Forget the recommended daily five, make it a daily ten instead. Unfortunately, the way we consume our veggies—over cooked, fried and mushed up—makes it a poor nutritional choice. Mentally divide your plate into two. One half should be the amount of vegetables you should eat with every meal. The more colorful the veggie or fruit the higher its fiber and nutrient densities. Have your fill of red, yellow and green peppers, carrots and green beans. Eat a bowl of salad every day. Mix up baby spinach, lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes and add a dash of olive oil to get your quota of daily goodness.
