Veggie FUN!

Having a hard time getting those veggies in? I heard DR. OZ say once, "No one ever got overweight eating their vegetables!" Well isn't that the truth! But if grabbing a bag of chips seems a whole lot easier then eating vegetables, here are some quick ways to help you change that habit......

Shop for pre-chopped veggies
(stores are wonderful at making things convenient for you these days, grab a bag of baby carrots, a vegetable medley of broccoli and cauliflower , pop them in your bag and you have an on the go snack, so no excuses for the drive-thru!)

If you're a nibbler while making dinner
(have some chopped veggies on hand to munch and crunch to avoid unwanted calories before your meal)

Roast those veggies!
(roasted veggies are easy and fast, recipe below, and a great way to add a vegetarian night to your weekday meal plans)

Hide those veggies in a smoothie
(mix any of your greens, spinach, kale, etc into a fruit smoothie and you'll never know their there, but your body will thank you!)

Veggie pot pie
(trade your lowfat chicken pot pie recipe in for a veggie only pot pie, pastry crust and gravy? what's not to like!)

Scramble those eggs with veggies
( omato and peppers or anything you like, vegetables pair great with eggs!)


Virtually little calories, and you can eat a bunch! Good for you and waist slimming, vegetables are where it's at!

ROASTED VEGETABLES

Cut into chunks: Carrots, green and red peppers, onion, garlic cloves, zuchinni, rutabaga, parsnips, squash, sweet potato (any of your favorite vegetables) ¼ cup pure olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste (about 1/4 tsp each) Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Put vegetable chunks on pan, sprinkle with olive oil, and toss with salt and pepper, and garlic powder. Roast until tender; about 20 minutes. Insert fork or sharp knife to test for doneness.ENJOY!