From ruby red to leafy green, vegetables are a known mealtime necessity for nutritional benefits and to achieve and maintain a healthy weight but some are better choices than others.
When it comes to losing weight, its important to mentally separate vegetables into two categories: starchy and non-starchy, said Joseph St. Pierre, DO, a medical weight loss specialist with Hartford HealthCare. Then, we need to eat more of non-starchy.
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Non-starchy vegetables contain the right elements for weight loss, Dr. St. Pierre said. This includes:
Starchy vegetables, like potatoes, corn, squash and peas, also offer health benefits, but pack in higher amounts of calories and carbs.
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Based on nutritional profiles, Dr. St. Pierre said the best vegetables for weight loss include:
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We tell patients to make sure they have a serving of non-starchy vegetables at every meal. The nutritional benefits are amazing, and by keeping themselves feeling full, they are able to focus on their weight-loss and exercise goals, Dr. St. Pierre said. Theyre an important part of a balanced diet.
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