How to Eat More Vegetables and Fruits

Sneak in More Fruits and Vegetables

Eating more vegetable and fruits is something we all strive for, but in this busy world it's hard to eat a balanced diet. It is important to sneak fruits and vegetables into your meals one way or another, though. Here are some easy ways to eat more vegetables and fruits for a healthier diet and a healthier you.

Instructions

1. Add a drained can of Italian chopped tomatoes to lasagna, spaghetti sauce, or goulash.

2. Eat carrot chips (carrots slices) instead of potato chips or veggie pizza instead of pepperoni.

3. Try peanut butter and celery instead of peanut butter sandwiches.

4. Shredded carrots in hot breakfast cereal like oatmeal or cream of wheat and never make an omelet without some veggies in it. Plus, drink a glass of 100% fruit juice with breakfast.

5. Make a habit of serving soup or salad at supper and lunch and put vegetables such as tomato, baby spinach leaves, olives and bell peppers on sandwiches.

6. For a snack, eat a piece of fresh fruit, such as a banana, apple, orange or kiwi and eat a baked apple for dessert.

7. Add more veggies to the average hamburger helper or goulash by stirring in a can of French cut green beans or diced tomatoes. You can't even taste them and they give the texture of noodles without the carbs.

Resources

• Low Carb and Low Protein Diets: Which is Best?
• The Health Benefits of Cinnamon
• The True Health Benefits of Drinking Green Tea
• How to Lower Calories in Foods