Author Topic: Vegetables - how do you eat them? (Read 6807 times)

roccoginge · « **Reply #50 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:03:38 PM »

Quote from: Methyl Mike on July 25, 2011, 08:38:29 PM

I love vegetables, moreso as I get older.

Big broccoli fan, go through 1/2 lb per day easily.

Spinach is cool, but only as a salad.

Asparagus is my fave, but too expensive so I eat broccoli instead.

I eat a lot of squash zucchini salads all kinds of shit.

No corn, it's the sugar of vegetables.

Also eat a lot of fruit, again more and more as I get older.

Nectarines, peaches, grapes, bananas, you get the picture. Rasberrys are awesome. I buy what's on sale and I can eat within 4-5 days max. Fruit never lasts long sadly...

Veggies all day, fruit post workout ONLY, epic leans ensue.

No shit about asparagus it sells for like 12-13 dollars/kilo where I live. I'm going to start an asparagus farm.

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #51 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:13:14 PM »

eat the green leafy ones in raw form. Everything else can be tossed aside. 3 times a week/min.

Princess L · « **Reply #52 on:** July 28, 2011, 08:24:57 AM »

Quote from: roccoginge on July 27, 2011, 10:03:38 PM

No shit about asparagus it sells for like 12-13 dollars/kilo where I live. I'm going to start an asparagus farm.

Holy crap!

Although when off season, it can be $4.99/lb here.

It's tough to get it established in a garden and it takes several years to get it going, but it can be done. I just planted more this year, but it will be about 3 years before harvesting. The only downside is that when it comes in, it comes in fast and furious and it does not freeze well (IMO) so you're eating it every meal for a short time while it's in season.

roccoginge · « **Reply #53 on:** July 28, 2011, 09:53:36 AM »

Quote from: Princess L on July 28, 2011, 08:24:57 AM

Holy crap!
Although when off season, it can be $4.99/lb here.

It's tough to get it established in a garden and it takes several years to get it going, but it can be done. I just planted more this year, but it will be about 3 years before harvesting. The only downside is that when it comes in, it comes in fast and furious and it does not freeze well (IMO) so you're eating it every meal for a short time while it's in season.

Three years to harvest, I didn't know. When it comes in season here, there are people selling it on street corners in bundles for one dollar/10 pesos.

Mick33 · « **Reply #54 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:01:50 AM »

I eat 2-3 cups of spinach everyday. A large bag of Fresh Express spinach will last me one day with some remnants for the next. Just raw spinach torn into little pieces washed down with water. Done and done.

Obvious Gimmick · « **Reply #55 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:05:58 AM »

Quote from: roccoginge on July 28, 2011, 09:53:36 AM

Three years to harvest, I didn't know. When it comes in season here, there are people selling it on street corners in bundles for one dollar/10 pesos.

bullshit bro, they hosing you guys. Asparagus is the fastest growing "grass." Something like an inch a day (at least thats what they said on the food channel). I fucking love it. about 4$/lb here.

PS the only veg i DONT eat: beets (taste like dirt) and brussle sprouts (forced to eat them as kid)

roccoginge · « **Reply #56 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:09:19 AM »

Quote from: airosol on July 28, 2011, 10:05:58 AM

bullshit bro, they hosing you guys. Asparagus is the fastest growing "grass." Something like an inch a day (at least thats what they said on the food channel). I fucking love it. about 4$/lb here.

PS the only veg i DONT eat: beets (taste like dirt) and brussle sprouts (forced to eat them as kid)

Beets are supposed to have cancer fighting qualities.

Obvious Gimmick · « **Reply #57 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:12:15 AM »

Quote from: roccoginge on July 28, 2011, 10:09:19 AM

Beets are supposed to have cancer fighting qualities.

just cant do it. every once in a while my wife will slip some in a veg juice that she's made. I can taste that shit a mile away

roccoginge · « **Reply #58 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:13:08 AM »

It requires 3 years from the time the crown is planted until the bed is in full production. Buds arise from the crown when conditions are favorable and develop into edible spears. If these spears are not harvested and are allowed to continue growing, they develop into "fern-like" stalks

I pasted this from an article.

