Although fruits and vegetables are accessible, throughout the year it’s common for people to consume less of them during the winter season. The colder weather tends to make us crave comforting foods. If you can relate here are a suggestions, on how to incorporate winter produce into your diet.
Add Side Salads to Your Meals
An easy way to use all those winter veggies you keep picking up is to have side salads with your meals. The salads ensure you get your greens each day and will add more bulk to your meals. Just make it a point to have a small salad every time you make dinner, and try to add at least 2-3 veggies to the salad. Fresh veggies like carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers all go great with salads.
Make Soup or Chili
It is extremely easy to hide fruits and vegetables in soups and chilis, where even your pickiest child will love it. If you want to eat more winter produce, but have some picky eaters in the house, just sneak it in your soups. Whether you are making a big pot of beef chili, vegetable soup, or even a cream-based soup, you can sneak in veggies like spinach or kale, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and bell peppers, and nobody will notice it’s there.
Add Fruits to Your Salads
There is no reason you can’t have fruit in your salad! Many winter fruits pair beautifully with salads, including pears, apples, cranberries, and pomegranates. The great thing about this is that it is can help with any sugar cravings you might have in the winter and help to reduce how many sweets you consume. With fruit on your salad, just switch to a lighter dressing like a vinaigrette or balsamic dressing, instead of ranch or blue cheese.
Holiday Sides All Winter Long
You can savor your holiday dinner side dishes throughout the winter not just during the festive season! Consider indulging in options, like mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes green bean casserole Brussels sprouts or a delightful combination of green beans and carrots. These nutritious choices are readily available, during winter. Can truly elevate your meal experience. Pair them with succulent ham, turkey or even chicken for a family feast that will evoke the spirit of holiday celebrations each time you gather around the table.