“I’ve recently replaced eating potato chips with snacking on fresh carrots or fresh green beans,” says Matthew Lobo, nutrition partner, Northern California Region. “They’re rich in vitamins and ridiculously low in calories. Try it out!”

Remember being told to eat your vegetables? Turns out that was pretty good advice. Generally low in calories, vegetables are packed with nutrients. And they’re a great defensive play against certain ongoing conditions such as high blood pressure.

Your goal is to get three servings a day. But don’t stop there. More is better. Try some of these ways to incorporate vegetables into your daily diet:

• Breakfast. Add bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, garlic, and zucchini to your eggs.

• Lunch. Make a veggie wrap with sprouts, tomato, cucumbers, and any other vegetables you like — aim for color and variety. Salads are a great option, too.

• Snacks. Baby carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower — your options for nutritious snacks are endless. Want to spice it up a bit? Dip your veggies in hummus or salsa.

• Dinner. Start your meal with a mixed-greens salad. Add a side of steamed, grilled, or roasted veggies to your main course. Or boost your daily intake by adding vegetables to soups, stews, casseroles, and pasta dishes.

Add veggies wherever you can into your snacks and meals. You can also up your veggie intake at work by using the B.Y.O.S. (Build Your Own Salad) toolkit with your coworkers.