Now that we are two weeks in to the new year, Australians are encouraged to incorporate more high-quality Aussie vegetables into their diets to help maintain any wavering healthy eating goals, says peak industry body, Ausveg.
Health-conscious consumers who are keen to start the year on a more nutritious note should look towards increasing their vegetable consumption to ensure they’re meeting their daily nutrient and vitamin quotas, while simultaneously fighting off unhealthy cravings.
“Ausveg has long supported the importance of a well-balanced healthy lifestyle, and as commitments to clean eating may waver and excuses start flowing, upping your daily intake of vegetables could be your diet’s saving grace,” Dimi Kyriakou, spokesperson, Ausveg, said.
“Pledges to eat healthier or to lose weight are always popular choices for New Year’s resolutions. If this resolve starts to wane in 2016, a serving of vegetables can be a quick and easy way to shrug off those unhealthy cravings while giving the body a shot of nutrients and vitamins.”
According to a recent Nielsen poll, ‘Stay fit and healthy’ ranked number one for respondents when indicating their New Year’s resolutions, followed closely by ‘Lose weight’.
“There are countless research studies that show how diets incorporating a high volume of vegetables have positive flow-on effects, including improved heart health. Recent studies have even suggested that eating veggies may reduce your chances of developing various cancers,” said Kyriakou.
“One of the easiest ways to stay healthy or maintain your weight loss goals is to snack on some raw vegetables throughout the day, or complement a family meal with some steamed veggies.”
“Australia’s vegetable growers are working on many innovative packaging methods to help make healthy food preparation quicker and more convenient, which is essential as many return to work after the holiday break.”
“Australian consumers are fortunate to have such easy access to premium, locally-grown vegetables that are of the highest quality. These clean, green Aussie veggies will not only help you achieve your healthy eating endeavours, they taste great too.”
