- 1. Eggplant water
- 2. Eggplant pie with chicken
- 3. Eggplant detox juice
- 4. Stuffed eggplant
- 5. Eggplant chips
Weight loss including eggplant on a daily basis is an efficient way to lose belly, as this food greatly reduces hunger and helps eliminate the accumulated fat in the body. In addition, eating eggplant every day provides fiber that helps the intestines to function properly and to fight bad cholesterol and poor digestion.
To lose weight, you should use this vegetable in several recipes during the day and take at least 2 liters of eggplant water, as it promotes a feeling of satiety and moisturizes the skin.
Here are the best recipes with this vegetable to succeed in the diet and increase weight loss:
1. Eggplant water
This water can be taken throughout the day replacing normal water and, therefore, it is a great option for those who do not like to drink natural water.
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant; 1 liter of water.
Method of preparation
Peel and cut the eggplant into cubes, leaving it to soak in water overnight. In the morning, beat everything in a blender, strain and drink throughout the day. It is possible to alternate the consumption of eggplant water with ginger water, since it has the same properties. Here's how to prepare ginger water.
2. Eggplant pie with chicken
Eggplant pie with chicken is an excellent and delicious recipe to be used for lunch or dinner, along with a vegetable salad, for example.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons of whole wheat flour; 1 cup of skimmed milk; 1 egg; 1 shallow dessert spoon of yeast; 1 shredded chicken fillet (150 g); 1 eggplant cut into cubes; 2 chopped tomatoes; 3 tablespoons pea soup, ½ chopped onion, salt and parsley.
Method of preparation
Sauté the onion, parsley, tomatoes, eggplant, chicken and salt. Place the egg, flour, milk, peas and yeast in a container. Add the sauté and mix well, then place in a greased pan. Place in a preheated oven to bake at 200 ºC for about 30 minutes or until the dough is cooked.
3. Eggplant detox juice
This juice can be taken for breakfast or an afternoon snack, ideal for hydrating and fighting constipation.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 eggplant; 1 kale leaf; 1 squeezed lemon; 1 teaspoon powdered ginger; 1 cup of coconut water
Method of preparation
Beat all the ingredients in a blender and drink the cold juice.
4. Stuffed eggplant
Stuffed eggplants can be made for both lunch and dinner, and can be stuffed with meat, chicken, fish or even be vegetarian.
Ingredients
- 2 eggplants; 180 grams of meat, chicken or cooked fish and / or vegetables (seasoned to taste); 100 grams of low-fat grated white cheese; 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
Method of preparation
Preheat the oven to 200ºC and place green paper on a tray. Wash and cut the eggplants in half and make the cuts across the pulp. Then add salt, pepper and a little olive oil and roast the eggplants for 30 to 45 minutes.
With a spoon, remove the eggplant pulp and mix with meat and / or vegetables, stuff the eggplants and place grated cheese on top. Then, take it in the oven to brown it.
5. Eggplant chips
These chips can be used as a side dish at lunch or can also be eaten as a snack.
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant; 1 pinch of dried oregano; 1 pinch of salt.
Method of preparation
Cut the eggplant into thin slices and place a mince of salt and oregano in each one. Then place in a frying pan, preferably non-stick, and leave on low heat. Once toast on one side, turn around and wait for toast on the other surface.
In addition to increasing eggplant consumption, it is also important to eat healthy, low in fat and high in fiber, and to do physical activity at least 3 times a week to increase metabolism and weight loss.
Knowing your ideal weight helps define how many pounds you need to lose weight. Use the calculator below:
For those who do not like the taste of eggplant, a good alternative is to take eggplant capsules, which can be found in health food stores, on the internet or in handling pharmacies.
See what you need to do to not be hungry during your diet in the following video:
