Q. How do you reduce the strong odor that results from cooking cabbage?
A. Just drop a whole walnut into the cooking liquid.

Q. How do you prevent lettuce from browning when stored several days in the refrigerator?
A. The keys to preventing browning during storage are low temperature (ideally 34- 36 degrees) and elimination of excess moisture. It is important that the lettuce be well-drained before storing.

Q. How do you prevent Red cabbage from discoloring? (Red cabbage sometimes turns purple or blue while cooking.)
A. Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to the cooking water to prevent it from turning blue when cooked.

Q. What is a serving?
A. A serving of raw leafy vegetables is 1 cup. A serving of cooked vegetables is 1/2 cup.

Q. Why do nutritionists recommend cooking in stainless steel, enamel, or glass pans?
A. Pans made of aluminum or copper react with sulfur compounds in vegetables to create unpleasant odors and flavors, and destroy vitamin C, folic acid, and vitamin E.