Tired of unpacking? No energy left for cooking? Looking for handy tips on healthy veggies you can simply buy and eat – or grab and go? We’ve got you covered. Why add another complex task to your list when you can simplify your life and eat healthier foods?
You can do it all with a single pan.Grab a single pan. It could be a wok, but it doesn’t have to be. Any large skillet or frying pan will do, and you can make plenty of healthy, veggie-based meals that everyone will love.
Preparing vegetables doesn’t have to be complicated.Keep these basic, cancer-fighting veggie-prep suggestions in mind:
- Raw veggies: With minimal seasoning and next-to-no prep work, you’ll get maximum health benefits from raw veggies like broccoli, beets, carrots, tomatoes, brussels sprouts, zucchini, leafy greens, onions, peppers, berries, garlic, and even seaweed and nuts.
- Boiled veggies: With that single pan we mentioned, you can boil just about any vegetable within minutes. It’s so easy, it barely counts as cooking! Add a little olive oil and salt to your cabbage, potatoes, carrots and onions, and before you know it, healthy becomes delicious.
- Roasted veggies: Fresh vegetables taste great roasted, too, with only a little seasoning. Try roasting them on a cookie sheet or in a grill basket.
There’s nothing like a trip to a local farmers market, and there’s no better place to find a wealth of fresh ingredients, either. Grab fruits, veggies, and other guiltless, healthy snacks while you’re there, like fresh-ground peanut butter, hummus and even sushi. It’s easy to find healthy foods that are already made, ready-to-eat and even pre-packaged. Find a full list of great farmers markets in your area in the Making Carolinas Home guide.
