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Vegetable NutritionVegetable nutrition is not something most people in the nine to five routine think about, especially if their meals consist mostly of fast food and processed meals. But, one of the benefits of becoming more self-sufficient is having a garden and growing your own nutritious vegetables and improving your health in the process.Why Vegetables are so Crucial
A crucial nutrition in vegetables is the carotenoid, a nutritive chemical that you get whenever you eat a fruit or vegetable.
Depending on the type of vegetable, you can boost your immune system, protect yourself from heart disease and reduce your chances of cancer just by having five to nine servings of these wonderful veggies every day.
Fresh if Best, But...Since you will likely be unable to grow fresh vegetables year round, a wise investment would be to buy dehydrated vegetables in bulk. Dehydrated vegetables have just as much nutrition as the frozen variety and have far more nutrients than the canned version you find at the store. Plus, dehydrated vegetables take up less room.In the winter when less fresh vegetables are available, also consider taking a vitamin supplement to boost your health. So Which Vegetables are Best?Although a wide variety of vegetables is best, some vegetables have more benefits for you than others. Here are some of the vegetables to consider when buying in bulk and planning your garden.Orange VegetablesOrange vegetables such as sweet potatoes, orange carrots and squash have beta-carotenes that convert into Vitamin A, essential vegetable nutrition that helps to strengthen your teeth and bones and also helps to keep your mucous membranes healthy to help fight off infections. They can also help your eyesight.Beta-carotenes also help fight free radicals to prevent cancer and aging. Dark Green VegetablesBroccoli, kale and other leafy green vegetables produce the vegetable nutrition lutein. Lutein helps ward off cancer and protects your eyes against macular degeneration and cataracts. Eating plenty of dark green vegetables also protect your skin from the harmful effects of sunlight. Bell peppers are also an excellent source of lutein.TomatoesRoma, beefsteak and all the wonderful varieties in between, not only do tomatoes provide us with zing in our lives, but they also provide the wonderful vegetable nutrition lycopene. Lycopene helps men especially, protecting them from prostate cancer. They are also an excellent source of antioxidants to fight off cancer, and help provide good bone and skin health.Learn More About Frugal Cooking Invest in good health and some of the best bread available with a good quality grain mill. 
You can beat frugal cooking both for the excellent nutrition and savings.
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Want to see all of our frugal recipes? Click here. Want organic food at a great price? Form a food club, and you'll also foster the growth of locally produced, excellent organic food. Learn more. Do you love Chinese food? Save a bundle and invest in your health by learning to cook healthy vegan Chinese food at home! Avoid that expensive trip to the bakery and make fabulous desserts at home. Learn more. Listen to the general media, and they'll tell you that coconut oil is something akin to the devil's spawn, unleashing an epidemic of heart disease into our country and killing thousands of people. But do a little research, and you learn otherwise. For reasons why you should be cooking with coconut oil, click here.  A good quality cast iron cookware set like this one  is an excellent investment for healthy, even cooking. It can also be used outside as a Dutch oven.
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The next time you are suffering from a cold, sore throat or other infection, instead of calling the doctor, reach for this healthful oil instead. Learn more. Make authentic sausages right in your own home. Learn more. Thinking about investing in a grain mill, but not sure which one is right for you? Read a review about grain mills by clicking here. Dehydrating foods are a great way to preserve foods in a healthy, low-cost way. Learn more. Use the healing power of vegetables in your cooking. Learn more.  A good quality vacuum sealer makes your food last for months and even years and can save you a bundle of money. Click here to learn more. 
Using a vacuum food sealer is the best way to make sure your foods lasts and to save money, but there are some tricks to using a vacuum food sealer.
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Do you have a weakness for fine-quality, Mexican food? Learn to cook fabulous Mexican dishes and save a bundle. Click here to learn more. Having and using a cast iron camp Dutch oven is a good idea should the power go out and you're unable to use your electric range. It's also a great way to keep the heat out of your kitchen in the summertime and outside where it belongs. Learn more. When you stock up on bulk grains, don't forget to stock up on yeast as well. Learn more about this crucial ingredient by clicking here. If you have some extra goat milk on hand, try this recipe and get ready for the richest, creamiest, best ice cream you've ever tasted! Wouldn't it be nice to be able to make ice cream even when the power is out? Fortunately you can! Learn more. Have an extra supply of peaches on hand? Learn to dehydrate peaches and you'll have a great source of nutrition for years to come. |
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