NUTRIENTS IN VEG AND FRUITS
Which macronutrients are vegetables and fruits low in and high in?
Fat and carbs
Yes
From which edible parts vegetable come from?
Stems, fruits, flowers
What should you look out for you are going to buy fresh products?
Stains on the package, unpleasant odor and etc.
When are fruits and vegetables harvested?
When they are mature
This nutrient is found in yellow and orange vegetables and fruits.
Beta carotene
If you don't like snacking on raw carrots sticks, can you try a glass of tomato juice instead?
Yes
Which one is a common stem vegetable?
Celery
What should you remember when you cook fresh vegetables?
Remember they cook down from the original size, so buy more
What is the difference between mature and ripe fruits?
Mature fruits have reached their full size and colour, whereas ripe fruits are tender and have a pleasant aroma and fully developed flavour.
What chronic illnesses can be reduced or prevented by vegetables and fruits?
Cancers and heart deases
They are fruits
What is the fuction of the root?
They store a plant's food supplies and send nutrients to do the rest of the plant
How long do most fruits and vegetables last?
About a week
How to test for ripeness?
Press very gently
What are some warm weather fruits and cruciferous vegetables that are good for vitamin E?
Apricots, nectarines, peaches, cabbage, broccoli, bok choy and etc.
What is a fruit?
Any part of a plant that holds seeds
What are leaves?
They are the plants manufacturing areas thanks to the process of photosynthesis.
Wy should you buy top quality fruits and vegetables?
You get more nutrients and they last longer
Why should you wash the product just when you are ready to use it?
Because if you wash it and do not eat it, the added moisture will speed up the action of bacteria causing spoilage.
Are fruits and vegetables high in sodium and cholesterol?
No
Where do fruits from the grocery store come from?
Maybe they come from neighboring areas, across the country or halfway around the world.
Which macronutrients are seeds high in?
Carbs
Why should you buy several types of vegetables and fruits?
Variety gives different types of nutrients
Where should we store food for faster ripening and where for slower?
In a brown paper bag at room temperature or in the fridge