We all know fruits and veggies are good for us. Yet we all struggle to eat the daily recommended amount. Apple? Try apple pie!
America on the Move has some pretty good tips on how to sneak some more fruits and veggies into your daily routine:
- Grind up veggies to “hide” in meatloaf and soups.
- Cut up fruits and veggies so they are ready for a quick snack; baby carrots and edamame are a cinch.
- Frozen grapes and banana slices make a cool treat.
- Include lettuce, tomatoes and onions on all your sandwiches and wraps.
- Forget tortilla chips! Eat raw veggies with your favorite dips and salsas.
- Take advantage of summer berries; add to muffins, pancakes, cereal and salads.
- Don’t forget about dried fruits. They make an easy on-the-go snack.
- Shop your local outdoor produce markets for a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Select a frozen 100% fruit bar as a simple and sweet snack. Frozen is as good as fresh!
- Any of the “Twice the Veggies” from Spa Cuisine™ Frozen Entrées from LEAN CUISINE® deliver two full vegetable servings in each entrée: Butternut Squash Ravioli, Hunan Stir Fry with Beef, Grilled Chicken Primavera, Sesame Stir Fry with Chicken and Ginger Garlic Stir Fry with Chicken.
In other, unrelated fruit and veggie news, I just got an e-mail in The Modern Gal spambox with the following subject: Let’s argue that my cucumber is bigger than yours.
Ok, bitch, bring it on. Let’s argue!
That’s quite the cucumber. I can’t imagine that you’ll be losing that argument.
Good advice on the veggies. You forgot the old “hide the green bean in the hotdog” trick, which actually sounds vaguely dirty now that I think about it. Vaguely.
No one will out-argue me when it comes to my cucumber.
Dirty? How so?
But if you were to eat that cucumber, would you have to eat again all day?
Is that a cucumber in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me, MG?
I have Deceptively Delicious cookbook by Jessica Seinfeld and its jam packed with recipes catering to this very idea. I love it!
Noelle: You probably wouldn’t have to eat for like a week or two.
Noodles: I’m always happy to see you
Vanessa: I’ve so been mulling buying that cb … I’m glad I know someone who likes it.
Juicing is a fantastic way to get your servings of veggies in each day. The juicers are expensive, but I think its more than worth the cost! I love the Breville Multi Speed Juice Fountain.
Be well,
Sundari
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