We all know we should be eating at least five servings of fresh fruit and veggies each and every day, but how many of us actually do?

With increasingly busy and stressed lives, get enough veggies can easily be pushed to the bottom of your priority list!

However, it’s easier than may you think to ensure that you’re eating all the nutrients, vitamins and delish veggies that you need! Here are our top tips to help you squeeze in some quality veggie time each and every day…

Frozen Veggies: Keep a bag of frozen veggies in your freezer. They are just as good as fresh ones and much more convenient. Whether you have stir-fry mixes, mixed veggies or individual bags of peat etc, make sure you remember to add them to dishes such as curries and stir-frys.

Mushrooms: These bad boys are not only delicious, but super versatile. Use them to make a chunky sauce for meats, add to pasta and stir-frys, or eat raw with salad.

Canned Sweetcorn: Just one simple can will help create a great base for easy fritters. Simply drain and mix into a batter with flour and an egg, and then leave the rest up to your imagination, adding whatever you please!

Carrots: Add diced carrot to any dish that contains onion and garlic – it will add flavour and help to get your veggie
count up! Also a great snack when sliced and eaten on their own or with dips.

Silverbeet: You’ve probably noticed an abundance of silverbeet at your local supermarket lately – this is the time of year when silverbeet is abundant. This fab green, leafy veg is delicious when added to frittatas, pies, stir fries and even
pasta. Also just as good when steamed or boiled and eaten on its own.

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