How to eat to help Thai women have a slim figure

Thai women often drink water before eating, use hot spices, prefer fresh food and limit fast food.

In the World Factbook's survey of obesity rates in 70 countries, Thailand ranked at the bottom, at 60th place, much lower than countries like France and the US. Experts do not deny that genetics is an important factor in the country's low rate of overweight. Thai people have small bones, slim body but not skinny. However, diet and eating habits also play an important role in making women in this country own a slim body.

Like many Asian countries, the Thai diet focuses on plant-based foods, minimizing milk and dairy products, and red meat. This is similar to the Mediterranean diet - arguably the healthiest way to eat in the world.

Drink water before eating

At Thai restaurants, before reading the menu, customers will be served a glass of filtered water. Thailand is an agricultural country with a wide variety of fruits, the habit of drinking a lot of water and drinking water before eating has become part of the culture.

At breakfast, Thai people often order a variety of drinks such as juice, tea, coffee or milk. Drinking water helps curb appetite, provide energy, and increase efficiency for exercise sessions. Research has shown that people who drink 250 ml of water before meals eat less and feel full for longer.

Use spicy seasoning

Thai cuisine is characterized by spices, hot spicy sauces. This is the key to helping women stay slim. Several studies point to the benefits of chili peppers in weight loss. Capsaicinoids - a group of natural chemicals in chili peppers that have properties that help with weight management. Scientists have revealed that consuming capsaicin daily can help people reduce their calorie intake.

Chilli and hot spices in Thai cuisine also help boost metabolism. This is the process of creating energy from nutrients. Metabolism helps burn more energy and the fat that surrounds the muscles, leading to a reduction in body weight.

Mai Davika - nicknamed the most beautiful beauty in Thailand - works hard at the gym, yoga, reduces starch to keep her waist 55 cm. Photo: Instagram

Limit fast food

World famous fast food brands such as McDonald's, Burger King, Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks are ubiquitous in Thailand. However, the consumption here is relatively low. Thai people often choose local restaurants with cheap prices, fresher food. This habit directly affects the weight of the general population.

Fast foods like fried chicken and hamburgers are high in calories, trans fat and bad cholesterol, which increases body mass index (BMI). Eating a lot of processed foods also reduces the amount of healthy nutrients you get from other foods.

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, fast food can increase the risk of developing obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and liver disease.

Eat fresh food

Thai cuisine has many fried dishes, but they always come with a serving of fresh vegetables. This helps balance protein, fat and fiber intake.

Daily meals are also often cooked from fresh food, without preservatives. In Thai grocery stores, the frozen and canned areas are also considerably smaller than the fresh ones.

With a tropical climate and a thriving agricultural industry, Thais have a wide variety of food choices.

Fresh foods make weight control easier. They are lower in calories than processed foods, keeping people full for longer, avoiding unhealthy snacking habits or overeating at the next main meal.