nutritional value of veggies

1. NUTRITIONAL VALUE
 VITAMIN A -found in dark green and
orange vegetables such as broccoli,
spinach,carrots and sweet potatoes
 VITAMIN C- found in broccoli, green
peppers, tomatoes and cabbage
 VITAMIN B - found in seed vegetables
such as peas, lima beans

2. CARBOHYDRATE
 STARCH
Corn
Peas
Potatoes
 CELLULOSE-fiber
Lettuce
Celery
 SUGAR
Corn
Sweet potatoes
Peas

3. PROTEIN
 Dried peas and beans
(legumes)

4. HIGH IN WATER
AND LOW IN CALORIES

5. FRESH VEGETABLES
 carrots,potatoes, lettuce, onions, cucumbers,
tomatoes

6. FROZEN VEGETABLES

7. CANNED VEGETABLES
Tomatoes, green beans, mushrooms, sweet potatoes

8. DRIED VEGETABLES

9. USES OF VEGETABLES
 Appetizers - relish tray
 Vegetable juice- V-8
 Salads- tossed salad, coleslaw
 Soups -baked potato, tomato
 Side dishes - mashed potatoes, broccoli
souffle
 Casseroles - potato casserole, lasagna
 Vegetarian main dish- rice and beans

10. CARE & STORAGE OF
VEGETABLES
 Refrigeration -vegetable crisper for lettuce,
celery,broccoli & peppers
 Cool,dry,dark place - potatoes, garlic,
onion, & canned vegetables
 Washing required of fresh vegetables

11. SIMMERING VEGETABLES