Romaine Lettuce??
 

I am not a huge veggie fan and I can only eat so much dill pickles lol. I was just wondering if anyone else has heard of this or does this?.

Originally Posted by x0x aprildawn:
I was told that romaine lettuce counted as a veggie by my coach. So does that mean I just need 2 cups for lunch and dinner? Or do I need to add some iceberg or something? Thanks in advance!!

That is very interesting.
I was told lettuce = iceburg, romaine, boston, bibb, leaf

So, my veggies come from other places, other than lettuce

Originally Posted by lisa32989:
That is very interesting.
I was told lettuce = iceburg, romaine, boston, bibb, leaf

So, my veggies come from other places, other than lettuce

Same here - I second what Lisa said!

I guess I will have to explore the world of veggies. I love pickles so maybe Ill love cucumbers. Also I am gonna try to use spinach as salad. I need some major inspiration for this veggie stuff :-\

I'm not on IP, but without Romaine in my daily salad I would be lost.

Originally Posted by IanG:
I'm not on IP, but without Romaine in my daily salad I would be lost.

AWESOME stats!

Lettuce is lettuce to me

Originally Posted by x0x aprildawn:
I guess I will have to explore the world of veggies. I love pickles so maybe Ill love cucumbers. Also I am gonna try to use spinach as salad. I need some major inspiration for this veggie stuff :-\

When I started IP I only liked five veggies on the list. I made it a goal to try something new every week. I have found I love most of them now as my tastes have changed. Most veggies taste great roasted!

x0x aprildawn -- I love rhubarb. It's barely a veggie! I found it in the frozen food section and microwave it with cinnamon and a touch of vanilla - about 2 min so it get mushy. It's like apple sauce.

Also, give cauliflower a try. Grate it on a cheese grater and stir fry it with oil spices. You would never know it's cauliflower - more like fried rice. Or steam frozen cauliflower and blend with chicken stock and garlic for a mashed potato like an option.

i'm not much of a veggie person either. here are some things that helped me through it:

• spinach blended in the wildberry yogurt smoothie
• spinach blended with chocolate drink and espresso for breakfast
• broccoli sauteed in evoo with garlic and red pepper flakes with the ip rotini for lunch
• big salad of spinach and spring mix, topped with grilled chicken, with evoo/lemon juice/s+p for dressing
• experiment with cauliflower recipes (mashed, breadsticks, rice, grits)
• green beans sauteed in evoo and tony's

Originally Posted by x0x aprildawn:
I guess I will have to explore the world of veggies. I love pickles so maybe Ill love cucumbers. Also I am gonna try to use spinach as salad. I need some major inspiration for this veggie stuff :-\

One of the true wonders /wonderful lifestyle change of this protocol are the number of posters who report their tastes change.. In a healthy direction.....! Veggies they thought they did not care for.....and even like you.. Not a veggie fan at all, find by maintenance they DO like some! Don't be so sure you are a lost cause! You may surprise you!

I managed a cup of spinach and waldens farm for a salad. I will try mixing it in my shakes. I am a huge texture person and the spinach leaves are ok until almost chewed then I gag! I wish I didnt have this issue.

I too was told lettuce (iceburg) did not count as veggie, but could be eaten in addition if hungry. I have for the last month eaten all kinds of salad greens as my 2 cups lunch meal. Is this not correct??

I was told same lettuce Lisa mentioned including putting some spinach mixed in, with two cup veggies

Spinach is clearly on the select veggie list.
Some coaches make up "house rules" that differ from the protocol. This sounds like one