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10 Ways To Add Vegetables To Diet

Every vegetable you consume contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Veggies should be an integral part of your daily diet as they provide a source of vitamins and nutrients. Potassium, fiber, folate (folic acid) and vitamins A, E and C can be obtained only through vegetables.

Green leafy veggies like spinach and broccoli provide additional benefits to our health thus making them a superfood. Mostly these foods are ignored due to its taste factor. Start including them in your regular diet. .

For adults, there are a lot of ways to add vegetables to a diet. Kids too will enjoy the taste of these natural healers over a period of time.

On the other hand, some of these nutrients which are present in vegetables will help in maintaining a good blood pressure. It reduces cholesterol levels and also has the ability to lower risk of heart disease.

So if you have natural ways to prevent these kind of health issues, why don't you add vegetables to your diet.

Take a look at some of the best ways to make your plate look colourful with veggies.

At Breakfast Or Lunch

At Breakfast Or Lunch

Vegetable sandwiches are your first option to begin your day with. If you love eggs - add in a few tomatoes, celery and onions. This will not only enhance the taste but will also spruce up your protein intake.

A Meal

A Meal

When you are hungry and feel the need to binge on something, try a salad. Add boiled shredded chicken and whip in a tablespoon of slim dressing to enhance the taste. Consuming salad is the best way to help you lose weight.

Soups

Soups

Make your soup interesting by adding a handful of boiled peas and carrots. You can also add chopped tomatoes to create a tangy taste. This is one of the best ways to add vegetables to your diet.

Re-Organise Your Fridge

Re-Organise Your Fridge

If you have your vegetables stored at the bottom of the fridge bring them to the top. Whenever you open the refrigerator, the veggies will cry out to use them.

Leafy Veggies

Leafy Veggies

Leafy veggies are rich in Vitamin K. It is also high in protein and calcium. To make your meal or salad interesting, add chopped spinach, celery and coriander as garnish. In this way, your intake of proteins will increase.

Sauces

Sauces

Cooked vegetables can be easily converted into sauces. Use them as topping for pizza and pastas. The taste of these vegetable sauces will be unique compared to the artificial bottled packages. You can also make a healthy tomato chilli sauce and enjoy it with a bowl of fried noodles.

Add Flavour To Curries

Add Flavour To Curries

Adding vegetables to a chicken curry will not only make the meal healthier, but will also enhance the taste. Vegetables like green pepper, onions, tomatoes and spring onions add a unique taste to any dish. It is also one of the best ways to add vegetables to your diet.

Smoothie Shake Them

Smoothie Shake Them

Try your hand at smoothies, if you want to lose weight. Green smoothies are the best since it fills your tummy due to the presence of fibre. Smoothies which contain iron based vegetables provide energy therefore making you feel full of life.

Maincourse Meals

Maincourse Meals

Once in a week consume a meal that begins and ends with only vegetables. Enjoying a meal sans meat will help to boost your immunity levels at the same time help to flush out toxins.

Exotic Veggies

Exotic Veggies

In India the vegetables which fall in the exotic category are bok choy, asian cabbage, licorice etc. These vegetables when added to your diet will help to increase fibre, iron and potassium in the body.

Story first published: Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 17:58 [IST]