Flexitarian!

Incorporating more vegetables into your diet can be a fun and creative process.

It’s important to note that a plant-based diet emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods, limits or avoids animal products, and focuses on plants, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts4. However, the extent to which a person includes animal products in their diet can vary. For instance, some people may choose to follow a flexitarian diet, which is primarily plant-based but includes some animal products.

1. Start Your Day with Vegetables: Add vegetables to your breakfast. This could be in the form of a vegetable omelet, avocado toast, or a green smoothie⁶.

2. Snack on Veggies: Keep cut vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers in the fridge for a quick and healthy snack. You can also pair them with a tasty dip like hummus or guacamole⁶⁵.

3. Add Vegetables to Your Main Dishes: You can add extra vegetables to your pasta, pizza, or stir-fry. This not only increases your vegetable intake but also adds flavor and texture to your meals⁶⁴.

4. Try Vegetable-Based Swaps: Replace pasta with spiralized vegetables like zucchini or use lettuce leaves as a wrap instead of bread⁶⁴.

5. Experiment with Different Cooking Methods: Grilling, roasting, or steaming vegetables can bring out different flavors and make them more enjoyable⁶⁷.

6. Make Veggie-Packed Soups and Stews: Soups and stews are great ways to pack in a variety of vegetables. You can even puree vegetables to make them the base of your soup⁴⁵.

7. Get Creative with Salads: Salads don't have to be boring. Try adding a variety of colorful vegetables, nuts, seeds, and a tasty dressing to make your salads more exciting⁶.

The key is to enjoy a variety of vegetables in your diet as they each provide different nutrients. So, don't be afraid to try new vegetables and recipes⁴⁵⁶. Happy eating! 🥦🥕🍅

(1) How to Incorporate More Vegetables into Your Diet - Recipes.net. https://recipes.net/articles/how-to-incorporate-more-vegetables-into-your-diet/

(2) 11 Easy Ways to Eat More Vegetables - GoodRx. https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/diet-nutrition/how-to-eat-more-vegetables

(3) 17 Creative Ways to Eat More Vegetables - Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-ways-to-eat-more-veggies

(4) 6 Ways to Add More Fruits and Vegetables to Your Diet. https://www.uvmhealth.org/healthsource/6-ways-add-more-fruits-and-vegetables-your-diet

(5) 17 Ways To Eat More Vegetables in Your Diet – Dr. Berg. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSuvDNeerjs

(6) 7 Ways to Eat More Vegetables. https://www.eatingwell.com/article/15316/how-to-eat-more-vegetables/

(7) How to Incorporate More Fruits and Vegetables Into Your Diet!. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTFVQfGBnMA

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