41 Sneaky Ways To Eat More Vegetables (With Recipes!) (2024)

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How can I sneak more vegetables into my diet? ›

Pureed Pairings

Prepare a large batch of pureed veggies and freeze to have on hand for use in an assortment of dishes. The combination of pureed carrots, onions and sweet peppers hides perfectly in spaghetti sauce, soups, stews and chili.

Culinary Uses of V8®

V8® can be used as a part of a balanced diet to help bridge some of the gaps in nutrition that may occur by replacing sugar loaded drinks such as soda with low sodium vegetable juice. V8 should not be used to replace fruits and vegetables as part of a balanced diet.

1. Spinach. This leafy green tops the chart as one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables. That's because 1 cup (30 grams (g)) of raw spinach provides 16% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin A plus 120% of the DV for vitamin K — all for just 7 calories.

Berries are great because they pack in more antioxidants—especially wild blueberries—but without a lot of calories or carbs. Other great picks include citrus, watermelon, cantaloupe, kiwifruit, and peaches.

Vegetarians don't eat meat for a range of health, environmental, ethical, religious or economic reasons. There are many different types of vegetarianism. A well-planned vegetarian diet can meet nutritional needs during all stages of life.

Due to lack of fiber your bowels will slow down and generally can become painful due to constipation. You will feel bloated and uncomfortable in your stomach region. You are at a greater risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and digestive problems.

Can you give me a list of all vegetables? ›

Try Sauteed Spinach, Sauteed Chard or Sauteed Kale. Make a vegetable frittata. Try a Spinach Feta Frittata or Veggie Mini Frittatas. Eat breakfast tacos.

Greens such as spinach, lettuce and the rich kale can rescue you from feeling lethargic. These greens are rich in Vitamin B, which help your body convert food into energy. Have it in the form of a salad or a smoothie, it will wake you up from slumber.

Are eggs vegetable or not? Eggs are not vegetables; they are animal products. Eggs come from chickens or other birds and are considered a rich source of protein. Vegetables, on the other hand, are plant-based foods such as fruits, leafy greens, and roots.

Frozen and canned vegetables are your new besties

"Canned and frozen vegetables are just as good a way to eat vegetables and they're also often heaps cheaper," Nina says. Phew. "You can do fun things like stir fries with frozen veggies, or make a pizza loaded with them," she says.

That said, it's still possible to have a relatively healthy diet that does not include vegetables — just so long as it incorporates a number of other healthful foods with nutrients that can take the place of those found in large quantities in vegetables.

Consume lean protein and whole grains.

With any weight-loss program, it's important to eat a balanced diet. Although you may be avoiding vegetables, consuming foods from the protein, dairy, and grain group is important to a well-balanced and healthy diet. Choose lean protein if possible.