Veggies serve to be weight-loss friendly. Why? Most are low in calories — and all offer filling fiber, which helps to tide you over and decrease those urges to snack. Plus, the h2O content of vegetables raises the volume of the food.
Here are five vegetables that are especially helpful for weight loss:
Spinach
It's lower in calories, packs a nutritional thrust, and is versatile to use in all sorts of recipes. Like other leafy greens, spinach is considered a powerhouse vegetable. It's strongly associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases — including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancers. Enjoy spinach in a healthy green smoothie, in a lupini bean salad, or a Mason jar salad.
Broccoli
"This is one of my favorite vegetables for its versatility. It's also a great way to get in some extra fiber. I like to roast broccoli, tossed with extra-virgin olive oil and spices. I'll eat it as a side dish or make it part of a main by adding it to pasta." Cook up roasted cauliflower and broccoli, healthy broccoli slaw, or beef with broccoli.
Spaghetti squash
Experience this winter squash any time you can get your hands on it. It serves as an ideal low-calorie alternative to conventional spaghetti. A cup of cooked squash contains just 42 calories. It's also low in fat and provides fiber to help you stay full for longer. Add the veggie to chicken spaghetti squash, marinara spaghetti squash, or chickpea kale curry stuffed spaghetti squash.
Brussels sprouts
These cruciferous vegetables are stuffed with fiber to help you feel full quicker and stay satiated for a while. They're very low in calories but can make you feel less hungry after eating them." A cup of Brussels sprouts has just 38 calories. Whip up grilled Brussels sprouts, Brussels sprouts with a grape honey glaze, or sauteed shredded Brussels sprouts.
Green peas
With approximately 9 grams of fiber per cup, green peas can help you meet your fiber goals and feel full with ease. I keep frozen green peas on hand to add bright green color to soups, puree into a pea pesto, or easily use as a side dressed with olive oil, onion, salt, and pepper." You can also add the green gems to green pea soup or healthy farro fried rice.
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