Vegetables and Their Health Benefits – Part 1

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Dr. Simeons included vegetables in the protocol not just of their ability to lose weight quickly. Vegetables can offer much more. They do not interfere with the effect of hormones and are rich in nutrients. Health benefits that you can get out from vegetables include:

  1. Reduce your chances of having heart disease.
  2. Reduce your risk from cancer-causing cells.
  3. Makes you less vulnerable to the different chronic disease.
  4. Detoxify your body.

Health benefits of some HCG diet veggies

  • Asparagus– Asparagus has several health benefits. It is an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant food. It is rich in vitamin c, vitamin E, glutathione and other minerals. It is also rich in fiber and promotes good bacterial growth thus supporting good digestions. Asparagus can spoil pretty quickly. So you need to consume it within 48 hours.
  • Beet greens– Beet greens can replace spinach and chards. It contains lutein, a mineral that is beneficial for eye health. Beet greens are rich in vitamin A and a great source of fibers.
  • Celery– Celery has dozens of health benefits. It is rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients. Celery helps reduce blood vessel damage and supports a healthy cardiovascular system.
  • Cabbage– Cabbage has plenty of health benefits. It contains sinigrin, an anti-cancer nutrient. Cabbage helps prevents a wide variety of cancer. It can also lower bad cholesterol levels.
  • Cucumber– Cucumber is rich in polyphenols which can reduce the risk of cancer as well as heart disease. Cucumber is also rich in an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound.
  • Chard– Chard has a wide variety of nutrient including 13 antioxidants. It helps regulate blood sugar and is rich in both fibers and proteins. Chard is an excellent vegetable in regulating blood sugar.
  • Chicory– Chicory helps treat liver problems. It helps increases bile flow and improves gallbladder health. Chicory has the highest Inulin among all other vegetables. Inulin helps support the growth of good bacteria like asparagus. Chicory is often consumed as a replacement for coffee.

Preparation of your veggie choice does matter. You can only steam, grill or eat the vegetables raw to get the most benefits. Do not overcook your vegetables or you’ll lose those vital nutrients. As discussed in the previous articles, it’s better to eat more vegetables if you feel like cheating on the hcg diet.

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