5 ways to eat more Vegetables

It can always be difficult to make sure you get the recommended 5 vegetables a day.

To make it even easier I have listed my top FIVE tips to including more Veg in your diet (and even some ways to sneak them in for the kids).

1. Be Prepared

Cut up carrots, cucumber, beans and capsicum ahead of time. To keep them super fresh, wrap them in a damp paper towel and keep them in airtight containers in the fridge. Now all you need in a delicious dip, and you’ve got the perfect snack.

2. Boost your Breaky

This is the perfect way to sneak those veg past the kids. Grate up carrot or zucchini and add them to your oats in the morning. A touch of cinnamon, few crushed nuts, and a dollop of your favourite yoghurt and you have yourself a delicious nourishing boosted breakfast.

3. Pack the veg into your smoothie

Cut down the fruit and instead replace it with delicious greens. My favourite veg to add to smoothies: Avocado (makes for the creamiest smoothie), Cucumber, Kale, Spinach!

4. Grate it up!

Grate, finely chop, do you whatever you need to and mix all your spare veg into your meat patties, pasta bakes or my favourite Bolognese sauce. This is one of the best ways to get the veg in without the kids knowing.

5. Homemade Hot Chips

My absolute favourite snack growing up – HOT CHIPS. Well, know I’ve found the healthy option. Make your own at home from zucchini, sweet potato and carrot! simply cut the veg into chip size pieces, drizzle with a little oil and paprika, and bake in a hot oven for 30mins!

So what are you waiting for? Take the pledge here! And join me on Instagram to get more tips and meal ideas throughout the week!

Shelley x