If you are like most women I coach, you know fruits and vegetables are essential for good health – but between busy mornings, family dinners, and life on the go, it can be easy to fall short.
Here’s the truth: eating more plants isn’t about being “perfect.” It’s about progress – fueling your body with powerful nutrients that boost energy, balance hormones, and even help prevent chronic diseases like cancer.
So, let’s make it simple, doable, and delicious. Here are 5 easy ways to eat more fruits and vegetables every day – no deprivation required.
1. Start Your Morning with a Produce Power-Up. How you start our day sets the tone for everything else. Adding color to your breakfast doesn’t just make your plate prettier – it supercharges your metabolism and supports your immune system.
Try this:
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or peppers to your scrambled eggs or breakfast burrito.
- Top your oatmeal or yogurt with berries, sliced banana or grated apple.
- Blend a smoothie with a handful of greens, frozen fruit, and protein powder for a quick balanced meal.
Pro Tip: Keep frozen fruit and pre-washed greens in your freezer – convenience is your best friend in the morning rush
2. Double the Veggies at Lunch. Lunch is your chance to get creative and colorful. Think of vegetables as the main attraction, not just a sidekick.
Try this:
- Add an extra handful of veggies to your salad, wrap, or grain bowl – the more colors the better.
- Swap chips for crunchy carrots or bell peppers with hummus.
- When dining out, ask for a side of veggies instead of fries.
F-Words Tip: Make half your plate produce – it’s one of the easiest habits you can build for long-term health.
3. Make Dinner Plant-Focused. This doesn’t mean you have to go vegetarian – just make vegetables the star of the show.
Try this:
- Build your meal around a big roasted veggie bowl, hearty soup, or colorful stir-fry.
- Try swaps like cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or spaghetti squash.
- Roast a sheet pan full of veggies on Sunday and mix them into your dinners all week.
The more colors on your plate, the more antioxidants your body gets – and that’s your natural armor against aging and disease.
4 .Snack Smart. Snacking can be a game-changer if you choose foods that fuel you.
Try this:
- Keep fresh fruit on your counter and pre-cut veggies front and center in the fridge.
- Pair fruit with protein or healthy fats such as and apple with almond butter or berries with Greek yogurt.
- Use frozen grapes or cherries as a naturally sweet dessert.
Pro Tip: Visibility matters – when fruits and veggies are easy to see and grab, you’re far more likely to eat them.
5. Sneak Them In. Sometimes, the best way to get more plants in is to not even notice them.
Try this:
- Add pureed carrots, spinach, or zucchini to sauces, soups, and casseroles.
- Blend leafy greens into smoothies – spinach, kale or even cauliflower rice blends right in.
- Try plant-based swaps like lentil pasta or cauliflower mashed “potatoes.”
You’ll be amazed at how easy it becomes when you stop overthinking it and just build little habits that add up.
Eating more fruits and vegetables isn’t about restriction – it’s about abundance. The more colorful and plant-rich your plate, the more energy, confidence, and glow you bring to every area of your life.
Remember: your health is your greatest accessory. When you nourish your body well, everything else – your mood, your mindset, your metabolism – begins to shine.
