Top 10 Fruit and Vegetable Dieting Tips

There’s no doubt about it; changing your eating habits and making healthier food choices can be tricky. It can seem even more challenging if you’re planning on getting the whole family involved.

There is, however, a simple way to make a big difference to your eating habits – and your weight. Fruit and vegetables are chock full of fibre, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals which can help with weight-loss. Simply including more of these colourful foods in your diet is a sure-fire way to improve your health and your weight.

Read on for our guide to the 10 best fruit and vegetable dieting tips for a healthier and happier you.

1) Variety for Vitality

Adding a salad to your evening meal will instantly boost your nutrient intake. Lettuce is low in calories and highly nutritious, particularly the green or purple leaf varieties. Add chopped pepper, radishes, cucumber and tomatoes to spruce up your salad.

2) Fresh is Best

While frozen and tinned fruit and vegetables are ideal when fresh produce isn’t available, fresh is definitely best for boosting your nutrient intake. Planning your weekly meals and snacks in advance will help you to make the most of fresh produce.

3) Breakfast Berries

A great way to get one of your five-a-day is to top your breakfast bowl with fruit such as fresh berries or a banana. Fresh fruit or vegetable juices are also handy for an easy nutritious boost in the morning.

4) ‘Ave an Avocado

This unique fruit is one the best things you can eat for weight-loss and better health. High in nutrients with a rich flavour and texture, avocados can be a delicious addition to a range of dishes.

5) Salad Side Dish

Adding a salad to your evening meal will instantly boost your nutrient intake. Lettuce is low in calories and highly nutritious, particularly the green or purple leaf varieties. Add chopped pepper, radishes, cucumber and tomatoes to spruce up your salad.

6) Don’t Skip A Beet

Beetroot is packed-full of nutritional goodness, but is often overlooked. This sweet vegetable has been proven to lower blood pressure and may help to fight heart disease. Add beetroot to your salads, bakes and pasta dishes to feel more up-beet – or simply try V8’s V-Fusion Raspberry & Beetroot juice.

7) Grab a Grapefruit

Fancy a snack? Choose Grapefruit! This colourful fruit is fantastic for boosting heart health, and contains a powerhouse of nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A and lycopene.

8) Smoothie Does It

Smoothies are a really handy for a quick and easy dose of fruit and vegetables. Simply choose your favourite varieties and whizz them up for an explosion of flavour. Even easier is a freshly prepared fruit and vegetable juice, such as V8’s V-Fusion Passionfruit, Mango & Carrot Juice. A single 150ml glass provides two of your five-a-day!

9) Fill Up On Fibre

Eating fresh fruit is one of the best ways to boost your fibre intake, which is key for maintaining a healthy weight. Berries and citrus fruits are low in calories but help to fill you up, so stock up on tangerines, oranges, strawberries and blueberries for daytime snacks.

10) Spill the Beans

Beans are your best friends when it comes to upping your vegetable intake. Chickpeas, white beans and kidney beans are high in fibre, protein and B vitamins, and can be added to a range of recipes.

Looking for simple, nutritious recipes to help your family eat more fruit and vegetables? Check out our recipe section for delicious V8 juice-inspired creations.

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