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what vegetables are heathy to eat? i dont have a shit load of money but would like to integrate 5 or so into my diet on a regular basis. im guessing tomato is one so dont suggest that, but DO elaborate on its benefits if youre knowledgeable about it.

>> No.12743118

>>12743114
Anything green, orange, or purple.

>> No.12743120

>>12743118
okay so whats the deal with purple onion? is it worth eating or is it only good for flavor? I dont make much money so i need a diet that actually supports my health not one that tastes good.

>> No.12743125

>>12743114
cabbage is really cheap and healthy. root vegetables are all fairly cheap and healthy too.

all vegetables are healthy to eat though.

>> No.12743129

all i eat regularly is spinach and broccoli desu

>> No.12743130

>>12743125
op here i guess i should have been more specfic. what vegetables actively support health? what vegetables have specific chemicals and benefits?

>> No.12743143

Onions are crazy healthy and cheap. Members of the cabbage family, including cabbage. If you don't like the taste of cabbage you are doing it wrong. There's almost as many things to do with cabbages as there are to do with an egg. A lot of people will probably say carrot, but your body has to turn that carotene into vitamin A and it's inefficient; it's probably cheaper to buy beef liver. Garlic is great for adding flavor, especially if you paste it with a knife and add it within the last 5 minutes (retards that cook it forever should hand), and has good properties. Not sure what else might be healthy and in your area.

>> No.12743153

>>12743130
Orange ones have vitamin A precursors, green leafy ones like kale or parsley have vitamin K and iron.

>> No.12743156

>>12743130
>what vegetables actively support health? what vegetables have specific chemicals and benefits?
all of them

>> No.12743190

>>12743156
okay well i cant buy every vegetable so if you could give me some specific examples it would help.despite variety being good in its own way, i would rather be consistant and eat the same 5 than pick random ones every time not knowing what they do.

>> No.12743193

Beans, carrots, cabbage, potatoes (any kind, don't fry them), olive oil, green pepper, tomatoes and beets are the basics. Also try kale, brussel sprouts and broccoli, stick with at least one of these dark green ones. The best vegetables are always in-season endemic species.

>> No.12743200

>>12743153
other than carrots i guess that would include certain potatos and squash?

i eat spinach once or twice a week but idk if i should count it as a vegetable since i use it as a meal base. sometimes i add it to ramen and other times i just eat it as salad.

>> No.12743203

>>12743130
This is the wrong way to go about it. You want variety, my dude. Don't sperg out on 2 because somebody sells you on "superfoods." Have mushrooms and peppers today, then have some brassicas sauteed in garlic and shallots tomorrow. Follow it up with some carrots, and then mix it up with a nice beet salad.

>> No.12743210

>>12743143
im living in california for the moment so i assume there is just about every vegetable here. I dont thinj ive ever eaten cabbage so ill look into it. im most interested in antioxidants and joint health/anti aging, but really any of it is good as long as it supports overall health/ energy.

>> No.12743211

>>12743190
>i would rather be consistant and eat the same 5 than pick random ones every time not knowing what they do.
You don't have to know specifically what they do to get the health benefits.

>> No.12743214

>>12743190
Cabbage is pretty cheap and healthy, and there is always root vegetables.

>> No.12743217

>>12743203
even using variety i dont think i need more than 10 vegetables in rotation. if i do then great but i want to understand why or what they do. when you say peppers do you mean green peppers that are palm sized or jalapenos that are *said* to have their own health benefits?

>> No.12743224

>>12743211
i want to be healthy and i want more energy and i dont want to waste my money in stuff that has no effect when i dont have much money to waste. so yeah i would want to know what something does because it isnt free.
i understand our knowledge of nutrition is still fucked up and in its infancy but surely there is more knowledge today about this than there was in the 70s and 80s or whatever?

>> No.12743229

You should already have vegetables integrated into your diet as an adult? What are you eating, purely processed meats and cheese? I'd say look at what your diet now and incorporate more vegetables into that. Most fruit and vegetables are high in nutrition, as long as you're eating a fair variety of them every day you will feel better than eating fast food all the time. Mushrooms, tomato, onions, carrots, spinach, get a magazine and learn a few recipes which include vegetables.

>> No.12743230

>>12743214
what is a root vegetable? a potato or something? ive never heard somone use the term before despite it sounding common sense.

>> No.12743238

>>12743230
Taters, carrots, yams, garlic, an vegi that ya pull outta the ground

>> No.12743239

>>12743217
Then look it up. We aren't your google search, I'm only here to tell you you shouldn't be autistic about picking a couple and thinking you'll be fine.

