How to Eat More Fruits and Veggies

Incorporating more produce in your diet.

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Get Plenty Every Day - Eating seven or more servings of fruits and veggies per day can reduce our risk of death by a whopping 42 percent compared to those who didn’t eat any produce, says a new study. But that’s easier said than done. Read these tips on incorporating more produce into your diet. By Kellee Terrell (Photo: Jasmina/Getty Images)

Why It Matters - In addition to prolonging our lives, fruits and vegetables can help improve the quality of our health. It reduces our risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, obesity, cancers and eye problems. It can also stabilize your blood sugar and keep your appetite in check. (Photo: Chris Radburn/PA Photos /Landov)

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Why It Matters - In addition to prolonging our lives, fruits and vegetables can help improve the quality of our health. It reduces our risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, obesity, cancers and eye problems. It can also stabilize your blood sugar and keep your appetite in check. (Photo: Chris Radburn/PA Photos /Landov)

In Sight, In Mind - You know the phrase, “Out of sight, out of mind.” Same goes with where you place produce in your kitchen. Try leaving bananas and apples out in the open so you’re encouraged to eat them. Also, leave veggies that don’t need to be stored in the fridge in plan site, so you reach for them instead of something fattening. (Photo: Hans Wiedl/Landov)

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In Sight, In Mind - You know the phrase, “Out of sight, out of mind.” Same goes with where you place produce in your kitchen. Try leaving bananas and apples out in the open so you’re encouraged to eat them. Also, leave veggies that don’t need to be stored in the fridge in plan site, so you reach for them instead of something fattening. (Photo: Hans Wiedl/Landov)

Try Juicing - Using a home juicer with fresh unsweetened produce, can definitely help you increase your fruit and veggie intake with the foods that you love. And it all tastes pretty good. Throw in some kale, apples, orange and ginger! Try these juicing recipes here. (Photo: James and James/Getty Images)

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Try Juicing - Using a home juicer with fresh unsweetened produce, can definitely help you increase your fruit and veggie intake with the foods that you love. And it all tastes pretty good. Throw in some kale, apples, orange and ginger! Try these juicing recipes here. (Photo: James and James/Getty Images)

The Greener, the Better - The greener the leaves, the more nutritious they are. So skip on whiter iceberg lettuce and opt for spinach, arugula or kale.  (Photo: Chalotte Observer/MCT /Landov)

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Upgrade Your Salad - Instead of eating an Iceberg lettuce salad with croutons, opt for dark leafy greens such as spinach or kale, topped with brightly colored red, yellow and orange vegetables from peppers and tomatoes. Throw in some mushrooms, cucumbers and avocado, too. (Photo: Chalotte Observer/MCT /Landov)

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Stir-Fry It Up - Another great and easy way to eat more veggies is to cook more stir-fry meals at home. You can chop up all kinds of vegetables, and even try with lean meat or meat free. In the end, it’s delicious and filling. (Photo: courtesy Meatless Monday)

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Stir-Fry It Up - Another great and easy way to eat more veggies is to cook more stir-fry meals at home. You can chop up all kinds of vegetables, and even try with lean meat or meat free. In the end, it’s delicious and filling. (Photo: courtesy Meatless Monday)

Substitute This for That - When eating out, instead of eating high carb potatoes, try getting something else in its place. We love our French fries, but keep healthier options in mind, like a side of grilled asparagus.(Photo: Nicole S. Young/Getty Images)

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Substitute This for That - When eating out, instead of eating high carb potatoes, try getting something else in its place. We love our French fries, but keep healthier options in mind, like a side of grilled asparagus.(Photo: Nicole S. Young/Getty Images)

Get Your Sauté On - Discover the yumminess of veggies sautéed in olive oil, garlic and spices. Not to mention the art of roasting vegetables, too, can turn Brussels sprouts into the best tasting thing on earth. These methods of cooking can make it easier and tastier.  (Photo: Iain Bagwell/Getty Images)

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Get Your Sauté On - Discover the yumminess of veggies sautéed in olive oil, garlic and spices. Not to mention the art of roasting vegetables, too, can turn Brussels sprouts into the best tasting thing on earth. These methods of cooking can make it easier and tastier.  (Photo: Iain Bagwell/Getty Images)

Mix It Up - Why recreate the wheel? Add veggies to meals that you already love. Try adding chopped and sautéed veggies to your scrambled eggs, spaghetti sauce, pizza and even lasagna. Be creative with it. (Photo: Alexandra Grablewski/Getty Images)

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Mix It Up - Why recreate the wheel? Add veggies to meals that you already love. Try adding chopped and sautéed veggies to your scrambled eggs, spaghetti sauce, pizza and even lasagna. Be creative with it. (Photo: Alexandra Grablewski/Getty Images)

Make It Fun - Stepping outside of your produce comfort zone is a great way to try new things, which is important if you get tired of eating spinach every day. Next time you are at the store, walk through the fruit and vegetable isle to see what else is in store. (Photo: Andrew Bret Wallis/Getty Images)

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Make It Fun - Stepping outside of your produce comfort zone is a great way to try new things, which is important if you get tired of eating spinach every day. Next time you are at the store, walk through the fruit and vegetable isle to see what else is in store. (Photo: Andrew Bret Wallis/Getty Images)

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Try Meatless Monday - Eating more veggies and fruits doesn’t mean that you can’t eat meat. But try Meatless Monday—going one day out of the week without eating meat. That way you are encouraged to really step outside the box and eat more produce for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  (Photo: Getty Images/Image Source)