Eat your carrots! According to the Harvard Health Letter, root vegetables are packed with nutrients and complex carbohydrates (the good kind). Root vegetables are also low in calories and high in antioxidants. Each type of veggie offers different amounts of vitamins and minerals. For instance, carrots are high in vitamin A. Turnips are loaded with calcium. Russet potatoes are great sources of potassium. For those of us who prefer whole food plant-based diets, enjoying starchy root veggies like potatoes and yams is a great way to help with weight loss. They help stave off hunger by making you feel satisfied (so long as you don't load on lots of butter or oils). Nibbling on carrots with my favorite hummus is one of my go-to afternoon snacks. A cup of raw carrots sticks has only 50 calories. Now that's something to root for!