One of the biggest mistakes people make is trying to get without including vegetables in their diet. In fact, vegetables give you fiber, which bulks you up calories to your body. Vegetables give you vitamins and minerals that help you absorb nutrients from the other foods you’re eating, and antioxidants for boosting your immune system to stay strong before and after tough workouts.
Instructions
1. Include at least 2 cups of vegetables in your diet each day. Though you want to spread these vegetables over at least three meals, you should be eating four to six meals a day, one every 3 hours.
2. Eat a wide variety to get stronger muscles with vegetables. Mix in asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, green beans, mushrooms, onions, peppers (green, yellow, orange and red), spinach, squash and zucchini.
3. Find creative ways of flavoring your vegetables without adding fat. Instead of sautéing them in oil, try steaming them on top of the stove or roasting them in the oven. Sprinkle with a salt-free seasoning blend. Other flavorings to experiment with include garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, basil, rosemary and dill.
4. Eat raw vegetables as snacks. Try sprinkling them with a dressing of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar flavored with garlic powder, pepper and dill, or your own creative concoction.
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