Easy Ways to Eat More Veggies
By Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD and Jamba Healthy Living Council Member
Make no mistake, fruits and vegetables are among the healthiest foods on the planet. They are Mother Nature’s way of helping you eat right. Loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and very low in calories – they are a dieter’s delight. But most of us don’t eat enough of them.
These easy tips will help you work more veggies into your diet so your will fill up on healthy foods without expanding your waistline.
Enjoy one of Jamba Juice’s freshly squeezed juices that include several servings of vegetables and fruit.
Roast vegetables for rich flavor that caramelizes the natural sugars.
Make a pot of soup and load it with veggies.
Roast a sweet potato and top it with a sprinkle of cinnamon for a delicious side dish.
Make a green salad every night – vary the greens and top with shredded carrots, broccoli slaw, jicama or any crunchy vegetable and top it with a light vinaigrette.
Toss veggies into your omelet to squeeze in vegetables at breakfast.
Drink low sodium tomato juice to tide you over between meals, it is satisfying and will fill you up.
Change the way you chop veggies – try a slice, dice or julienne to add variety to your soups, salads and side dishes.
Snack on cold crunchy veggies and hummus.
Layer spinach, sprouts or thinly sliced cucumber on your sandwiches or wraps.