There are some top picks from the table that
you might not be getting enough of and hence are at a loss of some valuable
nutrition. With all the hype about eating healthy and getting sufficient
exercise and sleep, your diet shouldn’t be compromised. In fact, it should be
the first thing to look at whether you’re on a fat-burn programme or just
trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Let’s take a peek at 6 foods you’re
missing out on.
1)
Beans and Lentils - rich in protein, fiber, complex
carbs, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Toss these babies into soups,
stews, salads, grain medleys, or greens, or create a veggie dip, like hummus
made from chickpeas, by pureeing beans and adding your favorite seasoning.
2)
Watermelons - some people avoid it because they
think it's high in sugar. On the contrary, it’s sweet, juicy, low in calories,
and chock full of vitamins C and A, potassium, and lycopene. Because it is so
high in water, it helps meet fluid needs.
3)
Sweet Potatoes - Sweet potatoes are often thought
of as high in calories and carbs because they are so naturally sweet. But don’t
let that fool you.Not only are they a great source of beta carotene, vitamin C,
fiber, and potassium, but this highly underrated vegetable is so versatile it
can be enjoyed with very few extra calories.
4)
Red Cabbage - a great source of fiber; vitamins A,
D, and K; folate; and lots of trace minerals with only 22 calories in one cup chopped.
Rich in antioxidants, try adding this to your salads for a colour boost too!
5)
Canned Tomatoes - a diet rich in tomatoes may help
prevent prostate cancer and that lycopene, a strong antioxidant, may also help
prevent other types of cancer. It’s good for your skin, too!
6)
Greek Yoghurt - excellent sources of calcium,
potassium, protein, zinc, and vitamins B6 and B12. Also contains probiotic
cultures and is lower in lactose and has twice the protein content of regular
yogurts. Good for your digestive system and for building lean muscle, now why
don’t you want that?!
So try including these into your shopping cart next time you do your groceries for a better health regime, or a better diet!
So try including these into your shopping cart next time you do your groceries for a better health regime, or a better diet!