>> No.12743240

>>12743114
u can buy big... i mean im talkin like really big... handful... sizeable... delectable carrots for 10 shillings
idk what it's like in usa

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>>12743114
>>12743118
>>12743120
>>12743125
>>12743153
Pic related was posted everywhere in military chow halls. I found it really helpful and interesting

>> No.12743274

>>12743217
The problem with someone like you is that you want help eating healthy, but you already have parameters that youve set arbitrarily.

>i dont think i need more than 10 vegetables
>but if i do YOU better tell me why
>so please spoon feed me, but make sure the information is what Im already looking for and convenient

>> No.12743305

>>12743114
- cabbage: filling, aids your digestion, low in calories, versatile, vitamins C and K

- carrot: adds sweetness to your dishes, which may help if you have a sweet tooth, it's orange, rich in antioxidants, vitamin A

- cucumber: refreshing, can be used in sandwiches, salads, stir-fry, filling, potassium

broccoli: rich in vitamins and minerals, incredibly versatile, anti-cancer, cool-looking

butternut squash: also rich in vitamins and minerals with loads of health benefits, beautiful color and shape

These are my top suggestions of common, cheap, tasty and healthy things you can start eating, but it's not exclusive.

There are also green leafy ones such as arugula, mustard, collard greens, spinach, green beans, etc.

And things such as egg plant, pumpkin, beet root, asparagus, bell pepper, coli flower, celery, etc.

>> No.12743349

>>12743210
You're missing out, cabbage is pretty cash money. Cook it with butter or olive oil in a covered pan to steam it, it's great. Very tender and buttery, even if you don't actually use butter.

>> No.12743410

>>12743274
they arent arbitrary you dont have any reading comprehension. i dont have the money to spend without knowing its going to use. And the 10 vegetable or more thing i would expand if i KNEW the benefits of the vegetables. the last thing im going to do is eat 20 or 30 vegetables right now spending money on all of those off and on, with no true understanding of if its helping at all or not.

>> No.12743417

>>12743258
this doesnt completely answer my question but its useful as a source of inspiration nontheless. its a visual list of things to look up, and the color chart while a rough guideline probably is a good rule of thumb.

>> No.12743425

>>12743239
you arent my google search but youre also on a cooking forum. other than sharing opinions or jacking off about how well you cook things, sooner or later you will have questions and it makes more sense to ask on here than it does to google search and sift through blogs and click bait. ESPECIALLY because some of the people here are smarter than most of the people writing those articles.

>> No.12743436

>>12743305
thanks for writing this out.

i eat aspargus and cucumber from time to time but dont really know how usefulit is. i have a feeling asparagus is a lot more beneficial than cucumber. squash ive been curious about for a long time.

>> No.12743450

>>12743114
>baby bok choy
personal fave
>green beans
come ready to eat/cook in the steam bags if you're too lazy to prep
>spinach
can easily add to anything without compromising flavor: soup, stir fry, omelettes, etc
>broccoli
best roasted in the oven but good in casserole dishes and freezes well - florets absorb sauce
>zucchini
versatile and cheap; i suggest learning how to make zucchini fritters

>> No.12743488

>>12743450
>roasted asparagus
do you just roll them in a thin layer of olive oil and put them on a backing sheet? is there a difference between roasted and fried? people seem to use it interchangably.

>> No.12743769

>>12743436
The darker the green, the better.

>> No.12743789

>>12743224
retard, do you really need some people to spell this shit out for you? If you want to be healthy put down the mcdouble and eat a variety of vegetables you manchild

>> No.12743812

>>12743436
No problem. Asparagus are definitely better than cucumber in terms of nutrition. I did not include it in the main list, however, because where I live there are very expensive fresh. But you can definitely substitute it.

>> No.12743877

>>12743789
i havent eaten mcdonalds in over a decade if you dont want to help fuck off. this thread is also great for other people to see- so be helpful or get out

>> No.12744306

onions, carrots, steamed peas

>> No.12744308

>>12743114
Daily dozen app

>> No.12744317

>>12743114
1 potato
1 bacon
1 ranch
1 cheese
1 sour cream
1 cooking oil to deep fry the potato in

>> No.12744327

>>12743114
Carrots Broccoli Spinach Brussel Sprouts and any salad (red romaine is a favorite). I know it's bait but this is for people who are actually curious.

>> No.12744422

>>12743877
fag

>> No.12744595
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12744595

>>12743114
Broccoli and spinach, you gotta have your greens. Without those how else can you run around trying to grab olive oil's ass and defeating bluto?

