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L12 vegetable

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L12 vegetable

nutrient value
- fiber
  - soluble
  - insoluble
- phytochemicals
- low fat
- low calories
- low sodium
- starch
  - root
  - tuber
  - peas/beans
purchasing
- USDA grade
  - shape
  - color
  - size
  - ripeness
- avoid bruising and decay
plant pigment
- cartenoids
- chlorophy
- flavonoids
preparation
- dry-heat
- moist-heat
- clean thoroughly
  - remove soil, bacteris and pesticide resides
storage
- refrigerator
- exception
  - tubers
  - dried legumes
  - most bulbs
types of plant parts
- leaf
  - e.g. lettuce
- flower
  - e.g. broccoli
- seed
  - beans
  - peas
  - lensils
  - nuts
- root
  - e.g. carrot
- fruit
  - e.g. tomato
- bulb
  - e.g. onion
- tuber
  - e.g. potato
- stem/stalk
  - e.g. celery