Eat Vegetables to Lose Weight

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According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the top two leading causes of death in the United States are cardiovascular disease and cancer. To lower your risk for heart disease and other chronic health problems, you should try to eat at least two to three cups of vegetables every day. Unfortunately, most Americans consume less than half the amount of recommended vegetable servings, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vegetables contain many important nutrients such as fiber, minerals, vitamin C, beta carotene and folate. Veggies are also abundant in water and contain little to no fat! So, eat your veggies to lose weight and stay healthy! They are low in calories, rich in fiber and chock full of vital nutrients that your body is craving. When you fill up on the good stuff, there’s less room for the bad stuff.

As you can see, it’s not as hard as you think to start eating healthier. Just plan ahead and keep your kitchen stocked with metabolism-boosting foods. Before you know it, you will feel more energetic, sleep better, lose weight, and feel great about taking back control of your health!