Trying to lose some weight or just eat a bit healthier? Then you should definitely try these foods more often! Not only are they tasty and they provide variety in your diet, they are also low in calories and very healthy for you. Are you reading along?
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You probably already knew that spinach is perfect for salad making, but did you also know that the nutrients in spinach are associated with better vision? Spinach contains carotenoids, including beta-carotene and lutein, that help improve your vision. In addition, spinach contains many antioxidants, which reduce oxidative stress, which may reduce our risk of getting cancer.
Mushrooms are very popular among vegans as they have an umami flavor and can take on the texture of meat. There are also a lot of different mushrooms that you can add to your diet for variety. Mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms contain copper, which makes your bones stronger. White enoki, oyster mushrooms and maitake mushrooms are in turn high in niacin, a B vitamin that helps your body convert food into energy. Bring on that mushroom soup!
Not only delicious in salads, stews and wok dishes, but also a nice addition to a healthy diet. Kale is full of vitamin K, vitamin C, calcium and fiber. As a result, it contributes to a healthy heart, healthy skin and healthy bones. And it also tastes delicious, don't you think?
Arugula is one of the essential ingredients of the Mediterranean diet. Arugula has a fresh, stimulating taste and is therefore a delicious addition to dishes, for example as a garnish. Arugula is not only tasty, but also healthy. It contains a lot of vitamin K, calcium, folate, fiber and antioxidants. It also plays a role in improving your bone health and boosts our immune system and nerve functions. Sounds good, right?
Not only is garlic ideal for adding a kick to any meal, it has long been associated with fighting colds and flu thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. Garlic also contains a lot of potassium and antioxidants, so it also seems to lower your blood pressure. So use garlic more often in your (wok) dishes:not only tasty, but also healthy!
Have you ever heard that celery has “negative calories”? It seems that you burn more calories eating celery chewing it than you take in. Now that may not be quite the way it works, but celery indeed contains very few calories and is therefore great if you want to lose weight. Celery can also help you stay hydrated, as celery is mostly made up of water. In addition, it contains ingredients that help to inhibit inflammation. So win-win!
Just like celery, romaine lettuce is also good for your hydration, since ... grams of lettuce consist of 94% water. Despite this, romaine lettuce is also full of vitamin K, vitamin A and folate; nutrients that all contribute to a healthy hard. Not bad, then!
As an essential ingredient of any soup, stock is a versatile ingredient that you can use in many dishes. But did you know that it is also high in calcium, magnesium and phosphorus? These nutrients all contribute to healthy bones and skin. In addition, drinking a little broth before the main course can help you lose weight because you are already a bit fuller. In fact; Drinking soup regularly is associated with a lighter weight and a healthier diet with more satiating protein and fiber. Sounds promising, right?
Although this vegetable is a little less known – perhaps because of its somewhat bitter taste – it is very healthy. Not only do they contain many antioxidants, but also vitamin K, vitamin C, magnesium, copper and vitamin E, which not only keep your bones, skin and heart healthy, but also give your immune system a boost. Give it a try anyway, we think…
There's nothing more refreshing than a crunchy piece of cucumber, right? Cucumber also consists largely of water and is therefore ideal for keeping you hydrated. In addition, there is also potassium and vitamin K, a nutrient that prevents blood from clotting and thus contributes positively to your heart health. Plus, cucumber goes well with (almost) everything!
You can of course take all these tasty snacks with you to work in a handy cup or lunch box such as this one from Mepal!
