Eating enough vegetables each day is great for overall health! Veggies provide numerous health benefits, and people who eat more vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet are more likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Vegetables provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body. But the truth is, most people don’t eat enough vegetables each day. Here are our tips on how to incorporate more veggies into your diet!
1. Eat your veggies in the morning
Find a way to eat vegetables right in the morning! Making an egg? How about make it an egg scramble and include spinach and tomato? Having breakfast on the go? Make a smoothie and include lots of green veggies! Meal prepping? Make mushroom bacon egg cups for the week! These easy breakfast recipes pack in a variety of veggies without sacrificing any flavor. Plus, they'll keep you full and satisfied until lunch. WIN-WIN-WIN. Make it a habit to include veggies right in the morning and you’ll be eating enough in no time!
2. Make your veggies interesting
Make any meal interesting and delicious by using a variety of veggies and then dress them up:
• Sick of boring salads? Mix in crunchy, colorful veggies (that aren't lettuce)
• Pack a bunch of fresh veggies into a wrap and slather it with sauce!
• Try different dips & dressings for salads, sandwiches or even plain veggies
• Remember to reuse those leftovers! Make a big stir fry one night and enjoy it for lunch all week long. Mix up the veggies every time you make them.
3. Curb 3pm hanger with veggies
Everyone loves snacks! Around 3PM most of us get hungry for something tasty! But instead of heading right for the chips or crackers, what if you grabbed some veggies instead?! They’ll give you a boost of nutrients and fiber that will keep you satisfied until dinner. Click here for 25 easy vegetable snack ideas!
4. Add one extra vegetable at dinner
Dinner probably seems like the most obvious place to incorporate vegetables but you can go beyond the boiled brussel sprouts(ew). Veggie-packed dinners add flavor, color and texture to your favorite comfort foods. Here are some feel-good recipes packed with nutrition, that don’t skimp on taste.
• Try cauliflower rice instead of white rice
• Sweet potato or zucchini noodles instead of pasta
• Pair your meal with an easy, veggie-packed side dish (or two!)
• Sneak a veggie into your favorite proteins & comfort foods (hello home made burgers!)
These amazing dinners are a game changer. Kid-friendly and adult approved! Give these a try today 😊
