In my Mamavation posts, I have mentioned that we are having a healthy eating challenge. Janice, the Fitness Cheerleader, has challenged us to eat 7-8 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Yes, the US recommendation is 5-6 servings, but Janice is Canadian, and I think we need more fruits and veggies and less processed foods.
I'm really enjoying this challenge. Not only to get 7-8 servings every day, but to keep a variety of fruits and veggies in our diet. I am definitely looking forward to spring when more produce will be in season. But for now, here are the Top Ten Fruits and Veggies that we have been eating recently.
1. Broccoli - even Ladybug loves broccoli! So we eat it raw, steamed, sauteed, or even roasted - yum, yum!
2. Carrots - I usually keep carrot sticks ready and waiting for when I need a quick snack. Ladybug doesn't really like them raw, but will eat them steamed or roasted.
3. Spinach - oh my word, I LOVE spinach! I make spinach salad with just a small drizzle of lemon juice instead of dressing. Plus I love making green smoothies with spinach and frozen fruits.
4. Raisins - one of my favorite snacks as a kid, now they are one of Ladybug's favorite snacks.
5. Dates - I buy whole, pitted dates because the chopped dates have an additive to keep them from sticking together. I'll chop them myself, thank you!
6. Tomato-veggie soup - oh my, yum!! I never liked tomato soup before, this is really good!
7. Apples and/or unsweetened applesauce - One of my favorite ways to make oatmeal is with chopped applesauce and unsweetened applesauce instead of sugar. And Ladybug loves to eat applesauce!
8. Dried apricots - sometimes I chop them up for my oatmeal as well. They were on close-out at our grocery store last month, so I stocked up!
9. Bananas - of course.
10. Edamame - yum, yum, yum!
Oh, and a bonus! 11. Brussel sprouts - Hubby and I fight over the last few every time!
For more Top Ten lists, visit ohamanda. com (actually Mandi @ It's Come to This is hosting this week).
I love spinach too! My very picky husband has also discovered he likes it as well. I've heard of green smoothies but have never had them before. Are they salty? Sweet? I've discovered recently that I love blueberries. I put them in everything! Well, everything sweet anyway. I'll have to try the tomato veggie soup. Sounds yummy and healthy!
ReplyDeleteBrussel Sprouts? Really?? So did you like them before your diet or is this new?? Broccoli is one of our staples around here b/c everyone will eat it ... no complaints!
ReplyDeleteYou're so good. I've never tried edamame, only in skin care products! I'll have to give it a taste. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteMy kids can't get enough of fruits and veggies. Bananas don't last long around here!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great! My in-laws are into juicing right now so their getting a ton of veggies too. I like to eat mine though. I like your idea of eating 6-7 servings a day. Great motivation!
ReplyDelete1 through 4 are some of my favorites as well. I could eat broccoli and spinach every day. Never had a green smoothie though because I don't have a blender.
ReplyDeleteAdding Spinach to fruit smoothie? I’m gonna try that. All of my family loves when I make smoothies.
ReplyDeleteAnd I’ve already noted the Tomato-Veggie Soup recipe. Sounds deelish – and easy!!
I’ve recently discovered edamame and now it’s a work lunch and snack staple. You can eat so many for so few calories.