A great challenge facing all of us is finding the right path to a healthier, fitter life. As much as we would like to, it is not always possible to completely reinvent our lifestyles to fit in hours of exercise and change our entire diet overnight. However, we do have the option of taking at least a few steps in the right direction.

Many nutritionists consider consumption of greens to be a great first step in kicking off anyone’s weight loss program or a healthier lifestyle. This is because green leafy vegetables are:

•    Packed with nutrition
•    Low in calories but high in energy
•    Low in carbohydrates and fat
•    Easy to consume and digest

If you go ahead and begin consuming greens regularly, you’ll soon find that you still get enough calories and energy, but without the more harmful ingredients found in an average modern diet. This means you’ll feel energized, your digestion and heart health will improve, you’ll reduce your calorie intake, and you’ll find it much easier to continue on the path to wellness!

Greens as Nutrition Powerhouses

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that you eat a minimum of 3 cups of dark green vegetables every week. This is because their research has shown that greens are packed with important minerals, vitamins, and nutrients. Two of the most important ones are:

•    Phytonutrients: All greens contain these unique compounds, which act as natural antioxidants in your body. They can protect you from many chronic health problems, including heart disease and cancer. In general, the greener or darker the leafy vegetable, the more phytonutrients it has.

•    Vitamin K: Greens are rich in Vitamin K, which can prevent calcification of your arteries and improves blood clotting. In addition, it is important in keeping your bones strong and healthy, even after menopause.

Greens and Weight Loss

Most greens have almost zero carbohydrates, making them ideal for your weight loss program. In addition, they have a lot of fiber, which means the food energy is released slowly after digestion. As a result, your blood glucose levels remain steady. They are also very low in natural fats and calories. In fact, a single cup of your favorite greens will add only around 7 to 9 calories to your diet!

Eat Your Greens (Or Even Drink Them!)

A great thing about greens is that you have so many options of how to make them part of your daily diet. You can use them in salads, add them to sandwiches, use them as wraps, or even as colorful, crunchy garnish. Another popular way is to blend greens with low-sugar fruits to create tasty, healthy smoothies. You can even choose to take greens in the form of supplements, such as spirulina tablets or flakes.

So if you are looking for one simple way to make a real positive impact on your life, you really should Go Green!

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