Veggies

[Gibson Girl]

Have a question…

Below is my diet and I am happy with it with the exception of veggies. I normally purchase frozen or can with no sodium added green beans or eat a large salad. I was told I should not resort to frozen or can veggies. I would love to add spinach unfortunately; every time I cook them, it comes out bitter. I have lost the first 55lbs eating frozen or can green beans. Broccoli & cauliflower is too gassy for me. I add salt and pepper to season my veggies.

Does anyone have pointers?


Optional Meal before breakfast
1-scoop Muscle Provider or Whey Protein Shake

Meal #1
1 whole egg + 3 egg whites
3 oz chicken or turkey breast, lean beef
1/3 cup oatmeal

Meal #2
2 scoops vanilla Muscle Provider
1-tablespoon heavy cream
1-tablespoon flax seed oil
Blend until frothy and thick!!

Or

5oz chicken breast or other lean protein source
1 small apple

Meal #3
5oz chicken breast or other lean protein source
1/2-half cup cooked brown rice or 4-ounces sweet potato
Green salad with two tablespoons oil and vinegar dressing or 2-cups low carb vegetables

Meal #4
2 scoops vanilla Muscle Provider
1-tablespoon heavy cream
1-tablespoon flax seed oil
Blend until frothy and thick!!

Or

5oz chicken breast or other lean protein source
1 small apple

Meal #5
6 oz chicken breast or other lean protein source
1 to 2 cups low carb vegetables or large salad
2 teaspoons flax, or olive oil

[emunah]

Well, frozen veggies are fine (and can be even better than fresh). I don't know where you heard otherwise....

But veggies I like: spinach, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, summer squash, onion, romaine, eggplant, peppers....

[Sciamach]

frozen are often actually better than fresh because they freeze them right when they have the most nutritional value. So get your broccolli and stuff like that frozen. Cucumbers, lettuce I get fresh of course

[Gibson Girl]

Thanks for the replies I was thinking the same thing. When I first started my program, I asked my trainer can I eat them and he yes and they are less expensive.

While at the gym this week one of the females asked me about veggies and what I eat. While telling her, I eat frozen or can green beans, cabbage and salads another female walked up and say I was giving her misleading information. I was appalled not to mention she rudely interrupted our conversation but the fact of her telling me I was giving out misleading information. Her comment is frozen and can veggies does not have the entire nutrition our bodies need to build muscles/lose fat. When I asked her where she received her, information she stated the internet. Need I say more?

[moisy]

Hey, I think that what you are eating is fine. I buy a lot of frozen veggies because it is more covenient for me and since I am single, buying the fresh veggies, though I love them, can be a waste because if I do not eat them fast enough they go off.

As long as you are eating your veggies, that is all that is important!!

[Shoshona]

Seasonally, one can purchase fruits and veggies frozen. It's a lot easier, especially if you live with a picky eater or you're single.

Berries are not in season here now, so I buy the frozen ones to add to my yogurt or cottage cheese or oatmeal.

My husband hates hates hates broccoli, so I have fresh and frozen at my disposal.

With the focus on food, I try to make my life as easy as I can. Frozen works.

Canned, I'm not so sure I could go back to them again, even the low sodium kind.