Hey everyone! As a future health coach or RD (I have yet to decide) it’s probably not surprising that I’m one of those crazies that actually loves green foods. Ask me what my favorite food is and I’ll tell you it’s anything green. It’s also my favorite color…naturally.
What knocks me on my feet all the time is when people tell me that they don’t eat enough green foods in their day. Being healthy isn’t stressful or complicated and if you think it is then STOP! You just have to change the way you think and approach your plate. I’m not much of a meal planner so if that’s your thing then you’ve got it easy…just plan your greens into each meal. If you’re an on the fly type of person like I am just build your meal around the green food. Make your greens the star of the show, not the protein. When I open my fridge to figure out what I want to make I look at all the green foods first and go from there. Do I want broccoli or kale? Spinach or brussel sprouts?
Also, stop bitching about how gross these things taste. I hate to break it to you but, it’s not them, it’s you. I bet you’re sticking them in a microwave and calling it a day and yes that does taste like shit. If you’ve never roasted veggies before then use this guide and make it happen. Or just turn on the oven to 350 degrees and keep an eye on them…that’s what I do, it’s not that complicated.
Use some quality olive or coconut oil because it will help you metabolize those fat-soluble vitamins in your delish veggies. Sprinkle some salt and pepper and you will be surprised how bangin’ they will taste.
My favorite green? KALE! Here’s why…
To give you some ideas here’s some ways you can incorporate veggies, specifically greens, into each meal.
Breakfast
- Add them to your eggs
- Add spinach or greens powder to your smoothie – trust me you won’t taste it. It may look a little green but stop being a baby and get over it.
- Make a green juice
[From my Instagram]
Lunch/Dinner
- Make a marinated kale salad like this one from Oh She Glows – she has the best recipes!
- Add a bunch of spinach to your sammich
- If you are going to eat pizza, at least load it up with broccoli, spinach, green peppers etc.
- Add some to your mac & cheese
- Load up your homemade fried rice with extra broccoli and edamame
[From my Instagram]
Cocktail Hour!
[From my Instagram]
…haha just kidding…sort of.
Okay the point is, there’s always room for greens so just eat them. Your body will love you.
What’s your favorite way to get your greens in every day??
Morgan Cannady 