When all conceivable and inconceivable diets have been tried, and the excess weight still doesn’t go away, it is worth paying attention to Jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke). Many people grow it on their plots exclusively for decorative purposes and completely in vain. To the taste, tubers resemble radish or turnip, but do not give a drop of bitterness, and the barely perceptible nutty aroma leaves a pleasant aftertaste. Try it – and it will become one of your favorite dietary vegetables.
How it is useful for weight loss
Why do nutritionists offer to use Jerusalem artichoke for weight loss:
- it has a low calorie content per 100 grams – only 61 kcal;
- does not cause a sharp jump in insulin, thereby prolonging the feeling of fullness and freeing from hunger;
- normalizes the work of the stomach and intestinal microflora, eliminates constipation;
- due to fiber, it cleanses the body of toxins and slags, and also quickly enough fills the stomach, and the brain receives a signal about saturation, so overeating is excluded;
- accelerates fat and carbohydrate metabolism;
- fills with energy, especially useful during physical activity;
- reduces the content of fats in the body and cholesterol in the blood;
- ensures gradual weight loss without harm to health.
Eating Jerusalem artichoke with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, often accompanied by obesity, prevents excess weight gain and promotes weight loss.
Nutritional value
Raw tubers contain (per 100 g of product):
- water – 80% (78 g);
- carbohydrates – 15% (16.2 g);
- proteins – 2% (2.5 g);
- fat – 0.05% (0.05 g);
- fiber – 2% (2.1%).
Calorie content of raw Jerusalem artichoke – 61 kcal. Glycemic index – 15 units.
Warnings
Side effects:
- causes flatulence if consumed raw;
- irritates the intestinal walls, which can cause discomfort;
- impairs blood clotting;
- provokes the movement of stones through the ureters.
Contraindications:
- individual intolerance;
- tendency to allergic reactions;
- presence of stones in the gallbladder, urinary tract, kidneys;
- hemophilia;
- tendency to flatulence;
- gastritis with low acidity;
- gastroparesis (“lazy” stomach syndrome).
Jerusalem artichoke stem can reach a height of 4 meters
In connection with these facts, before using Jerusalem artichoke for the purpose of losing weight, it is advisable to consult a nutritionist or attending physician if you have chronic diseases.
Recommendations
Daily rate
How much Jerusalem artichoke can you eat per day:
- all pharmacy forms of release – according to the instructions;
- raw tubers – maximum 150 g;
- heat-treated tubers – 300 g;
- homemade drinks – 500 ml.
For the purpose of losing weight, it is recommended to use it daily in the indicated dosages for no more than 1 month. After that, you need to take a break for 1-2 months and only then repeat the full course.
To reduce appetite and avoid overeating during the main meal, you can eat a couple of slices of raw tubers half an hour before eating. For best flavor, try drizzling with a little lemon juice.
Compatibility with products
It goes well in one meal with the following products:
- any vegetables;
- vegetable oils;
- cereals;
- legumes;
- nuts;
- spices;
- dairy products;
- bread.
Incompatible with:
- meat;
- sweets;
- pastries, baked goods;
- fish, seafood;
- eggs;
- fruit.
Processing and storage
- Wash the tubers thoroughly.
- Remove damaged areas.
- Cut off the tips.
- Do not peel (it is a concentration of nutrients).
- Store in a paper bag or plastic container on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator for no more than a month.
Jerusalem artichoke tubers taste like turnip or cabbage stalk
How to accept
Syrup
Jerusalem artichoke syrup can be purchased at the pharmacy or prepared by hand at home. It is a natural sweetener that will make up for the lack of sugar in the body and help withstand any diet without breakdowns. Added to baked goods, cereals, drinks. 1 tablespoon will be enough for 100 g of the finished dish. Make sure that the daily intake does not exceed 3 tablespoons of syrup.
From the brands we can recommend: Royal Forest, Bio National, Gifts of the Pamirs, VkusVill.
The recipe for making homemade syrup is given below.
Powder
Powder in terms of concentration of nutrients wins over syrup, which undergoes too many degrees of heat treatment, albeit not the most powerful.
Method of application: 1 tbsp. l. Jerusalem artichoke chopped to a state of flour, dissolve in a glass of any drink. Consume 40 minutes before meals. Drink three times a day for a month. Some dissolve it directly during meals in soups and cereals.
From the brands we can recommend: ECO, Divinka, Cereal, Gifts of the Pamirs, Healing Hive, Seliger’s Pantry.
The recipe for making homemade powder is given below.
Tablets
As for the question of how to take Jerusalem artichoke in tablets, it all depends on the drug. In pharmacies and online stores, they are represented by the following brands.
Cooking recipes
Low-calorie dishes for any meal can be prepared from Jerusalem artichoke. They are distinguished by their good taste and fit into any diet.
Slimming Syrup
- Cut 2 kg of Jerusalem artichoke arbitrarily.
- Beat in a blender.
- Squeeze out the juice.
- Heat it to 55°C (in a water or steam bath, using a culinary thermometer).
- Cool down.
- Then repeat the exact same heating and cooling 4 more times (5 times in total).
- For the last time, add 10 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the syrup.
- After cooling, pour into plastic bottles, close tightly.
- Store at -5°C.
Slimming powder
- Dry and cut the washed tubers into thin slices.
- Arrange on a dry baking sheet so that the slices do not overlap.
- Keep in a well-ventilated and warm (even hot) room for two
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