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Vegetables

Vegetables

The noun vegetable usually means an edible plant or part of a plant other than a sweet fruit or seed. However, the word is not scientific, and its meaning is largely based on culinary and cultural tradition. Therefore, the application of the word is somewhat arbitrary and subjective.

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  1. What are the 7 fruits and vegetables that are highest in fiber?

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  2. How many calories are in hibachi steamed vegetables?

    Hibachi-San Japanese Grill Steamed Rice 6 oz has 280 calories...

  3. What can eating your vegetables do for your body?

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About Vegetables

The question of whether the tomato is a fruit or a vegetable found its way into the United States Supreme Court in 1893. The court ruled unanimously in Nix v. Hedden that a tomato is correctly identified as, and thus taxed as, a vegetable, for the purposes of the 1883 Tariff Act on imported produce. The court did acknowledge, however, that, botanically speaking, a tomato is a fruit.

The green color of leafy vegetables is due to the presence of the green pigment chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is affected by pH and changes to olive green in acid conditions, and bright green in alkaline conditions. Some of the acids are released in steam during cooking, particularly if cooked without a cover. The yellow/orange colors of fruits and vegetables are due to the presence of carotenoids, which are also affected by normal cooking processes or changes in pH. The red/blue coloring of some fruits and vegetables (e.g. blackberries and red cabbage) are due to anthocyanins, which are sensitive to changes in pH. When pH is neutral, the pigments are purple, when acidic, red, and when alkaline, blue. These pigments are very water soluble.

Growing vegetables can be somewhat difficult, especially if you don't have a lot of room to work with. A small garden behind your house can yield plenty of vegetables for half of the year if you grow the right things. If you wish to grow your own herbs, a kitchen window or a flowerbox is a good location. Some people like to use organic seeds in their garden. Using certified organic products is growing in popularity with home gardens. More information can be found about growing vegetables and fruits within small spaces at the Urban Farmer Seeds website by clicking on http://www.ufseeds.com .

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