He is not very sexy, often unloved by children, sometimes shunned by adults. However, he checks all the boxes of the slimming ingredient. And icing on the cake: it is growing right now in France, everywhere.
A blood sugar that skyrocketed after meals causes cravings, fatigue, fat storage, and in the long term, weight gain. The right reflex? Add food to its plate with low glycemic index, carbohydrates and rich in fiber. “Fibers slow down digestion, which means that their consumption will have a minimal effect on your blood sugar”explains Angelina Bañuelos-Gonzalez, dietician-nutritionist. A seasonal vegetable is therefore ideal because it contains 6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, and about 2 g of fibers. As a bonus, it is non -starchy, so can completely fill half the plate.
What particularly differentiates this vegetable from others is that it contains a particular sulfur compound, sulforaphane. Behind this slightly barbaric name, a very studied effect: this compound would play a role in reducing blood sugar by improving insulin sensitivity and reducing oxidative stress. Two essential levers to lose weight without frustration. Indeed, less insulin, it is less storage and less inflammation, it is a more effective metabolism.
Another slimming asset: its richness in water. At more than 90 %, this vegetable hydrates while nourishing. “When your blood sugar increases, you run an increased risk of dehydration, as high blood sugar increases the frequency of urination”specifies the dietician. However, a dehydrated body tends to concentrate blood sugar … and send hunger signals, often confused with the desire to eat. Result: we nibble, we store, we leave for a trick. He, on the contrary, participates in breaking this circle. His name? Broccoli.
Available almost all year round, especially between May and July, it remains cheap, cooks quickly, and keeps its nutrients even frozen. He does not ask for complicated recipe or drastic regime. You can grate it raw, sauté it with wok, mix it in soup or slide it into an omelet. He holds, without frustrating. He regulates, without restricting. It helps refine the silhouette without noticing it.
