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.
Most men from the age of 19 to 50 should eat about three cups of vegetables per day. Men over the age of 50 may only need about 2 1/2 cups. Men who get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day may need more vegetables. Women from the age of 19 to 50 need about 2 1/2 cups every day, while women over the age of 50 need about two cups. As with men, women who are physically active every day may need more.