National Fruit and Vegetable Day

Tips to eat more fruit and vegetables

Want more fruit and vegetables on your plate, but could use some inspiration? You are not alone! With these 5 tips, you will not only make it easier, but also tastier and more fun. Think of a fresh smoothie in the morning or a colourful drinks board with raw vegetables and dip. In the run-up to Vegetable and Fruit Day on 9 October, these tips will help you eat just a little more fruit and vegetables in a day.

Boost your morning
A good breakfast is the perfect start to your day. Add some fruit to your yoghurt or oatmeal and you'll get an instant dose of vitamins. Prefer something drinkable? Mix berries, banana or strawberries into a smoothie and you will start your day full of energy.

Have a healthy snack in between
Between lunch and dinner you often get hungry. The perfect time for a healthy snack! Choose, for example, cucumber with hummus or apple segments with sultanas. Your afternoon dip will disappear in no time.

Spice it up
Spice up vegetables with herbs or a fresh sauce. Broccoli with cheese sauce, cauliflower with paprika or a creamy vegetable soup, there are so many possibilities. Vegetables also work well raw: try snacking on vegetables with dip, such as sweet pointed peppers or carrots. Tasty, healthy and festive!

Fruity surprises
Fruit combines surprisingly well with savoury dishes. Think mango in a curry, apple in bobotie or peach in a salad. A fruit-based salsa or chutney also gives your meal that little bit extra. So fruit becomes a seasoning that takes your dishes to the next level.

Smart swaps
With an ever-growing range of vegetable products, it is even easier to eat more vegetables. Replace your ordinary wrap with a vegetable wrap, make courgetti (courgette spaghetti) or choose cauliflower rice as the basis for your wok dish. That way, you can enjoy extra vegetables in a simple way.