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The
Fat Burning Magic of Fiber Rich Vegetables
By Michael
Collins
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Some people love ‘em, some
people hate ‘em.
A simple
and easy strategy to
create a calorie deficit
(the basis of losing weight) is the replacement of a starchy
carbohydrate with fibrous vegetables
This is
the real secret to a
lean body without drastically changing your lifestyle.
Unfortunately most people don’t eat enough vegetables.
Why are vegetables good for fat loss?
The
reason why vegetables are so effective for fat loss is that they provide
“bulk” to the diet but add very few calories. This keeps the metabolism
elevated during calorie restriction because of the large volume
of food the body has to process.
Vegetables increase satiety and keep blood sugar concentrations steady
so that the muscle buildi ng,
fat burning process isn’t interrupted. If you want to truly be healthy
and lean then a high intake of vegetables is essential. All vegetables
are nutrient dense, yet sparse in calorie content, so make sure you
select from a variety.
Here's the real fat burning magic...
Not many
people realize a large plate piled high with any variety of vegetables
contains less than 200 calories, and I guarantee most people couldn’t
finish the plate! As you progress in your quest for leanness, increase
your vegetable intake, this will definitely enhance your
fat loss results.
There
are a few considerations when it comes to choosing vegetables
As a
rule of thumb, I go by color. Many nutrition scientists believe that the
color of a vegetable is a good indicator of the level of antioxidants
and phytochemicals it contains.
In
regards to the fresh vs. frozen, organic vs. non- organic debate, I
think the first order of importance is getting SOME vegetables into the
diet. Then we can worry about the details. Here’s my order of
choice:
Some
nice super- nutritious, bulk adding, tasty additions to your weight loss
arsenal are:
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Spinach
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Tomato
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Dark Green Lettuce
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Green or red pepper
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Cucumber
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Broccoli
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Green beans
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Peas
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Artichoke
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Turnips
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Asparagus
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Eggplant
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Radishes
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Cabbage
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Snow peas
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