Fresh, uncooked veggies are so healthy and it’s
important to work them into your meal plan somewhere.
The majority of American’s don’t eat enough vegetables
and most vegetables consumed in the
American diet are cooked potatoes in the form of
french fries. American’s need more vegetables in their
diet – and not in the form of crispy fries.
To work more fresh uncooked vegetables into your
diet, try eating more salads. Salads are a great source
of vegetables and are a great appetizer to any meal (or
meal themselves). Try these salad toppings for a
wholesome gourmet salad:
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Broccoli
- Cheese (blue, mozzarella, cheddar, pepper-jack,
feta, or other)
- Raisins
- Nuts (pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds)
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Onions (green, red, sweet-yellow are all
excellent)
- Bell Peppers (any color)
- Spinach
- Celery
- Cauliflower
- Bean Sprouts or Alfalfa Sprouts
- Avocado or Guacamole
- Meats (steak, chicken, shrimp, etc.)
- Fruit (raspberries, strawberries, grapes)
Another great way of getting more fresh vegetables
into your diet is by snacking on them. Buy baby carrots
or other vegetables as a
healthy alternative to chips. They don’t have the
cholesterol or sugar that processed snacks have and are
filled with healthy vitamins, minerals and enzymes that
your body so desperately needs. If you are not a fan of
eating vegetables alone, there are great dips that
accompany fresh veggies that are healthy, too.
Try these great tips in eating more vegetables – and
live a longer and healthier life!
