I’m a vegetable lover. I eat vegetables at least three times a day: sautéed chard stirred into scrambled eggs for breakfast, a big garden-fresh salad for lunch and grilled corn and steamed potatoes as side dishes with dinners in the summer. I don’t have much trouble eating enough vegetables, but I know I’m the exception, not the rule.
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One in 4 Americans don’t eat the 5 to 13 servings of vegetables and fruit (the number of servings depends on your calorie intake) that you’re supposed to eat every day for optimal health.
Are you one of those that need a nudge to eat more vegetables? Here are 3 reasons to fit more in:
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Probably the excuse I most often hear people give when they say they don’t like vegetables is that they don’t like how vegetables taste. I think it’s partially because those vegetables were overcooked (and mushy—ew) or not prepared in the tastiest of ways.
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So here are foolproof ways to cook 20 favorite vegetables that bring out their best flavor. And since it’s summer, and many of these vegetables are at their ripe and delicious best, bursting with nutrients, it’s the perfect time to enjoy them! For all of these recipes, start with one pound of untrimmed vegetables. For our complete guide to cooking 20 vegetables—with details on how to grill, bake, saute, steam, roast, braise or microwave your vegetable of choice—click here.
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iamjones said on 1 Wednesday 2010 pm30 3:25 pm: when in doubt, simply roast or sauté with olive oil and plently of freshly diced garlic and you really cannot go wrong..... simple. fast. healthful. |
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By Carolyn Malcoun
Carolyn Malcoun combines her love of food and writing in her position as associate food editor at EatingWell. Carolyn has a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute and a degree in journalism from University of Wisconsin--Madison. Carolyn enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking and running in her free time.
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