It can be a really difficult task to get fresh vegetables into your diet. The easy part is going to the store and picking them out. The hard part is figuring out how to use them. I’m going to save you a bunch of hassle and stress by giving you 7 simple ways to get more vegetables into your diet.
Vegetables are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that your body needs to function efficiently. Buying fresh vegetables can increase your shopping bill slightly, but it is completely worth it. You will end up saving money in the long run by being healthy and not having to go see doctors.
1 – Squash Spaghetti
The texture of squash is stringy, similar to actual spaghetti. All you have to do is cut the squash open and scoop out the inside. Break up the fibers evenly and you will have yourself some real veggie spaghetti.
You can eat it completely normally. Put some lean chicken or ground beef on top with some marinara sauce. The result will be a lower calorie pasta with much more nutritional value.
2 – Vegetable Pancakes
Did you think pancakes were only for breakfast? Think again. You can take any of your favorite diced vegetables and mix it into whole wheat pancake mix.
Cut up some lean chicken breast and mix that in there too for a vitamin and protein rich meal. The best thing about this meal is that you can eat it any time of the day.
3 – Hate Veggies As A Kid?
Unless you were a complete angel of a baby, you probably gave your parents some trouble when they fed you some vegetables. Brussel sprouts and broccoli are two big ones. Now that you’re a little bit older go back and try some of the veggies that you didn’t like as a kid.
Your taste buds tend to perceive things differently over time. You might actually love the things that you once couldn’t stand to eat.
Every week try a new vegetable that you haven’t had before. Look up recipes that you can add them to, or just make up your own. You’re bound to find something that you love. 
4 – Slice Up Veggies In Bulk
Plan ahead and do some food preparation once a week, let’s say Sunday, when you have the day off. Go buy a bunch of veggies and immediately wash them, and then cut them all up.
Fill up 5 or more tupperware containers that you can store in the fridge. This way you have vegetables ready to go every day of the week for dinner. It will save you a bunch of time. Also, if you have them ready to go in plain sight it increases the chances that you will use them.
5 – Veggie Omelette
Instead of a typical breakfast of eggs and toast, use the veggies that you just chopped up in tip #4. You can mix the sliced veggies into scrambled eggs or an egg omelette.
This meal covers all your bases. The eggs are loaded with good fats and proteins, and the veggies provide much needed vitamins and minerals. Not to mention, most are very low in calories.
6 – Vegetables In Meatballs
This one is bound to be a crowd pleaser. If you cut the vegetables into more finely cut pieces you can’t even tell that they’re there. Just mix them into the lean meat and mold them into big meat balls that everyone will enjoy.
7 – Double The Dosage
Whenever you use a recipe, it’s safe to add more veggies than it asks for. Even if you add twice as much, the taste of the meal will not change much. Especially when you find a meal that you love, that’s a perfect time to load up the veggies. Then you know that none will go to waste.
Veggies are one of the healthiest things that you can put into your body. The trick is to be able to intake the right amount. It can be a hassle, especially if you don’t like a lot of foods that contain them. I hope you will enjoy these 7 simple ways to get more vegetables into your diet. If you liked the article, please share it on facebook. If you want to find out different ways to cook vegetables, you might be interested in Easy Ways To Make The Vegetables In Your Diet Taste Good
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