Obvious Gimmick · « **Reply #59 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:16:29 AM »

Quote from: roccoginge on July 28, 2011, 10:13:08 AM

It requires 3 years from the time the crown is planted until the bed is in full production. Buds arise from the crown when conditions are favorable and develop into edible spears. If these spears are not harvested and are allowed to continue growing, they develop into "fern-like" stalks

I pasted this from an article.

good info

bradistani · « **Reply #60 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:23:42 AM »

never even tried asparagus. infact, never really heard of it until a few years ago when all the cooking shows started getting popular. i might be wrong! but i think its considered food for posh twats here. well, especially were i come from anyway

roccoginge · « **Reply #61 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:34:01 AM »

Quote from: bradistani on July 28, 2011, 10:23:42 AM

never even tried asparagus. infact, never really heard of it until a few years ago when all the cooking shows started getting popular. i might be wrong! but i think its considered food for posh twats here. well, especially were i come from anyway

Asparagus is supposed to have diuretic qualities. Tastes great sauted in olive oil with garlic.

bradistani · « **Reply #62 on:** July 28, 2011, 11:58:39 AM »

Quote from: roccoginge on July 28, 2011, 10:34:01 AM

Asparagus is supposed to have diuretic qualities. Tastes great sauted in olive oil with garlic.

yeah, i might give it a try the next time in fresh in season..

does it have testosterone boosting qualities ?

Dr Dutch · « **Reply #63 on:** July 28, 2011, 11:59:23 AM »

Broccoli is anti-estrogene..

Princess L · « **Reply #64 on:** July 28, 2011, 03:01:39 PM »

Quote from: roccoginge on July 28, 2011, 09:53:36 AM

Three years to harvest, I didn't know. When it comes in season here, there are people selling it on street corners in bundles for one dollar/10 pesos.

Quote from: airosol on July 28, 2011, 10:05:58 AM

bullshit bro, they hosing you guys. Asparagus is the fastest growing "grass." Something like an inch a day (at least thats what they said on the food channel). I fucking love it. about 4$/lb here.

PS the only veg i DONT eat: beets (taste like dirt) and brussle sprouts (forced to eat them as kid)

Yes - asparagus grows really fast AND it spreads - ONCE IT'S ESTABLISHED, but when you first plant it, like I did, it takes about 3 years before it's established and can be harvested. I have an existing bed that's taken about 5 years to really get going to where I can get some decent meals from it. This year, I expanded the bed.

When it's in season, we can get it for about $2 bucks a pound.

Re: Brussels sprouts. I think all kids were forced to eat them as a kid

They're actually quite good roasted with some olive oil and Kosher salt.

Beets shouldn't taste like dirt at all. They need to be scrubbed well, then cooked with the skin on, but peel the skin off before eating.

jedibrat · « **Reply #65 on:** August 03, 2011, 08:29:16 AM »

Quote from: roccoginge on July 28, 2011, 10:34:01 AM

Asparagus is supposed to have diuretic qualities. Tastes great sauted in olive oil with garlic.

Also reputed to be an aphrodisiac

EL Mariachi · « **Reply #66 on:** August 03, 2011, 08:36:09 AM »

my favorite vegetable is meat

Thespritz0 · « **Reply #67 on:** August 03, 2011, 08:48:47 AM »

Quote from: jedibrat on August 03, 2011, 08:29:16 AM

Also reputed to be an aphrodisiac

Big test in Philippines on reputed aphrodisiacs: Results may surprise everyone!!

1) Biggest Disappointment- Various herb potions scored nil/very low activity as there is such a varied response in study group.

2) Oysters/Shellfish/Zinc Gluconate- All of these scored basically the same, MODERATE activity throughout males and females.

