Drinking water in the morning: Drinking water first thing in the morning can help you rehydrate after a night's sleep and flush out toxins from your body. This habit can also help to kick-start your metabolism and improve digestion. Aim to drink 16-20 ounces of water as soon as you wake up. Avoiding late-night snacks: Eating carbohydrates or snacks late at night can disrupt your sleep and metabolism, which may negatively affect immune function. Late-night eating can also contribute to weight gain, which can increase the risk of chronic diseases. It's best to avoid eating after 9 p.m. or at least a few hours before bed to allow your body time to digest properly. Moving lightly every hour: Sitting for long periods of time can increase the risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, and may also weaken the immune system. Taking short breaks to move around and stretch every hour can help to improve circulation and reduce the negative effects of sitting. Blockin...
In the East, people eat red bean porridge on winter solstice and often eat red bean shaved ice in the summer. So red beans are a familiar food for Asians. Red bean is said to be a smart food that can help you lose weight, even though it can drive away evil spirits. Shall we find out more about why plain and savory red beans are good for dieting? Image by abadgirls00 from Pixabay 1. Saponin, fat build-up inhibition effect The reason why we should pay attention to red beans is because of saponin in red beans. The main ingredient of red beans is carbohydrates, which are more protein than other grains. Saponin in red beans promotes diuretic and metabolism to suppress unnecessary fat accumulation in the body. 2. Reduce potassium and sodium emissions & swelling Red beans are also rich in potassium. Potentium helps release sodium accumulated from salty food intake into the body, reduces edema, and suppresses blood pressure increases. However, people with wea...