Are you a fruit and veggie lover or hater? Most of us don’t crave a hearty vegetable or a juicy fruit when we’re feeling hungry. It’s often more tempting to reach for a sugary dessert or a crunchy, processed snack.
Nurses know the importance of getting 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Yet with busy schedules, demanding work environments, and competing priorities, doing so is often an uphill battle. That's why we're introducing the 5 in 24 Challenge, sponsored by Compass One.
In this 10-day challenge, we’ll explore practical tips to help you get the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables into your daily routine. From easy meal prepping and preserving tips, to nutrient-rich recipes and travel-friendly snacks, we’ve got you covered. By the end of this challenge, you'll have a toolbox of strategies to make eating your fruits and veggies second nature, even on the busiest days.
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How are you doing in the challenge?
I love fruits and veggies and I thought this would be a breeze. But it wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be to eat 5 in 24. It took a lot of thought and planning. It made me more aware of what I ate and when i ate. Thanks for that. I switched junk food for healthy food to get my 5 in 24 and as a result improved my impulsive eating habits for thoughtful eating.
@Mimihas5 Right!? I've been trying to have more fruits and veggies that are ready to grab for snacks!
I enjoyed the new recipes , I for sure will cook using the recipes again.
I like cucumbers for snacks especially while working my night shifts. Some days I make it sweet by mixing with mangoes and cantaloupe with tajin seasoning. Tonight, I have it sour and spicy, I mixed my cucumber with kimchi and a piece of dill pickle, and an apple for the fruit.
Must be very nutritious and tasty 😋
Day 7: My lunch, boiled gram, black beans, chicken, shredded cabbage, tomato chunks, spinach, quinoa fried together, mixed some Indian spices and chili powder, served with avocado chunks garnish on top. It was so delicious😘
Must be very nutritious, I will try it!
Storing and Traveling:
If I want to carry for long duration like more than 4 hours, I don't cut fruits in piece, I washed apple or peach like fruits, wrap with paper towel and secure in Ziplock. Veggies and fruit salad, I put in reusable storage box, I make water bottle iced in freezer and put them in ice box and I keep that closed container in it. Its go fresh for 2-3 days like in refrigerator. Always I used iced water bottle instead of ice cube in ice box. Friends use this method; everybody gives me thanks for this tip.
Thank you for the tip. I will start preserving my fruits this way to preserve their freshness longer.
I made this cucumber and avocado salad, with very few ingredients just kosher salt, black pepper, olive/avocado oil, a squeeze of lime, and of course cucumber and avocado, make sure to add the lime before service to keep the cucumbers crunchy and not soggy, the avocado will turn brown if exposed to air, make sure to cover the salad tightly if not serving immediately. Enjoy yum! Feel free to add other ingredients.
@Lyndah that sounds absolutely amazing! I'll have to try it!
I made salad with spinach, lettuc, carrot, fried paneer, cherry tomato pickle sauc today's lunch. It was 😋 Thank you for giving today's tips !
Must be very delicious 😋! Will try it .
@Kabita That sounds amazing!
Today for dinner I had collard greens, chicken breast and brown rice. A pear was my fruit. Am increasing my water intake too.
@Evelyne would you mind sharing your collards recipe? I've been looking for one!
Enjoying with new recipe of fruits and vegetables❤️❤️
Today for Sunday dinner I substituted zucchini noodles for a pasta dinner that included ground turkey and fresh tomatoes
@NurseVonny That sounds delicious!