Ingredients that are in season are fresh and rich in nutrients. In particular, in summer, seasonal fruits that are light and refreshing rather than high-calorie and heavy foods are perfect. In summer, many people pay attention to what they eat because they wear a lot of clothes that reveal their bodies.
Fortunately, there are many kinds of summer foods that help detox and lose weight. One thing to note is that it is good to eat enough food-based foods such as fruits and vegetables to help remove toxins and lose weight, but it is difficult to consider them as a substitute for meals.
In order to maintain health and stamina, don’t forget to consume adequate protein. In this regard, based on data from the American women’s health media, ‘Women’s Health’, we looked into foods that are good for detoxification and weight loss in summer.
◇Blueberry
Blueberries are one of the representative fruits that contain powerful antioxidants. Anthocyanin, which is abundant in blueberries, widens blood vessels to prevent plaque formation and increases blood flow to the brain, helping to improve brain health and memory.
◇Green tea
In summer, we drink a lot of drinks as well as fruits to cool off from the heat and replenish moisture. However, if you drink soda or fruit juice with high sugar content, you will be more thirsty as a result. Cool green tea is perfect for a summer drink. Green tea contains catechin, a type of polyphenol, which helps to remove harmful oxygen in the body through antioxidant action.
◇Tomato
In summer, sweating increases and dehydration is likely to occur. Thirst due to dehydration is sometimes confused with hunger. Tomatoes, which are high in water and give you a feeling of fullness, are good to combat hunger related to dehydration. Tomatoes are high in potassium, so when you eat foods with a lot of sodium, sodium is discharged to balance nutrition and prevent swelling of the face.
◇Grape
In summer, various types of grapes, depending on the presence or absence of seeds, size and color of eggs, appear on the shelves of supermarkets. Depending on the grape variety, there is a difference in sweetness and strength, so you can choose according to your taste. Grapes contain resveratrol, which acts as an antioxidant, which is helpful in preventing cancer and improving skin care. Since this ingredient is also abundant in grape skins and seeds, it is good to wash the grapes clean and eat them with the skins.
◇Cherry
Among the red color foods, cherries, which are relatively small in size, are rich in nutrients, including moisture and core fiber, compared to their small size. In addition, it contains anthocyanin, an antioxidant, which suppresses the increase of waste products and improves inflammation through anti-inflammatory action. Cherries contain melatonin, a sleep-inducing substance, which helps you get a good night’s sleep.