Oatmeal contains beta-glucan - a type of soluble fiber that can reduce cholesterol absorption and inhibit lipase enzymes. This prevents fat accumulation in the abdomen and internal organs.
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism showed that the group of overweight people who ate oatmeal porridge every morning for 8 weeks had an average reduction in visceral fat of 9.2% and a waist reduction of 3.8 cm compared to the group who ate a white rice breakfast.
Beta-glucan also slows digestion, helping to maintain stable blood sugar, limit appetite, an important factor in controlling energy in the cold season.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), green beans contain flavonoids and isoflavones that regulate fat metabolism and increase the activity of the enzyme AMPK - the "energy switch" of cells, helping to promote the burning of visceral fat.
Research published in Nutrition & Metabolic Insights shows that the group of obese people who ate green bean porridge 3 times a week for 12 weeks had a 15% decrease in triglycerides and a significant improvement in liver enzyme ALT.
Green beans also contain arginine, an amino acid that helps increase nitric oxide production, improve blood circulation and reduce oxidative stress in the liver - an organ heavily affected by visceral fat.
When combined with oatmeal, green bean porridge not only has a purifying effect but also increases stable energy metabolism, suitable for people who need to lose weight in winter but still ensure enough temperature.
According to the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, ginger contains gingerol and shogaol - two active ingredients that can activate brown fat cells, increase thermogenesis and burn energy effectively.
When cooked with oatmeal and green bean porridge, ginger not only helps keep the body warm but also increases the effectiveness of burning visceral fat, while improving digestion, which is very necessary in the cold season when the digestive system often works slowly.
Maintain this porridge habit 3-4 times/week, combined with drinking enough warm water and walking lightly for 30 minutes a day, helping the body maintain stable metabolism and reduce visceral fat sustainably in the cold season.
