According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), pumpkin contains high levels of beta-carotene - a pre-vingrate of vitamin A that has the following effects:
Reduces visceral fat inflammation
Improve liver function, reduce fat storage
Increase the activity of the enzyme AMPK - the enzyme that determines the rate of fat burning.
Beta-carotene also has the ability to neutralize free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, a factor that causes fatty liver to progress faster.
Research published in the Journal of Nutrition & Metabolism shows that a 4-week pumpkin supplementation diet helps reduce 1.8 cm of belly fat and significantly improve liver fat after 8 weeks.
Pumpkin is rich in pectin-soluble fiber, which helps reduce fat absorption and control blood sugar after eating, supporting the reduction of belly fat accumulation.
According to the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO), ginger contains gingerol and shogaol - two active ingredients that can:
Increased heat generation, helps the body burn more energy even when resting
Reduce chronic inflammation related to visceral fat
Improve insulin sensitivity, reduce the risk of fat storage after meals.
During the cold season, the body switches to heat retention, leading to reduced fat burning. Ginger pumpkin soup provides: Low energy but creates a warm and filling feeling;
Pumpkin is low in calories but rich in fiber, helping you feel full longer without causing increased blood sugar.
Gingerol triggers thermogenesis, helping the body burn more calories to stay warm.
Pumpkin is rich in carotenoids and ginger is rich in polyphenols, creating a deep anti-inflammatory resonance effect in visceral fat tissue.
Beta-carotene and gingerol promote the activity of detox enzymes in the liver, helping to reduce liver fat accumulation by 1-2 degrees.
A comprehensive study by the Asian Nutrition Review (2024) shows that combining foods rich in carotenoids and thermogenic spices increases the rate of visceral fat metabolism by 25% compared to just one of two.
A bowl of standard ginger pumpkin soup includes:
200 g pumpkin
2-3 slices of fresh ginger
1 little black pepper
No sugar, limit fat
You can add young tofu or chickpeas if you want to increase protein but still keep low energy.
Eating this soup for dinner or 20 minutes before dinner helps:
Reduce calorie intake from other dishes
Reduce blood sugar after eating
Increase overnight fat burning efficiency.
