Written by: Miriam Hahn, Executive Contributor
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As a wellness coach, one of the most common questions people ask me is, what is one healthy lifestyle habit they should change in order to help prevent disease. There are so many things that contribute to our overall health, but an easy way to answer that question is to simply eat more plants!
The Standard American Diet typically can look like this: eggs and toast for breakfast, a turkey sandwich for lunch, chicken and a salad for dinner. While that might sound healthy to some, the amount of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber, and antioxidants found in this diet is insufficient to fuel our body efficiently and prevent disease.
According to Web MD and many others specializing in plant-based eating, the anti-cancer diet should include ten servings of produce per day. This is easy to do with a little planning and focus.
Here are five easy ways to incorporate more produce into your daily diet:
1. Make smoothies – You can pack in at least 3-5 of your servings in just one smoothie. Even though you are blending it, you are still getting all of the fiber. Try wild blueberries, banana, spinach, dates, and ground flaxseed.
2. Experiment with savory breakfasts – Try a tofu scramble, sweet potato toast, or savory oats for a delicious start to your day (check out my Instagram for these recipes).
3. Meal prep a big pot of soup – Make a big soup batch on a weekend to have all week and add to your meals. Find a soup recipe packed with veggies for the biggest bang for your buck.
4. Eat buddha bowls – Eating a wide variety of produce (eating the rainbow) is easy with a colorful buddha bowl. To round it out, combine roasted veggies, raw veggies, beans, a grain, lots of greens, and top with pumpkin seeds.
5. Snack on produce – Some simple ideas are: fruit with dairy-free yogurt, apples and peanut butter, kale chips, and jicama sticks with guacamole.
Remember that small daily changes add up to big results over time. You have more control over your health than you think!
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Miriam Hahn, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Miriam Hahn is the owner of YouCare-SelfCare, a private wellness practice, specializing in plant-based lifestyle and disease prevention. She is a certified wellness coach and a graduate of the Cornell University Plant-Based Nutrition Program.
Miriam has helped thousands of people live a vibrant life through her in-person and online wellness and cooking courses. She offers recipe development and food photography to brands as well as wellness workshops to organizations.
