Leafy greens should be included in the regular diet helps in reducing the body weight in a healthy manner. Besides, these nutritious food items significantly reduce the chances of heart ailments and obesity and regulates blood pressure. Loaded with iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, zinc and minerals, the leafy greens are incredibly beneficial to health.

Spinach

The insoluble fibres in spinach will satiate the hunger pangs and prevents you from munching on unhealthy snacks. This is excellent for burning the fat deposit in stomach. Include spinach in breakfast and lunch to make it more nutritious.

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Drumstick leaves

These are storehouses of anti oxidants including chlorogenic acid (CGA). This helps in burning fat and regulating the blood sugar level. Drumstick leaves contain potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc and calcium that could reduce inflammation.

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Broccoli

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It is loaded with carbohydrates and fibre. It eases digestion and avoids constipation. Besides, it controls the blood sugar level. Broccoli that has low calories is known for its high water content.

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Representative image: Shutterstock/Prostock-studio

Kale

Like broccoli, kale too has low calories and high water content. Consuming kale, which has low energy density, daily will help in reducing the body weight.

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Representative image: Shutterstock/beats1
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Lettuce

Lettuce has low calories but contains high water content. This would control the hunger pangs. Moreover, lettuce has really low fat content.  

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