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LIFESTYLE HEALTH:Â Â WEIGHT LOSS & WELLNESS
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Sunflower Seeds:  These seeds are packed with fat soluble Vitamin E which acts as an antioxidant to help protect our bodies from harmful free radicals and strengthens our cells against certain diseases. About 1 ounce of sunflower seeds have about 66 % of the Daily Value. Sunflower seeds can be consumed alone as a delicious snack, can be a topping to a salad, or sprinkled over a yogurt. You can also be creative and add sunflower seeds into burger, meatloaf or meatball mixtures. Sunflower seeds are also filled with fiber and heart healthy fats which help vision, cardiovascular health, inflammation, and the central nervous system.
Sweet Potato: This starchy veggie is a great source of Vitamin A which is another a fat soluble vitamin which has many roles including immunity, gene expression, lipid metabolism, vision and reproductive health. In addition to Vitamin A, sweet potatoes are also great sources of fiber and potassium. Sweet potatoes are a versatile vegetables, they can be baked, boiled, broiled, canned or frozen. Check out this amazing sweet potato fries recipe here.
Dark Leafy Greens: spinach, kale and collard greens:  These vegetables contain an abundance of Vitamin A along with fiber, potassium, calcium, magnesium, Vitamin C, and iron. They are also low in carbohydrates and calories and are an ideal food to add to a diet focusing on weight management. Unfortunately, dark leafy greens do not have a long shelf life and purchasing produce that lasts in the refrigerator is extra important these days. You can buy spinach and kale frozen, and if buying fresh store in the refrigerated for 3-5 days. These veggies are great sauteed, balanced and even and delicious addition to recipes. Here are some links incorporating dark leafy greens: Sauteed Spinach and Kale Sweet Potato Soup
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