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Vegetables And Fruits For Weight Loss

by Chandrasekaran Rajamani

Fruits and vegetables apart from supplying essential nutrition, have fat and disease fighting properties too. They are full of phyto nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fiber, proteins, flavonoids, complex carbohydrates, and other useful plant compounds that are very useful for good health. There are some vegetables and fruits if added regularly to the menu not only results in improved health but also helps weight loss.

Some vegetables have anti cancer properties and those who consume these vegetables regularly are less prone to cancer. They are also good for weight loss as they contain high amounts of fiber. Cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli are vegetables known as cruciferous vegetables. These vegetables contain B-complex vitamins, minerals and beta carotene. They are also good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates.

Tomatoes also contain an important amino acid carnitine that helps increase the basil metabolic rate leading to burning fat at a faster rate resulting in weight loss. They become more nutritious after cooking since it helps the release of an anti oxidant known as lycopene that has anti cancer properties.

Green leafy vegetables play an important role in improving overall health. All Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuces and seaweed contain lots and lots of fiber useful for weight loss. They are also good sources of antioxidants, folicacid and B-complex vitamins, beta-carotene and other plant compounds which help fight some forms of cancer and certain neurological disorders.

Lentils and beans contain high amount of proteins and fiber. The fiber especially is helpful for weight loss since it reduces the absorption of fat and also reduces appetite. Those who consume lentils and beans regularly are less prone to heart attacks. Other vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, are also useful as they contain disease fighting antioxidants and fiber for weight loss. Lentils and beans are rich in vitamins and minerals such as zinc, iron, and potassium.

Apples, oranges and grape fruits should be taken raw for better nutrition. They contain a fiber known as pectin that has hunger suppressing qualities helpful for weight loss and also for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. They also have other nutrients that help boost immune system. The citrus fruits such as lemon and oranges are rich in anti oxidants, vitamin C, potassium and other plant nutrients for good health. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and cranberries should also be added to the menu as they are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber and the consumption of berries help prevent Alzheimer's disease and also keep urinary tract healthy.

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