Orange family fruit
Oranges, tangerines, and lemons have a sweet and sour taste, helping to balance the fatty taste in Tet meals. The abundant amount of fiber in this group of fruits supports bowel movements, limits constipation, and reduces fat accumulation. In particular, lemon juice is also considered a drink that supports the liver to detoxify, helping the body to be more alert after using alcohol and beer. However, people with a history of stomach ulcers should use it in moderation to avoid irritation.
Pineapple (fragrant)
Pineapple contains bromelain enzyme that helps break down protein, supports digestion of meat, protein and greasy foods. Eating pineapple after main meals helps reduce bloating, flatulence and create a lighter feeling in the stomach. In addition, pineapple is rich in vitamin C, which supports the liver and strengthens immunity. Cooked pineapple should be eaten, avoided when hungry or people with sensitive stomachs.
Bananas
Bananas are rich in potassium - a mineral that helps the body eliminate sodium and excess water, thereby reducing feelings of weight loss. Bananas also contain resistant starch, which supports the nourishment of beneficial intestinal bacteria, and improves constipation and bloating after irregular eating.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit belongs to the group of fruits with a mild sour taste, rich in fiber, which helps stimulate digestion and reduce greasiness. This fruit is especially suitable for people who want to maintain their figure after Tet thanks to its ability to support fat burning and enhance liver function. Just eating a few segments of grapefruit after a high-fat meal is enough to help your stomach feel better. In addition, grapefruit also provides vitamin C, potassium, calcium and many minerals, contributing to increasing resistance, supporting digestion and preventing flu.
Sugarcane
Sugarcane has the effect of cooling down, purifying the body and supporting alcohol detoxification. Fresh sugarcane juice helps rehydrate and quickly replenish energy for the body after drinking beer and alcohol. Note that fresh sugarcane should be used, avoid refined sugars because they can increase metabolic burden.
Apples
Apples are rich in pectin - a form of soluble fiber that helps bind fat and supports elimination through the digestive tract. Eating apples helps create a feeling of fullness for a long time, limiting cravings for snacks after Tet parties. Apples also help stabilize blood sugar and reduce the accumulation of excess fat when eating irregularly.
Ripe papaya
Ripe papaya contains papain enzyme that helps break down protein, reduce gas in the stomach, thereby limiting feelings of bloating after meals. This fruit also supports laxative function, making bowel movements easier. To avoid stomach irritation, you should eat papaya when you are lightly full, do not use it when your stomach is empty.
Coconut water
Coconut water is cool, helps replenish water, quench thirst and supports body detoxification. This drink is almost fat-free, very low in calories but still provides minerals and a certain amount of fiber, contributing to supporting digestion and limiting dehydration after Tet holidays.