To be enjoyed without moderation according to this nutritionist.
This year, you want more than anything to achieve your slimming goal! To successfully lose the weight you want, you need to change some of your eating habits. Vegetables and fruits should be part of your daily life, not forgetting protein, fiber and healthy fats. The idea is to consume healthy and varied foods without drastically depriving yourself. On the other hand, if you are a fan of diets to get rid of the pounds that are ruining your life, know that the nutritionist, Cherie Calbom, has just revealed all the benefits of this winter soup which melts fat and provides maximum ‘energy. Indeed, in the columns of the magazine Woman’s Worldthis nutrition professional explains how her diet based on beet soup is a great ally in weight loss.
Not always appreciated enough for its true value, beets are nevertheless excellent as part of a diet. Per 100 g, it contains only 40 calories. Although it contains more carbohydrates than a classic green vegetable, this level remains reasonable for consumption as part of weight loss. Its fiber content makes it a very good slimming partner since it provides a feeling of rapid satiety and thus prevents you from overeating. Consumed raw, it promotes good transit and therefore a flat stomach. Cooked, it is perfectly digestible and does not cause any bloating. Beetroot also provides essential vitamins and nutrients that help you stay healthy.
Knowing all this, Cherie Calbom, renowned nutritionist and author of the book Souping Is the New Juicingcame up with beetroot soup recipes to help his patients lose weight. Blown away by the effectiveness of this program, the professional declared that “some of its subscribers have managed to lose up to 4 kilos per week.” Designed to be used as a treatment over just a few days or weeks, this diet is ideal for a detox effect. The goal is therefore to add 2 daily servings of beets to your diet in the form of soup or smoothie. Add protein sources, like hard-boiled eggs and vegetables, then hydrate as much as possible. The nutritionist specifies that this beet soup is a valuable ally to replace fatty foods in your diet.
To make it, for 6 people, you will need:
4 beets
1 large potato
1 onion
2 carrots
1 ⁄2 head of cabbage
2 tablespoons of olive oil
4 tbsp. teaspoon minced garlic
5 cups of vegetable broth
1 tbsp. tbsp dill, dry or fresh
In a pot with oil, cut the vegetables into cubes. Brown them, then add the garlic. Stir in broth and 5 cups water. Simmer until the vegetables are tender. Add the dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Enjoy your food !
