Eat Your Damn Vegetables! 

You likely have been told to eat more vegetables. Well, there is a good reason for that - vegetables are key to health, vitality and disease prevention! 

Variety in your vegetable consumption is extremely important - different vegetables give you different fibres to help feed a diverse gut microbiome. Taking care of our gut microbiome is the most important thing we can do for our overall health. 

How do I get more variety in my vegetables?

Buy what is in season! We are all creatures of habit and tend to buy the same 5 vegetables everytime we go to the store. Time to open your eyes to new possibilities. 

Why does eating more vegetables feel cumbersome?

Probably because you wait until you are tired from work before you even think about dinner. Try washing and cutting vegetables for dinner in the morning, or at lunch when you might have a bit more time. 

How do I make salads more interesting?

Try a combination of raw and cooked vegetables. I like to top my lettuce with cooked beets, yams or cauliflower that I have leftover from dinner.  You can also try adding nuts, avocado and cheese to add more substance. 

How can I make vegetables tastier?

A great dressing! This dressing is my favorite on roasted vegetables and salads. 

Glory Bowl Dressing

Blend all ingredients together, keep extra in the fridge.

⅓ cup soy sauce (use Bragg for gluten-free)

⅓ cup apple cider vinegar

⅓ cup water

½ cup olive oil

¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes

4 Tbls tahini

2 Tbls maple syrup 

FRESH TIP: start by challenging yourself to buy a new vegetable every week. 

Week 1: asparagus lightly roasted in olive oil and salt

Week 2: bok choy, sauteed in coconut oil and garlic

Week 3: grated beets in your salad

Week 4: sheet pan of roasted cauliflower used as your base (instead of rice)

Week 5: cabbage thinly sliced and made into a coleslaw 

Week 6: brussel sprouts roasted - add bacon and pomegranate 

Week 7: eggplant - add to your favourite soup or stew