Soups are great healthy meal options to help with weight loss. They are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals, improving intestinal transit and proper functioning of the body, and have few calories.
The use of salt and chicken broth in all soups should be avoided to avoid retention of liquids. Also, do not knock the soup in the blender before drinking, so that the fibers remain intact and help prevent the absorption of fat in the intestine.
1. Pumpkin soup and ginger
Pumpkin and ginger soup is rich in vitamin A, fiber and antioxidants that will speed up metabolism and improve intestinal transit. Know all the benefits of zucchini by clicking here.
Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion, chopped into small pieces
- 1 clove garlic, minced and crushed
- ½ kg peeled and minced pumpkin
- 2 cups boiling water tea
- Pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon of nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 leaves chopped butter
Method of preparation:
Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil, and then add the boiling water, pepper and other chopped ingredients, letting cook for about 30 minutes. Add the nutmeg and ginger, leave to cook for another 10 minutes and turn off the fire.
2. Chicken soup with zucchini
Chicken soup with zucchini is ideal for eliminating fluid retention and aiding in weight loss.
Ingredients:
- 1 chicken breast
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chuchus
- 1/2 zucchini
- 2 carrots
- 1/2 cabbage
- 1 bunch of watercress
- 1 bunch of cabbage butter
- 2 tomatoes
- Green smell to taste
- 1 liter of water
Method of preparation:
Sauté the garlic in the olive oil and add the chicken cut into cubes, letting the chicken cook until it turns white. Add the boiling water and the other ingredients cut into cubes, and cook over medium heat. If you prefer, use the pressure cooker and leave the ingredients cooking for 5 minutes.
3. Tomato, cabbage and garlic soup
This soup is rich in fiber and antioxidants, which will help accelerate intestinal transit, moisturize the body and fight bad cholesterol.
Ingredients:
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1 whole green seedless pepper
- 3 large onions
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 stalk of garlic
- 350 g of purple cabbage (1/2 small cabbage)
- 2 liter of water
Method of preparation:
In a saucepan with 2 liters of water, add all the chopped ingredients and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes or until all the ingredients are well cooked. You can also add pepper, garlic and parsley in the soup, but you need to avoid using salt and chicken broth. 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 increased if a healthy diet is done throughout the day. Here's an example of a full weight-loss menu for 3 kg in 3 days.
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