Do You Get Enough Veggies, Part Two

The majority of people struggle to get enough of their daily recommended veggies into their bodies. Busy schedules and high food costs may be a contributing factor. In part two of How Do You Get Enough Veggies In Your Day I dive into more options for you. I hope you enjoy these suggestions and have had a chance to try the options from Part 1 of this blog series. Let’s move on with Energizing your Body.

Let’s jump in!

1.      Vegetables as wraps and sandwich bases. If you’re trying to reduce carbohydrates or are simply tired of eating bread, you can switch to green vegetables as your base.  

·         Use lettuce as a wrap for a different take on a burrito or taco.

·         Another option is to use a thick leaf of lettuce or kale instead of bread for a sandwich. You can stack your tomatoes, cheese, meat, and other items on top.

·         One of my favorites is to use cucumber slices instead of crackers for cream cheese and smoked salmon, yum!!

2.      Casseroles. Most casseroles tend to be bland concoctions of leftover rice, noodles, tuna, or other bits that haven’t been eaten. If your family dreads the leftovers you put in a casserole, add more green and other colorful vegetables, shed some carrots, or add salsa to kick the flavor up a notch, also consider adding something with a little heat like a few chili peppers.

·         Adding vegetables will not only make your casseroles look more pleasing with a variety of colors, but also have more flavor. You can use an assortment of veggies to make the casseroles bolder. Don’t be afraid to experiment to see what works best for you and your family!

3.      Smoothies. If you hate the taste of green vegetables, smoothies also give you the option of hiding them amid other flavors. Mix veggies with fruits in your smoothies for a variety of tastes.

·         Kale, lettuce, spinach, and other green veggies go well with bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and apples. The mixed results will be hard to distinguish, but the taste will be worth it. You can also add a little yogurt or nuts for protein. Spinach and kale will both blend better is if you steam them slightly so they wilt and soften.

TIP: Soak your nuts overnight drain and rinse, then they will blend in so creamy, like butter! Soaking nuts allows nutrients of the nuts and seeds are more readily available for absorption.

Green vegetables have multiple health advantages ranging from fiber to vitamins. If you’re struggling to eat salads, consider using vegetables in new ways. Your health and taste buds will both benefit!

Green on my friends!

Stay energized and energized and engaged,

Kathleen

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Kathleen Bulger

Kathleen Bulger graduated from the Canadian School of Holistic Nutrition in 2017 with her certification as a Holistic Nutritional Consultant, She has had the pleasure of working with hundreds of clients helping them achieve a balanced state of health taking them from exhausted to energized and engaged.