Most of us know that we should be eating more vegetables. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 1 in 10 US adults consumes enough fresh produce. Making vegetables a regular part of your daily diet and knowing how to prepare them in a variety of delicious ways are both keys to success. The recipes in this chapter are simple and versatile; swap in other favorite vegetables, herbs, and spices as needed to make each one your own. Don’t forget to experiment with new options as well; you may be surprised that vegetables you didn’t previously care for are appealing when prepared in a different way. Many vegetables help support most, if not all, of the five defense systems, so they’re a key food group to get familiar and comfortable with.