VEGETABLE Facts and Hints
To prevent your salad from
going soggy, place in inverted saucer in the bottom of the salad bowl. The
moisture will drain under the bowl and protect delicate leaves from wilting.
Parsley may cause sun sensitivity in some individuals.
To crisp up wilted veggies, soak them in cold water with the juice of one lemon
for one hour.
Adding salt to the water you are using to wash vegetables will help remove sand
and draw out insects.
Adding a pinch of sugar to veggies during cooking will bring out more flavor.
Remove vegetable stains with a slice of wet potato or vinegar.
Adding a small piece of horseradish to a pickle jar will keep the pickles
crispy.
Plants that may interfere with calcium absorption include spinach, rhubarb, and
the cocoa bean (chocolate).
Veggies high in beta carotene may interfere with menstruation. Women with
problems should limit their consumption of carrots, broccoli, squash and other
vegetables high in this nutrient.
Do not store vegetables in water. It causes them to lose a large percentage of
their nutrients.
Curried Indian Potato and Cauliflower
Red Bell Peppers Stuffed with Millet