If you would like to add more fruit and vegetables into your diet, try washing and preparing them straight away when first purchased so that they are ready to cook. To make a meal, simply grab a handful or two of your favourite pre-prepped vegetables and add to everyday dinners like casseroles, pasta, curries, or roasts. Similarly, stir fry these with soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sesame oil, ginger and garlic and serve with brown rice or noodles and your choice of protein for a 10-minute meal!
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- Items such as carrots and parsnips can brown if exposed to air, so be sure to store in an airtight container (or cover with water) to prevent this.
Another 5-a-day recipe is to make a vibrant, nutrient-packed salad with chopped cucumber, celery, tomatoes, bell pepper and lettuce. Dress with a little olive oil, lemon juice and thyme and serve alongside pasta dishes, homemade curries, jacket potatoes or in sandwiches and wraps.
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- Liven up a salad by adding grated carrot, radish, avocado, spring onions, sweetcorn, olives. Experiment with different salad leaves to find your favourite; soft, peppery rocket, watercress, baby spinach, mild butterhead, crunchy sweetheart all offer different flavours and textures. Up the nutrition content by added a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts, pumpkin, sunflower or sesame seeds.
