Soups are great healthy meal options to help you lose weight. They are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals, improving intestinal transit and the proper functioning of the body, in addition to having few calories.
Avoid using salt and chicken stock in all soups to avoid fluid retention. In addition, the ideal is not to beat the soup in the blender before drinking, so that the fibers remain whole and help prevent the absorption of fat in the intestine.
1. Pumpkin and ginger soup
Pumpkin and ginger soup is rich in vitamin A, fiber and antioxidants that will speed up metabolism and improve intestinal transit. Find out all the benefits of zucchini by clicking here.
Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon of olive oil½ medium onion chopped into small pieces1 chopped and crushed garlic clove½ kg of peeled and chopped pumpkin2 teaspoons of boiling waterBlack pepper to taste½ teaspoon of nutmeg½ teaspoon of grated ginger2 chopped kale leaves
Method of preparation:
Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil, then add the boiling water, the pepper and the other chopped ingredients, allowing to cook for about 30 minutes. Add the nutmeg and ginger, cook for another 10 minutes and turn off the heat.
2. Chicken soup with zucchini
Chicken soup with zucchini is ideal for eliminating fluid retention and helping with weight loss.
Ingredients:
- 1 chicken breast4 garlic cloves1 tablespoon of olive oil2 chayote1 / 2 zucchini2 carrots1 / 2 cabbage1 pack of watercress1 pack of kale butter2 tomatoesGreen smell to taste1 liter of water
Method of preparation:
Sauté the garlic in the oil and add the diced chicken, letting it cook until the chicken is white. Add the boiling water and the other cubed ingredients, and cook over medium heat. If you prefer, use the pressure cooker and let the ingredients cook for 5 minutes.
3. Tomato, cabbage and leek soup
This soup is rich in fiber and antioxidants, which will help speed up intestinal transit, hydrate the body and fight bad cholesterol.
Ingredients:
- 3 medium tomatoes1 whole green pepper without seeds3 large onions3 medium carrots1 stalk of leek350 g of red cabbage (1/2 small cabbage) 2 liter of water
Method of preparation:
In a pan with 2 liters of water, add all the chopped ingredients and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes or until all the ingredients are well cooked. You can also add pepper, garlic and parsley to the soup, but you should avoid using salt and chicken broths. Drink the soup in the amount you want.
It is also important to remember that soups should be taken preferably at dinner, and that weight loss is greater if healthy eating is done throughout the day. See an example of a complete menu to lose 3 kg in 3 days.
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