Reasons to eat your vegetables go on and on and on. I know – I’m a registered dietitian and encouraging nutrient-rich food choices is my jam. Even for you reluctant veggie eaters, I hope my list of ‘Top 10 Reasons’ below gets you going. Here’s why…Vegetables are the difference between feeling OK and feeling great. Vegetables are the difference between making a habit of seeing the doctor and not doing that. Vegetables can be prepared in hundreds of ways and so there really is something for everyone!
Top 10 Reasons to Eat Your Vegetables
- They’re green-red-orange-yellow & it’s your favorite color.
- They’re as crunchy as a potato chip – but a lot healthier.
- They can keep you out of the doctor’s office.
- They taste super sweet when you roast them or cook them on the grill.
- They can save you money on prescription glasses…especially carrots.
- They are portable so you can take them to the office, school or the gym.
- They are among the most nutritious foods on the planet, like other Mediterranean foods.
- They go great with hummus or guacamole at a party or sleepover.
- Your mother told you to eat them – ha ha.
- They’re cool, they taste amazing & they’re packed with all kinds of great nutrition your body loves.
If you need ideas for how to eat more vegetables, look here.
Vegetables Can Move You Forward on the Path to Better Nutrition
Vegetables are packed with what you and your body love, like water, fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, texture, color and flavor. The varieties give you choices from sugar snap peas to butternut squash to radishes to cabbage, and many more. Challenge yourself to try a new vegetable every week and keep track of your favorites. Sampling vegetables and eating more might be the smartest thing you do all year! For a vegetable starting point, try my free Mediterranean Menus and/or get some solid ideas for encouraging the entire family to eat more vegetables with my handy book, Modern Nutrition for Busy Families.