Vegetables

Question: Vegetables? Why do certain vegetables make me sick? I tried to eat Celery and broccoli the other day and almost vomited. Then i tried to eat boiled Pak Choi, peas and baby corn and it just didn't go down. This also happens with boiled carrot and onion. The only vegatables i can eat are fresh tomatoes, carrots, lettuce and fresh onion. If i force myself to eat anything else i feel really sick and feel like i need to vomit.

Answer: Don't force yourself to eat what your body will not maintain. Their is a reason why certain vegtables won't stay on your stomach. You could have an allergic reaction to somethings or it is just physical digestion that your body will not tolerate. Ask you M>D> This could be a problem that you need to understand. Jk

Question: What vegetables juice well to increase my daily vegetable consumption? I need to increase the amounts of vegetables i eat but it's just so difficult so i thought it would be easier to juicce them instead. However, not all vegetables juice well so what vegetables should i juice and which ones are the healthiest to get alll the nutrion i need. It also needs to taste well. At the moment i juice 2 apples, 2 oranges, 2 carrots, and half a lemon. But i also need a vegetable intake. Maybe a seperate juice.

Answer: V8 or V8 splash if you don't like plain V8 since it has fruit & vegetables

Question: What vegetables are safe for rabbits to eat? I am a new bunny owner. And I know rabbits should get a diet of mostly vegetables and timothy hay. And little to none pellets. Although I want to know what vegetables and greens are healthy, and super safe for my little fluff ball? Thanks.

Answer: Make sure you rabbit is getting a well balanced diet, Unlimited hay, a good pellet food, and fresh greens. The treats should be used as treats and fruits are best. My bigger bunny-recently rescued, and also our boy who passed away earlier this year, would rather have fresh greens than any fruit. My smaller female is another story. She will forever be syringe fed.. http://www.indianahrs.org/care-greens.as… Store treats are NOT good for rabbits!!!!!!!! Do not be fooled by their money making schemes that actually harms your pet!!!!!!!!! Fruits should ONLY be used as treats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alpha Hay is only for young rabbits and rabbits that need to put on weigh!!!!!! Timothy hay is better..BUT, I use several hays because of the pet store I have and the varieties are better. Your rabbit does need pellets, hay, and greens do NOT make a rabbit fat The need their greens!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD GAWD!!!!!!!!!! Edit..NEVER feed your rabbit Iceburg lettuce!!!!!!!!!! Romaine lettuce is fine, but my rabbits love dandelions-no pesticides, Fresh grass, The list I gave you is appropriate.

Question: I rarely eat vegetables, is there a pill that can fill up my daily vegetable consumption? I rarely eat vegetables, is there a pill that can fill up my daily vegetable consumption?

Answer: Yes you can take Spuralina Pills, and Drink Naked Fruit Juice "Superfood" it has all the vegetables you need but taste like a Fruit Smoothie. Dont be fooled by its Green color it taste just like a sugary Fruit drink.

Question: What fruits and vegetables are cheapest at this time of year? I'm a poor college student, and the dining halls are closed this month. I also live in Ohio so please do not try to convince me that pineapples are in season and inexpensive. I live in a small town, monopolized by two small grocery stores. I tried to buy grapes last week and after weighing the smallest bag it was still about 7 dollars. Should I opt for canned vegetables or frozen? How bad is the salt content in canned vegetables? Also how long can frozen vegetables last in the fridge?

