Originally published September 27 2005
Weight loss promoted by eating fruits and vegetables, study suggests
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
As America loses interest in the low carb craze, dieters are starting to look for other weight loss options, and sheknows.com reports that nutrition researchers have found that those who eat fruits and vegetables take in less calories every day.
Despite all the books, advertisements and commercial products touting low-carb diets, the majority of Americans are sticking with a tried-and-true method for safe, steady and long-lasting weight management.
Instead of jumping to another promising quick-fix diet and unbalanced nutrition, Americans are choosing a common sense eating style that stresses vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans.
This eating style can help us stay healthy and keep excess weight at bay.
Plant foods prove effective Nutrition researchers have conducted studies that confirm the major role plant foods, like vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans, play in managing weight.
These foods appear effective in helping weight management because of their low energy density.
Since they are high in water and fiber and comparatively low in calories (energy), they give a feeling of fullness without the higher calories of foods higher in fat.
In another study, when overweight people were fed prepared meals much higher in vegetables and fruits and lower in fat than those they usually ate, they had significant weight loss.
As in this simple salad, they can be great tasting, too.
Spinach, Red Bell Pepper and Feta Cheese Salad with Yogurt Dressing Ingredients: 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 tsp. honey 2 Tbsp. minced fresh dill Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 bag (5 oz.) baby spinach, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups) 1 large red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup) 1 stalk celery, trimmed and diced (about 1 cup) 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (scallions) 1 oz.
Directions: In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, honey, dill and black pepper until blended.
In a large serving bowl, toss together spinach, red pepper, celery and green onions.
Drizzle dressing over top and lightly toss to coat.
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