As children, we were always urged to make sure that we eat our vegetables. By vegetables, adults meant more leafy greens and not fewer potatoes. Many of us become less picky with our foods as we get older. Yes, this means willingly shopping for Brussel sprouts.

 

However, this isn’t always the case for people. Some still tend to struggle with getting their vegetables in. I know a handful of people who’d rather go hungry than eat a salad and you couldn’t even try to sneak kale into their smoothie.

 

Who’s to blame them? I wish I could eat pasta for every meal but I know that isn’t realistic. 

 

I’m someone who really likes vegetables of all kinds. I can see how it might be hard for others to make sure they get their daily dose in. Here are some easy ways to incorporate them into your meals.

 

• Smoothies: This one is what you make of it, really. No, an all kale and broccoli smoothie with some sort of milk isn’t going to taste good. What you can do instead is add fruit and a flavored protein powder. My favorite combination is a chocolate protein powder, banana, berries, spinach, almond milk, and whatever other leafy green vegetables I have on hand. Be prepared for a weird color, but great taste. Amazing Grass products are an *amazing* way to amp up your smoothie game! Some of their products range from Kale Powder, Green Superfood Immunity, and even a Protein Superfood. 

 

• Omelets: If you’re not into eggs, this might be out of the question, but I find it easy to add lots of vegetables to my omelets. When they’re cooked and all together with a little salt and cheese (and egg, of course) all of the flavors complement each other. I like to do egg whites, mushrooms, spinach, onion, and feta.

Hummus: This might be one for those who really like raw vegetables, but pairing them with your favorite hummus makes for the perfect healthy snack. One of my favorites is any brand that has red bell pepper hummus and pairing it with broccoli, bell peppers, celery, and carrots. It’s an easy on-the-go snack, too!