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8 easy ways to eat more greens

Tired of tossed salad? There are other ways to get the leafy vegetables your body needs.


LearnHealthy eating8 easy ways to eat more greens
Breakfast: omelets
Breakfast: smoothies
Breakfast: oatmeal
Lunch: vegetable soup
Lunch: lettuce wraps
Dinner: veggie noodles
Dinner: turkey burger
Snack: kale chips

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A healthy diet should include a variety of vegetables in an array of colors—dark green, for sure, but also red, orange, yellow, and purple. In fact, the United States Department of Agriculture guidelines recommend that adults get two to three cups on a daily basis. That may seem daunting, but eating more greens and other veggies doesn’t have to be a complicated culinary task. You also don’t have to eat an entire crown of broccoli or crunch your way through a huge salad at every meal.

Adding spinach, kale, and romaine into the dishes you already enjoy can give them a healthy boost—and you may not even be able to taste the difference.

Greens are low in calories and help keep your body hydrated. They're also loaded with vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A and K as well as manganese. Check out these easy (and delicious) ways to sneak more greens into your meals.

Written by Taylor Lupo.
Medically reviewed by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.February, 2024
Updated onAugust, 2026
Written by Taylor Lupo.
Medically reviewed by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.February, 2024
Updated onAugust, 2026
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