Did you know that if every meal had veggies and some protein (like eggs, meat, legumes, nuts, seeds, or veggies that pack a surprising amount of protein in one serving - like peas, corn, broccoli, spinach, potatoes, sweet potatoe, watercress, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, chickpeas, and leafy greens), your body will be an insanely awesome fat-burning machine?
‘I basically overfeed on protein and endless amounts of chicken breast and steak and fish and vegetables and brown rice,’ says Chris Hemsworth (who is reported to workout 60-90 minutes a day, 5 days a week)
Scarlett Johansson's personal trainer, Bobby Strom, said she had a lot of oatmeal, fresh fruits and veggies, salads, and lean proteins (for Iron Man 2 and the Avengers)
Veggies:
They slow down the aging process.
They support healthy skin and protect your skin from sun damage.
They ward off hunger for longer with its rich fiber and water content.
They boost your immune system.
They contain high amounts of antioxidants (such as vitamins C and E, folic acid, lycopene, alpha-carotene and beta-carotene)
They prevent and fight disease and sickness.
They help lower blood pressure.
They help prevent constipation, so they are good for your digestive health.
Some nutrient powers found in a lot of these veggies:
Folic acid is necessary for the formation of red blood-cells and proper functioning of the brain and nervous system.
Beta-carotene - found in brightly colored vegetables, protects the skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.
Vitamin C and E - neutralizes free radicals and protect your cells
Vitamin K – essential for the functioning of many proteins involved in blood clotting
Vitamin A – helps your eye sight and is required for the immune system and production of red blood cells.
Vitamin C – builds collagen, which forms body tissue, skin, cartilage, tendon and bone, and helps cuts and wounds heal. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and protects the body from damaging free radicals.
Fiber – diets high in fiber promote digestive health. A high fiber intake can also help lower cholesterol.
Potassium – a mineral and electrolyte that is essential for the function of nerves and heart contraction.
Folate – is necessary for the production and maintenance of new cells in the body. - helps enzymes involved in metabolism to function.
Lutein - may slow progression of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
So, aim for at least 3 servings of veggies a day. That is your goal. And reward yourself with something that's not food - like time to read a good book, watch a tv show or movie, games with friends, what other things could you do?
Bake them, steam them, eat them raw with something you like. Sneak them in your sandwich, burger, soup, eggs, smoothies, anything?? Whatever you have to do to get yourself to eat them happily without feeling too grossed out by its often bitter, flavorless taste.
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