11/01/2026
'Yeah yeah I know I should eat more vegetables'....
It's pretty well accepted that vegetables are good for us - to be honest their goodness is well under-appreciated.
The vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals vegetables contain are essential for health - and we need much more than the average kiwi (especially kids) consumes.
There are differing recommendations as to the right amount of veg to eat - following the 5+ a day guide is a good place to start - with one serving being a good handful.
If we take a look back at the last few days of what we ate and what the kids ate, this can give us an idea of how we are going. Are we getting enough to give our body the nutrients it needs to function properly? Can we include veg into every meal and snack? Can we swap out some processed food for veg? For example snack on carrots and hummous instead of chips and dip?
New Zealand health statistics are shockingly bad. Some of the worst in the world actually. Let's start with the simple fact that the majority of kiwis need more veg and less junk food. Switching junk food for veg may sound like a small change, but has the potential to make great leaps towards health.
