By now you should understand how important it is for you to get at least five servings of vegetables and fruits every single day. But maybe you aren't convinced, yet. A lot of people end up coming up with crazy excuses for why they shouldn't bother eating fruits and vegetables. The following is a list of some of the most common results that people find in order to reason their way out of reaching for vegetables and fruits and other healthy foods. Excuses are generally quite easy to make, but if you explore the concept a little, you may find that you can reach your goals for healthy habits much sooner when you bust through the excuses.
First Excuse: You aren't buying enough fruits and vegetables because you think they're costly and will spoil before you can eat them.
Bust the Excuse: Buy your vegetables and fruits when they are fresh and in season. Not only are they going to be cheaper, but they are also going to be at the peak of their flavor. Consider the fact that you are getting foods that are dense in nutrients and that your body is craving as they are full of minerals and vitamins. Fresh fruits and vegetables are certainly much better buys than cookies, chips and soda, which are the things that we buy no matter what the costs are.
You can also buy ripe and unripe items simultaneously. Buy fresh, yellow bananas and unripened green ones so that you have some that you can eat now, and some that will be ready in a few days. You should also keep your fruits and vegetables available in places where you look for food so that you are much more likely to eat them before they have a chance to spoil.
Second Excuse: Vegetables and fruits are too difficult or too time consuming to prepare.
Bust the Excuse: Take advantage of the fruit and salad bar in your local grocery, as here you will find plenty of fruits and vegetables that have already been prepare for you. You can eat them as a snack or you can toss them together in order to create a salad without taking a lot of time. You can also stock up on canned and frozen varieties of vegetables and fruits as they are quite simple to prepare in the microwave. Frozen varieties offer similar nutritional values as fresh varieties, and frozen varieties are often generally better at locking in the nutrients as well, especially in comparison to fresh fruits and vegetables that are allowed to sit for a period of days and that are no longer very fresh. When you buy canned vegetables, look for low sodium varieties, and when buying canned fruits, look for lite, low-sugar or light syrup versions for the best health benefits.
You may also want to consider washing, slicing and dicing your fruits and vegetables ahead of time. Store them in a clear container in your fridge where you can easily find them and use them throughout the day as snacks.
Photo Credits: epSos.de
Originally posted 2009-08-27 03:44:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Related Posts -
The New Glucose Revolution By Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller, Thomas M.S. Wolever, Kaye Foster-Powell, Stephen Colagiuri, Thomas Wolever Anytime it takes five people to write one book, you’ve got to wonder whether the subject matter is really difficult, or if there was a shortage of available projects on the market. The New Glucose Revolution tackles a pretty complex subject, but we failed to see how five people were...... -
Quick Tips for Healthy Weight Loss pt 1 Here is a handful of quick tips that will help you achieve healthy, natural and permanent weight loss. 1 - Researchers have conducted a study talking about how eating fewer meals may relate to weight loss, and what they found is that people that do not get a healthy breakfast...... -
A Healthy Halloween (Tips for Sticking to a Diet) Halloween is not one of the holidays that people regard as a diet breaking holiday, but that is because most people do not anticipate eating as much candy as they end up doing by the time the season is over. There are ways to have a completely healthy Halloween holiday,...... -
Bento Weight Loss - It's all About Portion Control There is a revolution that is going right now, in families especially and individuals as they begin to make their own choices regarding meals. Bento boxes are small lap-top style lunch boxes with dividers that allow you to sort small portions of food into each divider, creating a unique lunch....... -
Grocery Shopping for Better Health pt 2 This is part 2 in a 4 part series about knowing how to read labels and excel at grocery shopping for the purpose of losing weight and getting yourself healthy in every way. Learning how to master grocery shopping is not difficult once you are aware of what to look......
Related Websites -
Fitting in a Variety of Fruits Let's face it - a lot of people just don't like to eat a lot of different fruits. Even though I've tried a couple of fruit hacks, I still don't get enough fruit in my diet. But, there is no denying that fruit is essential for good nutritional health. And,...... -
Save Money with Fast Food Value Menus [/caption]I have to admit it... I eat at fast food restaurants. I've tried to avoid them in an attempt to be more healthy, but time and again I find myself gravitating towards food that is fast, cheap, and tastes good. (My taste buds are not the most refined.) As one...... -
What’s Eating Our Kids? Fears About ‘Bad’ Foods The New York Times has a story about children who are becoming fearful of “bad food” because of parents who overemphasize the importance of eating healthy. While we eat mostly organic food and very little meat, we do not restrict any foods from our children's diet. We want them...... - 10 Most Popular Posts From 2008. OK, so the list is a couple of weeks late, but really...who's counting? So without further ado, here is the list of the most popular posts from 2008 based on page views and comments left. If you happened to miss some of them, be sure to check them out: 1.......
- Is It A Good Time To Invest In Real Estate? Even though I've experienced phenomenal returns in real estate, I think its getting exceedingly difficult to invest in that asset class. If you're flipping houses and you have a good buying and selling system in place, then the story is different, but thats probably your full-time job. If you a......
- Seedlings Vegetables Fruits Plants, Seeds Bulbs Gardening Plants Yard, Garden Outdoor Living
- International Foods Food & Wine Home Store
- Vegetables Fruits Plants, Seeds Bulbs Gardening Plants Yard, Garden Outdoor Living
- Vegetables Food & Wine Home Store
- Plants Vegetables Fruits Plants, Seeds Bulbs Gardening Plants Yard, Garden Outdoor Living
Time the change your life? No longer content to live a sedentary lifestyle and revel in couch potatoism? Click here to download the 31 page the 100% FREE eBook "How to Lose Weight and Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle."
Categories:
Meals, Weight Loss Journal, alternative ideas, food, snacking
Tags:
1 comment so far ↓
You’re absolutely right. There should be no excuses in getting the proper amount of fruits and vegetables daily. I was faced with the same challenge about 2 months ago and I picked up a book on vegetable blends and juicing. Juicing is a great way to consume a healthy amount of vegatables daily.
Leave a Comment