>> No.12744604

>>12743305
I'm glad that someone mentioned mustard greens, those aren't very well known or respected.

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12744626

>>12743114

Would snuggle senseless/10

>> No.12744838

>>12744626
I have a straw that she can suck on.

>> No.12744848

>>12744422
gimme some succ if youre just gonna take up space

>> No.12745196

>>12743114
frozen spinach
frozen peas
fresh carrots

are your best bang for your buck while also providing real nutrition

>> No.12745203

>>12743114
You're supposed to drink vegetables after juicing them.

>> No.12745204

>>12745196
My thic straw gave your mum some proper nutrition last night.

>> No.12745478

Shop the produce that’s on sale every week. Typically it’s also what’s in season so you’ll be environmentally conscious while also being financially and nutritionally conscious. Win-win-win

>> No.12745482

>>12743114
carrots, onions and tomatoes. cheap as dirt

you can also buy those frozen veggie mixes and just have it with butter and salt

if you are lazy just buy carrots and cherry tomatoes. you can just snack on them as it is

>> No.12745489

>>12743210
I’m in Cali too. Find Korean stores, they have cash vegetables and fruits for very good prices.

>> No.12746274

>>12743114
I have heard it explained as follows: foods are not healthy in and of themselves. Foods can be nutrient dense, which is what most people would tend to think of when they hear “healthy food”. Your overall diet and lifestyle are what can be considered healthy or unhealthy. For example, blueberries are usually considered a healthy food, and they are nutrient dense for some nutrients, but if you ate nothing but blueberries you would quickly develop nutrient deficiencies and also pre-/diabetus from all the sugar. To answer your question, I would recommend looking at the various nutrients the human body needs: vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and look for foods that are high in many nutrients at once. Sweet potatoes are quite nutritious, for example.

>> No.12746283

>>12743114
Carrots and celery are real healthy, and they make a good stock with onions and other seasonings.

>> No.12746289

Self Heal by Design, 5/e 2018 (US edition). The Barbara O’Neill Self Heal by Design nutrition program is a non-ideological, scientific, fact-based, evidence-observable, self-discipline that is different from veganism, vegetarianism and New World Order health regimens. For comparison with other nutrition and diet programs, consider eight items: (1) pure water, (2) refined white flour, (3) refined white sugar, (4) refined white salt, (5) Genetically Modified Organisms, e.g., grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, (6) meat, (7) dairy and (8) eggs. The Barbara O’Neill nutrition program recommends: Pure water; no refined white four, white sugar and white salt; no GMOs; little or no meat, fish, poultry, dairy and eggs. A healthy person can consume up to 20% to 25% of non-recommended foods daily (500 calories out of 2,000 calories daily), and a non-healthy person can consume up to 5% to 10% of non-recommended foods daily (200 calories out of 2,000 calories daily) to maintain a healthful, acid-alkaline pH balance. Also, compare the plant-based and animal-based sources of (1) proteins, (2) vitamin B12 and (3) selenium, and the avoidance of (4) mercury and other toxins.

>> No.12746299

>>12743410
>>12743425
You're dumb as fuck.

>> No.12746305

Food Triangle of Nutrition by Barbara O’Neill
Level 1: unlimited amounts of vegetables and less fruits, but limited fruit for people who have cancer, diabetes, yeast condition or obesity.
Level 2: legumes (pulses plant, fruit or seed) – peas and beans.
Level 3: seeds.
Level 4: grains.
Level 5: oils, maple syrup, honey and nuts should be taken in small amounts because they are concentrated foods.

Look at the Food Triangle through several windows.
pH window. Gets a check mark. The vegetables at the bottom level are the most alkaline, and the most acid are at the top level.
Liver window. Gets a check mark. The liver needs a lot of beta carotenes found in your orange and your green colored vegetables, the proteins and the good fats.
Colon window. Gets a check mark. The colon needs to be swept every day. Vegetables are your highest dietary fiber food.
Cancer window. Gets a check mark. Cancer’s favorite food is sugar. We should be eating vegetables.
Availability window. Gets a check mark. Fresh vegetables and fruits are almost always available from home gardens.
Cost window. Gets a check mark. Compare how much you get from the fruit and veggie shop for $50 to how much you get from the health food shop for $50. It’s not easy to make olive oil, honey or maple syrup, but it is very easy to grow vegetables.
All windows. No matter what window we look at the Food Triangle through, we get a check mark.

>> No.12746438

i just stumbled upon this thread and I'd like to say fuck you op you're a moron