1. Simmer the tongue in water. Add a coarsely chopped onion, carrots, celery and garlic and simmer all until tender. Remove from heat and leave the tongue in the broth.
Teenage girls from age 14 to 18 should eat 2 1/2 cups of vegetables every day. Teenage boys should eat three cups of vegetables daily. Teens who are active and get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day may need even more. Teens should eat a combination of raw and cooked vegetables.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends men eat 21 cups of vegetables weekly and women 17.5 cups, including between 5.5 and 6 cups of red vegetables. At just 45 calories per 8-ounce serving, tomato juice helps you up your red vegetable intake but doesn't add too many calories to your diet.