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Making small alterations to your food intake can create a huge shift in your health and weight loss results.
Adding more vegetables to your plate is one of the simplest and cheapest changes to your diet.
Vegetables make it much easier to eat fewer calories because they are nutrient-dense.
The worst part of dieting is feeling hungry and experiencing cravings. Eating more vegetables helps ease the blow on hunger and keep you full and satisfied despite eating a lot fewer calories.
Eating well should be part of a lifelong plan, so if we start making the right changes to our food choices and adding some exercise to the mix, we simplify the process with less resistance.
Why are veggies so powerful for weight control?
Because veggies are low in calories and contain a lot of water, they are the most effective food choice for weight loss. It all depends on the type of veggies you choose to eat, though.
Most of them are at most 20–50 calories per serving.
That’s a big difference when you compare it to a cup of rice, which is 200 calories. That’s not to say that you shouldn’t have carbs — but I wanted to make the comparison for you.
Certain carb choices should be added to your weight loss plan, which contains high levels of fibre.
Fibre is a type of carb that’s important for weight loss.
It slows down food movement through the digestive tract and keeps you satisfied.
Some great news is that we don’t absorb calories from fibre, and fibre makes it easier to eat fewer calories.
You also get the bonus of slowing down those blood sugar spikes.
Although eating extra calories increases your chance of gaining weight, when it comes to fibre, that doesn’t get stored as fat.
It passes through our large intestine, and our gut bacteria have a feeding frenzy on them.
Whilst this is all happening, short-chain fatty acids are produced. Short-chain fatty acids are beneficial for fat burning!
Below are a few of the key staple vegetables that can help you lose weight, curb your appetite, increase your health and aid in fat-burning all at the same time.
You get all of this from eating more fibre in your diet.
One: Eat more avocados
Although avocados are officially a fruit, they should not be dismissed for their fibre and fat-burning potential!
Avocados’ high fat isn’t something to be alarmed with.
The fat in avocados is heart-healthy, a monounsaturated fat that keeps us feeling full and slows down the digestion behalf of
Half of one avocado daily helps reduce belly fat, protect your heart and lower your bad cholesterol.
Half an avo contains 5 grams of fibre, which is substantial for most people today!
You could easily add avocado to any meal, and it’s one of the best sources of powerful nutrients you could eat.
You can chop avocado in a salad, add it to your sourdough, or include it with eggs or baked vegetables.
Eating one medium-sized avocado is about 240 calories, and you should eat one daily. Please don’t be scared of its high caloric rate. Avocados are nutrient-dense and worth every calorie.
Here are some wonderful avocado recipes
Avocado & Berry Smoothie – AngedimI love smoothies! They are easy to make and portable when you’re on the run. Try adding avocado for a more…angedim.com.
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Salmon, avocado rice bowl – AngedimCook rice according to the instructions on the packaging. Preheat oven to 425F (220C) and line a baking tray with aluminium…angedim.com
Two: Eat your cauliflower
I adore cauliflower and eat it several times a day.
It’s low in calories (just 27) and has about 2 grams of protein to match.
One of my favourite cauliflower hacks is to chop them up and bake them in the oven with cayenne pepper, turmeric, salt, garlic, onions, oregano and nutritional yeast.
I prefer to put coconut oil on mine and roast them until golden brown.
When you roast it, the texture alters, and it feels like you are eating something quite dense and hearty.
You should add more vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, carrots, and other nutrient-dense vegetables.
You could also make cauliflower rice and store it in the fridge until ready to fry it with your meal.
Freezing cauliflower rice is also an alternative, so it’s ready and waiting when you’ve got a rice craving.
Another favourite is making cauliflower rice pizza based on eggs. This saves you a ton of calories and makes the pizza just as flavoursome—if not more!
Here are some delicious cauliflower recipes for you
Spicy cauliflower & chickpea rice bowl – AngedimGet our vegan on by combining the best vegan combination with a little spice. One of my…angedim.com
Egg-fried cauliflower rice – AngedimGive rice the flick for once, and try out this cauliflower alternative. The best option when on a low-carb day or keto…angedim.com
Low-carb BBQ chicken pizza (with a cauliflower base) – AngedimHeat the oven to 350F (180C). Chop the cauliflower into smaller bits and add into a high-speed blender or food…angedim.com
Vegan sweet potato & cauliflower curry – AngedimIngredients Peel the onion, cut it in half, then cut it into thin half slices. Heat the oil in a pot, add the onions and…aged.im..com
Three: Eat Cabbage instead of lettuce
Cabbage has a much more nutritional profile than Broccoli, which includes lots of fibre and is quite low in calories.
Adding Cabbage to your salad will increase your feeling of fullness, which, as mentioned above, is very important for weight loss and maintenance.
But there is something a bit more special about Cabbage because it’s part of the cruciferous family.
These veggies contain lots of phytonutrients that help reduce inflammation and fight off cancer. Cabbage only has a minuscule 22 calories and 5 grams of fibre with just one cup!
You can do anything with Cabbage, from roasting it to using it in a stir fry and eating it raw.
I love Cabbage in sauerkraut. Sauerkraut helps to promote better gut health which is extremely important for good health and weight loss, of course!
Here are some cabbage recipes
Vegetarian Nasi Goreng – AngedimBoil the rice according to the instructions on the package. Heat ½ tbsp. oil in a large pan add the garlic, ginger…angedim.com
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Four: Kale is our superfood
Kale is a superfood since it’s also part of the cruciferous family.
Kale contains sulphur compounds, which are broken down when chewed and cooked. These compounds help humans who eat kale protect themselves against chronic conditions like cancer and heart disease.
Lab studies have discovered potent properties in kale that can prevent the spread of tumours and protect healthy cells.
It is recommended that adults eat various vegetables, including kale, as part of a healthy diet. Dark leafy vegetables are essential for better health and longevity.
The only people who should avoid kale are those with a thyroid condition since kale is high in iodine.
Iodine is a trace mineral that is beneficial for our bodies because it helps promote normal metabolism.
So, for those of us with a healthy thyroid, eating kale is not a problem. It would take a lot of kale to create any damage, but see a doctor if you are worried.
Kale is a cheap vegetable found year-round; you can also buy it frozen.
I love adding kale to my morning smoothies to boost my nutrient levels, and I’m getting the right amount of vegetables daily.
Here are some great kale recipes
Mean lean smoothie – AngedimI LOVE smoothies in the morning. There is nothing more healing than infusing your body with the anti-inflammatory…angedim.com
Key takeaways
As long as we add vegetables to our plates daily, we should attain as many vitamins and minerals as possible.
I love these veggies and add them in cooked or frozen form.
I recommend using your smoothies to add more phytonutrients, fibre, and minerals.
Add vegetables, berries and spirulina to increase the health properties of your smoothie.
We can only chew so many vegetables. What’s more, sometimes, blending them into a smoothie is much easier.
What’s your favourite vegetable on this list?
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