Episode 54: If I Had to Give ONE Tip to Lose Weight, Feel Your Best, and Prevent Disease... THIS is it!
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Summary
We were all told as kids to 'eat your fruits and veggies'. But how much is enough? What counts as a serving? Why do we need so many? And how do we fit them all in??
These are the questions I'll be answering in this week's episode of the Life Unleashed Podcast!
How Many Servings of Produce Should You Aim for Daily?
8 Fist-Sized Servings (approximately 3/4 cup each).
Why So Many?
- A comprehensive meta-analysis of 142 articles from 95 population studies shows that the risk of dying prematurely from all causes was reduced by almost a third, and the risk of cardiovascular disease by about a quarter in people who ate 8 servings of fruit and vegetables daily.
- 7.8 million deaths worldwide could be prevented each year if people ate more fruits and vegetables.
- The fiber in fruits and veggies helps slow the spike of insulin, therefore making it easier to lose weight.
- The fiber helps bind to and carry cholesterol out of the body, and helps reduce blood pressure.
- The antioxidants, phytonutrients, and anti-inflammatory properties of fresh produce can be protective against a massive range of health conditions: cancer, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, leaky gut, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, acne, eye problems, mood disorders, etc.
- They are extremely filling, low in calories, dense in water, fiber, and nutrients, and help prevent cravings, making them the perfect weight loss food.
- Note: supplementing with fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins does NOT have the same effect as eating the whole food.
How the Heck Do I Get Them All In?
- Day in the life:
- Smoothie: cup of fruit and a cup of veggies (2)
- Snack: Apple and sun butter (1)
- Lunch: 1.5 cups of mixed greens + 3/4 cup of chopped veggies (salad) with a protein and lemon vinaigrette + 3/4 cup of sliced fruit (4)
- Dinner: baked salmon with 3/4 cup sauteed garlicky spinach + 3/4 cup roasted sweet potatoes and mushrooms (2)
- 9 servings!
- Swap regular rice for cauliflower rice.
- Swap chips for kale chips or homemade sweet potato fries.
- Swap spaghetti for spaghetti squash
- Veggies great for roasting: cauliflower, broccoli, onion, tomato, sweet potato, okra, brussels sprouts, carrots, green beans, mushrooms (with some GF soy sauce), celery root, zucchini, etc.
- Veggies great for sautéing quickly: bell peppers, onions, asparagus, mushrooms, thin sliced brussels sprouts, bok choy, fennel, kale, etc.
- Veggies great for eating raw with hummus, guacamole, or salsa: sugar snap peas, beets, bell peppers, cucumber, celery, etc.
- Veggie wrap
- Loaded sandwich
- Salad (mix it up with different seasonings, dressings, and toppings (plantain croutons, dry roasted chickpeas, nuts and seeds, avocado, fried egg, smoked salmon, herbs (mint, basil, cilantro, dill)
- Veggie Bowl: Cook up your favorite veggies and pair them with a protein and a yummy sauce or dressing.
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