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Question:
I'm not a big vegetable eater, but want to include more in my diet now that I'm pregnant. What are some ways to incorporate them into foods so I'm not eating "straight" vegetables?
Answer:
Thanks to taste changes in pregnancy, even the most enthusiastic vegetable devotees can have a tough time downing the recommended four daily servings. Luckily, there are lots of tricks to help you meet your quota.

How about starting off meals with a vegetable-packed soup like gazpacho, minestrone or tomato? When cooking, try sneaking veggies into just about everything. Finely chop them and fold them into pasta sauces, mashed potatoes, casseroles and rice and grain dishes.

At lunchtime, slide some roasted vegetables into a cheese, sliced chicken or hummus sandwich or sprinkle some on top of your pizza. Salads are also a great alternative. Toss up a heaping green salad filled with all kinds of fresh, crunchy veggies, and you've taken care of three servings in one sitting.

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