Fresh vegetables are a great healthy addition to any meal. They can add color and taste to an otherwise dull and boring dish. But some of us have the hardest time picking out good fresh vegetables. Don’t let the fear of picking out a less than perfect veggie limit you from reaping the blessings of fresh veggies.
A good way to
tell if a vegetable is good or bad is simply by looking at it. How is the
color? With a majority of foods you will want to make sure that it is free of any
blemishes or discolored spots. If it looks sick, it probably is. Another good
way to tell is by picking up the vegetable. You generally want your vegetables
to be crisp and firm. If it feels too soft then you should probably nix it.
These are obviously just general guidelines, and specific vegetables will have
more specific traits you’ll want to look for. Bigger brand grocery stores will
occasionally have a buyer’s guide in their produce aisles.
It is also
important to be mindful of when a vegetable (or fruits for that matter) is in
season. When produce is in season it is cheaper and better quality than when it
is out of season. Most produce, like potatoes, squash, carrots, or radishes,
are always in season. Others, like corn or strawberries, are only in season
during certain times of the year.
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