Paleo diets can be great for people searching to live a healthier lifestyle. However, sometimes it can be difficult to maintain if you don’t know how to keep a balanced diet of different types of food. One of the great food groups that you should regularly be eating in your paleo diet is vegetables. The good news is that there are many ways to cook vegetables to add to a delicious meal. Here are a few different kinds of vegetables that make great sides in your paleo diet.

Root Vegetables

First off, root vegetables make great sides in paleo meals. There are various kinds of root vegetables such as yams, sweet potatoes, carrots, and more. One easy way to prepare root vegetables is by making a mashed side, such as mashed sweet potatoes or yams, that can be topped with salt, pepper, and mix-ins. All of these vegetables can also be easily air fried to make crispy fries, bites, or hash browns. Oven-roasted root vegetables are also delicious and easy.

Leafy Green Vegetables

Another great group of vegetables that works well for different paleo sides are leafy green vegetables. Vegetables like kale and spinach help your teeth stay strong. Leafy greens are very easy to throw together in different kinds of salads. Kale and spinach are also great when cooked with different kinds of proteins and vegetables and served warm. They can even be used as a breakfast side in a small omelet. Leafy greens are very healthy for you and can be used in practically every meal.

Other Veggies

There are a number of other paleo vegetables that can be steamed, roasted, or air fried to make delicious side dishes. Veggies like cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts can be prepared in countless ways that will add nutrition and delicious flavors to your paleo meals. Some people even like to use cauliflower to make rice or pizza crust to include even more servings of delicious vegetables in their main courses.

Working more vegetables into your paleo diet can take some work at first, but it’s not too hard once you get the hang of it. Remember, there are tons of veggies that you can use and multiple ways to prepare them to make delicious side dishes. As you take the time and effort to include a variety of veggies in your daily meals, you’ll find that you feel better, and it will be easier to maintain your diet.

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