5 Recipes that contain deliciously disguised healthy veggies

A recent 2017 study says that 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day is good for you, but 10 is much better as it could prevent up to 7.8 million premature deaths worldwide every year.

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We know that having a diet that’s rich in fruit and vegetables is what’s best and in order to be your healthiest self, vegetables have to make up the bulk of your meal. This is all good in theory, but when it comes to putting it into practice it’s really difficult to meet the daily requirements.

When cooking for your family, chances are very likely that you’ll have a few veggie haters in the house. Children are probably the number one culprits, but we know all too well that a lot of adults try to dodge their leafy greens here and there too. 

This is where hidden veggies comes into play – it offers a delicious way of disguise that will ensure that you’re at least getting some source of veggies in your meals. 

1. Cheesy vegetable waffles

2. Spaghetti and meatballs with hidden vegetables

3. Beef and veggie sliders

4. Zucchini cake with whipped cream

5. Cauliflower mac ‘n cheese

6. Gluten free zucchini and basil pesto seed bread

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