12 Outstanding Winter Foods That Won’t Fatten You Up Like A Christmas Turkey

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9. Cauliflower

These are really great winter vegetables that are super versatile. You can make them as a side dish, add them to soups or stews, or for a change of pace from potatoes, try boiling and mashing them in the same way you would potatoes. They are a terrific source of vitamin C, have been shown in studies to lower cholesterol levels, and even fight cancer. Pretty good for one little white vegetable!

10. Beets

Beets are another very healthy side dish that your family will really come to love. They are high in potassium, iron, and vitamin C, not to mention fiber. Beets are naturally sweet and most people enjoy them best roasted. Be on the lookout, however, as most beets are GM products. Be certain that you are buying organic beets for the best possible health.

11. Cabbage

Cabbage does not get the attention or fanfare that it deserves! This crunchy veggie is a well-known cancer fighter that is super versatile. It is loaded with a wide variety of nutrients, vitamins, and even has anti-inflammatory compounds. Use it in salads, the ever-famous coleslaw, in soups, sandwiches, stews, casseroles, and stir-fries or in any recipe that calls for lettuce.

12. Carrots

One of the great things about carrots is that, even if you cook them, they retain all of their valuable nutrients. Carrots become softer and sweeter once you cook them. They are one of the best sources of vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C, and B6. They even have thiamin and potassium, not to mention healthy, cancer fighting fiber. Grate them, slice them, dice them, bake them, or just munch on them as is, you simply cannot go wrong with carrots.

Remember that it is easier to keep your weight stable than to try to lose weight later on!

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