"Grocery prices are through the roof. SNAP benefits are coming in here and there, if at all. Food is weighing heavily on the minds of most American parents right now, especially as we wonder how to afford fresh produce and nutritious options for our kids. But as they say, not all heroes wear capes - one expert took to social media to remind us all that some vegetables are cheaper and more well-liked than others, and those count as vegetables too."
"She starts with pointing out that salsa is a vegetable - actually, a bunch of them, just all chopped up in a jar together. There's some salt and seasonings, yes, but the bulk of it: all veg. "If you're putting chicken and salsa in a crockpot, that's a protein and a vegetable," says Brooke. She also calls out these affordable veggies: Potatoes: A high-carb vegetable, sure, but a vegetable nonetheless."
Grocery prices are high and SNAP benefits arrive inconsistently, increasing difficulty affording fresh produce. Many American parents struggle to feed children nutritious options. Some commonly overlooked, affordable foods qualify as vegetables and can count toward daily intake. Salsa combines multiple chopped vegetables in a jar and can serve as a vegetable alongside protein when used with chicken. Potatoes, though high in carbs, contain micronutrients and fiber and are nutritionally dense. Canned pumpkin can be used in baking, smoothies, or lattes to contribute vegetable servings. Broadening the definition of vegetables can improve accessibility and nutrition.
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