3) GARLIC- Highest Score of all, completely eclipsing all other tested items... women particularly affected but men highly affected as well. Tested women had much higher ability to achieve orgasm!!

Boost · « **Reply #68 on:** August 03, 2011, 10:24:00 AM »

I find the wheelchair too crunchy

jedibrat · « **Reply #69 on:** August 09, 2011, 06:09:31 AM »

Quote from: Thespritz0 on August 03, 2011, 08:48:47 AM

Big test in Philippines on reputed aphrodisiacs: Results may surprise everyone!!

1) Biggest Disappointment- Various herb potions scored nil/very low activity as there is such a varied response in study group.

2) Oysters/Shellfish/Zinc Gluconate- All of these scored basically the same, MODERATE activity throughout males and females.

3) GARLIC- Highest Score of all, completely eclipsing all other tested items... women particularly affected but men highly affected as well. Tested women had much higher ability to achieve orgasm!!

Which orifice should the garlic be inserted into for best results?

WillGrant · « **Reply #70 on:** August 09, 2011, 06:15:28 AM »

Quote from: Boost on August 03, 2011, 10:24:00 AM

I find the wheelchair too crunchy

Tapeworm · « **Reply #71 on:** August 09, 2011, 06:18:17 AM »

Quote from: Thespritz0 on August 03, 2011, 08:48:47 AM

3) GARLIC- Highest Score of all, completely eclipsing all other tested items... women particularly affected but men highly affected as well. Tested women had much higher ability to achieve orgasm!!

But can their partner stand all the heavy breathing?

Papper · « **Reply #72 on:** August 09, 2011, 10:21:38 AM »

also like them now that im older. hated them when younger.

easy to boil or fry. the best IMO is to grill them.

broccoli is the ultimate in nutrional and so easy to prepare. just put in simmering water for five minutes tops! boom!

asparagus is very good but expensive. ruccola sallat i like too but also pricy. onions are nice but too much a hassle to prepare.

often go with easy to make, inexpensive things. throw paprika (red is the best) in the pan and fry with the meat, tomatoes in the meat sauce, cucumber just slice over the dish, drop lemon on almost anything as a spice. peas are also easy to to boil but on the expensive side once again.

lastly, i dont know if they're really healthy but sugar snaps are delicous to just eat straight out of the box. a guilty pleasure..

JBGRAY · « **Reply #73 on:** August 09, 2011, 10:47:05 AM »

Non-healthy, I get some collards from my garden and cook 'em with ham hocks and seasoning. Also, sweet potato with cinnamon butter. Or steamed artichoke dipped in lemon/butter sauce.

Otherwise, plain jane all the way for me. Sauteed spinach cooked in olive oil, fresh onions and garlic. All other vegetables I consume raw....bell peppers, radiches, carrots, rudabega, celery with natural peanut butter.

funk51 · « **Reply #74 on:** August 09, 2011, 12:02:52 PM »

Quote from: cephissus on July 25, 2011, 08:24:58 PM

how do you guys eat vegetables? they taste horrible and take forever to get down (i'm thinking greens in particular here).

from what (admittedly, little) i've heard, most people say a healthy consumption of vegetables entails:

1. relatively large quantities. they have few calories and are mostly consumed for micronutrient benefit, but to get enough of these nutrients you have to eat a lot.
2. relatively raw. most cooking techniques are said to "destroy" the micronutrients contained in these vegetables.
3. wide variety. it seems like people could talk all day about what vegetables you "really, truly need" and at the end of the day you'd have a list a mile long.
4. frequent consumption (ideally with every meal). it's said the body can only absorb so much at a time.

what is the solution?! i dunno about you but i find it hard to eat / prepare any substantial amount of vegetables more than once or twice a day, an even then it's a total pain. are "greens" type shakes / powders an adequate replacement? is there a sane way to satisfy the nutritional demand for greens, and vegetables in general?

or is there even any need? are they a waste of time?

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