04/05/2026
Are You Eating Enough Vegetables?
9 out of 10 clients that come to see me do not eat enough vegetables!
Vegetables aren’t just something extra on the side—they’re essential for keeping your body healthy. If you regularly go without them, especially across several meals a day, it can have a gradual impact on your health.
❇️Missing Out on Key Nutrients�Vegetables provide important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, potassium, folate and magnesium. These help support your immune system, heart health and energy levels. Without enough vegetables, it’s easy to fall short of essential nutrients your body needs.
❇️Low Fibre Can Affect Digestion and Gut Health�Most vegetables are a good source of fibre, which helps keep your digestive system working properly. Fibre also feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut—known as the gut microbiome. A healthy microbiome is linked to better digestion, stronger immunity and even mental wellbeing. Without enough vegetables, this balance can be disrupted, potentially leading to digestive issues and poorer overall health.
❇️Higher Risk of Long-Term Illness�Studies show that diets low in vegetables are linked with a greater risk of conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Vegetables contain antioxidants and plant compounds - polyphenols, that help protect your cells and reduce inflammation.
❇️Blood Sugar Spikes and Energy Dips�Vegetables—especially non-starchy ones—help slow how quickly sugar enters your bloodstream. Without them, you may experience sharper rises and falls in blood sugar, which can leave you feeling tired and hungry sooner.
❇️Harder to Feel Full�Vegetables are low in calories but high in volume, which helps you feel satisfied after eating. If they’re missing from your meals, you may be more likely to overeat foods that are higher in calories.
❇️Small Habits, Big Impact�Not eating enough vegetables now might not seem like a big deal, but over time it can affect your overall health.
❇️Simple Tip:�You don’t need to change everything at once. Try adding a portion of vegetables to each meal—grilled tomatoes or spinach at breakfast, a side salad at lunch, or roasted vegetables with your evening meal. Aim for a mix of colours across the week. Eat the rainbow! 😊
