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It seems everywhere you turn health and wellness experts are telling you to eat more fruits and vegetable.\u00a0You totally get it.<\/p>\n

Yes, they\u2019re full, and I mean FULL, of nutrition (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, etc.).<\/p>\n

Yes, people who eat more fruits and vegetables live longer, healthier lives. Not to mention protecting their bodies and minds from just about every chronic disease out there.<\/p>\n

Yes, eating more vegetables can help you maintain a healthy body weight, and even lose some fat (as long as you don\u2019t bread and fry them, or cover them with cream sauce).<\/p>\n

Your question is not \u201cShould I eat more fruits and vegetables,\u201d but \u201cHow can I actually do it?\u201d<\/p>\n

Believe me, as a health coach I\u2019m chock full of amazing, creative and delicious ways to help you eat more fruits and veggies.<\/p>\n

And before we dive in, always start from where you are. If you\u2019re not used to any fruits or veggies, try for just two per day. Build up from there. Don\u2019t get overwhelmed thinking you need to overhaul your entire diet in one day. Wherever you\u2019re at now, I challenge you to increase it by two per day.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s dive into my helpful ideas on exactly HOW to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet!<\/p>\n

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SNEAK THEM INTO OTHER DISHES<\/b> <\/b><\/p>\n

OK, this one may be, shall we say, \u201csneaky,\u201d but I\u2019m all about your health, so hear me out.<\/p>\n

Some dishes are super-easy to enhance with a bit of strategically placed produce. What do you think of these ideas?<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Add \u00bd apple, a small handful of spinach, or extra berries into your smoothie.<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dice or shred up an extra bit of carrot, broccoli, zucchini or pepper into your soup.<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Love sandwiches? Why not add an extra slice of tomato, lettuce or cucumber to it?<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How about chicken, tuna, or salmon salad? Dice up a stalk of celery and throw it in.<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Love to bake? How about substituting \u00bc cup of the sugar for \u00bc cup of unsweetened applesauce?<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Used to having a small salad? Why not try a larger one?<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Making tomato sauce? Add in some extra mushrooms or peppers.<\/p>\n

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MAKE THEM TASTE MORE DELICIOUS WITH A MEAL<\/b><\/p>\n

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• Steam some frozen corn and add a touch of olive oil and your favorite herb or spice.<\/li>\n
• Use veggies as your sandwich \u201cbread\u201d by making a lettuce wrap.<\/li>\n
• Don\u2019t be afraid to spice them up! Try sauteing them for 10 minutes with a drizzle of oil and flavor them with pepper, garlic, ginger or cumin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  OPTING FOR THEM AS SNACKS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Why not throw a banana, apple or a couple of clementines into your lunch bag?<\/li>\n
  • Ditch the chips and dip – Instead try some carrot, celery, broccoli, cucumber or cauliflower with a dip like hummus, guacamole, or even your favorite salad dressing?<\/li>\n
  • Love sweetened yogurt? Buy plain, and immerse it with fresh or frozen berries.<\/li>\n
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    YOUR CHALLENGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Take two of these suggestions and try them tomorrow. Just add two more fruits and veggies to the number you\u2019re at today. Two more.<\/p>\n

    And if you\u2019re not an instant fan, well, try again. Research shows that sometimes it takes our taste buds several tries before actually beginning to like a new flavor. Try it; you might just find some new faves.<\/p>\n

    You can do it.<\/p>\n

    Let me know your favorite ideas in the comments below.<\/p>\n

    REFERENCES<\/p>\n

    http:\/\/www.precisionnutrition.com\/dont-like-vegetables<\/a><\/p>\n

    http:\/\/www.precisionnutrition.com\/all-about-fruits-vegetables<\/a><\/p>\n

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