Comments on: Eat your fruits and…what were those other things?

By: LBC

LBC — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:30:05 +0000

I toss cauliflower with lemon juice, pepper, thyme (or whatever seasoning you like), and a very small amount of olive oil, and roast in a Dutch oven until lightly browned. Or roast in the oven. Either way, we end up fighting over who took more than their share. (This probably works for other vegetables, too. I could see Brussels sprouts or broccoli done this way, too, since they’re similar.)

In the interest of full disclosure, though: I cannot imagine not liking vegetables. I get sort of cranky when I peek in the fridge and all I have is iceberg lettuce and cucumber. If it came down to having to give up either chocolate or Brussels sprouts for life, I would have a hard time deciding.

By: Natasha

Natasha — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:30:19 +0000

Jamie Oliver was on Dr OZ and he had some really good and simple dressing that you can dip pre cut veggies in

Ranch
1/3 cup of plain yogurt
2 tbsp of white or red wine vinegar
1 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil

Also, he said if you have acid and oil in your stomach at the same time as the vegetables you will absorb more nutrients.

By: Darvis Simms

Darvis Simms — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:35:30 +0000

I’m was eating my apple as I read your post and I must agree with you. Veggies take prep time and other than the weekends I don’t take time to prepare them. I’m a fitness professional and I’d like to eat more veggies, just have to make the time.

By: Shea

Shea — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:49:04 +0000

I second the frozen vegetable recommendation. I swear by them when it’s colder out and I’m less likely to eat salads and such. Since they’re already prepped and washed, it’s really easy to just toss a handful or two into whatever you’re cooking (or make a slurry in the blender to throw in a sauce and pretend they’re not even there). It’s also really convenient to just nuke a bowl and have them ready (adding salt/pepper/dried herbs, where desired). It’s just slightly more time than it takes to peel an orange.

By: Debbi Does Dinner Healthy

Debbi Does Dinner Healthy — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:51:01 +0000

Just a thought if you like onions, peppers and garlic to saute for stuff. You can cut a bunch ahead of time and freeze them in individual portions. Makes a great glaze for chicken (add some balsamic vinegar or other sauce) or for pasta sauces, eggs or stir frys. You can also add the onion, garlic, pepper saute to just a can of corn, peas or green beans to make them more palatable.

The key is to do it ahead of time. So it will be quick and on hand when you need it!

By: Cathleen

Cathleen — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:30:40 +0000

Too bad most veggies don’t taste as good as they look in your picture!

By: Cathleen

Cathleen — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:30:09 +0000

My new favorite: edamame from Trader Joe’s. I buy the bags of cooked pods, let them thaw, and then just eat them. It’s not popcorn, but when it’s lightly salted, it’s a pretty good second!

By: Princess Dieter

Princess Dieter — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:40:08 +0000

My fave breakfast is an egg white 4 to 6 veggie omelette. My current addiction is buying those bags of broccoli slaw and I often get pre-chopped veggies , and I get my pan going, toss in up to 6 veggies (lately the b slaw, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini) let it sit in the big pan with a lid until mostly cooked, flip, put fat free or lowfat cheese on top. While it’s cooking, I nuke a small to medium sized tomato (that I’ve chopped or bought pre-chopped) and after minute to 99 seconds, that baby is almost sauce. I pour that on top of the omelette (over the cheese, cuase it keeps it melty). It looks like a pizza. :D (I also use Mrs. Dash herb mixes in my omelettes). The combo of several veggies servings, the variety of colors and the BULK, keep me full for many many hours. You get all your veggie servings in one shot….and the rest of the day you can ahve your fruitsies. :D

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:11:27 +0000

Interesting. I suffer from the reverse. I am not a huge fan of fruits. I love veggies, both raw and cooked. I think I really like them because I can cook them into my food. And when I eat a red sauce with pasta I add extras in to pump up the veggie factor and extend my meal.

Whereas my boyfriend detests veggies and mildly tolerates fruit. it makes cooking and eating a bit of a challenge for me.

By: Japple

Japple — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:27:11 +0000

Discovered the sweet yumminess of peeled broccoli stalks? I could take or leave the flowers but peeled raw broccoli stalks mmm… grated into salad or just crunched as they are.