Fruits and Veggies

auntsammy88

So I finally feel like I've got the water intake down and I'm working hard toward exercise goals. I'm also finally getting enough calcium in my diet (don't like doing too many supplements for calcium due to kidneys) and protein isn't too bad. So, my new goal is to make sure I get in my daily recommended 2 1/2 cups veggies and 2 cups fruit minimum. I've been mainly eating whole fruits with breakfast and then I get veggies and fruit with school lunch (teacher) and make sure to make a veggie with dinner. How do you get in your fruits and veggies? What are your favorites? Any aversions?

ksmi141

Sounds like you're doing great! Personally, I just buy whatever is on sale, plus whatever I'm feeling every week. It keeps a good variety of colors and flavors in the house, so lots of variety in vitamins and minerals. I've really been chowing down on spinach lately, it's so healthy and goes with almost anything. Haven't had any aversions other than I can't stand the smell of steamed veggies anymore. Good luck to you!

placebo_mad

Sounds good! I like eating a raw carrot as it's sweet and gives me 100% of my vitamin A. I recently bought a Ninja blender so am enjoying making different concoctions with that! I don't like the taste of milk on it's own so I love making strawberry and banana milkshakes to boost my calcium and fruit intake. Hope we all have a happy and healthy week x

LisaTcan

I don't normally have a problem getting fruits and veggies in, I eat a serving of fruit with breakfast, a piece of fruit and greek yogurt or cottage cheese for a snack, and then always get veggies (salad, steamed veg) with lunch and dinner. I have been really craving fresh produce, which is nice! Most of my aversions are to non-healthy stuff like sweets and high fat foods.

amgreenwell

I drink a smoothie every morning with a banana and 1/2 cup of frozen fruit, I eat an apple with peanut butter for a snack, then at least one veggie at lunch, orange and string cheese for afternoon snack and veggies with dinner. I love fruit!

syrr

Before all the nausea started, I had a veggie/fruit smoothie every morning, which was a great start to getting those servings in...once the nausea passes, I hope to get back into that but for now...not feeling it, yikes!

lynn2064

I do roasted veggies with dinner a lot of nights. Cauliflower sprayed with an olive oil mister and then roasted at 400 for 30 to 45 minutes with some garlic powder tastes amazing. I have also roasted carrots and Brussel sprouts and both add a good flavor to meals.

joviwan

Fruits: Frozen banana in smoothie; berries mixed in w yogurt; berries or banana mixed in w oatmeal; banana cut up in cold cereal; oranges and banana just on their own. (If not obvious: bananas are a favorite!) Dried apricots, and sundried tomatoes for snacks.

Veggies: spinach/kale in smoothies; salads; broccoli or spinach/kale mixed in w scrambled eggs. Vegetable stir fry, soups and stews for lots of different bonus veggies.

EmmaDetermined

Argh, just lost a long post I typed to reply! The main thing I wanted to add to what the others have said is that I try to get as much hidden veg into what I cook. SO I will make e.g. a chilli con carne with onion, celery, grated carrot, tomatoes, and use half meat and half red split lentils (which counts as a veg for daily intake, boosts fibre intake and reduced fat), then add the kidney beans. Then I will serve with rice and steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots and courgette/zucchini) or salad. It is great to getting extra veg both for me and the kids.

For dessert, Greek yogurt with fruit/berries, honey and flaked almonds is delicious!

EmmaDetermined

I had to split my post in half to prevent loosing it again...

Today I got my fruit and veg though:

Breskfast: smoothie (mango, banana, celery, lemon, apple, cucumber, orange)
Lunch: Sweet potato, red lentil, butternut squash and carrot soup
Pear and apple for snacks
Dinner: Stir fried (using oil spray only) onion, carrot and courgette for dinner, with steamed broccoli (served with Thai green salmon and rice)

Then I also had a brownie, chocolate and some sweets so not all great, but at least I get my nutrients

fit_mama30

I often eat a salad for lunch. Today I had a salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado and eggs. I also almost always have veggies with meat at dinner. I have 1 smoothie a day where I throw in whatever frozen fruits we have. But honestly I have no problem snacking on fruits and veggies. I just stick to those I love the most (berries, banana, celery, cucumber, bell pepper).

I also love spaghetti squash with some meat sauce! Yummy...