Whittle Your Waistline: The Mighty Vegetables of Weight Loss

Horseradish has a strong taste and can be used as a spicy seasoning or in recipes.

1. Horseradish

Kale is a leafy green that is full of nutrients and can be used in salads, soups, or as a side dish when sautéed.

2. Kale

Lemon grass can be added to soups, stews, and marinades to give them a lemony taste.

3. Lemon Grass

Malabar spinach has fewer calories than regular spinach and can be used in many of the same ways.

4. Malabar Spinach

Nopales, or cactus pads, are low in calories and can be cooked, sautéed, or added to soups.

5. Nopales 

Green plantains are less sweet and dense than regular potatoes, so they are a better choice.

6. Plantains

Salsify is a root vegetable that can be boiled, baked, or used in soups. It is low in calories and can be cooked in a number of ways.

7. Salsify

Swiss chard is a bright green that is full of nutrients and can be used in many different recipes.

8. Swiss Chard

Tindora is an Indian vegetable that is low in calories and is often used in Indian cooking.

9. Tindora 

Wild greens like dandelion, lamb's quarters, and others are healthy and can be found in the wild or at specialty stores.

10. Wild Greens

Yucca is a starchy root veggie that can be cooked like potatoes by boiling, roasting, or frying.

11. Yucca 

Zucchini flowers have few calories and are delicious when stuffed and cooked.

12. Zucchini Blossoms

Vegetable Victors: Your Allies in the Battle Against Weight Gain