The use of vegetables, namely fiber for our body is undeniable. And green vegetables and even more, because they are considered low-calorie, with a low glycemic index, in which only the smallest amount of starch. Now more and more popular among those who want to lose weight, they use green vegetables. Since they have a negative caloric value, and they can be consumed without worrying about excess calories. So what kind of green vegetables are useful? Let's find out!.

What is "green" vegetables.

Under green vegetables you need to mean not only zucchini, cucumber and celery. In fact, the choice is huge, ranging from cabbage, spinach, broccoli, to beet leaves, watercress and avocado. Such greens are saturated with minerals, vitamins, and fiber, which our body needs so much to maintain health.

And it is chlorophyll, which makes the plants so green, helps our body to purify the blood, and also remove all the slag from the body.

Smoothies of green vegetables.

If you start your day with a glass of green smoothies, the body will certainly thank you for the slender figure and healthy skin color. This "explosive" cocktail will saturate you with trace elements and antioxidants. But it is important to remember that you need to drink juice from green vegetables, and not juice from fruits of green color!.

In your smoothie, you can additionally add both proteins and healthy fats, which will make your breakfast complete. Accustom your loved ones to proper nutrition by making for breakfast a delicious omelette with spinach and avocado, seasoning it with your favorite sauce.

Storage of green vegetables.

Green vegetables are difficult to keep fresh for a long time, so there are a few simple rules, thanks to which, you can save their useful properties for a long time.

One of the main rules is the freezing of vegetables. Do not be afraid of this, because the useful properties will remain, but you can enjoy vegetables all year round. You only need to rinse them thoroughly, cut them into convenient pieces, place them in freezer bags and send them to the refrigerator.

Also, to save time in the evening, coming from a supermarket or market, do not be lazy and wash greens, dry a little, and only then send to the refrigerator. And in the evening you will have nothing left, how to add a little celery and avocado to your greens, and lettuce is ready for consumption.

Vegetarian days.

And do not forget once a week to arrange for yourself unloading days without meat. Then, dishes with the addition of lettuce, beet and avocado leaves will be especially popular. Try to cook broccoli soup, also a spinach or a risotto with asparagus. Believe me, the body will say thank you.

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