Take stock of weight-loss tips around the world

1. Thailand: Chili pepper to lose weight

Thai food is the hottest in the world. Chili peppers help speed up metabolism and slow down eating, thereby preventing excessive eating and achieving weight loss.

2. Brazil: Black bean bibimbap

This traditional food that Brazilians must eat at every meal is good for keeping them slim. A new study published in the journal Obesity Research found that a "rice + black bean diet" reduces the risk of obesity by 14% compared to a typical Western diet.

3. Poland: Eat more at home

Eat at home more and go out to restaurants less. Not only can it reduce family expenses, but more importantly, eating at home is more beneficial to health and prevents obesity.

4. Germany: Breakfast must be eaten

In Germany, 75% of people enjoy breakfast with fruits, whole wheat cereals and bread every day.

British research has found that skipping breakfast can lead to excessive eating of high-calorie foods and overeating.

5. Netherlands: Bicycle instead of driving

In the Netherlands, the number of bicycles (18 million) far exceeds the number of people (16.5 million). 54% of Dutch people often cycle their bicycles to shop or commute to work. The average Dutch person cycles 541 miles per person per year. Studies have found that people of normal size can burn up to 550 calories per hour by cycling at moderate speeds.

6. Switzerland: Eat a bowl of assorted porridge

Swiss people often eat assorted congee for breakfast or night snack. The assorted congee is made from oatmeal, fruit, nut kernels, etc. Each is rich in fiber, promotes digestion, and is therefore good for health and weight loss.

7. Malaysia: Add some turmeric powder

Malaysia is rich in turmeric root (the main ingredient of curry), which is rich in curcumin, which has excellent weight loss effects. You may wish to add some turmeric root powder when cooking.

8. Hungary: Eat more kimchi

Hungarians love to eat pickled foods such as pickles, pickled peppers, pickled cabbage and pickled tomatoes. These sour foods help lose weight, and the key role may be the acetic acid in kimchi.

9. Norway: Weekend family trip

Family outings on weekends are a custom in Norway, hiking in summer and skiing in winter. Outdoor activities are good for weight control.

10. India: Practice yoga

Practicing yoga on an empty stomach can help speed up metabolism. Because yoga requires concentration to eliminate distracting thoughts, it is easier to forget about hunger.

11. Japan: nap

In Japan, many people nap for 20-30 minutes every day. Multiple studies have shown that getting enough sleep does not increase the risk of obesity. Sometimes people feel hungry when they are actually short of sleep.

12. Mexico: Largest lunch

The lunch eaten by Mexicans between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. is the richest meal of the day. Eat less at night and you will be hungry in the morning. Then eat more for breakfast to lose weight.

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