7 Creative Ways to Work More Leafy Green Vegetables into Your Diet

There can be a lot of conflicting information when it comes to diet and nutrition, but there's one thing everyone agrees on:  leafy green vegetables are good for you, and the vast majority of us would benefit from getting more of these powerhouse, nutrient-packed foods in our daily diet. 

Leafy greens (e.g.:  spinach, kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, etc.) provide a wide array of nutritional benefits.   These vegetables are loaded with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrient, polyphenols, antioxidants, and fibre. In short, they have all the good stuff your body needs for health and vitality.  And leafy greens are typically low in calories, so they're ideal for anyone trying to manage their weight. 

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But what if you're not a fan of these vegetables?  Maybe you don't like the taste, or you're bored with preparing them the same way day after day.  You're in luck!  These power-packed vegetables are also incredibly versatile, making it easy to work them into a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes.
 
Here are 7 creative ways to work more leafy green vegetables into your diet.

Omelettes:
Simply chop up your leafy green of choice and add it in when preparing your omelette.  It will taste great, and the added substance from the greens will keep you going for hours, making this a great meal option for any meal of the day.
 
Sandwiches and wraps:
Simply take your usual sandwich or wrap, and add some leafy greens to it. The greens can go in as full leaves, or chopped into smaller pieces, depending on how prominent or hidden you want their flavour to be.
 
Salads:
Change things up by swapping out your usual choice of lettuce for other greens.  Many greens, like baby spinach and radicchio, taste great raw.
 
Stir-fry blends:
Take your stir fry to the next level nutrition-wise and taste-wise, by adding some leafy greens to it.  This is a great way to try leafy green vegetables you might be unfamiliar with, like Chinese broccoli and bok choy.
 
Casseroles:
Take your usual casserole recipe and simply add some leafy greens to it.  Tasty and easy! 
 
Soups and stews:
Once you've prepared your soup or stew, add in some leafy greens shortly before serving.  Especially in the case of thinner soups and stews, this is a great way to add some bulk to the meal, so you come away feeling full and satisfied.
 
Smoothies:
When it comes to smoothies, the options are endless.  You can take your usual smoothie and add a handful of leafy greens to it.  Or, you can make a smoothie based entirely from leafy greens.  The latter option works well as part of a detox program, as it's light and easy to digest, while providing your body with a high concentration of nutrients as you cut back on other foods.