Introduction: 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 "three highs" (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood lipids). When interviewed by a reporter, Sun Mengli, Director of the Nutrition Department at Peking University First Hospital, recommended the following eight foods that help alleviate 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 sulfur-containing amino acids, which help dissolve blood clots. Foreigners especially love onions; they often pair them with high-fat, high-calorie foods to counteract the greasiness.
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 rich in dietary fiber. Regular consumption of corn oil can lower cholesterol and soften blood vessels. Boiled corn is the simplest way to prepare it.
4. Chinese Yam: Known as the "food of the immortals," its mucoprotein can prevent fat deposition in the cardiovascular system, maintain blood vessel elasticity, and prevent arteriosclerosis. It also reduces subcutaneous fat deposition, helping to avoid obesity.
5. Seaweed: Hailed as "the vegetable of the sea," its low-calorie, low-fat characteristics have drawn the attention of nutritionists. Seaweed contains phytochemicals such as plant polysaccharides, which have various physiological functions, including antioxidant, immune-regulating, anti-tumor, anti-infection, cholesterol-lowering, and anti-aging effects. 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, making it a fine medicinal food. It is rich in dietary fiber, which can enhance gastrointestinal motility and reduce fat absorption. Tremella polysaccharide, a type of plant polysaccharide, has effects such as lowering cholesterol, enhancing immunity, anti-tumor, anti-aging, and beautifying the skin.
7. Celery: It contains a significant amount of dietary fiber and is particularly rich in components that lower blood pressure. It also has the effect of lowering blood lipids and blood sugar. Additionally, celery leaves contain more 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 remove grease, alleviate greasiness, and promote digestion.