Answer: First of all if you want fresh produce the cheapest produce is always the vegetables that are in season... Check out this link to find out what vegetables are in season at what time of year: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcrecipes.nsf/InSeasonView/InSeason?OpenDocument Also, look for fruits and vegetables that will stretch your dollar the most. Things with starch such as potatoes and high in fiber fruits such as apples will keep you fuller longer. Another idea for fresh vegetables is to go to the produce department of your local supermarket and ask for the manager. Explain that you are a college student on a budget and you just want to know if they have a day that they mark down the produce before it expires. I've bought very good fresh veggies that were marked down more than half price because they want to sell them before they go bad. If your only alternative is non-fresh vegetables, frozen veggies taste better and are more nutritious than canned. As long as you don't over cook your frozen veggies you will get lots of nutrition and a crisp taste still. For frozen veggies your best is to wait until the loss leader sales and stock up. Check your sales circulars every week and buy only the ones that are on sale and buy as much as you can so it will last through the times when they are not on sale. Also, if you have two supermarkets keep a price book and compare prices so you know who has the better prices... http://organizedhome.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=printpage&pid=73 An other option is to post a ad on craigslist or your local freecycle site that you are looking for excess veggies or fruits. Many homeowners will let you pick excess fruit or nuts from their trees if you come do it yourself. This is called gleaning and will give you free produce!

Question: What vegetables can I grow in a shaded area under an avocado tree? There's a shaded spot under the canopy of my avocado tree, and I was wondering if I can grow any vegetables there, and if so, which vegetables?

Answer: Salad Greens, such as leaf lettuce, arugula, endive, and cress. Broccoli Cauliflower Peas Beets Brussels Sprouts Radishes Swiss Chard Leafy Greens, such as collards, mustard greens, spinach, and kale Beans In some ways, growing in a site with part shade is easier than growing in full sun. You won't have to water as often, and crops that are quick to bolt in hot weather, such as lettuces and spinach, will grow quite a bit longer given some shade.

Question: What vegetables grow best in dry conditions? I want to have a vegetable garden this summer, but will be travelling a lot and unable to keep it well watered. What are the best vegetables to plant?

Answer: lettuce spinach watermelon water

Question: What vegetables can I add to make my salad more interesting? Obviously vegetables that taste fine when eaten raw. So far I've got: lettuce, cucumber, tomato, grated carrot parsnip beetroot and radish. What other raw vegetables would taste good and be healthy to add? I'm only looking for suggestions of vegetables, not fruit or nuts or anything else.

Answer: Raw spinach, Artichokes, Broccoli, Red chicory, Leeks, I like cherry tomato's, Mushrooms, Shredded cabbage, Onions, herbs, Jicama.

Question: What vegetables could I start during the summer? Are there any vegetables that you know of that I should start germinating earlier like during the summer season. I am a little antsy to start my vegetable garden, but I know you don't usually start plants until after the last frost in the spring. Are there any exceptions?

Answer: Certainly the ephemeral veg like Radish and Lettuce, they need successive plantings so there are always some ready to eat. Early summer Beans, Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrot etc. Late summer Spring Cabbage and Turnips. A lot of veg you can buy ready germinated to plant out in your garden as well. I don't know where you are and that can make a difference to when you plant your veg so the first link is a nice chart to show you the average times to plant different veg and the second link is some rules of thumb to work out your USDA zone if needed and how much you can mess about with planting times for different veg.

Question: What are some vegetables that are easy to grow in pots and tubs? I live in a cool, temperate, alpine region. The soil is too poor and rocky for a vegetable garden (I grow herbs in that bed instead). I have a large verandah that gets full sun for most of the day and is very sheltered, so I was hoping to grow some vegetables in big tubs and planters along it. Any suggestions from experienced gardeners? Most vegetables will grow here, unless they are tropical or subtropical.

Answer: You can grow virtually any veggie in a big enough pot or container. I grow a tangerine tree in a very large pot so I can move it to shelter when it gets cold. It grows very good quality, tasty tangerines. Obviously that's a fruit, not a veggie, but I use it as an example of how you can use a pot to grow a large plant that would usually be planted in the ground. Since you live in a cool climate, you should be able to grow all sorts of salad greens - lettuce, arugula, spinach, chard, cabbage, etc. You can also grow broccoli and cauliflower. If you have a deep pot or container, you can grow root vegetables and tubers such as carrots, beets, potatoes, onions, and garlic. Peas also like cool weather - you might want to look for ones that are labelled "dwarf" or "self-supporting" - or you could put a trellis in a large container and let the standard type of pea vine grow up it. I especially like snow peas, since you can eat the pod as well as the peas. Be sure that the pot has enough room for the root ball to develop, and keep it well-watered (but not soggy.) Use a good quality potting soil. You will have to give the plants some kind of fertilizer, too, since the roots can't seek out soil nutrients as they would if they were planted in the ground. Just experiment - if it grows well in the ground in your area, you should be able to grow it in a pot.

