Struggling to eat your veggies? Here’s how to make it easier (and more enjoyable).
No matter what type of lifestyle you follow, there’s one piece of advice that’s stood the test of time:
eat your veggies. 🥕
And while that sounds simple enough, the reality is—it can be a struggle sometimes.
Maybe you’re not a huge fan of certain vegetables.
Maybe you find them boring, hard to prepare, or easy to forget about when life gets busy.
Here’s the good news:
You don’t have to be perfect. You just need to find what works for you—and take small, sustainable steps toward eating more of them.
Progress over perfection
We all have different taste buds.
Some people love broccoli and Brussels sprouts, while others can’t stand them but enjoy carrots, green beans, or cucumbers.
The goal isn’t to force yourself to choke down veggies you hate.
It’s to find what you like, experiment a little and make small tweaks to include more vegetables in your day.
Remember: it’s about progress, not perfection. Even adding one extra serve of veggies a day is a win.
Simple ways to add more veggies without overhauling your meals
The easiest way to eat more vegetables is by building on what you’re already doing.
Here are a few super simple ideas:
If you already make sandwiches for lunch, add a few slices of tomato, cucumber, or some fresh lettuce.
If you enjoy smoothies, toss in a handful of spinach — you won't even taste it.
If you’re cooking pasta sauce, bulk it up with extra mushrooms, capsicum (bell pepper), zucchini, or whatever veggies you have on hand.
If you’re roasting a tray of protein, add in some chopped carrots, green beans, or Brussels sprouts alongside.
One thing I personally love to do?
Batch cook my veggies in advance.
It clears out space in the fridge (bonus!) and gives me ready-to-go veggies to serve with lunches and dinners all week long.
It’s one less thing to think about—and trust me, it makes hitting your nutrition goals feel so much easier.
Why getting more veggies matters
Aside from helping you hit your daily fibre goals, veggies are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support:
Energy levels
Gut health
Immune function
Skin health
Fat loss and overall wellbeing
If you’re working towards a fat loss goal or trying to build a healthier, more balanced diet, eating a variety of vegetables is one of the simplest but most impactful habits you can build.
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Final thought:
Get curious. Try different veggies. Find ways to add them into meals you already love.
Small, consistent steps add up to big changes over time.
You’ve got this!
What works long term:
Fat loss is simple on paper — but applying it to real life can feel anything but.
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You don’t have to guess. You don’t have to cut out your favourite foods. And you definitely don’t have to do it alone.
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