Are you on your weight-loss journey? Your gym sessions seem to remain unrewarded? If you’re looking for results, consider making dietary changes to see the desired results. Add some fiber-rich vegetables to your daily diet and see the wonders it does to your overall health.
Besides regulating the digestive system, lowering blood sugar, reducing cholesterol, and preventing haemorrhoids and cancer, this also helps you lose weight. Fibre-rich vegetables are low in calories and have a high water content, both of which help to fill you up and reduce your overall calorie intake thereby keeping your hunger pangs at bay.
Indian vegetables are a great source of fiber. Here are a few Indian vegetables that Delhi’s leading dietician Avni Kaul recommends for weight loss.
Bottle Gourd
Popularly referred to as Lauki in India, this vegetable is low in calories and high in fiber, making it an excellent choice for those looking to shed extra pounds. Lauki is also packed with vitamins and minerals which help to enhance overall health and wellbeing. Studies reveal that drinking bottled gourd juice daily aids in rapid weight loss.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is rich in fiber which helps to keep you feeling full for longer, reducing the urge to snack between meals. Fiber slows down the digestion process, making it easier for the body to absorb nutrients and burn calories more efficiently. Its high water content also helps you to stay hydrated, making it an ideal choice for those who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This superfood can be roasted, grilled, steamed, mashed, or even made into pizza crust for a tasty, low-calorie meal.
Spinach
This leafy green vegetable is rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Its low-calorie content makes it an ideal food for weight loss. The presence of thylakoid, a chlorophyll-bearing pigment, suppresses appetite. It can be consumed raw in salads, cooked, juiced, or added to other dishes.
Okra
Also called bhindi (Hindi) or ladies finger contains a unique type of fiber called mucilage that slows down digestion thus helping you lose weight faster. Okra can be an excellent addition to a healthy eating plan. In addition to providing all the vitamins and minerals your body needs, it also helps to control your calorie intake.
Green pea
Green peas are a low-calorie but nutrient-dense food that can help to keep you full for longer. However, studies reveal that excessive consumption of this starch-rich vegetable may lead to weight gain. To find out how much to consume, consult a dietician.
Brinjal
Whether you call it brinjal, eggplant, or aubergine, this high-fiber, low-calorie vegetable helps with weight loss. It is also very versatile when it comes to cooking – from the smoky flavors of baingan ka bharta to the creamy eggplant parmesan. So, get creative with this nutritious vegetable!
So, without further ado, add these fiber-rich vegetables to your daily diet to lose weight.
Avni Kaul is Founder of Nutriactivania with Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition from University of Delhi and is also a Certified Diabetes Educator from Project Hope and International Diabetes Federation. She is a Leicester Mammas Ambassador trained in Lactation Counselling with NHS United Kingdom. Mammas support pregnant and new mothers and their families. Specializations of Avni Kaul Include Infant and Young Child Feeding Practises, Pre and Post natal diets, Fat loss, Muscle Gain and Holistic Health and Nutrition