maxjwell Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I know we are supposed to eat 1-3 cups of vegetables with every meal. However, does that refer to raw or cooked? Or does it matter? When I stir fry or cook down veggies they shrink in size significantly. It seems like 3 cups of broccili will shrink down to a cup when they are steamed. Is that okay? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted May 4, 2015 Administrators Share Posted May 4, 2015 The more the better, especially when you have any shrinkage! For instance 4 cups of spinach quickly becomes a quarter cup when cooked. The actual volume your body is getting is the already shrunk amount so you would need loads of spinach or other greens to make up the 1-3 cups. Same goes with all other veggies. Either serve it out already cooked or account for the shrinkage you would get and eat extra if they are raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjwell Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Simple enough. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Shrinkage happens... Many do get shorter with age but you need 9 cups aday to keep the doctor away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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