Tip to eat more Fruit and vegetables

Tips to eating more fruits and vegetables

Think about variety.
There are so A lot of fruits and vegetables to choose from. Try berries, half a grapefruit, or dried apricots for dessert or snack. Add kidney beans or black-eyed peas to your next soup, stew, or salad.

Appeal to your senses.
Most people prefer crunchy foods over mushy ones. Enjoy raw fruits, and serve vegetables raw or lightly steamed. This will also help retain more of the valuable nutrients that may decrease during cooking.

Consider convenience.
Nowadays, you can buy fruits and vegetables that are pre-cut and packaged for minimal preparation and quick eating. Pick up a bag of salad greens and some baby carrots and have a salad in seconds.

Offer dips or dressings on the side.
A lot of fruits and vegetables taste great with a dip or dressing. Try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like melons. Try low-fat salad dressing with raw broccoli, red and green peppers, or cauliflower.

Add vegetables to your favorite foods.
Shred carrots or zucchini into meatloaf or casseroles. Include chopped vegetables in pasta sauce or lasagna. Order a veggie pizza.

Keep fruits and vegetables around and "in sight."
Studies show that families that have fruits and vegetables around eat more of them. So, keep fruits and vegetables visible. Put a bowl of fruit on the table and keep cut-up carrot and celery sticks in a clear container in the refrigerator.

Use your blender.
Make a fruit smoothie by blending low-fat milk or yogurt with fresh or frozen fruit. Try strawberries, bananas, peaches, and other fruits.

Use fruits and vegetables as ingredients.
Try applesauce as a fat-free substitute for some of the oil when baking cakes. Add pureed, cooked vegetables to thicken stews and soups. These add additional flavors and textures to foods.

Think "salad."
Try a chef's salad for lunch, a fruit salad for dessert, or mixed greens along with your dinner. A lot of vegetables taste great in salads-try something different, like baby spinach, garbanzo beans, cauliflower, or red cabbage.

Snack on fruits and vegetables.
For a crunchy snack, try baby carrots or a crispy apple. For smooth and sweet, have a banana. Need a flavor jolt? Munch on dried apricots. Treat yourself to the luxury of fresh raspberries.