Cooking Tips For Healthy Vegetables

Cooking Tips for Healthy Vegetables

Your mom probably told you that you had to eat all of your vegetables when you were a kid. Most kids do not love vegetables and about the same number of adults avoid them as well. However, vegetables are an important part of the diet and you need to make sure you are getting the right number of servings each day. When you know how to select and cook your veggies, you are more likely to get in your daily servings. Here are some healthy cooking tips for veggies.

Select fresh veggies:
When you go shopping for vegetables, you will want to consider buying fresh vegetables. These are much better for you than canned or processed vegetables. While canned vegetables are certainly better than not eating vegetables at all, many of these are high in salt and are cooked so that little nutrients remain. Also, keep in mind that canned vegetables are certainly not fresh. Many of these products sit in cans for months before being eaten. Besides, when you choose fresh vegetables, you have a wider range of choices, which makes eating them fun.

Know how to shop:
When you shop for vegetables, you need to know what to buy. Learn what your vegetables should look like when you purchase so that you are certain you are getting the freshest. Shopping at a farmers market or a produce stand in your area can also help ensure that you are getting the best.

Invest in a vegetable steamer:
If you are serious about healthy eating, then you might want to invest in a good vegetable steamer. When you use a steamer, you can take almost any vegetable that is fresh, and cook it to perfection. A steamer will help retain many of the nutrients in the food, so it tastes good and is healthy for you. Look for a dual steamer that can also cook rice, as well. You can get a free-standing, electric steamer from a store like Wal-Mart or Target for around $30.

Learn to pass on the salt:
Many people make the mistake of adding too much salt to their diet. This is a no-no if you are concerned about healthy eating. In addition, you may be tempted to add butter to your veggies. You should also avoid this mistake. Instead of using a lot of salt or butter to flavor your vegetables, consider other options. Cooking vegetables with a low-sodium broth will give them taste, while saving on calories and sodium.

Eat a wide variety:
Another great healthy eating tip when it comes to vegetables is to make sure you are eating a wide variety of veggies. Everyone has his or her favorites, but when you eat only two or three vegetables over and over again, it can get boring. Spice up your diet by selecting seasonal vegetables throughout the year. Try a new vegetable every now and again. Have you ever tried kale? How about broccoli rabe? You may just find a new taste that you love.

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