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Fruits and Vegetable
Fruits and Vegetables
Question | Answer |
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Nutrients in fruits | Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium |
Benefits of eating fruit | low in sodium and fat |
What is peak season | a certain time of year when the supply is greatest and the quality is highest. |
Benefit of buying fruit in season | prices are usually lower |
Signs of quality of fruit | full, size, right color, heavy for size, firm to the touch, free of decay |
What to avoid in canned fruit | heavy syrup |
How to speed ripening of fruit | put in paper bag |
what to do with ripe fruit | refrigerate as soon as possible |
How to keep cut fruit from turning brown | coat with lemon juice |
How does cooking affect fruit | breaks down fiber, changes color, mellows flavor |
difference between fruits and vegetables | fruit has seeds |
Nutrients in vegetables | Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium |
Benefits of eating vegetables | low in fat, sodium and calories, good source of carbohydrates and fiber |
Parts of plant that can be a vegetable | fruit, stems, leaves, flowers, roots, seeds |
Signs of quality in vegetables | solid, good color, crisp, in good condition |
where to store potatoes and onions | cool, dry, dark area |
Why should you you refrigerate cut vegetables | to keep them crispy and fresh |
What does tender-crisp mean? | tender but still firm |
What cooking methods can be used for vegetables? | Steam, stir-fry, bake, microwave, simmer |