• Buy fresh vegetables in season. They cost less and are likely to be at their peak flavour.
  
• Stock up on frozen vegetables for quick and easy cooking in the microwave.
  
• Buy vegetables that are easy to prepare. Pick up pre-washed bags of salad greens and add baby carrots or grape tomatoes for a salad in minutes. Buy packages of veggies such as baby carrots or celery sticks for quick snacks.
  
• Use a microwave to quickly `zap` vegetables. White or sweet potatoes can be baked quickly this way.
  
• Vary your veggie choices to keep meals interesting.
  
• Try crunchy vegetables, raw or lightly steamed.
  

Text courtesy: US Department of Agriculture

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