Going Green in 2025: Easy Ways to Add Veggies to Everyday Meals
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Welcome to 2025! Are you (like millions of others) establishing new health goals? Or maybe you’ve been in it for the long haul and are looking for new ways to improve your well-being?
Either way, a new year is the perfect time to start fresh, which is exactly what you should do with your foods, too. Fresh greens – yes, we’re talking lettuce, kale, arugula and more – provide a simple path to improve your ingredient selection at home.
Getting healthier doesn’t have to be about costly gym memberships, draining workouts, complicated recipes and rigid self-discipline. Start with the basics and cut yourself some slack by working to incorporate more greens into your daily diet without entirely overhauling the usual menu.
Breakfast
Skip the processed cereals and put down that (admittedly delicious) doughnut. Get straight to the good stuff by mixing spinach into scrambled eggs or blending a kale smoothie.
Lunch
Hectic days at work are often the root cause for unhealthy lunches. Instead of going through the drive-thru (again), try meal prepping over the weekend so you’re ready to head out the door each morning with a green-infused, made-at-home meal. Salads are a classic way to add more greens at lunchtime whether you prefer spinach or tried-and-true romaine tossed with tasty toppings like tomatoes, mushrooms, sliced bell peppers, sunflower seeds and other favorites.
Snacks
Salads make for a great snack, too, but you can also try microwaving frozen edamame for an easy and appetizing afternoon pick-me-up. Capitalize on the avocado toast trend by topping it with tomatoes and balsamic, chopped onions or goat cheese and chives. Or you can turn back the clock with a childhood classic: celery sticks and peanut butter!
Dinner
After long days in the office or on the go with the family, you’re probably in search of dinner solutions that are both easy and healthy. Pasta offers the best of both worlds; try tossing your favorite noodles and protein with cooked kale, for example. Let the slow cooker do the work for you throughout the day with veggie-loaded soups and stews that incorporate green beans, peas and beyond.
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