Good morning Jamie,
Did you know that 90% of us don’t get enough vegetables every day?
90%! Pretty shocking, right?Which is why the World Health Organisation and subsequently the NHS recommend that we all have at least '5 portions of fruit / veg each day'
But the truth is, most people don’t sit down to eat a big bowl of veggies every day.
They usually end up as an afterthought in a side dish.
And even those that are hitting 4 or 5 portions - they probably stack up on fruit rather than veg as fruit is sweeter and tastier.
C'mon - given the choice between some fresh strawberries or blueberries and a plate of mashed swede or broccoli, I know what I most would choose.
The great thing about veggies though compared to fruit is that they are so low in caloriesand so they help to fill you up and stop snacking throughout the day.
This is why sneaking veggies into your meals (including BREAKFAST) is such a great idea! It’s a pain- and bother-free way to get more of them into your diet.
I know this tip might fall into the category “I know this but I don’t do it very often.”
Whenever I mention eating veggies with breakfast most people look back at me as if I'm mad.
"You can't eat veg for breakfast"
Why?
Tricky to answer, but sublimely we are conditioned to relate breakfast with cereal / porridge / toast / bacon and eggs [Full English]
Let me help - I have some ideas to get you going.
6 Easy Ways to Add Veggies to Your Breakfast
1. Stir spinach or any other green into your eggs - or blend them into a smoothie
2. Shred courgette or carrots into overnight oats or chia pudding – or stir them into your oats while they cook (surprisingly yum!)
3. Make a big batch of veggie hash (basically saute a bunch of veggies together) ahead of time, and when it’s time to eat, heat it up and add a poached egg or browned tofu on top.
4. Add cauliflower or beetroot to a smoothie.
5. Top your avocado toast with some salsa (yes, salsa counts!).
6. Make a grain bowl with leftover quinoa or rice and stir in some spinach and goat cheese while you heat it up. This will keep you feeling full for hours!
Your assignment: Sneak some veggies into your breakfast a couple of days this week.
You don’t have to overhaul your entire lifestyle to feel healthier and more energized fast.
It really IS about making small changes over time that you can actually live with!Have a great day
Jamie Stedman
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