Most of us know vegetables are good for us, yet many people still don't eat enough of them. The good news is that small, simple changes can add more vegetables to your day without making meals feel like a chore.
Why vegetables matter
- Fiber supports healthy digestion and keeps you full.
- Vitamins and minerals help your immune system, skin and energy.
- Antioxidants help protect your cells, heart and brain.
Add them to breakfast
Stir spinach into scrambled eggs, add tomatoes and mushrooms to an omelet or blend a handful of greens into a fruit smoothie.
Make half your plate colorful
At lunch and dinner, aim to fill half your plate with vegetables or salad. Roasting brings out natural sweetness, while a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of herbs adds flavor without extra salt.
The more colors on your plate, the wider the range of nutrients you enjoy.
Hide them in favorite dishes
Grate carrots or zucchini into pasta sauces, add peas and peppers to rice dishes and load soups and stews with beans and greens.
Keep them ready to eat
Wash and cut vegetables when you get home from the store and keep them at eye level in the fridge. Ready-to-eat sticks with a tasty dip make an easy snack.
This article is for general education only. Please seek personalized advice if you have digestive conditions or special dietary needs.
