While beef tongue may not be a very common dish on your menu, this rich cut of meat is enjoyed in many parts of the world, similar in flavor to brisket and corned beef. And, it's usually pretty cheap! This article will help you make your first (second, third...) experience with beef tongue a positive one. Ad.
Recommended fruit and vegetable intake depends on sex, age, and level of physical activity, so there is no magic number that every person should follow. However, most adults should consume an average of 1.5-2 cups of fruit per day and 2-3 cups of vegetables per day. The USDA offers helpful guidelines to determine what counts as a cup of fruits or vegetables.
Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as a member of the Vegetable Group. Vegetables may be raw or cooked; fresh, frozen, canned, or dried/dehydrated; and may be whole, cut-up, or mashed. Based on their nutrient content, vegetables are organized into 5 subgroups: dark-green vegetables, starchy vegetables, red and orange vegetables, beans and peas, and other vegetables. How many vegetables are needed? The amount of vegetables you need to eat depends on your age, sex, and level of physical activity.