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Caring
Workplace Monthly Newsletter:
March, 2005
by
Sharon Bryant, RN, St. Andrew's At Home Services
Q
"My doctor keeps telling me I need to
include fruits and vegetables in my diet. It is possible to actually eat
five fruits and vegetables a day?"
A
March is national nutrition month and a great time to make a commitment
to better nutrition. Fruits and vegetables are full of nutrients, and
many contribute to disease prevention. Eating five servings a day may
sound difficult, but here are a few tricks to work them all into your
daily schedule:
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Include
fruits and vegetables at every meal. If you eat three meals a day
and a few snacks, this can be the easiest way to achieve your
goal.
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Try
a healthy substitute while cooking. Look at your current recipes for
meals such as stews and soups and find ways to add additional fruits
and vegetables.
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For
picky eaters, sneak them in. This can be done by adding shredded or
pureed vegetables and fruits to your favorite meals, such as
homemade breads, muffins, and casseroles.
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Explore
a variety of options. Choosing the same selections causes mealtime
boredom. Set a goal to try a different fruit or vegetable each
week.
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Try
different cooking techniques. You might be avoiding certain
vegetables because you are not sure how to cook them. Invest in a
good cookbook, or follow these basic guidelines: ·
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Root
vegetables, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, butternut
squash and acorn squash can be oven-roasted, cooked in the
microwave or boiled.
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Greens,
such as spinach, kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, escarole and
mustard greens can be blanched and then sautéed.
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Peppers,
onions, pea pods, zucchini and summer squash are good sautéed
or stir-fried.
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Asparagus,
broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green beans and sugar snap peas
are best steamed, either on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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