How to eat greasy food: Eating more kelp and methods to cleanse the intestines and stomach

114. How should greasy food be eaten?

Men enjoy eating meat. Perhaps eating large chunks of meat and drinking large bowls of alcohol is a true reflection of a man's character. However, excessive consumption of fish and meat can severely damage health. But if you eat some seaweed while consuming large amounts of meat, you can often significantly reduce fat accumulation in the body and also help the body absorb calcium.

It's a well-known fact that excessive consumption of meat and fish can harm one's health. However, the allure of meat and fish is undeniable. So, how can one maintain good health while still enjoying delicious food?

Benefits of eating more kelp

Kelp is an alkaline food. Adding an appropriate amount of kelp to oily foods can greatly reduce the amount of fat stored in the body. Regular consumption can also increase the body's absorption of calcium.

There are two types of kelp: salt-dried and lightly dried. Salt-dried kelp is made by salting fresh kelp in a specific ratio for a week and then drying it. Lightly dried kelp is made by sun-drying freshly cut kelp for two days. When buying kelp, you'll notice a white frost on its surface. This is actually mannitol, formed from the weathering of plant alkaloids, and has excellent diuretic and anti-swelling effects. It's harmless to the human body and safe to eat. Good quality kelp is over 150 cm long, thick and wide, dark brown or blackish-brown, dry, with no rot at the tips, no impurities or sand, and a salt content below 25%.

There are specific techniques to preparing kelp, otherwise improper preparation may affect your appetite. Soaking kelp in water before cooking is not a scientific method, as it results in a poor texture and hardness. The correct way is to first wash the kelp, then steam it for 30 minutes, soak it in water overnight, and then use it to cook dishes. It can be used in cold dishes, stir-fries, or stews. Adding a few drops of vinegar will definitely enhance the flavor.

Methods to cleanse the intestines and stomach

Drink plenty of water to cut through greasiness. Drinking water is also excellent for cutting through greasiness. If you've consumed excessive amounts of greasy food, continuing to drink plenty of water can speed up gastrointestinal metabolism, greatly reducing the harmful effects of greasy food on the liver. If you're not interested in tasteless water, tea is also a good option.

Eat light meals with whole grains. After eating too much greasy food, you should immediately eat some light meals to allow your digestive system to gradually return to normal. Therefore, your diet should mainly consist of whole grains, with appropriate increases in oats, corn, etc. Pay attention to increasing the proportion of green or dark green vegetables, and drink more soups and porridges, as these have excellent "cooling" effects, allowing your digestive system to get a much-needed rest.

Green vegetables aid digestion. They are rich in dietary fiber, which is excellent for preventing and treating constipation and helps maintain gut health. It's best not to cut green vegetables into pieces, and to chew them thoroughly to allow saliva to aid digestion.

Eat more fruit to help. Eating too much oily food puts a significant strain on digestion. At this time, eating some fruit can effectively regulate the stomach and intestines. Papaya and orange juice are good for digestion, as they both have heat-clearing properties. However, it's best to drink them 1-2 hours after a meal, otherwise it will greatly increase the burden on the stomach. You can also boil chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, jujubes, and kapok flowers together to make a drink; it not only tastes good but also effectively promotes digestion.

The most effective way to lose weight is by taking oral olive oil.

(1) Ingredients: 8-16 ml olive oil, appropriate amount of milk, juice and honey.

(2) Method: Mix yogurt, milk, juice and honey into olive oil according to personal preference and stir well. Drink on an empty stomach every morning.

(3) Precautions: This method is only suitable for people who eat too much oily food. If you usually eat a light diet, you should not use this method, otherwise you may experience symptoms such as vomiting and nausea.

Shiitake mushrooms can significantly lower levels of low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, and serum cholesterol, while regular consumption can increase high-density lipoprotein levels. Regular consumption of winter melon can also help remove excess body fat, thus aiding in weight loss. Carrots contain a large amount of calcium pectate, which binds with bile acids and is excreted in feces. Since the body needs to produce bile acids, it will utilize cholesterol from the blood, effectively lowering cholesterol levels.