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Vegetables are considered one of the healthiest foods on this planet, but there are non starchy vegetables<\/em><\/strong> that offers more or less in this case as they’re have no starch compared to the others.<\/p>\n Vegetables are known to be an excellent source of antioxidants and also one of the healthiest ways you can maintain a weight loss plan, however, vegetables do varies and a many varieties of foods can be referred to as vegetables, most are starchy vegetables like peas and corn which contains lots of calories and thereby should be eliminated if you plan to lose weight with non starchy vegetables<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Non-starchy vegetables contain a lower amount of carbohydrate compared to starchy vegetables and also health-wise, it is considered essential and ideal for people with diabetics.<\/p>\n You would be amazed at the benefits you can derive from non-starchy vegetables and this post also expatiates on some of the things you need to know to ensure a healthy diet plan with vegetables.<\/p>\n Before you plan your diet with any kind of vegetable, it’s important to know what both types have to contribute and how to apply it in your diet.<\/p>\n The two main type of vegetable as you well know is starchy and non-starchy vegetable, starchy vegetable includes potato, corn and beans and non-starchy<\/strong> are tomatoes and broccoli, the key difference between the two lies in their starch content, which is a type of carbohydrate that the body needs but not in excess (1<\/a>).<\/p>\n Starchy vegetable contains a high level of starchy carbohydrate and can be included in your meal plan if you want to gain weight but also provides protein to the body when eaten moderately but non-starchy vegetable is healthier and mostly for weight loss diet plan.<\/p>\n Studies have shown that eating more of non-starchy vegetables won’t just keep unhealthy fats away but provide antioxidants which in turn reduce the risk of diabetics, cancer, obesity, and cardiovascular disease (2<\/a>), it is also best eaten raw and some non-starchy vegetables are used as an herbal remedy for some skin inflammations and disease.<\/p>\n Non-starchy vegetables are rich in nutrients and keep the sugar level low, acts as dietary fiber which aids digestion and keeps the body light<\/a> and prevents fats from storing up.<\/p>\n We have carefully selected 15 non-starchy vegetables that are easily found in the market, these are believed to be the most nutritious of vegetables, can be easily added to your diet plan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Asparagus is a nutrient-packed vegetable, with very little calorie with no cholesterol, an excellent source of fiber, folate, A, C, E and K (3<\/a>).\u00a0 There are also some amazing ways you can cook asparagus and maintain its nutrients, the water got from it is also believed to aid blood flow, pregnant women are also advised to eat a lot of asparagus for an easy labor, it also limits premenstrual pain. Asparagus does serve lots of benefits in input into your diet plan.<\/p>\n Artichoke is another vegetable loaded with nutrients and vitamin, it can help you stay fit and keep your sugar level well regulated, artichoke is highly beneficial and usually used as an appetizer but its benefits goes beyond that, some of its notable benefits include: preventing cancer, lowering blood pressure, improves liver health, lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol and manage and control excessive weight gain (4<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is a very popular type of non-starchy vegetable but still, most people go to it once in a while, spinach is highly essential in maintaining a healthy weight loss, spinach is also easy to add to your meal and cooking it does not make it lose its nutrients.\u00a0 The calcium in spinach does help to strengthen the bones to avoid injury and fight against colon cancer (5<\/a>).<\/p>\n Lettuce is a good substitute for spinach, it’s an excellent source of calcium, vitamin C, folate, and potassium, it keeps the immune system healthy as well. Lettuce should not be eating every day though, it can lead to malnutrition and excessive weight loss which won’t be healthy (6).<\/p>\n Another non-starchy vegetable that is pretty popular as an appetizer is broccoli, it can be crunchy and found tasty for vegetarians, broccoli is a highly rich in vitamin K and C and potassium as well. It protects the body against free radicals and there are many ways broccoli can be enjoyed, also a powerful antioxidant that builds collagen in repairing lost tissue and bone (7<\/a>).<\/p>\nWhat’s The Difference Between Starchy And Non-starchy Vegetable?<\/h2>\n
What Are The Health Benefits Of Non-starchy Vegetables?<\/h2>\n
Non Starchy Vegetables For Your Next Diet Plan<\/h2>\n
1. Asparagus<\/h3>\n
2. Artichoke<\/h3>\n
3. Spinach<\/h3>\n
4. Lettuce<\/h3>\n
5. Broccoli<\/h3>\n
6. Tomato<\/h3>\n