Eating a diet rich in fruits and veggies may prevent you from developing heart disease, some kinds of cancer, Type-2 diabetes and obesity in men, says a new study. The study, published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, analysed the benefits of vegetarian diets. The researchers found that the benefits of vegetarian diets are much greater for men than women. Several studies have noted that feeding on plant-based diets also happened to increase the life span.
Incidentally, another study published in the journal PLOS Medicine revealed that a diet rich in vegetables and fruits can have a positive effect upon blood sugar, and also keep your weight in check by curbing cravings.
If you are wondering how you would manage to keep up with your protein requirement, men can include pumpkin seeds, lentils, almonds, sesame seeds and cashews in their diet.
Here are some vegetarian, low-cal healthy dishes that may help you reduce those extra pounds:
1. Green Pea Upma
Green pea happens to be a decent source of protein and fibre. Fibre helps induce satiety. If you are full, you would binge less. If you binge less, you are less likely to put on weight.
2. Oats Idli
Made of fermented batter, idli is excellent for gut health. Since idli is not fried but steamed, it also saves you unnecessary extra calories. Oats are a good source of protein and fibre, both of which are crucial for weight loss.
3. Kheere Ka Raita
The summers are here and so are the delicious cucumbers! Did you know that 96 percent of cucumber's weight is just water? A 100 grams serving of cucumbers contain only 16 calories! The summer veggie is all water and nutrients. You can shred some and use in raita.