Why Vegetables? Good nutrition is all about variety. Vegetables are a 'must-have' for variety, providing carbs, fiber, vitamins, minerals and water. The bonus in vegetables is an assortment of health-enhancing phytochemicals. These natural plant elements can strengthen your immune system or help prevent chronic diseases -- very important! Grocery Store Tips 1. At the very least, fill the top-front section of your shopping cart with vegetables. Include several colors, and mix-n-match the fresh, canned and frozen. They all count. 2. Try a new vegetable every shopping trip. Perhaps it … [Read more...] about Grocery Shopping 101: Vegetables