7 ‘lightweight, fat-burning’ breakfasts for the whole week

The digestive system is the place that receives and converts food into blood to nourish the entire body. If the digestive system is weak and stagnant, eating mountain seafood will not improve the taste. Herbalist Do Minh Tuan, Vietnam Southern Medical Association, suggests a 7-breakfast menu to help regenerate and stabilize digestion.

Second: Plain rice porridge cooked with pumpkin and eggs

Pumpkin is naturally sweet, warm, and softens when cooked, making it friendly to the stomach lining. You should eat a small bowl of porridge (about 80-100g pumpkin), served with a boiled egg or scrambled egg. You should add eggs because pumpkin porridge is mainly starch, with a little protein from eggs so the digestive system will have enough nutrients, helping the body feel full for a long time.

Tuesday: Black sesame rice balls, boiled eggs and vegetables

A small ball of rice, sprinkled with a teaspoon of black sesame for aroma, served with boiled eggs and a portion of boiled vegetables. Rice balls must be soft and chew thoroughly when eaten. Black sesame is very good but contains a lot of fat. Anyone who is experiencing bloating or indigestion should only sprinkle a little.

Wednesday: Steamed sweet potatoes and eggs

Sweet potatoes are a laxative, but if you have flatulence or bloating, you should only start with half a potato, eat slowly and listen to your stomach. If you have a cold stomach, you can sip more warm ginger water. People with reflux, heartburn, or epigastric burning should not use it.

Thursday: Chicken noodle soup

A bowl of lean, skinless chicken noodle soup with lots of vegetables and clear broth is a great choice for breakfast. Avoid eating too much fatty water, hot peppers, and eating too hot. “The digestive system likes to be slow and gentle, it should not be stimulated too strongly,” the physician said.

Friday: Red bean porridge cooked with plain rice

Red beans contain a lot of fiber and vegetable protein, soak thoroughly and then cook with plain rice. This dish is suitable for people with normal digestion. If you are having diarrhea or have gas in your stomach, you should only eat soft cooked white rice porridge.

Saturday: Bread, eggs and vegetables

Change it up on the weekend with a small loaf of bread, an egg, and add cucumber or lettuce. Limit fatty butter, sauce, cold meat or deep-fried eggs. If your blood sugar is high, remember to calculate the amount of bread and eat it with lots of protein and vegetables to slow down the rise in blood sugar.

Sunday: Beef pho with lean meat and lots of vegetables

You should eat less pho, choose lean meat and lots of green onions and herbs. Avoid drinking a bowl of salty, greasy broth, especially for people with high blood pressure or heart disease.

Note, food only needs to be at a moderate, comfortable temperature so that the digestive system does not get cold. Do not eat too hot as it will damage the esophageal mucosa. In case of constipation or diarrhea, you should choose dishes based on your body’s actual reaction. In case of stomach ulcers, reflux, or prolonged colon spasms, you need to see a doctor early for diet advice and appropriate treatment.