{"id":291,"date":"2015-06-17T17:41:03","date_gmt":"2015-06-17T22:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stagingtops.org\/wellness-wednesdays\/?p=291"},"modified":"2017-05-18T11:54:41","modified_gmt":"2017-05-18T16:54:41","slug":"happy-eat-your-vegetables-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/happy-eat-your-vegetables-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Eat Your Vegetables Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you\u2019re following a gluten-free meal plan, a strict vegetarian or vegan, or you\u2019re a fan of the primal or paleo diet, I think we can all agree on these three words: vegetables are awesome. They\u2019re so awesome, in fact, that they have their own day – Wednesday, June 17, is Eat Your Vegetables Day.<\/p>\n

I like the fact that vegetables do an effortless job of keeping it real. They don\u2019t need flashy packaging, or in-your-face claims. They just are what they are and they\u2019re fantastic for your waistline and overall health. But, despite all of their awesomeness, only 27 percent of Americans eat the recommended servings of vegetables. And, even if you eat vegetables regularly, it\u2019s easy to get stuck in a routine with buying the same veggies, or preparing them the same way week after week. In honor of Eat Your Vegetables Day, try these tips to keep your veggie habits fresh:<\/p>\n