Eat your veggies!

Getting enough veggies in my diet has always been a challenge for me. I think it stems back from some bad childhood moments, but we don't need to get in to that (this is Michelle, by the way, if I am bringing up my past issues, I better identify myself!!!).

Since joining FXB, I've found a few great ways to eat more vegetables. I also found a great website with some additional ideas. See if any might work for you:

1. Make vegetable noodles.
I think this is a super idea. You’ll need a mandolin slicer or a spiral slicer to create your vegetable noodles, zucchini and eggplant are good vegetable choices.

Or, if you want to try spaghetti squash, boil or bake until tender, then pull a fork through the squash to tear out spaghetti-like shreds.

2. Drink a smoothie
Smoothies are a brilliant option, especially when you’re lacking in time. I through some spinach in my fruit/protein smoothies and can't even taste it!

3. Make some soup
Try making chunky vegetable soup with wholegrain pasta added, or put your favorite vegetables into a blender with some spices or fresh ginger for something a little different.

4. Eat with the seasons
It’s so easy to pick the same vegetables over and over again, and therefore limit your diet and your tastebuds. Instead find out what’s in season and go for that instead.

Don’t be put off if you’re unsure how to cook a particular veg. If you’re like most people, you’ll have a sack of unused cookbooks taking up room on your bookshelf. So, dust them off, and take your taste buds to another level!

5. Get marinating
We normally associate marinating with meats, but vegetables also taste great with this extra bit of care.

Mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, and string beans take to marinating particularly well.

A tasty choice for marinating is a mix of olive oil, crushed garlic, grated fresh ginger and some soy sauce.

6. Make a veggie sauce
If you usually buy ready-made pasta sauce, instead blend a selection of your favorite fresh vegetables to make a healthier option.

7. Munch on raw vegetables
Try dipping raw veggies into hummus. Celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, and carrots are some of my favorites.

8. Wrap them up
Whether as an entree or main dish, wraps and veggies make a delicious option.

You could choose wholegrain tortilla wraps, or a cabbage or lettuce leaf, then simply heap in the vegetables (raw or cooked), roll up and enjoy!



How do you make sure you’re eating enough vegetables each day? Share your thoughts with us, leave a comment below.