Of course, it is not by stuffing yourself with fruits and vegetables to lose weight that your weight will decrease! You shouldn’t dream… But in terms of calories, fruits and vegetables are fairly neutral. They don’t really have an impact. In addition to the vitamins, minerals and fibers they provide, they have slimming benefits.
Your new little slimming step is to eat an extra fresh vegetable every day… and don’t forget the fruit!
To eat healthy and light, take advantage of what nature offers you when it decides. Every month its seasonal fruits and vegetables for more flavors and nutritional benefits. Here is our calendar of seasonal fruits and vegetables to consult all year round.
Fruits and vegetables to lose weight?
Rich in water, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and low in calories, fruits and vegetables are safe allies in a slimming program.
So eating fruits and vegetables to lose weight spontaneously, no. But consume it as part of a broader slimming diet, YES, without the slightest hesitation!
The fibers contained in fruits and vegetables are complementary to those included in bread and cereal (starchy) products. You need both types to keep a regular transit. These fibers are allies against hunger: they fill you up and help protect you against intestinal cancer.
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5 obvious benefits of vegetables
- Eating a vegetable is better eliminate fat
Vegetables contain a large amount of fiber. These fibers form what is called ballast in the intestine. This facilitates the transport of certain fatty or toxic molecules into the digestive tract so that they are evacuated in the stools. - Eating a vegetable is monitor your health
Green vegetables, especially leafy ones, are very rich in antioxidants which slow down the body’s chemical – and natural – oxidation process. - Eating a vegetable is hydrate well
When they are raw, all plants offer abundant water and therefore a large volume of mineral salts. You should know that water represents on average 90% of the weight of a vegetable. - Eating a vegetable is control your hunger
A vegetable satiates better than another product because it can satisfy hunger without adding major calories. - Eating a vegetable is stock up on nutrients
It also contributes to essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and flavonoids. And you can eat them almost without limits: no serious dietician will ever blame you for eating too many vegetables!
It’s not just vegetables that count: fruits are also essential. To bring a little fantasy to your diet and fill those little hunger pangs, they are just as essential!
And what’s the point of fruit then?
When you feel a little craving around 4 or 5 p.m., choosing a seasonal fruit is obviously MUCH more appropriate than a cookie, peanuts or a sandwich!
- A daily fruit for eat better : Unlike salty or sweet snacks, a fruit (well chosen) does not cause excess blood sugar, regardless of its carbohydrate intake.
- A daily fruit for a healthy body : Its nutritional qualities in fiber, minerals and vitamins maintain the cellular functioning of the body. To really do yourself good during this program, don’t hesitate to favor seasonal fruits and vegetables.
- A fruit snack for lighter dinner : A fruit eaten in the afternoon helps to better curb your appetite until dinner. Moral: you won’t be hungry when it’s time to eat…
You will therefore be able to go green: by adopting fruits and vegetables as widely as possible in your program. Trust us: the effect will be immediate!
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