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VIDEO:  Delicious and Creative Ways to Eat More Veggies

Watch this video, “Delicious and Creative Ways to Eat More Veggies,” to find out how Dr. Janna, chiropractor at LifeHouse Chiropractic in London ON, manages to eat all the veggies she needs and wants to in a day.

 

Along with regular chiropractic care, a great strategy for improving your health is to increase the number of vegetables you’re eating. By increasing your vegetable intake you’ll help crowd out some of those sugars and grains that you might be eating, you’ll increase your fiber intake, and you’ll help with regulating your blood pressure and pH levels for optimal health.

 

Eating more vegetables is one of the easiest ways to improve your overall health. Packed with essential nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants, vegetables support digestion, boost immunity, and help maintain a healthy weight. Chiropractors, like Dr. Janna, often recommend a nutrient-rich diet, including plenty of veggies, to complement chiropractic care. Proper nutrition promotes a balanced body, supports joint health, and enhances your body’s natural healing process—helping you feel your best.

 

EAT MORE VEGGIES TRANSCRIPT PLUS A COUPLE OF EXTRA IDEAS:

 

When you’re eating your meals try to make sure that at least half of your plate includes vegetables. Although it’s best to buy local and organic when you can, even eating any type of vegetable is going to be better than eating no vegetable.  It’s good to eat the rainbow, so try eating a wide variety of colors and darker ones and richer colors are usually the best.   Try to reach for more of the non starchy vegetables, so go for something like a cucumber versus a potato. There are lots of different ways that you can increase the number of vegetables that you’re eating in your diet.

 

Here are eleven ways to eat more veggies:

1. RAW.  You can eat them raw. Grabbing carrot sticks and celery sticks is a quick and easy way to get them into your diet.
2. JUICED.  Try juicing vegetables.  It’s an efficient way to get the goodness of a lot of veggies in one glass full.
3. SMOOTHIED.  Sneak them into a smoothie with some fruit, protein and almond milk or coconut milk.  That’s a quick and easy way to get them in and it tastes great!  Great for quick breakfasts and picky eaters.
4. SOUPED.  Vegetable soups are hearty, delicious, and customizable. You can incorporate a wide range of vegetables, making it easy to pack in several servings per bowl.
5. BAKED.  Mix them in to some of your baked goods, as well. Maybe put some zucchini and something that you’re baking, like muffins, breads and cakes.
6. FERMENTED.  Fermented vegetables are highly nutritious.  Try making your own sauerkraut.  It’s easy and the health benefits are great.  Just a couple of tablespoons a day on your dinner plate will reap the benefits of a healthy gut.
7. SPROUTED.  Sprouted vegetables like broccoli sprouts are rich in nutrients and enzymes. They can be sprinkled on salads, sandwiches, or used as a garnish.
8. POWDERED. Green vegetable powders are a quick way to boost veggie intake. Mix them into smoothies, soups, or even water for a nutritional boost; they taste great and offer some quick energy!
9. SPIRALIZED. Spiralizing vegetables like zucchini or carrots creates fun, noodle-like strands. They’re a great low-carb pasta substitute or addition to salads.
10. ROASTED.  Roasting veggies brings out their natural sweetness and enhances flavor. A drizzle of avocado oil, melted ghee or butter and seasoning makes roasted vegetables a tasty side dish.
11. FRIED.  Lightly frying vegetables in avocado or coconut oil can add flavor while still preserving nutrients. Opt for methods like stir-frying or air frying to keep it healthier.

As an added bonus,

12. GRILL your veggies.  It will elevate your barbeque and health in a delicious way!

 

I’d love to hear what your favorite vegetable is and how you like to increase your veggie intake in your diet. Why don’t you comment and share below.