Challenge #6 - Say Hello to Vegetables

This week is all about rediscovering veggies in a new, interesting way.

Challenge Summary: To eat  at least 4 cups of raw, steamed, grilled or roasted veggies each day. In addition to this, you should include at least 7 different varieties of vegetables this week.

Notes about Vegetables:  I am going to be picky and demanding now. I do not consider white potatoes and corn to be vegetables. Due to the starchy nature of these two veggies and the speed with which they cause your blood sugar to increase, I do not find them to be nutritionally as important as other non-starchy vegetables. Add to that the fact that more than 90% of all American corn is genetically modified, and you will see that there is little to be gained from regularly eating either of these veggies. I am reminded of a point made in the book, Sugar Busters! about these two veggies. I am paraphrasing, but the general idea was that corn and potatoes are used to fatten cows and pigs - they do the same thing to people.  That has always stuck with me!

General guidelines to keep in mind are to eat different colors of vegetables daily. Red, green, yellow, orange, white - they are all important (except white potatoes and corn!). If you are an avid salad person, try something different. Stir frys, kabobs, salads, soups, are all great options for trying new veggies.
I will use new recipes this week for you to try.  Don't camp out on one cooking style or spice - try new things! This should be a pleasant experience.

Now open your mind and have fun exploring the culinary possibilities with veggies!