Easy Tips To Eat More Fruits And Vegetables

You have heard it all before. Americans are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. And getting your children to eat nutritious meals full of fruits and vegetables can seem more difficult than nap time. So if you have a stubborn little one, or if the stubborn one is you, there are a few ways you can sneak in more fruits and vegetables into your family’s diet.

1. Make breakfast smoothies with fresh and frozen fruit.
2. Use pumpkin or squash purees in bread recipes.
3. Add spinach to quesadillas.
4. Add shredded zucchini to muffins or pancakes.
5. Add onions, bell peppers, carrots or other vegetables to sloppy Joes and meatballs.

These are just a few menu ideas, but you can add fruit and vegetable purees to a large variety of different foods. For each meal that you prepare, take a little time to consider how you could add a few more fruits or vegetables to the recipe. For the most part, your favorite recipes will still be delicious, and you get to enjoy a healthier meal.

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Dr. Charles Goldsmith Dr. Charles Goldsmith started his career as an OB/GYN over 30 years ago. He ran a successful practice but noticed his clients consistently requesting assistance with weight loss. After countless hours of research and studying the numerous aspects of weight loss, Dr. Goldsmith determined that weight loss is very complex and needed to be supervised by a physician.