Written by Michelle Pugle on February 9, 2021 — Fact checked by Maria Gifford Experts say what kind of vegetables you eat and how you cook them makes a difference. Getty Images A new survey reports that people in the United States say they’re eating fruits and vegetables every day. Some experts, however, say the survey respondents may be counting items such as french fries as vegetables. They also note that the way vegetables are cooked makes a difference in their nutritional value. They tell consumers to buy fruits and vegetables fresh when they’ll use them immediately and to purchase canned and frozen items for longer shelf life.