The 12 Healthiest Vegetables for Weight Loss

Cauliflower

There are 27 calories, 2 grams of fiber, and 2 grams of protein in one cup of sliced cauliflower.

Spaghetti Squash

It is the ideal low-calorie substitute for spaghetti, containing only 42 calories per cup. 

Avocado

Although avocados are technically a produce, their fat-burning properties compelled us to include them.

Cabbage

Consuming enough fiber is an important part of a diet for weight loss, as it helps you to stay full and provides little in the way of calories.

Zucchini

One cup of cut zucchini contains just 19 calories and 3.5 grams of total carbohydrate. 

Romaine Lettuce

Among the vegetables with the fewest calories, romaine lettuce has only 8 calories per cup. Additionally, it contains very little fiber.

Green Peas

Peas, like potatoes and corn, are starchy vegetables, indicating they contain more carbohydrates than non-starchy vegetables.

Kale

One cup of kale contains only 7 calories, so you can fill your plate with four to five cups of kale for less than 50 calories.

Spinach

There are so many methods to incorporate spinach into your diet that it makes for a perfect refrigerator staple.

Carrots

Carrots contain slightly more sugar than other vegetables, but they also contain more fiber. 

Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are nutrient-dense and minimal in calories. In fact, a single bell pepper provides more vitamin C than an orange!

Broccoli

Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that contains compounds that combat cancer, specifically sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol. 

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