Fresh veggies certainly are best if available…and if they don’t lose precious nutrients by overcooking or languishing too long in the fridge. But don’t feel bad about using frozen and canned varieties ...
MyPlate emphasizes the goal of half (50 percent) of the plate filled with fruits and vegetables. MyPlate.org (based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025) suggests a daily vegetable goal ...
In fact, the current 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourage us to eat a variety of vegetables including “fresh, frozen and canned.” Barbara Intermill is a registered dietitian ...