One of the first things any doctor or nutritionist will tell you about healthy eating is to include more greens in your diet. Yes, those leafy green vegetables are a rich source of different vitamins that help us build our immunity, provide the right nutrition and keep us healthy overall. But the difficult part is including them in our diet as many do not like really eating them. However, if you want to keep yourself fit, it is essential that you add these greens on your plate. Looking for ways to eat them? We have a few tips for you. Heres what you can do to make it easier to eat greens. (ALSO SEE Top 10 ways to sneak in more vegetables in your diet)
If you do not like eating green veggies so much, drink them up in the form of smoothies and vegetable juices. To get maximum benefits, add a bunch of different leafy greens in the blender and then have a glass of the blend every morning. Starting your day with a glass of green vegetable smoothie is one of the best things for your body.
A salad with a light dressing of vinaigrette, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar is another great way to eat your greens. Toss other garden vegetables along with greens and you have a beautiful and healthy dish. The dressing will enhance the taste and make it easier to chomp on those leaves every day. Iceburg lettuce, kale, collards, broccoli and more are excellent for your body. (ALSO SEE Easy salad recipes)
Stir-frying vegetables in a soy sauce is another way to eat a light yet healthy and filling meal. Add all the veggies in a pan and stir-fry them in olive oil. Adding greens along with other vegetables will make it easier for you to eat them especially if you arent fond of them. Chop them into thin slices so that you dont have to eat big chunks in one go.
It is easier to gulp something than chew and enjoy its taste. And so, another way to incorporate greens is to make gravies or sauces from them. Think pesto sauce, chutneys, adding them to lentils and Indian gravies. The addition of spices and other ingredients like meat and vegetables will mask its taste so it will be easier to eat them.
A hot soup on a winter day is extremely soothing and healthy. Make soups of green veggies like spinach, kale, etc and have a bowl of it once every few days. The addition of salt and pepper will improve the taste further. Since soup is a healthy option, you can safely have it without worrying about the calorie intake. (ALSO SEE Winter foods for weight loss)
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