One topic that gets massively overlooked yet is crucial to fat loss is fibre specifically greens.

There’s no getting away from it but greens are fantastic for our health, well-being, and performance. They are jam packed with nutrients which our body needs in order to function.

Here’s my favourite greens, their benefits and why they’re relevant to fat loss.

SPINACH

Nutrient dense and so easy and convenient to add to meals. The main nutritional benefits of spinach are:

• Rich in iron for blood health and metabolisation of protein
• High in vitamin C for immune health
• High in folate for new cell generation and DNA repair
• Great source of soluble fibre

KALE

Another great superfood loaded with nutrients. Again very convenient to prepare, cook and eat. The main nutritional benefits of kale are:

• High in vitamin A, C and K for immune, bone and skin health
• Rich in potassium for regulating fluid balance and brain, heart and nerve health
• Rich in iron for blood health and metabolisation of protein
• Rich in copper for healthy connective tissues, and enzymatic processes
• Rich in phosphorus for healthy bones/teeth, hormone regulation and improved digestion
• Rich in manganese for bone health, metabolism and healthy connective tissues
• Great source of soluble fibre

BROCCOLI

These little midget trees are so good for us. The main nutritional benefits of broccoli are:

• Rich in detoxifying phytonutrients that help remove harmful toxins
• Rich in vitamin A and K which help maintain a healthy vitamin D balance/metabolism
• Great source of soluble fibre

CABBAGE

Cabbage is another great food source packed with nutrients. The main nutritional benefits of cabbage are:

• Rich in detoxifying phytonutrients that help remove harmful toxins
• Enriched with indole-3-carbinol which helps metabolise/regulate estrogen which if out of sync will effect body composition
• Rich in vitamin c for immune health
• Great source of B vitamins
• Rich in antioxidants
• Great source of soluble fibre

These 4 veggies are right up there as some of my favourite greens. I really encourage my clients to incorporate these for the many reasons given above.

Not eating enough greens stalls your fat loss. By under eating greens, you’re failing to give your body enough fibre. Insufficient fibre means things like blood sugar levels, insulin sensitivity, nutrient absorption, performance and energy are all effected.

In addition to fresh veggies and for added support make sure you try LIQUID CHLOROPHYLL.

If you address your greens intake not only will your body be healthier and function better, you will drop fat FASTER.

Love Gaynor x