So the month of June is almost over...can you believe we are already half way through the year? Wow! My honey and I have been trying to be vegetarian for the month of June, not because we think meat is bad, but we were looking for ideas to be more creative with fruits & veggies <3 It has been a success so far, and I wanted to share that there are actually some fruits and veggies that make you lose weight! These are called 'negative' calorie foods because they burn more calories eating them than it takes to consume them. Use this list to try and think of some creative meals yourself :)
- Celery: Celery is 95% water, very alkaline & filled with fiber. It also has blood pressure reducing properties.
- Cucumbers: Cucumbers are 95% water, keeping the body hydrated while helping the body eliminate toxins.
- Green beans: the lean vegetables are a very good source of vitamins, minerals, and plant derived micronutrients.
- Spinach: The high amount of vitamin A in spinach promotes healthy skin by allowing for proper moisture retention in the epidermis, thus fighting psoriasis, keratinization, acne and even wrinkles.
- Zucchinis: aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar and curbs overeating.
- Onions: contain flavonoids, which act as antioxidants, and have immune-enhancing properties.
- Carrots: contain vitamin A and a host of other powerful health benefits including beautiful skin, cancer prevention, and anti-aging.
Fruits:
- Peaches: contains just 68 calories and no fat.
- Pineapples: loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Watermelons: contains vitamin A, which helps maintain eye health and is an antioxidant; vitamin C, which helps strengthen immunity, heal wounds, prevent cell damage, promote healthy teeth and gums; and vitamin B6, which helps brain function and helps convert protein to energy.
- Cranberries: full of antioxidants, which protects cells from damage by unstable molecules called free radicals.
- Blueberries: combat the free radicals that can damage cellular structures as well as DNA.
- Apples: contains soluble fiber (4 grams per medium apple) for a modest amount of calories (95) makes apples a filling, sweet snack.
- Grapefruits: high in enzymes that burn fats, has high water content and has less sodium. A combination of these three characteristics make grapefruit a perfect food for increasing your body’s metabolism.
