Seems like a pretty obvious answer but the difficulty is that most people simply don’t get enough fruits and vegetables in their diet. I believe that most North Americans get an average of 1.5 servings per day. That’s pretty insane considering that the recommended daily consumption is between 5-10 servings .
With that in mind, here are 3 surefire ways to help you at least double the quantity of plant-based foods you consume each day .
1. Adopt a Mono Meal Mindset.
I’m not saying that you need to follow a raw food diet (although you would greatly benefit from doing so) but instead I’m suggesting that you adopt the practice of eating several of one type of food at a time.
As an example, if you’re already going for the apple as a snack, try having 2 or 3 in one sitting. There’s no down side to eating too many fruits and vegetables.
So the idea with mono meals is to eat any particular fruit or vegetable to the point of satiation. Since these foods are lower in calories, you’ll be able to eat more of them before you get full.
Mono meals also facilitate digestion because you are eating simply and your digestive system doesn’t have to work over time breaking down complex food combinations.
2. Liquify Your Meals.
I love smoothies. They are such an easy and convenient way of getting more fruits and veggies into your body. There are so many different smoothie recipes that you can enjoy and the beauty is that any given one can almost provide your entire fruit and vegetables requirements for a single day.
All you need to liquify your meals is a juicer and some tasty recipes. I highly recommend this juicer and you can get some great recipes free here.
For instance, I frequently like to make this smoothie. Continue reading 3 Great Tips to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
