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How to Sneak More Vegetables Into Your Diet

Fruits and vegetables lay on the bag
Vegetables — they’re versatile, nutrient-packed and a vital part of any well-balanced diet.

Here’s the thing. We all know how essential it's to eat them regularly. But if we’re being honest with ourselves, it’s challenging to choose the carrot sticks over the chips or the salad over the steak. So, we don’t.

That’s why we put together this list of 5 hacks to fit more vegetables into your diet. From smoothies to grilling ideas to veggie spreads and more, you’ll find getting your daily vegetable intake a cinch with these tips!

01/ Blend them into your morning smoothie.

Smoothies are a tasty breakfast option that give you the opportunity to pack in tons of fruits and veggies for an energy-amped start to your day. Pop a serving of spinach, kale, carrots or beets in with the fruits, yogurt or coconut milk, blend it all together — and enjoy! A Couple Cooks has 10 delicious vegetable smoothie recipes that are definitely worth trying.

02/ Oil them up and pop them on the grill.

The key to wanting to eat something is to give it an appealing flavor. If raw vegetables aren’t your thing, no problem! Try cutting carrots, zucchini, eggplant, onion, bell peppers, asparagus or mushrooms in long strips. Then, brush them with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and place them on the grill. Heating vegetables via the grill brings out a unique, smoky flavor you can enjoy right next to your lean chicken breast and brown rice. Food Crush’s list of the best easy grilled vegetables has some excellent ideas to get started!

03/ Grate them in the food processor.

The key to wanting to eat something is to give it an appealing flavor. If raw vegetables aren’t your thing, no problem! Try cutting carrots, zucchini, eggplant, onion, bell peppers, asparagus or mushrooms in long strips. Then, brush them with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and place them on the grill. Heating vegetables via the grill brings out a unique, smoky flavor you can enjoy right next to your lean chicken breast and brown rice. Food Crush’s list of the best easy grilled vegetables has some excellent ideas to get started!

04/ Use veggie spreads instead of condiments.

The key to wanting to eat something is to give it an appealing flavor. If raw vegetables aren’t your thing, no problem! Try cutting carrots, zucchini, eggplant, onion, bell peppers, asparagus or mushrooms in long strips. Then, brush them with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and place them on the grill. Heating vegetables via the grill brings out a unique, smoky flavor you can enjoy right next to your lean chicken breast and brown rice. Food Crush’s list of the best easy grilled vegetables has some excellent ideas to get started!
A dish of wholesome ingredients.

05/ Bake them into your sweets.

Do you have a sweet tooth? We didn’t forget you! Several veggies go a long way toward amplifying some of your favorite baked goods. For example, you can blend spinach into muffin batter, mix grated carrots into a breakfast loaf, or add shredded zucchini to banana bread. You can find some truly delectable ideas in Eat This, Not That!’s roundup of “11 Dessert Recipes with Hidden Vegetables.”

Ultimately, while veggies may not be your favorite, you can definitely work them in with some of these hacks. They really are essential to a well-rounded diet, and your body will be grateful!

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