Vegetables

Vegetables provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are low in carbohydrate.
Examples of vegetables are

    * lettuce
    * broccoli
    * vegetable juice
    * spinach

 

    * peppers
    * carrots
    * green beans
    * tomatoes

 

    * celery
    * chilies
    * greens
    * cabbage

What are healthy ways to eat vegetables?

    * Eat raw and cooked vegetables with little or no fat, sauces, or dressings.

    * Try low-fat or fat-free salad dressing on raw vegetables or salads.

    * Steam vegetables using water or low-fat broth.

    * Mix in some chopped onion or garlic.

    * Use a little vinegar or some lemon or lime juice.

    * Add a small piece of lean ham or smoked turkey instead of fat to vegetables when cooking.

    * Sprinkle with herbs and spices.

    * If you do use a small amount of fat, use canola oil, olive oil, or soft margarines (liquid or tub types) instead of fat from meat, butter, or shortening.

  

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