How to measure veggies???
 

Hello everyone! I am new to ideal protein and I have discovered Kale Chips!! I measure out 2 cups of Kale, however after baking they shrivel up to about 1/2 cup. Does this still count as 2 cups of vegetables or do I need to measure after baking????

I would put kale in the lettuce variety. Perhaps I am wrong, anyone else going to Chime in?

I am wondering this too! Spinach disappears too when you cook it!

Your 2 cups of veggies should be measured prior to cooking. When it comes to spinach and kale, I just pack it in super tight!!

Also, kale does not count as part of the unlimited lettuce.

Originally Posted by PrettyCreole:
Hello everyone! I am new to ideal protein and I have discovered Kale Chips!! I measure out 2 cups of Kale, however after baking they shrivel up to about 1/2 cup. Does this still count as 2 cups of vegetables or do I need to measure after baking????

Measure raw. You can pack those greens in the cup (same with spinach).

Originally Posted by ChicagoPhil:
I would put kale in the lettuce variety. Perhaps I am wrong, anyone else going to Chime in?

Kale is on the select veggie list so it is not a "lettuce". Lettuce is romaine, iceburg, boston, leaf: things that are actually named "lettuce".
There are other greens on the select veggie list too.
Always check the Phase 1 sheet when in doubt.

Well....that just sucks...LOL Thanks for the input gals!

I remember when I started, I thought 'omg, that's a lot of vegetables I'm going to have to eat...' but once it's cooked, it really doesn't look like much!