02/08/2019
"Aren't they really high in carbs?"
DAAAAAAYUM SON. Misinformation is a helluva drug. I've had multiple people in my time as a PT who've pooled the likes of carrots and potatoes with things like bread and pasta. This is where the mindset has let a few things slip through the cracks, people really concerned about their protein and carbs and leaving the rest to sort itself out.
For one, we want as many vitamins and minerals as you can get in your diet, and the more varied vegetables you're adding in there, the better you're gonna be looking on that.
Two, there is always going to be a high fibre content in vegetables, which is going to make your body expend more energy to absorb all the nutrients. That's a win, unless you decide to eat more to compensate 😜
Lastly the high fibre content is also going to cause you to feel full waaaaay sooner. Ever sat down to a full plate of veggies and some meat? I'm *stuffed* halfway through.
Not all calories are created equal, and nor are macronutrients, it makes me sad to hear anyone telling me someone has told them something that is going to decrease their vegetable intake.
If you're gonna take nothing else from this. Eat. More. Veggies. Doesn't matter. Eat em.
