On a diet? Counting calories? Or just trying to eat healthier? Then don't forget to eat your veggies! Most people know that vegetables are nutritious and good for them, but did you know they are also a great low calorie option? Adding a portion of vegetables to any meal will not only help you reach your nutritional goals for the day but will help you stay fuller longer. Vegetables are also a great snack to help you stay full between meals.
For example, rather than snacking on a ...
1oz (approximately 1/8 of a cup) bag of Lay's potato chips that will leave you hungry and contain:
- 150 calories
- 10 grams of fat
- 3 grams of saturated fat
- 180 mg of sodium
You could eat any of the following which will give you a larger portion and a lot more nutrients without the added calories:
- 1 cup of celery (19 calories, .2 grams of fat, .1 gram of saturated fat, 96mg of sodium)
- 1 cup of carrots (52 calories, .3 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 88mg of sodium)
- 1 cup of sugar snap peas (41 calories, .2 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 4mg of sodium)
- 1 cup broccoli (30 calories, .3 grams of fat, 0 grams saturated fat, 29mg of sodium)
So next time you are planning a meal - or grabbing a snack - don't forget your veggies!
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