Kiwi and banana: Delicious slimming methods – eat them fresh, juice them, or make salads.

kiwi

Judging from its appearance alone, the kiwifruit is hardly appealing. Its skin is fuzzy, brown, and shaped like a large egg. Placed in a fruit stand, surrounded by the colorful array of other fruits, it's quite inconspicuous. However, from a nutritional perspective, it is undoubtedly the "King of Fruits." And from a weight-loss perspective, it's a true "slimming princess."

Kiwifruit is an ideal food for weight loss because it is rich in nutrients and extremely low in calories. Its unique dietary fiber not only promotes digestion and absorption but also creates a feeling of fullness. Therefore, kiwifruit is the best choice for weight loss while maintaining nutritional balance. For white-collar workers who want to maintain their figure but lack exercise, kiwifruit is the perfect summer fruit.

Kiwifruit contains a large amount of protein-digesting enzymes, making it an excellent match for meat dishes. The sweet and sour kiwifruit also has remarkable benefits such as preventing constipation, aiding digestion, and beautifying the skin.

Mini Recipes

1. Eat fresh

Eat at least 3 a day, before each of the three meals, or as a main meal, for at least 2 weeks.

2. Juice it.

Drink one large cup upon waking and one before bed.

3. Kiwi wine

Drinking a small cup every day, consistently over a long period, can help burn excess fat and maintain a good figure.

4. Kiwi Salad

Ingredients: 1 green kiwi, 80g lettuce, 1 apple, 40g red bell pepper, salad dressing.

Instructions: Slice the kiwi, add lettuce, apple and red bell pepper, and drizzle with salad dressing.

This dish is light, refreshing, and brightly colored. The delicious salad dressing further enhances its appeal and stimulates the appetite. It's high in fiber, which aids digestion and stimulates intestinal motility. Furthermore, the abundant vitamin C in kiwifruit helps with the absorption of iron found in kiwifruit and apples.

5. Traffic lights (for 2 people)

Ingredients: 2 kiwis, 8 cherry tomatoes, 8 slices of canned pineapple, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon honey, 1.5 tablespoons fruit vinegar.

practice:

(1) Peel and wash the kiwi, and cut it into small pieces along with the pineapple.

(2) After washing the cherry tomatoes, make a cross on the skin with a knife, then put them into boiling water for about 30 seconds, then take them out, peel them, drain the water, and set aside.

(3) Take a container and put in kiwi, pineapple, cherry tomatoes and all the seasonings. Mix well and then serve.

Nutritional assessment:

This healthy and refreshing appetizer is rich in vitamins A and C and fiber, which can enhance antioxidant capacity and aid digestion. In addition, when paired with healthy fruit vinegar, it can help regulate the body's pH balance, which is very beneficial to the health of the body and skin.

When choosing kiwifruit, select those that are firm yet slightly soft when gently pressed; avoid those that are too hard. Firmer kiwifruit are not yet ripe. If you accidentally buy one that is too hard, you can place it in a warm, slightly warm place until it ripens and becomes more elastic, then refrigerate it. It can generally be stored for more than a week.

banana

Bananas contain almost all vitamins and minerals, and are extremely low in calories, making them a good source of nutrition while aiding in weight loss. Bananas are also rich in potassium and magnesium. Potassium helps prevent high blood pressure and muscle cramps, while magnesium helps relieve fatigue.

Because bananas are easy to digest and absorb, they can be safely eaten by everyone from children to the elderly, providing balanced nutrition. With more and more people skipping breakfast, yet breakfast is the source of energy for the day, bananas, being ready to eat and providing sustained energy, have become an ideal breakfast food. Furthermore, because bananas are low in calories, even those on a diet can enjoy them without worry.

Mini Recipes

1. Banana Salad

Cut the bananas into small pieces, mix with salad dressing, and refrigerate for a while. A fragrant and sweet banana salad is ready. If you feel that bananas alone are too plain, you can add some apples, pineapples, or other fruits, depending on what ingredients you have.

2. Banana Oatmeal Porridge

This is an absolutely healthy staple food, and it's very easy to make. First, cook the oats in enough water until they are done. Then, add the diced bananas and some goji berries, and simmer for another 5-6 minutes. If you like milk, you can add some while cooking for an even better taste.

3. Iced yogurt with banana

The main ingredients this time are bananas and yogurt. Spread a thick layer of yogurt on the bananas, then put them in the freezer. Take them out after three or four hours, and a yogurt banana ice cream will appear before your eyes. Let's call it --- Iced Yogurt Banana.

4. Candied Bananas

Peel two medium-sized bananas, slice them, coat them with cornstarch, and deep-fry them until golden brown. Remove them from the oil and set them aside.

Next, heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, not too high. When the oil is about 50-60% hot, add the sugar. Add plenty of sugar, otherwise the syrup won't be thick enough and won't taste good. Note: After adding the sugar to the oil, immediately add water, otherwise the previously white sugar will turn into dark, charred candy. Simmer over a slightly higher heat than low, stirring constantly to prevent sticking to the bottom.

Once the sugar syrup starts to bubble, pour the previously fried banana slices into the pot, allowing them to fully contact the syrup. When the syrup thickens, you're all done.

Bananas are considered cooling in nature, and their nutritional value has been documented in ancient books. Their benefits include clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting bowel movements, moistening the lungs and relieving coughs, lowering blood pressure, and providing nourishment. They are a high-quality fruit, truly inexpensive and delicious. However, people with stomach pain, abdominal coldness, or weak spleen and stomach should eat them sparingly.

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