The Chinese New Year feast on the dining table offers countless delicacies, with seafood, large fish, and meat making up the majority. It's easy to overindulge and feel bloated or greasy. So, how do you get rid of that greasy feeling after a big meal? You can try eating certain foods to help.
Hawthorn and Citrus:
After a heavy meal, drinking a glass of orange juice can cut through the grease, aid digestion, and quench thirst or sober you up, as oranges are rich in organic acids that promote digestion. Additionally, papaya is known as the "king of beneficial fruits" and contains a unique protease that has a strong softening effect on protein-rich meats. If you cook papaya with meat, it not only becomes tender more easily but also reduces the greasy sensation.
Radish and Onion:
Dietary fiber in vegetables promotes gastrointestinal motility and helps relieve greasiness, with radishes and onions being particularly effective for their strong ability to cut grease and aid digestion. Eating raw radish can help alleviate a feeling of fullness in the stomach. Onions are almost fat-free and have the functions of calming the liver and moistening the intestines, which can reduce greasiness and inhibit the rise in cholesterol caused by a high-fat diet.
Barley Tea or Green Tea:
Drinking barley tea or green tea can promote intestinal motility and reduce the time greasy food stays in the stomach. It's best to drink it warm, as it is more effective at cutting grease and also protects the stomach and intestines compared to drinking it cold.
Vinegar can promote fat metabolism:
The amino acids in vinegar can not only break down fat in the body but also promote the smooth metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and other substances, thus having a good weight-loss effect. Furthermore, after consuming too much fish, meat, white rice, bread, and other foods, drinking some vinegar can aid digestion. Vinegar contains volatile substances and amino acids that can stimulate the brain's nerve center, causing digestive organs to secrete large amounts of digestive fluid and enhancing digestive function.
Drinking congee can reduce fat intake:
If you're worried you've overindulged again, it's recommended to prepare some congee. Drinking a little before your meal can leave less room for you to eat too much rich food. At the same time, it can prevent the protein from rich foods from being wasted as energy, and it adds a lot of dietary fiber to help promote intestinal motility and increase satiety.