To lose weight, you have to eat vegetables… And you can also have them frozen, by following this list of essentials to have in your freezer!
- Frozen vegetables retain their nutrients and are therefore effective for weight loss.
- Broccoli, butternut squash, cauliflower, green beans, spinach and green peas are the best frozen vegetables if you want to lose weight.
- If you buy frozen vegetables, do not take them prepared, season them yourself in the kitchen.
Work, sporting activities, children… With the pace of life, it’s not always easy to have fresh vegetables at home. However, if you want to lose weight, or simply stay healthy, you have to consume it… The solution? Frozen vegetables, which would also be very effective.
The 6 vegetables to have in your freezer to lose weight
In this articledietitians-nutritionists draw up a list of the six best frozen vegetables for weight loss:
- THE broccolisource of fiber, vitamins (A, C and K), minerals (calcium, potassium and iron) and antioxidants.
- Butternut squash, rich in nutrients, such as beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin C and potassium. Frozen, these squashes often have the advantage of being prepared, which saves time!
- THE cauliflower, low in calories and carbohydrates but source of fiber and vitamins C and K.
- THE green beansrich in fiber and protein.
- THE spinachlow in calories but sources of fiber, vitamin C and B9, iron and protein.
- THE green peasvery rich in protein and fiber.
These frozen vegetables are therefore highly recommended if you want to lose weight. And, contrary to popular belief, just because they are frozen does not mean they are less nutritious.
Frozen but unprepared vegetables
“Frozen vegetables are packaged at peak freshness, meaning they not only retain their flavor, but also their nutrients, says Roxana Ehsani, dietitian-nutritionist. Frozen vegetables are healthy and convenient, and they often come pre-cut, pre-washed, and peeled, making them easy to add to almost anything.”
To lose weight, it is important to eat foods rich in fiber, which is the case with these frozen vegetables. Fibers have several advantages: they help the proper functioning of intestinal transit and also contribute to the feeling of satiety, by slowing down digestion, which helps control weight.
However, for frozen vegetables to be effective, you should not choose them seasoned. You can take them cut and peeled, but take care of their seasoning because the prepared dishes are often too salty, sweet and fatty.