First of all, I would like to give a huge thank you to the farmers at their markets, exporters, and seedsmen that are showering us with tastes, textures, and aromas we had never even heard of a few years ago. In this blog, I will be talking about the importance of vegetables, rules and preparing vegetables.
Importance of Vegetables:
Many people prefer not to eat vegetables. However, we can see the evidence that vegetables can change lives from the book, All New Joy of Cooking. "Scientists keeps confirming the age-old maternal admonition to eat your vegetables. The specific diseases you can avoid and miracle micro-nutrient of the moment might change with each new study, but the general advice stays the same: vegetables are good for you" (Becker and Rombauer 332).
Rules for Vegetables:
1. Just like fruits, if possible, buy vegetables that have been organically raised.
2. Do not wash vegetables until ready to cook them.
3. Look to see if vegetables have been waxed or sprayed.
4. If stored, check vegetables daily.
Preparing Vegetables:
Number one rule: "Prepare vegetables as close to cooking time as possible" (Becker and Rombauer 333). Wash vegetables no more than is needed to remove dust and dirt. I also learned that tepid water relaxes the leaves just enough for them to let down hidden grains of sand. "The skin is a vegetable's seal, keeping nutrients in and microorganisms out" (Becker and Rombauer 333). If necessary, vegetables can be cut up and refrigerated in an airtight container several hours in advance.
Do you eat vegetables everyday? What is your favorite vegetable? What is your preparation technique?
Bombauer, Irma Von Starkloff. Joy Of Cooking / All New All Purpose. NY, NY: Scribner, 1997. Print.
Hello Jade, I personally do not eat vegetables daily. However, I do think that if you want to start having a healthy lifestyle, eating vegetables or fruit daily will play a major role in pursuing a healthy lifestyle. For example, professionals, especially football players, need to have a healthy lifestyle and to do this they make sure their diet is healthy and is well rounded with protein, carbs, and lots of fruits and vegetables. My favorite vegetable would have to be broccoli but only if its boiled. It’s even better when I put hot sauce and lemon on my boiled broccoli. You should give it a try!
ReplyDeleteHi Osman. Thank you for commenting! I am glad you are honest about not eating veggies often. At least you recognize the importance of vegetables. Broccoli is a very delicious veggie, I have to agree. And what you prefer sounds super delicious! However, I can't handle hot sauce very well! :)
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