Reply #39: So very sorry to hear that you are sick.

[pamela]

I hope everything goes well for you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I have a few suggestions for you about vegetables. If you like veggies and dip, there are a lot of healthy dips you can use. Hummus makes a great dip for vegetables and it comes in a lot of great flavors. I also make dips for veggies using plain yogurt mixed with a little sour cream or cream cheese and spices or herbs, like dill.

I also eat a lot of taboule (aka tabbouleh.) It's packed with good nutrients and anti-oxidants and tastes great on pita bread or with melba toast or crackers. Bruschetta is also delicious and very good for you.

Since you don't like to cook a lot, I've tried to list things that require little or no preparation. I have other veggie recipes that taste great but require a bit more effort. For example, I was never fond of green beans but now I take fresh green beans and put them in boiling water for about three minutes. While they are in the water, I take a skillet and put olive oil, minced garlic and sliced almonds and then add the green beans. These are delicious and very good for you.

Cucumber and onion salad is easy to make and it keeps well in the fridge. Same thing with three bean salad. I don't have a recipe for either because I just wing it but there are lots of recipes on the web for these or you can buy them already prepared in the deli section at most grocery stores.

Hope some of these suggestions are helpful. Best of luck to you!