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Total Health

Eat Your Mixed Vegetables!

By:
Lynn Grieger

These delicious mixed-vegetable recipes will have you humming in the kitchen while you cook. Health professionals encourage us to consume at least five servings of vegetables each day -- for cooked veggies, that works out to a total of 2.5 cups. In order to prevent cancer, reduce risk of heart disease, increase fiber intake and decrease blood pressure, eat at least five (or more) servings per day. When you prepare recipes that include a variety of types of vegetables, you receive the nutritional benefits of each. You will have created not only culinary masterpieces but also foods that work together to increase your health. Mix it up!

Try these fun recipes, and feel free to send us your personal favorites to share with the community.

 

 
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