Question: What vegetables are suitable to grow in a small space? I have an area in my flat for some window boxes and I wanted to grow some vegetables. What are some suitable vegetables and when should I plant them?

Answer: I have strawberries, tomatoes, peppers,cucumbers, lettuce and sweetcorn all in pots. I haven't tried cucumber or sweetcorn before so I don't know how successful they will be but my advice is just have a go and good luck. I also have minature fruit trees in large pots but I am still, after two years, waiting for my first crop.

Question: What vegetables can I grow that will give me all the vitamins i need to survive? Im planting a vegetable garden and Id like to know what vegetables I should plant that have all the different vitamins and nutrients I need to survive. Basically, What can I plant and live off of? I live in north Georgia, Idk if that helps but yeah.

Answer: first off, kudos on the decision to grow a garden! it's very impressive. color is a really big part in knowing what kinds of vegetables obtain what kinds of vitamins. carrots would be good: contains vitamin A (vision) and beta carotene (helps prevent cancer). definitely tomatoes (vitamin A, B, and C, potassium, iron, and phosphorous), even for homemade salsa (!!), green beans (vitamins A and some C, as well as zinc), snow peas (vitamin A, B6, K, C, fiber, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin) you know, anything tasty and fun to plant and watch grow. onions and garlic do wonders for the heart, and if you like beets (vitamins A, C, calcium, and iron), grow some beets! and if you think salad would be a wise decision, becomming more health conscious and all, romaine lettuce is the best lettuce out there (vitamins A, C, and K)! you can probably do some research with:

Question: Some good vegetable sides, or ways to make vegetables taste good? I am trying really hard to eat healthy and I know I need more vegetables, But I really don't like many, I like corn and carrots and peas but not without butter and salt. Any suggestions to make reg veggies taste great?

Answer: roast root vegetables,parsnips, swede, pumpkin,squash- and they are lovely. The fact you eat corn, carrots and peas though is good. just stick to what you like, add a half teaspoon of sugar to you carrots when you boil them, gorgeous. Also don't overcook stuff like broccoli, or beans.

Question: What are the best vegetables to use in a vegetable soup? I want to mke a vegetable soup for m family for dinner, i've made it before, but the only vegetables i can remember are carrot, leek and onion?? Anybody got any ideas?

Answer: make them nice and chunky

Question: How do you cook vegetables on a grill, like at a cookout? I'd like to cook corn on the cob and some other vegetables at a cookout this year, but I only know how to do meats. How do I cook vegetables too, so that I don't have to run into the house to the stove? I'd like to know how to do this so I can cook the vegetables at the park, too.

Answer: You can cook corn on the grill a couple of different ways. My two favorites are: cook the corn with the husk on it still; or take the husk off and wrap in aluminum foil. You can add butter, spices, or even Parmesan cheese inside the foil! Other veggies are a little different to cook. You need to make sure they are in long slices, so they don't fall through the grill. My favorites are zucchini and squash. I rub a little olive oil on the long slices and then sprinkle with different seasonings. I recommend rosemary and salt and pepper! Finally, if you are too nervous about over-cooking the veggies, you can always put any vegetables in the aluminum foil bags.

Question: Does boiling vegetables in a soup, reduce the amount of fiber? Does boiling vegetables for soup, reduce the amount of fiber within the vegetables?

Answer: The nutrients leave with the steam.