Eat more vegetables
Vegetables don't raise blood sugar very much and add few calories. In fact, they are the most nutrient-dense, low-calorie foods you can eat. And if you load up on them, you won't have as much room for less healthy, calorie-dense foods.
The exception, of course, would be the starchier vegetables like potatoes, corn, peas and winter squash, but they should not be counted out. In fact, it is probably wiser to consume your starches in the form of starchy vegetables more often than bread or pasta. Starchy vegetables provide more vitamins, minerals and fibre than the more processed and refined breads, pastas and some grains.
As for non-starchy vegetables, eat them with gusto! Aim for at least three to five servings a day.
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