Tips for Sneaking in More Fruits and Veggies into Holiday Dishes

When it comes to nutrition, how are you doing? Do you feel like you get enough fruits 
and vegetables into your diet? Some people who are trying to learn to become more 
health conscious find it very difficult to eat well during the holidays. If you have been 
looking for a way to get more of what you need from the food you eat, then you will be 
excited to see that this article will be sharing some idea on how you can sneak more 
fruits and vegetables in your holiday dishes.

Special Salads

There are a number of salads that incorporate fruit into them such as the notorious 
waldorf salad. This salad is made of mayonnaise, apples, raisins, berries and other 
fruits. These can be a great and even fun way to get your extra fruits in, but if the 
waldorf doesn’t tickle your taste buds, you can also try something a little more relaxed 
like the brussels sprouts slaw that uses thinly sliced brussels sprouts, tossed in a light 
dressing with cranberries and parmesan cheese. Mincing and dicing the vegetables into 
very small pieces can also go a long way for this purpose. 
	
Rice Dishes

Rice dishes are great for dinners, and they accommodate the addition of vegetables 
very well. Few people have a serious issue with things like Spanish rice, and it usually 
will contain up to 3 different types of vegetables. Cutting your vegetables to sizes 
around a quarter of an inch can add rich flavor and a beautiful aesthetic that has the 
potential attract even the pickiest of eaters. 

Soups

This is one of the best ways to get your vegetables if you have trouble eating them. 
When a soup is made it boils the contents until they are very soft. This could be very 
advantageous for people who don’t like to eat vegetables much because this gives them 
the benefit of the vegetables without having them have to sit and chew on them. In a 
soup, the broth becomes the carrier of the nutrients. 

Smoothies 

Are you looking for a healthy way to start your day, while busy preparing a holiday 
meal? If so, you can get both fruits and veggies by making a smoothie. This is a lot 
healthier than making a batch of cinnamon rolls, and reduces the guilt later in the day 
when you indulge in all those taste holiday meals.
 

