The Best Ways to Sneak Veggies Into Every Meal, Says Expert

… So You Can Look and Feel Healthier! By Jen Maldonado We're going to let you in on some very important information—less than 10% of Americans consume the recommended 2.5-3 cups of vegetables per day. That means there's likely a good chance you're not eating enough veggies in your diet. We get it, though—veggies aren't necessarily the most exciting food option around. But they do pack a ton of health benefits, including key vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that your body needs. They also keep you fuller longer and support good gut health (thank you, fiber!), and they even reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, according to Freshly research and development chef Audrey Sweetwood. You should actively add veggies to your daily mix of meals—and doing so is much easier than you may think. It all depends on how you eat them. Need some help figuring out where to start? Well, Sweetwood dished up her best tips and tricks so you can easily add more veggies to your diet—in the tastiest ways, of course!    READ THE FULL ARTICLE    Latest Grocery & Healthy Eating News You might think caffeinated coffee is bad for your heart health, but researchers uncovered one serious side effect of decaf that leaves us wondering which is worse. Costco fans, we talked to registered dietitians to learn which options are the healthiest to go for next time you hit up the food court post-shopping.  This class of vegetables is known for its health-promoting status, and they’re by far the best to eat, according to a dietitian.  If you're on a diet, you could be adapting some unhealthy eating habits that are wrecking your body.  What's In Our Cart?   It's chicken noodle soup taste test time! We shopped for 10 different chicken noodle soups to help you figure out which option is best. That way, you know exactly what to look for the next time you want a tasty bowl of hot soup.   THE BEST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP   What To Cook This Week   Orange Blossom Julep Recipe Cheers to Lipton Iced Tea, who ponied up with Eron Plevan, head mixologist at Louisville's Gold Bar, to create this modern, better-for-you twist on the classic mint julep cocktail recipe. This concoction looks to honey—not sugar—for its sweet character. What you’ll need: bourbon, honey, Lipton Herbal Orange Blossom Iced Tea, orange slices, and mint   GET THE RECIPE   What's Trending On Social Media   Going #plantbased looks yummy, thanks to staff writer Amanda McDonald's daily meal plan. Here’s what she eats in a day!   FOLLOW US NOW FOR MORE!   About Contact Us FAQs Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Preferences © 2021 Galvanized Media, All Rights Reserved.