Vegetables are so good for us, yet do we eat enough of them? I like vegetables, but I’m sure I could eat more of them. I’ve complained about the high cost of fresh produce, however, a recent article reported that the reason people don’t eat enough vegetables is not the cost. And another writer says it’s the work involved that keeps people from eating vegetables.
I’ve given this some thought, and I agree. I openly admit that I don’t enjoy cooking and it’s because of the work (and time) involved. I don’t mind working hard, and I love to be productive. I just don’t like to spend my time preparing food and cooking.
I decided a while ago to make buying fresh produce a priority. I keep lots of fruits and a pretty good variety of veggies in the house. I try very hard to prepare carrots ahead so they are always easy to grab (I’m not so good about celery). The downside is the expense and the fact that produce goes bad quickly, so I have to make more trips to the store/stand.
In an effort to have readily available fresh vegetables, I put a box garden in the backyard last summer, but discovered I’m not really a gardener. I thought about a hydroponic tower garden, but again, I’m not good at the maintenance. Now I’m seriously considering joining a co-op where fresh veggies are delivered all summer long. CSA (community supported agriculture) is a way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer.
What’s your excuse? Do you hate the taste of veggies? Do you loathe preparing them? Do you think they’re too expensive? How can you increase your vegetable intake this year?