I think I'm finally in the right place now????

This is my intro if you haven't read it already:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83955

I am as the forum says, "Veggie Challenged". I need to incorporate more veggies into my diet without me knowing I'm eating them? lmao! I like some veggies, corn, green beans, red peppers, tomatoes (although yes I know they are technically a "fruit") lol, mushrooms (are these considered a veggie?), potatoes (I know a no - no), sweet potatoes, and Zucchini. Thats about it......lol. But If there is any ideas, forums, links, recipes, etc anybody would like to share with me, I'd greatly appreciate it!

Thanks!

*Flady*

Hi Flady!
you are in a GREAT place!!!!


There is a fantastic post here: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59112

which discusses ways to sneak in veggies---over 50 responses from some very clever chickies!

Thanks for the welcome! I will check out the link!

Why are potatoes a no-no?

Yeah, I know, they're higher in calories than most veggies and high on the GI list, but they're a perfectly healthy food. As long as you don't deep-fry them or slather them with butter and sour cream.

I think potatoes got a really bad rap from the low-carbers and the poor things are having serious trouble shaking that reputation.

Thanks Linda. I think your right. Potatoes do get a bad rap.

A seriously bad rap.

I realize people with diabetes, especially, have to watch their high GI carbs as well as sugar (my mother was a diabetic) but potatoes can be part of a healthy diet, just like any other vegetable. You just don't wanna eat them for every meal every single day. I mean, potatoes - as with any food - should be eaten in moderation and balanced into your diet.

Moderation is the key. And you are the moderator.

Very good point Linda. As in everything, moderation is the key.

Yeah, I mean I'm not gonna plow myself with potatoes all day long, just like I wouldn't eat chocolate all day long.

No food is forbidden, as far as I'm concerned. You just have to eat them in moderation. Do I still eat fried chicken? Heck yes. Just as a rare treat these days instead of a regular thing.

I agree. Although for some reason right now I'm having a hard time with moderation...............

Hi FLady, I love your honesty and know that you will be on your way to a healthier you. I too was a veggie challenged chickie but have been trying all sorts of new vegetables lately as I am following the Sonoma Lifestyle. I have also been helping my grandmother get over her fears of vegetables.

One trick that I have been doing to get spinach into my diet is to add a thin layer of it in sandwiches or on an open faced burger. You almost don't taste it, and really I have grown to like it anyways.

Another one that is really good is to grill asparagus, add a little olive oil and a touch of soy sauce - you have never tasted anything like it (you can cook it in a fry pan the same way).

I came across this recipe in a magazine the other day, haven't tried it yet but looked great in the picture.

1lb green bean, 1/8 cup slivered almonds, 2 tsp orange (or lemon) infused olive oil. Cook beans*, toast almonds, toss both in oil and season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
* To cook either put in microwavable dish with a couple of tblsp of water and then cover, cook on high for 2-3 mins, stir if more cooking need cook for 1-2 mins again until cooked. You can also steam them if you have a steamer.

Another way to hide veggies (carrots, celery, spinach, peppers, onions) is to chop them finely and mix with ground chicken / beef and make burgers. To help it all stick I added some egg beaters, about 50ml to 1 lb of meat, and that made a big difference.

I hope that these tips and ideas are of some help.

Wish you the best of luck in you journey.

imlovinit - Hi Ya! Thanks! I do include spinach into my salads, sandwiches, etc. I try to "sneak in" veggies where I can. Tonight we had pasta (small portion) with shrimp and red and yellow peppers (love peppers!) and hub even stated he would like to eat better and be healthier!

So I think the best way is just like we've been doing, just dive in head first so to speak! We even had a nice Spring Green Salad last week with our meal. We both really enjoyed it.

I am going to start adding more veggies to all I can! They are no longer the "enemy" lol.

Thanks for all the support and kind words!

*Flady*