Pointers about Buying Vegetables "Vegetables are low in calories and a number of them rank high in vitamins and minerals." We have talked some about vegetables in this blog before In February, we talked about Grades of Canned and Frozen Veggies. In April, we talked specifically about Asparagus. Today is about fresh veggies and their healthy traits. Vitamin A Most Dark Green and Deep Yellow vegetables are great sources of this vitamin. It is a good idea to include carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, and other dark leafy greens or squash into your meals. These vegetables are also great sources of other vitamins that we need everyday. Protein Usually when we think of protein we think of meat. But stop and think where our meat source got their protein rich meat. Many vegetables are substantial protein sources. Some of the most popular are dry legumes. Beans and peas are outstanding sources of protein. Low Calorie Raw vegetables are...