Fit in more veggies each day

We all know the benefits of eating more veggies. But we also know that it can be hard to eat enough of them. The trick to fitting in more veggies is to make it easy and part of your regular routine. Even small amounts add up. Here are tips to help you fit in more without a lot of work.

Enjoy veggies at breakfast

If you're a breakfast eater, you might not be prioritizing veggies at this meal. According to some research, people eat the most veggies at dinner, followed by lunch, and the least amount at breakfast. Adding them to your morning routine can be an easy way to start your day with positive nutrition. Here are a few simple ways to make it happen.

• Drink a glass of V8 Low Sodium Original 100% Vegetable Juice, 1 cup provides 2 full servings of vegetables
• Add greens, cooked carrots, or sweet potato to your fruit smoothie
• Add a dollop of salsa or extra veggies from dinner to your scrambled eggs, omelet, or breakfast wrap

Add veggies anywhere you can at lunch

Fitting in more veggies at lunch can be simple and add texture, flavor, and variety to your routine. Over the course of a week, a few tablespoons here or there, can add up to cups of nutrient-rich veggies-bringing you closer to your goal. Including fiber-rich veggies at your midday meal can also help you feel satisfied and ready to power through the afternoon.

• Add roasted chickpeas, wasabi peas, or diced sun-dried tomatoes to your salad for more texture and flavor
• Enjoy a veggie-based soup and make soup heartier by adding beans and greens-or leftover veggies from dinner last night
• Stack your sandwich with layers of veggies like fresh tomatoes, baby spinach, roasted peppers, and red onions

Make veggies convenient for snacks

Be prepared with simple, convenient, delicious veggie-based snacks. Try these options.

• If you crave crunchy, try baked snap peas, roasted chickpeas or seaweed, kale chips, or air-fried sweet potato fries.
• Keep a bag of baby carrots, snap peas, and a Greek yogurt-based dip in the office fridge. Making veggies convenient and available is key to eating more of them.
• Enjoy a grab-n-go Campbell's Classic Tomato Sipping Soup and a small handful of nuts.

Eat veggies first and double up at dinner

Dinner is the meal people tend to fit in some vegetables, but sometimes we get in a rut and lack variety. Doubling your veggie intake at dinner and adding different types of veggies brings you closer to meeting your daily goals. Here's how.

• When prepping dinner, have fresh veggies and dip to munch on.
• Make dinner simple with a veggie-based soup and salad.
• Add a second veggie side or replace some animal protein with beans in your casserole and other one pot dishes.
• Cook your favorite veggies and add them to a simple Prego pasta dish.

We hope these tips help you enjoy veggies at every meal and snack. Plan ahead by shopping weekly for your favorite fresh, canned, frozen, and dried veggies. Make veggies a convenient part of your daily routine and enjoy the benefits of these nutrient-dense foods.

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