterol-inhibiting effect, so it is best stewed with meat to balance the nutrients in it.