vegetable group

Vegetables are packed with healthy nutrients and are very low in fat and calories (less than 25 calories per serving). The most important tip to enjoying vegetables is this: NEVER OVERCOOK THEM. Eating peas, broccoli, or spinach that has been boiled to death is not good. The best results are obtained with pressure cooking, steaming or microwaving. Cook vegetables until you can insert a fork relatively easily, but there is still some resistance. Green vegetables should retain their bright green color. Properly cooked fresh vegetables are a completely different “species” from the overcooked, canned variety. Eating enough vegetables also helps you feel fuller longer and contributes to reduced caloric intake and healthy weight loss!

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