Vegetables?

[Travers54]

Hey guys, I want to throw some vegetables into my diet and I was wondering which would be the best? Is something like steamed broccoli a good idea or is steaming vegies bad? Also how many times a day do you think I should eat vegies?

[JACKAL]

veggies are great and unfortunately one of the most over-looked aspects of a some bodybuilder's diets. go for veggies like turnip greens, collard greens, spinach, asparagus, broccoli, green beans, anything low carb (personally i avoid corn, lima beans, etc.). steaming or boiling them is fine in my opinion.

[Scrumhalf]

Vegetables are a really important facet of one's diet, for health in general. I don't think anyone should worry about consuming too much vegetables as long as they are not potatoes or high-carb types.

I think steaming or raw is better than boiling unless you are going to consume the liquid it boils in as well, like in some kind of stew or soup.

[bonebreaker]

I don't think you can eat too much broccoli unless you drown it in butter or something. Very filling and good for you too. I had been watching carbs and fat too much and was very lethargic and didn't have much stamina when lifting. I added 2 cups of pinto beans at dinner, and 2 cups with my tuna and salad for lunch. I couldn't believe the difference in my next workout. Pintos are a great source of fiber and complex carbs. BB

[Travers54]

Thanks Guys

[NYCmitch25]

Just to add something different.
Corn and Carrots are relatively low in nutrients and high in sugar.

Dark green veggies prevent diasese. Keep you healthly and in the gym.

Avocados great source of healthy fats like peanuts.

Veggies are high in fiber. Low in carbs.

Heres some more good veggies listed.
cauliflower
brussel sprouts
spinach
tomato
zucchine
eggplant
green beens
lettuce
onions
'shrooms