Vegetables are importantin human nutrition. It
is an essential part of our diet. Vegetables are
low in calories but high in nutrients, such as
vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Consuming
vegetables is an essential for human
nourishment and nutrition.
BASIC CONCEPTS ABOUT
BASIC CONCEPTS ABOUT
VEGETABLES
VEGETABLES
4.
DID YOU
KNOW?
DID YOU
KNOW?
Roughly20,000 different kinds of edible plants
exist? Additionally, Vegetables can be divided
into two major categories: root and leaf
vegetables.
Vegetables help the human body to grow and become
stronger. Daily intake of vegetables is advised by
health proffesionals and it helps us have resistance
against diseases including cancer and heart diseases.
5.
Vegetables not onlyhelp us prevent
diseases, but it also has its benefits like
maintaining a healthy weight, improve
eye health, healthy skin and hair, and etc.
6.
Principles in Preparing
andCooking Vegetable
Selections
Principles in Preparing
and Cooking Vegetable
Selections
7.
PRINCIPLES IN PREPARING
ANDCOOKING VEGETABLE
SELECTIONS
The nutritional content of vegetables, as well
as their taste and texture, is affected by how
you handle them, and especially by how you
cook them. Here are some general rules to keep
in mind; vegetables are exposed to light and
air; therefore, don't wash, chop, or slice
vegetables until you are ready to use them.
8.
While vegetables shouldalways be washed before
you cook or serve them raw, long soaking is not
recommended, as it can leach out water-soluble
vitamins. You can quickly but thoroughly rinse
vegetables under cold running water, or dunk them in
several changes of water in a basin. Use a soft brush
to remove dirt that clings; lukewarm water also helps
to release sand and grit from leafy vegetables
9.
STORAGE
STORAGE
Different vegetables havedifferent
storage requirements, but in general, it's
best to keep them in a cool, dry place with
good air circulation and separate them by
type.
10.
Washing
Washing
Always wash vegetablesthoroughly before
cutting or consuming to remove dirt, germs,
and pesticide residue. Use a brush for root
vegetables. Use appropriate cutting techniques
to ensure even cooking. For example, uniform
sizes promote consistent cooking.
11.
COOKING
COOKING
Always remember tocook vegetables in the
shortest amount of time for the desired
tenderness. Vegetables have some vitamins
that are destroyed by heat it means they
provide less vitamins. For vegetables that have
a skin, scrub well and cook with the skin on
whenever possible.