It’s National Nutrition Month! Wait, don’t go, I promise this is helpful. For those of you who find it challenging to consume fruits & veggies on a daily basis, (or are desperately trying to get kids invested) we’re sharing some easy ways to make this {task} more appealing. Here are 8 ideas which we hope will inspire you to make great choices.
- Start off the day with fruit in your breakfast. Do like cereal, yogurt, or oatmeal? Trying adding some bananas or berries for added nutritional impact.
- If you’re more of an omelet lover, incorporate veggies (and lots of them) along with some low-fat cheddar cheese, and you’ve got yourself a hearty, healthy meal.
- Love pizza? Top it with veggies like mushrooms, peppers, onions, and broccoli and you’ve included a variety of vitamins in your day.
- Create a colorful salad! You won’t get bored when you have a salad full of leafy greens, carrots, red peppers, avocado, and water chestnuts to enjoy.
- Have cut up veggies ready to go at all times and enjoy as a snack with hummus or your favorite low-fat salad dressing. Crunch!
- Buy frozen veggies at the grocery store and you’ll always have a quick, easy side dish for dinner or afternoon snack.
- Keep a bowl of fresh fruit within reach. Whether it’s on your kitchen table as a centerpiece, or at your work station. That way when you get hungry, it’s the first thing you see!
- Incorporate fruit into your dessert or simply make it your dessert all together. Nothing is more refreshing on a warm summer night than a slice of cold watermelon!
