Very Veggie Swaps - Monday, July 08
If you sometimes fall short on eating at least 5 fruits and vegetables servings daily, you’re not alone. But adding color to your healthy diet can be easier with a few simple and delicious swaps:
Wrap. Instead of tacos or burritos, try a wrap with lettuce wrap or use other greens such as collards.
Mash. Use avocado’s creamy flesh to boost a recipe’s health factor with good fats, fiber, and phytonutrients. Mash 1/4 avocado with a little plain yogurt to replace mayo in a chicken or tuna salad. Try this rich, vegan chocolate pudding — it’s unlikely anyone will guess your secret ingredient.
Shred. You may have had shredded zucchini or carrots in cake, but have you tried these tasty vitamin-packed slivers in a veggie burger? Summer squash stands in for potatoes to make savory pancakes at any meal.
How will you add more fruit or veggie power to your next meal?