Unlike traditional hotpot that uses a stewed and spicy broth, Japanese hotpot is mainly cooked with light dashi water, stewed from kombu seaweed and katsuobushi.
This beverage is almost saturated and has a much lower sodium content than pre-starched beverage.
According to nutritionist Cynthia Sass (USA), a person with more than 20 years of experience in weight loss consultation:
Hot pot is a great choice if you want to lose weight safely. Light, mineral-rich soft drinks help maintain long-lasting satiety without increasing calorie intake.
A full Japanese hotpot usually includes:
Fresh vegetables: Chinese cabbage, mushrooms, cabbage, spinach, come on
Lean: thinly sliced beef, skinless chicken breast, fresh salmon
Young tofu, seaweed
udon or shirataki noodles (unstarched, low-calorie noodles)
The secret to effective weight loss from Japanese hotpot
Eat lots of vegetables and tofu
Vegetables rich in fiber help create a feeling of fullness quickly, reduce fat absorption, and provide vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, micronutrients that support energy metabolism and eliminate toxins.
Choose low-fat tan
The beef stewed or chicken breast is boiled quickly, limiting loss of nutrients, not causing damage. Fresh salmon supplements omega-3, helping to control cholesterol and visceral fat.
Avoid dipping sauce with too much sugar and salt
Japanese people often use ponzu sauce (a light soap made with lemon) or gomadare (low-fat sesame fever). This is a tip to help reduce sodium and calories compared to fish sauce and thick-soluble oil.
Eat slowly, remove small pieces
The "eating slowly and chewing thoroughly" method has been maintained by the Japanese for a long time, helping the brain receive fullness signals in time, limiting excess energy intake.
Many people are concerned about eating hotpot will increase blood pressure, accumulating organs. However, it is the composition of lean protein and abundant green vegetables to help control blood sugar and lower cholesterol.
Japanese people eat hotpot as a main dish in the cold season. They prioritize clear, low-salt, and rich in plants. Thanks to that, the rate of overweight and obesity in Japan is always lower than in the US and Europe.
This hotpot also supports liver detoxification, increases metabolism, an important factor in helping the weight loss process go smoothly.
