Vegetables ¬ Extremely Important for Fat Loss
Written by Kim Lyons & Chad Tackett
Veggies are perfect for those who want to lose fat. If there¹s any one
type of food that I believe is the most helpful to fat loss, it¹srnvegetables. Here¹s why:
1. They are very low in calories. You¹d have to eat 5 bags of spinach,
or 3 heads of broccoli, to equal the calories of just 1 cup of pasta or 1rntiny tablespoon of butter. So, you absolutely do not have to go hungry
on tiny portions when you load up on veggies. In fact, it¹s almost
impossible to eat too many.
2. Here¹s the next point about veggies. They are high in fiber. This
is both good for your digestion and good for weight loss as that fiber
expands in the stomach, making you feel full and satisfied. A bowl ofrnspinach has 8 grams of fiber, about 1/3 of your daily requirement.
Broccoli, green peas, and other green leafy vegetables are also good
sources of fiber.
3. The third reason fibrous carbs are perfect for fat loss is because
they have almost NO adverse effects on blood sugar levels. While it’srnstill a good idea to balance veggies out with a protein source, even
eaten alone they¹re okay because they don¹t cause an increase in
insulin.
4. And finally, they¹re loaded with vitamins and minerals and other
very beneficial nutrients, such as antioxidants and phytonutrients, that
will help you look and feel better, fight off disease, and improve your
overall health.
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