What Fruits Can Help with Weight Loss?
Disease description:
A female friend of mine is recently trying to lose weight, but she has encountered some problems when choosing fruits. She would like to know which fruits are suitable for weight loss.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Bai Hongmei
Eating fruits such as apples, bananas, pomelos, oranges, and strawberries can help with weight loss.
1. Apples: Apples are rich in dietary fiber, which increases satiety, reduces intake of other foods, promotes intestinal motility, aids bowel movements, and helps reduce accumulation of toxins and waste in the body.
2. Bananas: Rich in potassium, bananas help maintain the body's fluid balance and normal heart function, promote metabolism, assist in expelling excess water from the body, and reduce edema.
3. Pomelos: Pomelos have a relatively low sugar content and low glycemic index, making them less likely to cause dramatic fluctuations in blood sugar levels, thereby reducing the likelihood of excess calories being converted into fat.
4. Oranges: The pectin in oranges increases satiety and reduces appetite. It can also lower cholesterol, decrease fat deposition in blood vessel walls and the liver, and benefit both weight loss and cardiovascular health.
5. Strawberries: Strawberries are very low in calories and rich in dietary fiber, providing a certain level of satiety while promoting intestinal motility, aiding digestion, and reducing the occurrence of constipation, which supports weight loss.
Weight loss requires long-term commitment and should be achieved through balanced diet and exercise. When choosing fruits, it's important to pay attention to their sugar content and avoid consuming excessive amounts of high-sugar fruits.
