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Looking for easy ways to eat more veggies every day? You’ve come to the right place. I get it. It’s TOUGH to get those five full servings of fruits and vegetables every day.
Raise your hand if you tend to buy tons of delicious-looking veggies while grocery shopping and then end up throwing them out because you didn’t eat them in time! *sheepishly raises hand*
But eating more veggies every day has lots of wonderful benefits. From healthy skin, to added fiber, to good immune function and better athletic performance… it’s worth being intentional about eating some veggies every single day.
Veggies are your friend, so load up on them!
Easy Ways To Eat More Veggies Every Day
Buy Frozen Veggies
Tired of throwing out veggies every week because they spoil before you use them? Keep a wide variety of veggies in your freezer! From corn, to spinach for smoothies, to brussels sprouts, to broccoli, to cubed squash or sweet potatoes… The possibilities are endless.
Next time you’re grocery shopping take a slow stroll through the freezer isle and gather an inventory of the many options! You can even grab zoodles (noodles made of zucchini) and other fun things to spruce up your veggie-eating experiences! There are so many great ways to get your veggies in by simply shopping in the frozen section.
Wash & Prep Raw Veggies Right Away
Cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, celery, even raw zucchini! All of these are great snacks to have on hand! When you buy them at the grocery store, set them aside (on the counter) while putting away all your grocery items. Then, go ahead and get them washed, cut up, and into the fridge for snacks. You can prepare them into smaller containers for a grab-and-go-option, or simply place them into larger containers so they’re readily available at any time!
This will help you to avoid the I-don’t-feel-like-washing-and-prepping dilemma when your tummy is roaring “FEED ME NOW!”
Meal Prep Roasted Veggies For The Week
It’s easy! Take out two cookie sheets and spray with cooking spray. Load your desired veggies onto the trays. Spritz with a little more cooking spray, and top with desired seasonings. I like Mrs. Dash (table blend and original are my faves) and some pink sea salt!
Bake at about 400 degrees until they’re cooked to your liking. Stir halfway through. Once they’re cooked let them cool and place them in containers you can grab at through the week!
Choose A Superfood-Rich Protein Shake
Not all protein or meal-replacement shakes are created equal, but a good one is worth the higher price. If you struggle to get your veggies in, choose a protein shake that already contains veggies. I’m obsessed with this one. Just blend it with ice, unsweetened almond milk, some peanut butter powder (optional), and enjoy it. It even comes in a coffee flavor which is oh-em-gee delicious.
What’s great is that this particular protein shake includes digestive enzymes (hello regularity), antioxidants, vitamins, and… you guessed it… fruits and veggies! It helps to fill in some of the nutritional gaps of your daily diet.
Add A Veggie Boost To Your Protein Shake
By adding power greens to your protein shake or smoothie, you can make up for some of the veggies you’re lacking every day. While you shouldn’t rely solely on something like this, you can definitely use this as a means to balance acid and alkaline levels. This one is incredible because it doesn’t contain any artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.
Whip Up A Smoothie
Hello REFRESHING! Smoothies are a great option for those who simply do not enjoy eating veggies. You can freeze spinach and blend it into your smoothie with some water or almond/coconut/cashew milk, a little ice, and whatever else you like. Feel free to add berries for extra nutrients! Fruits can also be used, just take care not to overdo it on those since they have more sugar in them! You can also add power greens for even more nutritional benefits!
Learn The Skillet Quick-Trick
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This preparation method has helped me to get in more veggies because it’s super easy, super quick, and I can do it when I’m in a pinch. My favorite veggie to use for this is zucchini but you can do it with cubed squash, already-cooked spaghetti squash, broccoli, asparagus, green beans… whatever you like! Get creative!
I keep my small skillet on hand, along with some olive oil cooking spray, some Mrs. Dash (table blend or original), and some pink sea salt.
First spray and heat the pan. Then, throw in some died zucchini. Spritz with a little more cooking spray, and season to your liking. Using high heat, cook uncovered, flipping/stirring around in order to brown all sizes. You don’t want to over-cook! Cook to your liking and then throw onto a plate. I like to top in with hummus!
Fill Half Your Plate With Veggies
Still operating under the mindset that every meal should match the meat-and-potatoes model you grew up with? Try changing your plate goals. Try to fill about 1/4th of your plate with a protein, 1/4th with a healthy carb, and… you guessed it… 1/2 of your plate with VEGGIES!
It may seem small but if you start this today and then keep doing it each day, you’ll be a mean, lean, veggie-eatin’-machine before you know it!
Well there you have it! Easy ways to eat more veggies every day! Tell me… how do YOU like to cook/eat your veggies?
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