We all know we should be eating our five serves of veggies a day. It’s been drilled into us since primary school—right up there with “slip, slop, slap” and “put your blinkers on, mate.” But here’s the kicker… most Aussies are barely hitting one or two serves a day. Yikes.
In fact, according to the stats, only 6.5% of adults actually get enough veggies in. That’s less than one in ten of us chowing down on the recommended daily greens. And fellas, you’re slacking the most—only 3% of Aussie men are hitting the target. Come on, blokes, let’s get those greens in before your mum starts calling again to remind you!
So, what’s going wrong? Why are we ghosting our veggies like a bad Tinder date?
The Big Veggie Problem
There are a few culprits behind our lack of veggie love:
🥦 Life’s too busy – Between work, the gym, and binge-watching Netflix, who’s got time to prep and cook a rainbow of veggies every day?
🍟 Convenience food is king – When you’re hungry and in a rush, it’s way easier to grab a burger than to whip up a homemade veggie stir-fry.
💰 Fresh produce can be pricey – And let’s be real, nothing hurts quite like splurging on fancy organic kale only to find it wilted and sad in the fridge a week later.
👅 Taste preferences – If you grew up on a diet of meat and three (bland) veg, it’s no wonder you’re not reaching for the Brussels sprouts now.
So… What Actually Counts as a Serve?
Before we start panic-chopping carrots, let’s break it down. A single serve of veggies = about 75g. That looks like:
🥕 ½ cup cooked veggies
🥗 1 cup leafy greens or salad
🍅 1 medium tomato
🥔 ½ medium potato or other starchy veg
Easy, right? Well… in theory.
Nourish’d to the Rescue!
Here’s the good news: You don’t have to live on kale smoothies or spend hours in the kitchen just to hit your veggie goals. Nourish’d meals are packed with the good stuff—our large-sized meals have an average of 2.5 serves of veg (yep, that’s 50% of your daily needs). We’re talking real, whole-food ingredients, loaded with flavour, and none of the nasties.
Basically, we’ve done the hard work for you—so all you have to do is heat, eat, and feel smug about your superior veggie intake.
Time to Veg Out!
At the end of the day, more veggies = better energy, better digestion, and better long-term health. And the best part? You don’t have to force down a sad plate of steamed broccoli to make it happen. With the right meals (hint hint), eating your greens can be as easy as ordering your next Nourish’d box.
So go on, be a good little herbivore and get your five a day—no effort required. 🌱
