The Skinny on Vegetables and Weight Loss

DO YOU KNOW SOME VEGETABLES ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS FOR LOSING WEIGHT?

Broccoli 

• Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange 
• It has almost as much calcium as whole milk--and the calcium is better absorbed 
• It contains selenium, a mineral that has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-viral properties
• Broccoli is a modest source of vitamin A and alpha-tocopherol vitamin E 
• It also has antioxidant properties 
• Learn what other vegetables are preferable for weight loss in the JCC's upcoming six week session of Skinny on Weight Loss!