Easy Ways to Incorporate More Veggies Into Your Diet

Have you ever thought about what veggies (if any) you predominantly eat? What color are they? Are they root vegetables, cruciferous, leaves, or tubers?  

A simple way to boost your immune system, complexion, mood, recovery from exercise, and hormone health (to name a few) is to vary the types and colors of vegetables you eat. The more diverse the veggies, the more diverse micronutrient profile you get! 

Practically speaking, if you only eat kale and avocados, that’s great. You’re getting a load of vitamin K, C, A, and magnesium. But what about Vitamin E, B vitamins, other minerals, to name a few? What could be better than eating only kale and avocados is to throw in some tomatoes, red cabbage, or bell peppers! Now you’ve just exponentially raised the amount of vitamins and minerals you’re getting. Under all the veggies in this photo is a bed of kale. So, as you might guess, the micronutrient profile of this salad is huge! 

Next time you make a meal, think about how you can expand the micronutrient profile to allow for more different types of vitamins and minerals. Your body will thank you! 

According to the 2020-2025 US Dietary Guidelines, almost 90% of Americans do not meet the daily recommended goal for vegetable intake. Do you fall into this category?

Remember - vegetables offer vitamins, minerals, enhance hormone detoxing pathways, induce muscular recovery, reduce inflammation, clear brain fog, promote a better mood, and so much more. Below are 9 practical ways to add more veggies into your routine. As you read through them and consider implementing them, refer back to my last post where I discuss how to diversify the micronutrient profile of your meals!