Pampered Veggies Can Be Tasty!

annaisfit35
annaisfit35 Posts: 4 Member
edited November 14 in Recipes
All my life veggies have been a bit of a struggle. I know they're good for me but they've always felt like such a chore or punishment. My latest happy discovery is that spices, glazes, sauces, and even butter don't negate the good effects of my veggies and don't add nearly as many calories to the day as the things I end up eating when I feel hungry and deprived. They make it possible for me to fill up on something that's low calorie and now also feels and tastes like a treat! Anyone reading this probably already knows this but it's been a real game-changer for me. In only a few days, I'm feeling healthier, have more energy, and am not craving or walking away from meals hungry. Yeah pampered veggies!

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  • I couldn't agree more. When my boyfriend and I started dating, he would eat asparagus, maybe spinach, but virtually no other vegetables unless they were glazed with maple syrup! Treating the veggies in certain ways has made all the difference - Brussel sprouts with bacon and parmesan cheese are still Brussel sprouts after all! When he suggested we go to a farmers market for fresh veggies I almost hit the floor! But seriously, it really is the best place to get them - they taste so much better than the grocery store ones. Since I got onto MFP and started eating better I definitely have more energy and am now almost at my goal weight! Go veggies!
  • annaisfit35
    annaisfit35 Posts: 4 Member
    Congrats for being so close to your goal weight esevious1981! I'm pretty new to MFP and it's really awesome to see other members successes! Farmers markets are the very best! Luckily I live in a town that has a couple really nice organic food stores as well. Nothing beats the fresh veggies for energy and tastiness!!!
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,831 Member
    Yes, yes, yes! Here's a suggestion for "dressing" green beans: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/HeidiCooksSupper/view/decadently-sauce-those-veggies-695403
  • annaisfit35
    annaisfit35 Posts: 4 Member
    Those greenbeans look really good!!!
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