Many people have a bad appetite and can't eat, so they switch to drinking porridge, which is refreshing, healthy and weight loss.

Why can’t you lose weight even though you drink porridge three times a day? Can eating porridge help you lose weight?

Today, let’s talk to you about eating porridge~

First of all, the GI value of white rice is relatively high. After being cooked into porridge, the GI value (glycemic index) will decrease. Higher, the cooked porridge is thick and delicate, and the rice grains are not visible. This kind of porridge is no different from rice cereal.

Because it contains a lot of starch (sugar) and has a relatively high GI value, there is a saying that "white porridge = sugar water". From this perspective, white porridge is not suitable as a food during the fat loss period.

Secondly, although porridge has a high GI value, it has fewer calories than rice. Each bowl of rice contains about 250 calories, while each bowl of porridge contains about 140 calories.

But because most porridges are usually low in calories, many fat people will feel free to drink them with their belly open. At this time, they will eat too many calories, which will eventually lead to weight gain, not to mention added sugar. of porridge.

The most important point is that when losing weight, you must pay attention to a balanced nutritional diet, that is, on the premise of controlling the total caloric intake, eat some protein, carbohydrates, and fats. .

No matter how rich the ingredients are in the porridge, it is not as nutritionally balanced as a full meal of meat and vegetables. If you take porridge as a main meal for a long time, it will easily cause malnutrition and affect the effect.

So, can’t we eat porridge during weight loss?

That’s not true. There are many types of porridge and ways to eat it. Learning the correct way to drink it can still double the weight loss effect.

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Drink more multigrain porridge, white porridge with vegetables

Multigrain porridge with high dietary fiber content, in addition to carbohydrates, is also rich in dietary fiber. You can feel full quickly after eating, which is very helpful in reducing appetite and controlling food intake.

In addition, the dietary fiber in cereals can also slow down the rise in blood sugar levels, inhibit fat formation and prevent obesity.

So when drinking porridge during weight loss, it is recommended to eat multigrain porridge.

If you really want to drink white porridge, it is recommended to pair it with vegetables. Because vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, eating them can inhibit fat synthesis and prevent obesity.

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Seize the time to drink porridge

Many people like to drink porridge at lunch. In fact, considering that lunch must provide energy for the entire afternoon work activities , it is difficult to provide enough energy by drinking porridge, and it also makes you hungry easily.

The appropriate time to drink porridge is breakfast and evening. Drink some porridge for breakfast. Firstly, it can replenish the water lost during the night. Secondly, drinking a bowl of porridge that is mild and non-irritating can also protect the stomach.

At night, it is most taboo to eat greasy and heavy food. High calories will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, which is very detrimental to weight loss. At this time, a bowl of light and easy-to-digest porridge is a good choice.

However, it should be noted that although you can drink porridge in the morning and evening, it is recommended not to drink porridge more than once a day. On the one hand, you will easily feel hungry if you are not full. Secondly, no matter how rich the ingredients in the porridge are, It is still not enough and prone to malnutrition.

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The porridge should not be too rotten

Many people like to drink some pulpy and soft porridge, thinking that it is easier to digest. So when cooking porridge, add more water and cook it for a long time.

In fact, if the porridge is cooked too badly, it will not only increase the viscosity but also increase the blood sugar response, which can easily cause a rapid rise in blood sugar and is not conducive to weight loss.

After reading this, do you have a correct understanding of the "porridge diet method"? Remember, on the premise of controlling total calorie intake, maintaining a balanced nutritional diet is the only correct answer to weight loss. At the same time, reasonable exercise can prevent muscle loss.