Eat green

Not only is it National Nutrition Month, but many will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day!  Don't drink green beer, eat more green vegetables!  Below are a handful of tips to eat more veggies throughout the year.At Breakfast:

• Toss chopped peppers, onions, spinach or broccoli into an omelet (all can be purchased frozen)
• Add salsa to a breakfast burrito (eggs, whole wheat tortilla, shredded cheese)
• Enjoy a grilled tomato, spinach and cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread

For Snacks:

• Munch on celery sticks and peanut butter or hummus
• Pair hummus with grape tomatoes, cucumber slices or pepper strips
• Snack on baked tortilla chips and salsa
• Wrap a slice of lean turkey or ham in a large lettuce leaf

At Lunch:

• Add grilled chicken or salmon to a large tossed salad
• Add leftover green beans, kale, beets, broccoli or cooked carrots to your salad
• Steam mixed vegetables, peas or Brussels sprouts in a microwave for 2 minutes in 1 Tbsp. water. Season with garlic, salt and pepper.
• Pack radishes, cucumbers or snap peas to snack on mid-afternoon.
• Add spinach, peppers, onions, mushrooms and extra tomatoes to pizza

For Dinner:

• Microwave frozen carrots, broccoli or green beans for 2-3 minutes and toss in a small amount of olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper
• Toss steamed, fresh green beans or asparagus in lemon juice, garlic and a little salt
• Sautee’ cole slaw mix (cabbage and carrots) and onions in canola oil or low sodium chicken broth and serve as a side dish.
• Grill or steam fresh asparagus, then drizzle it with olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Steam broccoli and top it with fresh lemon juice and ½ tsp. minced garlic.
• Add cooked peas to macaroni and cheese, tuna casserole or other dish
• Place chicken breast in a crockpot and pour 2 cans low sodium chicken broth over it + 2 cans water. Chop carrots, celery, and onions and add it to the chicken. Cook all day over low heat, then chop the chicken up into small pieces and serve over rice.