Vegetables

Vegetables are the parts of a non-woody (herbaceous) plant that are edible, such as the roots, leaves, buds, stems, tubers or seeds. The flesh that surrounds the seeds of a flowering plant, however, is not categorized as a vegetable. This ripened ovary is called a fruit.http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu http://www.raingardennetwork.com/glossary.htm http://books.google.com/books?id=rQD8PmXp54UC&pg=PA254&lpg=PA254&dq=A+fruit+is+a+ripened+ovary,+enclosing+the+seeds+which+are+the+mature+ovules.&source=web&ots=UipvgIA1Uo&sig=evsAVllpVymKO8Vr44aJH84KTw4&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=7&ct=result

There are different types of vegetables and some of them even have a sweet flavor. Most vegetable grow only on the Summer months but there are are also Winter vegetables such a suash and collard greens

Preparation - Tips To Help You Eat More Vegetables

Vegetables can be obtained fresh, canned or frozen. MyPyramid.gov: What Foods Are In The Vegetable Group? They can be prepared in a variety of ways, such as boiled, roasted, stir fried, steamed or microwaved. National Heart Foundation : Easy Ways to Cook Vegetables Vegetables can be used in salads, soups, stews, quick breads, casseroles and muffins or eaten as a snack.http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/vegetables_tips.html

Health Benefits

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), eating a diet rich in vegetables might help to reduce the risks of some chronic diseases, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. The USDA also suggests that including vegetables as part of a overall healthy diet may educe the risk of type 2 diabetes and protect against some cancers and help to decrease bone loss.MyPyramid.gov: Why Is It Important To Eat Vegetables?

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