EASY VEGGIE TIPS
Pile up the protein! You can get a great protein hit from tons of veggie foods. Mix up your favourite recipes with beans, nuts, and tofu – and meat substitutes like veggie mince are also great for ensuring a well-balanced meal
Starchy carbs should make up around a third of your food. Swap out white or refined versions of foods like bread, pasta and rice for wholegrain or wholewheat versions. These have more fibre, more nutrients, and help keep you fuller for longer.
Eat the rainbow! Fruit and veg should make up a third of what you eat each day. Aim for meals to contain a broad variety of different coloured fruit and veg to pack in the nutrients. Fresh, frozen or canned – they are all great!
Mix up what you know! A few simple swaps will mix up your favourite meals. Beef-style veggie mince, chicken-style pieces and nuggets, bean burgers and veggie meatballs are all superb, easy switches.
Think healthy! A well-balanced vegetarian diet will give you all the nutrients your body needs. As with every type of diet, choose reduced fat, no added sugar, and low salt products wherever possible.
Variety is the (mixed) spice of life…so have fun exploring the abundance of plant-based foodstuffs, and who knows what new favourites you might find!