This month's fitness goal can be tricky, but I've got some great tips to make it easier!
Eat your Fruits and Veggies
For me, eating enough fruit is never a problem. Most fruits are pretty convenient, portable, and will satisfy my sweet tooth. Veggies, on the other hand, have always been harder for me. I love a good salad, but it can be very time consuming to prepare...and you can't eat a salad on the way to work like you can a banana! (Well, maybe you can but that might be a driving hazard!).
Here are some great tips to ensure you're getting enough servings of fruits and veggies:
-Start with Breakfast. Throw some fruit in with your regular cereal, yogurt, or oatmeal or make an omelet filled with yummy peppers and spinach!
-Cram them in. Does your soup/casserole/pizza recipe call for veggies? DOUBLE it! Adjust accordingly if needed, but don't be afraid to really load on the veggies to the foods you're already eating.
-Meatless Monday. Going without meat one day a week will improve your health in more than one way. There are lots of great vegetarian alternatives out there. Try it out this week!
-Experiment. Try out a new fruit or vegetable each week. This is a great one especially for kids. As the family tries new foods together, it allows kids to see the adults taking a chance on something new. You never know what you might love!
-Dip it. Dipping is a great way to mix up the flavors of vegetables. Our summer favorite so far...sugar snap peas and hummus! I found this snack perfect for the pool instead of chips :)
-Smooth it out. I love adding in some greens to my protein shake. You can also make a smoothie at home using almond milk or yogurt- and stuff that thing full of your fave fruits and veggies!
Adapted from http://www.cookinglight.com/healthy-living/healthy-habits/eat-vegetables-fruits/spaghetti-squash
How do you incorporate fruits and veggies in to your day? I'd love to hear from you!
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