Veggies

bal541 · 10-09-2005, 10:59 PM

Well, I've been looking at some of the diets here. Alot of you guys got your carbs, protein, but I don't see a lot of veggies.

I myself eat a big salad a night, and I wonder if thats enough sometimes? So the question is... how important are veggies. A lot of you don't eat many. Are they essential for better recovery times??? General health???

farmboy · 10-10-2005, 07:56 AM

I usually have vegetables with evey meal, be it steamed mixed veggies, or just a pile of raw carrots with my turkey sandwich. I used to make a lot of stir fries with chicken or lean steak and vegetables, too. They don't take a lot of time, and you get your protein and vegetables. Throw it on top of some brown rice, and you have yourself a meal.

It seems like some of the guys around here talk about not eating vegetables and just to make sure that you take a good multi-vitamin, but I like to keep in the veggies to get the fiber. Plus, I like the taste. They make a great snack, too. While a lot of people are reaching for buttery popcorn, greasy potatoe chips, or candy when they sit down to watch a movie, I grab a bag of baby carrots or maybe cut up some celery and put some natural peanut butter on it.

**King Kabuki** · 10-10-2005, 09:06 AM

I don't know how you didn't notice that most of the regulars here SWEAR by greens. Leafy green veggies > all.

farmboy · 10-10-2005, 03:09 PM

Spinach rules. I've substituted lettuce with spinach when I get sandwiches. It's much higher in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

wenispinkle · 10-10-2005, 03:43 PM

since were on the topic of vegetables.....

olive oil mixed with red wine vinegar makes a great salad dressing

**King Kabuki** · 10-10-2005, 07:57 PM

So does Apple Cider Vienager.

**Madmick** · 10-11-2005, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bal541

Well, I've been looking at some of the diets here. Alot of you guys got your carbs, protein, but I don't see a lot of veggies.

I myself eat a big salad a night, and I wonder if thats enough sometimes? So the question is... how important are veggies. A lot of you don't eat many. Are they essential for better recovery times??? General health???

Yeah, they're crucial. Like K says, the regulars know this.

SlappyMacGee · 10-11-2005, 06:00 PM

Get your carbs through veggies rather then starches. You can eat a whole hell of a lot more Broccoli then rice while consuming the same amount of carbs and vastly more vitamins and minerals.

ZGSON · 10-12-2005, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SlappyMacGee

Get your carbs through veggies rather then starches. You can eat a whole hell of a lot more Broccoli then rice while consuming the same amount of carbs and vastly more vitamins and minerals.

Yup, brocolli is perfect, its a "bulk" food meaning, you can eat a ton of it, with very low caloric intake, and make your self full, this is especailly helpful on a cutting diet. Plus, brocolli has several health benefits, like anti cancer effects.

Although, the bulk of my carbs come from oatmeal and brown rice....I eat brocolli every day...

RizRan · 10-13-2005, 01:55 PM

Incorporate vegetables into your meals dont make a sepearte meal just for veggies