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Steamed Vegetables Video

"Let Food Be Thy Medicine..." - Hippocrates

 

In this eighth video in my What’s Cooking series, my son, Step, and I prepare one of the simplest and most healthy dishes I know of - steamed vegetables. While you can steam almost any kind of vegetable, I chose cruciferous veggies and leafy greens for this recipe because of the immense health benefits they can provide!
 
Cruciferous vegetables  like broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts and leafy greens like kale and Swiss chard are loaded with cancer-fighting compounds, and they are high in Vitamins K, A and C. Full of phytonutrients and fiber, they also help us detoxify our bodies. Additionally, steamed vegetables are not only low in calories, but low glycemic, which makes them great a dietary choice for prevention of diabetes, obesity and heart disease!
 
Whether as a main dish or a side, steamed veggies are a must with any meal! Be sure to use organic produce when possible, especially with leafy greens, bell peppers, carrots, green beans, and summer squash, which tend to be highest in pesticides. Bon appetit!

 

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Steamed Vegetables

Try this quick, simple and ultra-healthy recipe, as Step and I prepared it in my What’s Cooking? Steamed Vegetables video. Your body will thank you for it!

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Spicy Veggie Stew

Full of fiber and antioxidant-rich phytonutrients, this stew helps protect the heart as well as the waistline!

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Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

This nourishing soup is filled with phytonutrients to help protect against cancer and support immune system health.

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Roast Vegetables

Need a simple side for a fish, poultry or lean meat dish? This assortment of colorful and filling veggies brings valuable nutrients and fiber to the table.

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