Nutritionists believe that regularly consuming foods that lower fat and cleanse the intestines can not only eliminate greasiness but also protect the cardiovascular system and prevent the "three highs." When interviewed by a reporter, Sun Mengli, Director of the Nutrition Department at Peking University First Hospital, recommended the following eight foods to help combat greasiness.
1. Oats: They have the effect of lowering cholesterol and blood lipids. This is because oats are rich in dietary fiber, and this soluble oat fiber cannot be found in other grains.
2. Onions: Onions contain compounds such as cycloalliin and thioproline, which help dissolve blood clots. Foreigners especially love onions; they often pair them with high-fat, high-calorie foods to cut through the grease.
3. Corn: It is rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, selenium, and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, E, as well as carotene. It is also high in dietary fiber. Regular consumption of corn oil can lower cholesterol and soften blood vessels. Boiling corn is the simplest way to prepare it.
4. Chinese Yam: The Chinese yam is known as the "food of the immortals." Its mucoprotein can prevent fat deposition in the cardiovascular system, maintain vascular elasticity, and prevent arteriosclerosis. It also reduces subcutaneous fat deposition, helping to avoid obesity.
5. Seaweed: Often called the "vegetable from the ocean," seaweed is noted by nutritionists for its low calorie and low fat content. Seaweed contains phytochemicals such as polysaccharides, which have various physiological functions, including antioxidant, immune-regulating, anti-tumor, anti-infective, cholesterol-lowering, and anti-aging properties. Brown algae, such as kelp, are rich in colloidal fiber, which can significantly lower serum cholesterol.
6. Tremella (Snow Fungus): Tremella is nourishing but not greasy and is considered a fine medicinal tonic. It is rich in dietary fiber, which can enhance gastrointestinal motility and reduce fat absorption. Tremella polysaccharide, a plant polysaccharide, has effects such as lowering cholesterol, enhancing immunity, anti-tumor, anti-aging, and beautifying the skin.
7. Celery: It contains a considerable amount of dietary fiber, especially components that lower blood pressure, and also has blood lipid and blood sugar-lowering effects. Additionally, celery leaves are rich in carotene and vitamin C, so when eating celery, do not throw away the tender leaves.
8. Hawthorn: The pectin in hawthorn is a soluble dietary fiber that can lower cholesterol and prevent atherosclerosis. Regular consumption of hawthorn can cut grease and promote digestion.