If the thought of eating carrot sticks bores you, try some of these tempting ways to enjoy your veggies:

1. Add chopped mushrooms, diced bell peppers, and onion to spaghetti sauce
2. Try mashed yam or squash instead of potatoes - or combine them for a different flavor
3. Top pizzas with diced tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, pineapple pieces, green onions and spinach leaves
4. Shred zucchini or chop mushrooms into an omelet mixture or scrambled eggs
   
5. Try a vegetable-bean soup for a hearty winter lunch
6. Make your own delicious dip from mashed avocado, low-fat plain yogurt, chopped chilis, lemon juice and chopped fresh cilantro - serve with crunchy carrot sticks and crisp red pepper chunks
7. Canned beets can be added to chocolate cake, brownies, and muffins - not only does it make the cake moist, it also adds fiber
8. Make stuffed baked potatoes with corn kernels, green onions and diced red pepper
9. Make a quick and easy stir-fry dinner - you can throw in almost any type of vegetable - just slice them thinly so that they all cook evenly
10. Add grated carrot or diced mushrooms to meatloaf
11. For a healthy after-school snack, top a slice of wholegrain bread with sliced tomato, sliced mushrooms and some diced lean ham, sprinkle with a little grated cheese and broil until bubbling
12. If you're making a salad don't just stick to lettuce, tomato and cucumber - add grated carrot, diced bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, grated ginger, red onion slices, snow peas, bean sprouts, artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, spinach leaves or any of your favorite vegetables
13. For a tasty picnic recipe, stir diced bell pepper, currants, pine nuts, sliced green onions, canned tuna or salmon, lightly steamed broccoli florets and fresh basil though cooked rice - serve warm or at room temperature
14. Dip baby carrots into a little fat-free salad dressing for an afternoon pick-me-up
15. Make a salsa to accompany grilled chicken or fish using diced tomato, diced avocado, finely chopped green onions (or diced red onion), chopped chilis, and fresh cilantro
16. Spice up a homemade turkey burger by topping with slices of onion, bell pepper, and some sweet chili sauce
17. Thread vegetable chunks onto skewers and grill - serve with steamed rice and a big salad
18. Enjoy a café-style breakfast at home by grilling Portobello mushrooms and tomatoes and serving with eggs cooked your favorite way
19. Add grated carrot, diced onion and fresh herbs to lean ground-beef patties
20. Try some of CalorieKing.com’s many delicious and healthy recipes