Nutrients
What are fruits and veggies low in?
Fat
What is wash it
____ Softens the cell walls of fruits and veg. making them more tender
What is heat
Instead of butter or margarine use this
What is butter flavouring
Fruits and vegtables are FULL of these micronutrients
What is Antioxidants
What is a stiff brush
These types of veggies are easier to digest when cooked
What is starchy
Instead of mayo or salad dressing use this
What is low fat or fat free dressing
Kiwi, Strawberries, cantaloupe, cabbage and potatoes are high in this vitamin
What is Vitamin C
Some produce, such as jicama may need to be ____
What is pared
Fewer nutrients are lost because of this cooking method
What is steaming
Instead of sour cream use this
What is nonfat yogurt
Apples and other warm weather fruits are high in this vitamin
What is Vitamin E
Carrots, kiwi, and bananas can be cut this way
What is crosswise
Adding a small amount of this will help prevent discoloration
What is acid food (Vinegar)
Try expriementing with this type of flavoured dressing on vegtables
This phytochemical is found in orange or yellow vegtables and fruits
What is beta carotene
You can use this type of cutter on a soft fleshed fruits
What is a melon baller
The heat of cooking releases ____
What is flavour
Vegtables are naturally low in what
What is fat