Warning: Don’t Eat Veggies Without This…

We all know eating lots of vegetables is important for good health, but did you know that if you eat veggies without this important addition, you may be missing out on their many health benefits?

There’s no doubt that fresh vegetables are a very important part of a healthy diet. Not only are most of them low in calories, which helps fill you up without packing on the pounds, but many are also loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which can help prevent all sorts of different diseases and health problems.

But what you may not know is that if you don’t pair your veggies with another very important nutrient, your veggie intake may in fact not be providing you with very many of these benefits at all….

If you’re concerned about your weight, you may be surprised to learn what this “secret” ingredient is, as you may have been told to avoid this type of food in order to lose weight, but by doing so, you may be missing out on some of the best advantages that vegetables have to offer you!

Here is what you need to be adding to your plate every time you eat fresh veggies:

…A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition unveiled that participants who added olive oil to their salads and veggie dishes absorbed far greater amounts of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, while those who skipped adding fat (or chose a fat-free dressing instead) absorbed virtually NONE.

Why does this matter?  Well, the phytochemicals are what help to fight off inflammation, defy aging, and control appetite…if you’re not absorbing these bad boys, you might as well skip the veggies altogether, as you’re throwing away the vast majority of their health and fat loss benefits.

Now, you may be wondering what’s so special about olive oil in this situation.  Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, which is the exact type of fat that has been shown to increase veggie nutrient absorption.

Bottom line, if you want to get the most out of your veggie intake, try topping your salads with olive oil and vinegar, and add olive oil to your veggie side dishes.

To learn more about eating for healthy weight loss, check out the full article at BioTrust.com.