One of the most common factors which makes people fail to lose fat is FIBER! Specifically, greens.
Undeniably greens are fantastic for our health, well-being, performance and they are absolutely packed with goodness and nutrients which the body needs in order to function. I'm going to share the benefits of various greens then explain why this is relevant to fat loss.
Spinach
One of the green foods I like to include a lot in diets is spinach because it's so densely packed with nutrition! It's also very easy to add to your meals so when I'm thinking about convenience for clients it makes great sense.
The main nutritional benefits of spinach are:
High Vitamin C content making it perfect for boosting the immune system
High in folate which helps the body generate new cells and repair DNA
Great source of soluble fiber
High in folate which helps the body generate new cells and repair DNA
Great source of soluble fiber
Baby spinach which has a similar nutritional profile as well if you want to add that to your diet as well.
Kale
Kale is another really great super green which is absolutely enriched with a wide range of nutrients. In fact, it's loaded with them!! Again, it's really convenient because you can cook it very quickly in a pan (and this also helps retain the flavor and texture!).
The main nutritional benefits of Kale are:
1) High in Vitamin A, C, and K which supports immune health, bone health, skin health and the likes of
2) Rich in potassium which is a key mineral in regulating fluid balance as well as maintaining the health of the brain, heart, and nerves
3) Rich in iron which is another key mineral. It plays a vital role in the production of hemoglobin (blood health) and the metabolization of protein
4) Rich in copper, another mineral which helps support healthy connective tissues, the utilization of iron and various other enzymatic processes
5) Rich in phosphorus, another mineral which promotes healthy bones, teeth, good hormone regulation, and improved digestion
6) Rich in manganese which supports bone health, metabolism, and connective tissue health
Great source of soluble fiber
From that list, you can see kale is a very nutritionally dense food!
Broccoli
Broccoli goes well with other vegetables I think.
The main nutritional benefits of broccoli are:
1) Rich in detoxifying agents known as glucoraphanin, gluconasturtiin, and glucobrassicin which are three individual glucosinolate phytonutrients. They help the body through each stage of the detoxing process known as the activation, neutralization and elimination phases where the body removes harmful toxins
2) Rich in ITCs (isothiocyanates) which derive from the glucosinolate phytonutrients helping the body detox
3) Extremely rich in Vitamin A and K which are essential in enabling the body to maintain a healthy vitamin D balance/metabolism. When we consider in parts of the world (the UK being one!) that Vitamin D deficiency is a huge problem this is of particular interest I feel
4) Great source of soluble fiber
Although many people will say it's boring broccoli is a frigging great source of nourishment for the body.
Cabbage
Cabbage is another great food source that is packed with all sorts of great nutrients and highly convenient to add to your cooking.
The main nutritional benefits of broccoli are:
1) As well as being rich in a number of the same agents as broccoli, cabbage is also enriched with indole-3-carbinol (I-3-C) which has been shown to help improve the body's ability to metabolize/regulate estrogen. This can be great for overall health and body recomposition
2) As well as being very rich in Vitamin C cabbage is a great source of B Vitamins which are essential nutrients meaning they are required from an external source
3) Great source of antioxidants and red cabbage is even more prolific
4) Great source of soluble fiber
It's not hard to see how adding more of these foods into your diet will benefit you.
However, the KEY point I said I'd mention is fat loss and why not eating enough of these greens effects that...
By under-eating greens, you are ultimately failing to give your body enough of the right fiber. Insufficient amounts of fiber will mean that things like:
. Blood sugar levels
. Insulin sensitivity
. Nutrient absorption
. Performance/energy
Are all affected? Although people focus on macro numbers stringently they tend to underestimate how many greens they require to get enough fiber and sometimes even ignore their fiber needs. Once you address this not only will your body become healthier and function better, you will drop fat easier!
GREEN SUPPLEMENT
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