VEGGIE BAGS

A simple idea w/ the power to change your life.

Veggie Bags.
Make them every week.
You will automatically eat healthier.

Chop up your fav veggies + store in individual bags in the fridge + snack on them. That’s it.

I got the idea from Cindy, my famous health writer friend. She’s been making these bags weekly for the past 3 years, so I interviewed her for the pro-tips below and I added some of my own ideas, too:

Pro-Tip #1: Use veggies that last the longest without getting slimy. Like: carrots, rainbow carrots, celery, peapods, green beans, radishes, mini bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, grape tomatoes. Veggies like cucumbers, jicama, zucchini, and regular cut bell peppers get slimy too fast.

Pro-Tip #2: Pick 3 types of veggies each week. Vary your weekly choices to prevent boredom.

Pro-Tip #3: Use sandwich size bags. Snack bags are too small and quart size are overwhelming.

Pro-Tip #4: No dip is needed because they are surprisingly satisfying without. If you are a die-hard dipper you can use guac, nut butter, or healthy ranch.

Pro-Tip #5: Stir fry lovers. DUMP bags into a frying pan with peanut sauce. Serve on brown rice topped w/ chopped peanuts & green onion. Quickest. dinner. ever.

Pro-Tip #6: Salad eaters. CHOP up a bag to toss into your greens. Salad has never been simpler.

Pro-Tip #7: Try eco-friendly silicone stasher bags instead of plastic.

Try this out this week and let me know if you eat more veggies (pretty sure you will). The convenience is a game changer.

Originally published at dawnjacksonblatner.com.