It is no big secret that we all need to fuel our bodies to keep things running smoothly. But, most of us just don’t give our bodies what they need for many reasons. Life is busy, and things just get put by the wayside.. like our health.
We also learned in school how important getting fruits and veggies daily is. Remember, the Eat 5 a Day rule? Well as adults and as parents we not only have to keep that in mind for our own health but also for our kids health.
Here are some great ways to incorporate the Eat 5 a Day rule.
Keep apples, oranges, pears and bananas nearby for easy snacking.
Add bell peppers, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, or mushrooms to your eggs. (scrambeled or omelets).
Mix fresh fruit with your yogurt along with granola.
Top a piece of toast (whole grain) with peanut butter and sliced bananas.
Add blueberries or raspberries into your muffins or pancake batter. Or add them on top of pancakes or french toast.
Pizza lovers ~ try a veggie pizza instead.
Fruit wraps are yummy! Make one using a whole grain wrap, low fat cream cheese and fruit of choice.
Add veggies like green beans, corn, broccoli, or peas into your casserole or pasta dish. Try to eat more veggies than pasta, and use whole grain pasta.
Make a veggies soup.
Load up your salad with cherry tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers.
I love to keep a bowl of washed berries in my fridge for snacking. I am more opt to grab a handful of berries when I open my fridge and see them first, than grabbing something I know I don’t need.
What are your tips? We want to hear them.
Here’s to Your Health!
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I’ve been looking for ways to add more fruits and veggies to y diet. This is a great help. Thanks.
I haave to admit I struggle with getting enough fruits and veggies. Great tips!!
I love veggie pizza! What a great way to eat those veggies especially for picky kids!
Great tips! I really need to work on eating more fruits and veggies. I’m trying, but I know I still don’t eat enough.
You know it’s funny that I add spinach and tomatoes to eggs when I’m somewhere that offers it but I never think to do it at home. I’ll have to remember this.
Great tip! We juice every morning for our first round of veggies then do lots of salads and fruits throughout the day.
I probably eat more veggies than I need to, but I always have such trouble incorporating fruit into my diet! I have no idea why. Thanks for the tips!
“I love to keep a bowl of washed berries in my fridge for snacking. ”
This – I do this too. Helps to have a healthy snack on hand.
I really love vegetable soup!
This is one of my problems I don’t seem to get enough veggies and fruits every day, especially fruit. I’m hoping to change that!
I need to do better, especially on vegetables
I love fruits and vegetables but I do need to eat them more often.
I’ve been working really hard to eat more fruits & veggies but I can ALWAYS use tips on making it easier- thanks!
I have really been trying to eat more fruit. I think I get enough veggies though
Great tips! I am making my menu plan and I’m going to use some of these.
I need to add more veggies in my diet and drop some of the carbs or dairy – great tips!
ergh I need to make this a goal…..
Love this! I am working on cutting out sugar/gluten and eating more plant based foods so this is an awesome reminder!
those are awesome tips – I’m doing my best to get in my servings every day.
Great advice! I need it!
I was just thinking that I wanted to try to get my son to eat a veggie pizza!
I really could throw some more veggies into my casseroles easily and probably not change the flavor that much. Thanks!
Trick in that is so kids don’t know.. LOL
I’ve been looking for ways to eat more veggies!
Veggies I am good with, but I definitely know I could use more fruit!
I am about even on mine, but love my fruit more it’s just hard to keep fruit fresh so don’t eat it as much as I want.
Great advice! I mostly eat veg and fruit, I even juice. It is so important!
I love figuring out ways to get more veggies in my diet!
I get plenty of fruit, it’s the veggies that are harder for me which is kinda funny because I’m a vegetarian
I make myself at least one smoothie a day, and it always has fruit or berries in it. Cucumber also adds a fresh and delicious flavour to a smoothie!
Oh.. I need to try that. I never have added cucumber. Actually, I never add in any veggies in my drinks.. LOL!! Need to do that
The fruit wrap is a great idea. I need to do something like that for myself. I love lettuce wraps so why not fruit wraps?!?!?!